Hydraulic grapples from 's-Graveland, NL
Since 1995 Zijtveld has designed and built hydraulic grapples for demolition, recycling, civil works and forestry. Entirely in-house.
The poweris in the grip.
The S1204-D: a rotating demolition and sorting grapple for 17 to 28 tonne excavators.
Every componenthas a purpose.
A Zijtveld grapple looks simple. That is a choice: no unnecessary parts, no fragile electronics. Only what works.
01Pivot pins
Optional automatic lubrication: every three cycles the next pivot receives grease. No electronics involved.
Conceptual 3D model for this design proposal, scaled to the published S1204-D dimensions. Not an engineering drawing: in production the model comes from Zijtveld's CAD files.
Build-up
Optional automatic lubrication: every three cycles the next pivot receives grease. No electronics involved.
With internal end damping. An optional load-holding valve keeps the grapple closed if pressure is lost.
Replaceable and, from the S200-D up, reversible. Parts remain available for older models too.
Made from wear-resistant Hardox steel for a long service life in the toughest conditions.
The interface to the machine, available for common quick-coupler systems and hole patterns.
Enables 360° rotation. The slewing-ring system helps keep the grease clean and limits wear.
The reinforced heart of the grapple. It carries the pivots of both shells and cylinders.
The right toolfor every job.
Six product families, from a 50 kilo grapple to one of 18 tonnes. Pick a family to see what it does.
Demolition and sorting grapples
Two shells that demolish, sort and move with maximum control.
Engineered here.Trusted everywhere.
Every Zijtveld grapple is designed, produced and tested in the Netherlands. From design to final inspection: everything under one roof in 's-Graveland.
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Designed in 3D
Every grapple starts as a 3D model. Designs are also reviewed in virtual reality, with feedback from operators and dealers.
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Machining
An in-house, modern machining department makes the parts where precision matters: pivots and mating faces.
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Welding and fabrication
Frames and shells are built up from Hardox and high-grade steel by in-house welders and fitters.
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Assembly
Centre frame, slewing ring, cylinders and shells come together. Still bare steel, not yet painted.
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Final inspection
Dimensions are checked before a grapple leaves the factory. Testing happens in-house.
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Finished
With type plate and QR code: one scan opens specifications, manual and maintenance instructions.
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On the road
A standard sorting grapple with CW mounting is ready from three weeks. Spare parts often ship within 48 hours.
Built forthe real world.
Zijtveld grapples work every day in demolition, recycling, civil works, scrap and forestry. Developed from the work floor, not in isolation.
Demolition and construction
Demolition, sorting and construction work: grapples with internal end damping and low-maintenance systems that limit downtime.
View demolition and construction (opens zijtveld.com)
From the field
“We chose the Zijtveld factory for their expertise and the very high quality of their products.”
“Very pleased with this grab, it holds well. I use it in hydraulic engineering where we set a lot of piles.”
Distributor network
Sales and service run through distributors: local specialists with a direct line to 's-Graveland.
24countries
Europe (19)
Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Iceland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Poland, Czechia, Slovakia, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Spain
North America (2)
United States, Canada
Asia (1)
Israel
Oceania (2)
Australia, New Zealand
Builtto perform.
Simplicity that works. Six product families, one factory, more than thirty years of craftsmanship.
Built on experience.Driven by innovation.
What started in a workshop grew into a modern manufacturing company with customers worldwide. The down-to-earth character stayed.
1995: One workshop, one goal
Jaap van Zijtveld founds Zijtveld Grijpers with the ambition to develop the best sorting grapple.
2007: A new factory
Production capacity and technical capabilities are expanded considerably.
2018: Part of Indutrade
Zijtveld joins an international industrial group of more than 200 companies in over 30 countries.
2021: The 10,000th grapple
A milestone, celebrated by the whole team in front of the factory in 's-Graveland.
2026: More than 25,000 grapples
From a 50 kilo grapple to the S20000-D for excavators of 175 to 300 tonnes.
- Founded by Jaap van Zijtveld
- 1995
- Grapples produced
- 25,000+
- The 10,000th grapple left the line in 2021.
- Countries with a distributor
- 24
- On four continents, twenty of them in Europe.
- Kilograms dead weight, from S75-ZD to S20000-D
- 50–18,000
- Part of Indutrade
- 2018
- An international industrial group of more than 200 companies in over 30 countries.
Contact
- Phone+31 (0)35 656 33 59
- Emailinfo@zijtveld.com
- AddressDe Boomgaard 1, 1243 HV 's-Graveland