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Viper 1300 Timber Grab | Heavy-Duty Hydraulic Excavator Timber Grab | Built in Fermanagh
For 6 to 13 ton excavators • Hardox steel throughout • Custom headstock to your machine • Hydraulic pipes included • Available all year round
The McElhill Engineering Ltd Viper 1300 Timber Grab is a heavy-duty hydraulic excavator attachment built for contractors running 6 to 13 ton excavators across Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland and England. At 180kg and with a 1300mm grapple opening, it is built for the bigger jobs. Larger diameter timber. Heavier site clearance. Storm damage on a serious scale. Fabricated from Hardox steel throughout in our Fermanagh workshop, it grips, lifts and moves timber and debris with controlled precision on every pass. Every Viper 1300 is built to order with a custom headstock matched exactly to your excavator, and hydraulic pipes are included as standard.
For contractors running 6 to 13 ton machines across Ireland and Northern Ireland, the Viper 1300 is the attachment that turns your excavator into a year-round earner. When the hedge cutting season closes at the end of February and your saw head or flail goes in the shed, the Viper gets to work. Clear the storm damage, handle the ash dieback removals, stack the felled timber at the plantation. One machine, year-round contracts, built to last.
An undersized grab that cannot handle large diameter logs is not just slow. It is dangerous. A grab that does not match your machine properly puts unnecessary strain on your excavator arm and costs you time on every single lift. Contractors running 6 to 13 ton machines are taking on the bigger clearance contracts, the larger plantation jobs, the serious roadside and boundary work. That work demands a grab with the capacity and the build quality to handle it. The Viper 1300 is built specifically for your machine class. 1300mm grapple opening. 180kg. Custom headstock. Pipes included. Built in Fermanagh to last.
A fallen oak or mature ash tree can weigh several tonnes. When it is lying across a road, boundary ditch or plantation ride after a storm, somebody has to move it. Chainsaw crews on the ground working around unstable timber are at serious risk. A grab that is too small for the job loses control of the load mid-lift. Both scenarios cost time, money and in the worst cases, a lot more than that.
The Viper 1300 puts the operator in control from inside the cab. One machine. One operator. Grip the timber, place it where you want it, move on. No crew on the ground. No undersized attachment struggling with logs it was never built for. The 1300mm grapple opening and 180kg build weight give you the capacity to handle the kind of large diameter timber that storms and ash dieback are generating right across Ireland and Northern Ireland right now.
For contractors who have already seen what happens when the wrong machine tries to handle the wrong job, the Viper 1300 is the answer. Built to your 6 to 13 ton excavator. Hardox steel throughout. Pipes included. Workshop backup in Fermanagh when you need it. Call 07734 357045 to discuss your machine.
Watch the Viper Timber Grab working on site. Built in Fermanagh, Northern Ireland for forestry and agricultural contractors across NI, ROI and England.
The Viper 1300 handles the heavy end of timber and site clearance work. Here are the main jobs it covers across Northern Ireland, ROI and England:
- Hardox steel throughout: abrasion-resistant high-strength steel built for heavy repeated use in serious forestry and site clearance conditions
- Custom headstock built to your excavator measurements as standard: fits any make and model in the 6 to 13 ton range, machined to your exact pin size
- Hydraulic pipes included as standard: send us your machine measurements and we fabricate the pipes to fit. Nothing extra to source
- 1300mm grapple opening: wider jaw for larger diameter timber, heavier logs and bulky storm debris
- 180kg attachment weight: correctly rated for 6 to 13 ton excavators, matched to your machine class for safe and efficient operation
- Mechanical two-way hitch: precise, controlled handling for accurate log placement on every pass
- No seasonal restriction: earns all twelve months of the year, not just the six-month hedge cutting window
- All servicing and repairs in our own Fermanagh workshop: the same people who built it look after it. Fast turnaround, minimum downtime
| Specification | Viper 1300 |
|---|---|
| Excavator Weight Class | 6 to 13 ton |
| Attachment Width | 1300 mm |
| Grapple Opening | 1300 mm |
| Attachment Weight | 180 kg |
| Steel Grade | Hardox, abrasion-resistant high-strength steel |
| Hitch Type | Mechanical two-way |
| Hydraulic Pipes | Included as standard. Send us your machine measurements |
| Headstock | Custom built to your excavator specification |
| Season Restriction | None. Available all year round |
| Build Time | Approximately 4 to 6 weeks from order |
| Price (excl. VAT) | £2,800 |
| Delivery | NI • ROI • England |
Comparing models? The Viper 1100 suits 2 to 6 ton excavators at £1,600 excl. VAT. Not sure which size suits your machine? Call Gary on 07734 357045 and he will confirm the right model in minutes.
| Model | Excavator Size | Grapple Opening | Weight | Price excl. VAT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viper 1100 | 2 to 6 ton | 1100 mm | 80 kg | £1,600 |
| Viper 1300 You are here | 6 to 13 ton | 1300 mm | 180 kg | £2,800 |
The Viper range covers every timber handling job, from large excavator-mounted hydraulic grabs to handheld manual tools for the woodpile and sawmill.
