Log Grab for a JCB 8008 CTS Micro Digger

[ohjustsomeguy]

Hi everyone, my first post, my first digger.

Been using the digger for a week to excavate for a driveway. Later I'll need to unload and stack a few hundred concrete retaining wall blocks weighing approx 30kg each.

I've never used a log grab before.

Would a grab mounted on the JCB 8008 assist or is it just likely to damage the blocks too much?

 

[V8Druid]

Hi everyone, my first post, my first digger.

Been using the digger for a week to excavate for a driveway. Later I'll need to unload and stack a few hundred concrete retaining wall blocks weighing approx 30kg each.

I've never used a log grab before.

Would a grab mounted on the JCB 8008 assist or is it just likely to damage the blocks too much?

depends whether tou have a touch like a bull elephant or not
don't want a log grab - the tynes over lap, although it is do-able , it's not as easy as a selectror grab
I have a little Haner on my 8015 which works very well, but it's not just a case of hanging it on the dipper - it needs a supply to operate it too
not on my usual 'puter, or I'd put some pix up for you

 

[Smiffy]

depends whether tou have a touch like a bull elephant or not
don't want a log grab - the tynes over lap, although it is do-able , it's not as easy as a selectror grab
I have a little Haner on my 8015 which works very well, but it's not just a case of hanging it on the dipper - it needs a supply to operate it too
not on my usual 'puter, or I'd put some pix up for you

I wouldn't get a selector grab either. You hire a proper probst kerb lifter for £50 a week. No plumping required either.

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[V8Druid]

ok
plugged in my standalone HD

bear in mind it's also 50+kgs, 'fore you start 'grabbing'

 

[ohjustsomeguy]

Thanks Smiffy, that looks better for blocks, especially with the rubber contacts.

I've seen this used one available to buy cheaply...

How would I attach that to the JCB 8008?

 

[Smiffy]

Thanks Smiffy, that looks better for blocks, especially with the rubber contacts.

I've seen this used one available to buy cheaply...

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How would I attach that to the JCB 8008?

It just hangs off a chain or strap from the quick hitch

 

[ohjustsomeguy]

I don't think I have a quick hitch....

I've marked red where I think it should strap on, is this position okay? Would prefer to remove the bucket to reduce the weight, but I can't imagine where to strap it then.

 

[Smiffy]

I don't think I have a quick hitch....

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I've marked red where I think it should strap on, is this position okay? Would prefer to remove the bucket to reduce the weight, but I can't imagine where to strap it then.

Remove the bucket and get a hook that fits on the bottom pin is best option. The budget option is a strap through the pin hole.

 

[ohjustsomeguy]

Once I've lifted a block and stacked it, how do I release the kerb grab so I can unload the next block? Or do I need an accomplice?

 

[V8Druid]

It just hangs off a chain or strap from the quick hitch's lifting point

and would need a swivel in the set up somewhere .... either a swivel hook or a swivel link

 

[V8Druid]

Remove the bucket and get a hook that fits on the bottom pin is best option. The budget option is a strap through the pin hole.

going to struggle to find a shackle that'll span the dipper end eye though ... needs a U shaped lift point creating to shackle to

 

[V8Druid]

Once I've lifted a block and stacked it, how do I release the kerb grab so I can unload the next block? Or do I need an accomplice?

difficult to tell from the pix, whether it's an 'auto latcher' or not ??

 

[pettsy]

it’s only for an 8008 so you won’t have a massive lift height to work with. I’ve got a fairly thin 1t lifting strap I’ve used through the main pin hole on my e10 before. That might not work with yours as I think they’re only 25mm pins.