E-Crane Grabs & Attachments

We provide turnkey solutions, including custom engineered attachments and grabs, tailored to meet your specific operational needs. The E-Crane® flexible manufacturing process enables quick delivery combined with off-the-shelf pricing.

E-Crane grab solutions are designed to integrate seamlessly with the E-Crane rotator and quick-change systems, for safe, fast, and efficient attachment changes.

Every E-Crane® is compatible with attachments from any grab manufacturer. Existing grabs can be modified to fit the quick-change twist-lock pattern, ensuring maximum flexibility and ease of use across your operation.

Attachment configurations

Open Clamshell
(Bulk Handling)

The open clamshell grab allows stable materials such as coal and aggregates to heap above its shells, increasing capacity without spillage over the sides.

clamshell grab

Closed Clamshell
(Bulk Handling)

The closed grab’s enclosed shells keep free-flowing materials such as grain within its internal volume, preventing spillage.

clamshell grab

Orange Peel Grab (Scrap Handling)

A robust option for sorting and handling scrap, supporting precise positioning and controlled movement in heavy-duty environments.

orange peel grapple

Log Grapple
(logs and timber)

Designed for handling logs and timber, providing a secure grip, precise positioning and controlled movement for reliable loading and unloading.

orange peel grapple

Coil C-Hook
(Handling coils)

Handles one or more steel coils securely for controlled lifting and positioning. Multi-coil C-hooks are also available.

orange peel grapple

BIG BAG LIFTER
(Handling big bags)

Lifts and moves multiple big bags together in one operation, enabling controlled, efficient handling and faster loading.

orange peel grapple

HOOK
(MATERIAL LIFTING)

A versatile hook for lifting heavy materials and breakbulk with control and reliability across demanding industrial operations.

orange peel grapple

Skip Pan Tilt system
(Bulk Handling)

Designed for efficient loading of bulk materials and scrap, featuring a tilt and rotation mechanism for precise positioning and controlled discharge.

orange peel grapple

Container Rotator (Containerized Bulk)

Designed for handling containerized bulk materials, allowing precise positioning, controlled rotation and reliable loading and unloading.

orange peel grapple

MAGNET
(HANDLING METAL)

Moving ferrous material efficiently with a magnet, supporting safe metal handling in busy recycling yards, ports, and industrial operations.

orange peel grapple

THE CLAW
(Cover lifting)

This mechanical lifter raises and positions barge covers for safe, efficient opening and closing, keeping crew off the barge.

orange peel grapple

SPECIALTY
(CUSTOM-MADE)

Custom-made attachments are designed around your operation, providing the right fit for specific handling needs.

orange peel grapple

Contact us

Tell us what you handle.
We’ll recommend the right attachment setup.

Share your material, outreach and throughput targets. We’ll guide you to the right model and setup.

Quick-change: safe switching without downtime

Quick-change is a key part of how E-Crane® grab solutions stay flexible in real operations. When your site switches between materials, tasks or vessel types, time lost to tool changes quickly becomes lost production. With a quick-change setup, you can switch attachments in a controlled, repeatable way and keep your handling flow moving.

E-Crane supports quick-change in two ways: a quick-change mechanical coupler or a hydraulic quick-change solution. Both are designed to make attachment changes safe and efficient, while keeping the connection stable for precise handling.

Because the system follows a twist-lock pattern, your operation is not limited to one grab brand. E-Crane solutions are compatible with attachments from any grab manufacturer, and existing grabs can often be modified to fit the quick-change interface. That means you can add new tools over time, standardize your attachment workflow, and scale flexibility as your operation evolves.

Result: faster switching, safer routines, and less interruption between cycles.