The Viper 1300 fits any make and model in the 6 to 13 ton range. A custom headstock is built to your machine measurements as standard. Common excavators used with the Viper 1300 across NI, ROI and England include:
The Viper 1300 is built for excavators from 6 to 13 ton. This covers a wide range of popular mid-size machines used by forestry and agricultural contractors across Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland and England. Call Gary on 07734 357045 with your machine make and model and he will confirm the right size immediately.
The Viper 1100 is built for 2 to 6 ton mini and midi excavators with an 80kg attachment weight and 1100mm grapple opening. The Viper 1300 is built for 6 to 13 ton machines, weighs 180kg and has a 1300mm grapple opening. The 1300 handles larger diameter timber, heavier logs and more serious storm damage work. If you are unsure which size suits your machine, call 07734 357045.
No. Hydraulic pipes are included as standard with every Viper 1300. When you place your order, send us your machine measurements and we fabricate the pipes to fit. Nothing extra to source, nothing to chase from another supplier. It arrives ready to connect to your excavator.
Yes, and this is one of its most important uses. With 180kg of attachment weight and a 1300mm grapple opening, the Viper 1300 has the capacity to handle large fallen trees and heavy debris from serious storm events. One operator can grip, lift and place large fallen timber safely and efficiently from inside the cab, without a chainsaw crew on the ground and without the risks of manual handling around unstable fallen trees.
Yes. Ash dieback is causing widespread tree loss across Ireland and Northern Ireland, and the felling and removal of infected ash trees is now a major workstream for forestry and agricultural contractors. The Viper 1300 handles large ash timber safely from inside the cab, which is especially important when working with structurally unpredictable ash dieback trees on roadsides and boundary lines.
Yes. Timber grabs carry no government seasonal restriction. Unlike hedge cutting attachments such as saw heads, flail heads and tree shears, the Viper 1300 can be used every day of the year. This makes it one of the best investments for any contractor with a 6 to 13 ton excavator, because it keeps the machine earning during the six months when cutting attachments cannot be used.
Yes. Every Viper 1300 headstock is custom fabricated to your excavator specification. It does not matter what make or model you are running. JCB, Kubota, Caterpillar, Volvo, Komatsu, Doosan, Takeuchi, Hitachi or any other brand in the 6 to 13 ton range. Send us your measurements when you enquire and we build the headstock to match. Call 07734 357045 to discuss your machine.
Allow approximately 4 to 6 weeks from order to delivery. We deliver by palletised haulage to Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland and England. Workshop collection from our Fermanagh workshop is also available. Call Gary on 07734 357045 to get your order in the queue.
Republic of Ireland customers with a valid VAT number are zero-rated. You do not pay VAT on your order. Provide your VAT number when you enquire and we will zero-rate your invoice. UK customers pay VAT at the standard rate. All prices shown are exclusive of VAT.
All servicing and repairs are carried out in our own Fermanagh workshop by the same team who built your machine. No sending it to a depot. No chasing a distributor. For contractors who cannot afford downtime, that direct workshop relationship matters. See our Workshop Services page for more information.
We deliver across Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland and England via trusted palletised haulage. Delivery beyond these areas can be arranged on request. All machines are securely palletised for safe transport to your yard or job site.
- Northern Ireland and England: delivery arranged once payment is confirmed
- Republic of Ireland: delivery arranged once payment is made and your VAT number is confirmed. We handle the paperwork.
- Workshop collection: you are welcome to collect directly from our Fermanagh workshop. Let us know when ordering.
Call us on 07734 357045 to discuss delivery options for your location.
Made to order in Fermanagh. Short season, hard work, long days. Built for all of it.
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Built to order in Fermanagh. Custom headstock. Hydraulic pipes included. Call Gary and he will confirm the right spec for your machine and give you a lead time.
☎ Call 07734 357045Or email mcelhillengineeringltd@hotmail.com • Made to order in Fermanagh, Northern Ireland