Kinshofer Clam Grab

[Shovelhands]

Had this laying around here too long, time to go!

I have never used it, I got it from a friend a good while ago, when I thought I had some deep chambers to excavate and thought it might come in handy.....the job never happened and I’ve not had the need or opportunity to get this up and running.
It is complete, but I will stress, that I’ve not had it operating and also the cylinder ports have not been covered (like it when I got it), also one of the pipes looks to have been caught?..where it goes into the cylinder. I always intended to remove the cylinder to check it, and fix it if necessary, which would be my advice to anyone wishing to get it going. Of course it may work as is, but who knows?

Other than that it is complete, looks in good order other than the cylinder pipes. The edges of the clams look worn, and thus I doubt if they’d touch? They need a bit of plate and a welder I think. It’s had some sort of swivel welded to the top, which could easily be cut off.

Wondering if this is any use to anyone? Obviously someone who is up for a little work to get it going. Obviously collection welcome, or can put it on a pallet no problem.
Make me a sensible offer, no idea what it’s worth in its current state.