Key Features of BK-4 & BK-6
High-Lifting
Capacity
Designed to securely lift and position heavy utility poles with load capacities up to 4,000 lbs (BK-4) and 8,000 lbs (BK-6).
Heavy-Duty
Gripping Power
Engineered with rugged grapple designs that provide a secure hold for safe material handling and precise placement.
Built for Demanding Utility Work
Designed for 8–14 ton excavators, making both models ideal for utility installation, maintenance, and infrastructure projects.
Smooth Hydraulic Performance
Optimized hydraulic requirements and proportional electric valve controls provide responsive, dependable operation in the field.
Designed for Safe, Efficient Pole Handling
The BK-4 and BK-6 Utility Pole Grapples are engineered to give utility contractors exceptional control to lift, transport, and position utility poles and other heavy materials. Built for reliability and precision, these attachments help reduce manual handling while improving safety and productivity on demanding jobsites.
Designed for 8–14 ton excavators, both models deliver dependable hydraulic performance and rugged construction for utility installation, infrastructure maintenance, and material handling applications. The BK-6 adds a larger grapple opening, greater lifting capacity, and continuous 360° auto-lock rotation for larger utility projects.
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BK-4 & BK-6 Specifications
BK-4 & BK-6 Jobs & Uses
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Utility Pole Installation
Dig, lift, position, and set utility poles with confidence during new construction and infrastructure expansion projects.
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Utility Pole Replacement
Safely remove and replace existing utility poles while maintaining precise operator control.
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Utility & Telecommunications Construction
Ideal for electrical, telecommunications, and municipal contractors performing utility infrastructure work.
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Heavy Material Handling
Securely transport poles, timbers, pipes, and other heavy cylindrical materials on demanding jobsites.
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Infrastructure Projects
Supports contractors working on transportation, municipal, and civil construction projects requiring controlled lifting and positioning.
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Utility Maintenance
Improve productivity during repair, maintenance, and right-of-way work with dependable lifting performance.
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Wood Digging
Dig and remove wood, stumps, and other buried material to support site preparation and utility work.
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The BK-4 and BK-6 utility pole grapples are engineered for digging, safe lifting, controlled positioning, and dependable utility pole handling.
The BK-4 and BK-6 are designed for 8–14 ton excavators and integrate seamlessly with many of the industry's leading equipment brands. Built for demanding utility work, they provide reliable hydraulic performance and durable construction for utility contractors and infrastructure crews.
Compatible with many of the industry’s leading equipment brands, including:
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Caterpillar (CAT)
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John Deere
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Komatsu
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Volvo
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Kubota
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Bobcat
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CASE
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Takeuchi
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Hitachi
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Doosan
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Develon
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JCB
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Link-Belt
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Sennebogen
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Manitou