EarthQuake Hydraulic Rock Grab – Suits 1.5T to 2T Excavators
EarthQuake Hydraulic Rock Grab Suits 1.5T - 2.0T Excavators Turn your mini excavator into a versatile material handling machine. The EarthQuake Hydraulic Grab is the ultimate attachment for operators looking to...
EarthQuake Hydraulic Rock Grab Suits 1.5T - 2.0T Excavators
Turn your mini excavator into a versatile material handling machine.
The EarthQuake Hydraulic Grab is the ultimate attachment for operators looking to get more out of their 1.5 to 2-tonne mini excavator. Whether you are building rock walls, clearing site debris, or handling timber, this grab offers the precision and holding power you need to get the job done safely and efficiently.
Designed specifically for the agile 1.5T – 2T class, this grab is lightweight enough to maintain machine stability while robust enough to handle the harsh Australian work environment.
Why Choose the EarthQuake Hydraulic Grab?
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Superior Grip: The serrated 5-finger interlocking design allows for exceptional grip on uneven loads like jagged rocks, scrap metal, and logs.
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Heavy-Duty Construction: Manufactured using high-tensile, wear-resistant steel to withstand abrasive materials and ensure a long service life.
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Protected Hydraulics: The hydraulic cylinder is strategically positioned and shielded to prevent damage from debris and accidental impacts during operation.
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Greaseable Pivot Points: Fitted with heavy-duty grease nipples at all pivot points for smooth operation and easy maintenance.
Ideal Applications
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Rock Wall Construction: Place rocks with precision rather than just dumping them.
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Land Clearing: Easily pluck out vegetation, roots, and small stumps.
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Demolition: Sort recyclables and load debris into skips quickly.
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Forestry/Landscaping: Handle logs and timber sleepers with ease.
Specifications
- Weight: 75kg
- Opening: 520mm
- Width: 380mm
- Oil Pressure: 100-110 Bar
- Oil Flow: 20-40 Lpm
- Includes: Hydraulic Hoses and Couplers (Check specific fitment)
Compatibility
This grab is designed to suit all makes and models in the 1.5T-2T range, including Kubota (U17, KX018), Yanmar (ViO17), Kato, Takeuchi, Bobcat, and Hitachi.
(Note: Please ensure your hitch dimensions match prior to ordering. Contact our team if you are unsure about your pin sizes and centres.)
Features
- Single ram design with lock valve.
- 5-finger interlocked webbed design.
- The hydraulic hoses and cylinder are protected by the cylinder guard.
- Tyne edges are serrated optimising grip.
- Opening 520mm and lighter 75kg makes them the perfect performer for your mini excavator.
Includes: Double Pin Hitch, Hoses and couplers of your choice.
Hose Variations:
Mini excavators with pull pin, spring lock or hydraulic hitches choose Standard Hoses
Mini excavators with hydraulic Tilting Hitches choose Long Hoses
Bobcat mini excavators that have the hydraulic couplers mounted on the boom choose Long Bobcat
Hydraulic Coupler Types:
Most mini excavators today use 1/2" Flat Faced Couplers, but there are some others that your machine may have.
1/2" FF Couplers

3/8" FF Couplers

1/2" Poppet or Ag Style

Use the Drop Down options above to choose your machine, hose length and hydraulic couplers.
Available for:
Airman AX17U
Bobcat E17. E20
Case CX17
Cat 301.5, 301.6, 301.7, 301.8
Hitachi ZX17U
John Deere E17ZS
Kato HD17V5
Kobelco SK17SR
Komatsu PC18MR
Kubota U17, KX41-3v, KX016, KX018
Takeuchi TB016, TB216
Sany SY16
Sunward SWE17
Wacker Neuson EZ17, 1703
XCMG XE17
Yanmar Vio17
Checking your machines hitch specifications:
The pin layout of your machine is crucial especially for machines with Half Hitches (pull pin hitch).
Use our Hitch Specifications guide to quickly find your Hitch Specs.
Please choose the make your machine from the drop down menu and compare its hitch specs.
- Pin Diameter = P
- Pin Centres = C
- Ear Width/Boss Width = E
If your machines hitch specs are not on the list please provide its specifications in the SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SELLER on the first page of the checkout.
How to measure your hitch specs:
- Choose one of your attachments.
- Measure the Pin Diameters. Check both front and back pins.
- Measure the pin centres. From the centre of the front pin to the centre of the back pin.
- Measure the width where the hitch of the machine fits between the ears or bosses. Which ever is narrowest.


