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The Claw is a handheld manual log grab built from Hardox steel in our Fermanagh workshop. No excavator needed, no hydraulics, no machine. Just a solid, controlled grip on your logs. Perfect for farmers doing their own firewood, sawmill work and farm timber handling. Call 07734 357045 to order today. The McElhill Engineering Ltd Claw is a handheld manual log grab built from Hardox steel in our workshop in Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. There are no hydraulics, no cables, no power source and no machine required. You pick it up, you grip the log, you move it. That is all there is to it. At 10kg and with a 600mm open jaw, it gives you a controlled mechanical grip on logs that takes the strain off your back and gets the job done faster than any other method of moving timber by hand. The Claw is built for farmers who cut and handle their own firewood, sawmill operators who need a reliable daily tool for moving logs, and anyone on a farm who regularly needs to shift timber without an excavator on hand. It is compact enough to throw in the back of a trailer, tough enough to take the kind of daily use that farm tools get, and built from the same Hardox steel we use in our excavator grabs. Not mild steel. Not a cheap import. Hardox, built in Fermanagh. Moving logs by hand without the right tool is slow, hard on your back, and costs you time you do not have. Every farmer who cuts their own firewood knows the job. The chainsaw does the cutting but then the logs need moving, stacking and handling, one at a time, by hand. Rolling awkward shapes, bending down, losing grip. It adds up. The Claw gives you a mechanical grip that takes the effort out of handling individual logs. Pick up, move, place. Your back will thank you and the job gets done in half the time. In stock, £70 excl. VAT, ready to dispatch today. What The Claw Is Used For A simple tool that makes a real difference anywhere logs need to be moved by hand. Firewood Handling The main use. Farmers cutting and stacking their own firewood. Grip the log, move it, stack it. Faster and easier on your back than any other method. Sawmill Log Handling Move and position logs at the sawmill or bandsaw. Controlled grip, no slipping, no rolling. A daily tool that earns its keep. Farm Timber Work General farm timber handling. Fence posts, cut timber, round wood. Anywhere on the farm where logs need moving without a machine. Log Pile Management Sort, stack and move logs at the woodpile. Pick up individual pieces cleanly without rolling, fumbling or losing grip on awkward shapes. Timber Yard Use Handle cut timber at the yard. Compact and portable, it goes anywhere you need it and handles the daily wear of a working yard. Small Site Clearance Move small felled timber and brash by hand on tighter sites where a machine cannot get in. Useful tool for the odd job that needs doing by hand. Key Features Hardox steel throughout: the same abrasion-resistant steel used in our excavator timber grabs. Not mild steel, not a cheap alternative. Built to last with daily use No hydraulics, no machine, no power source required: completely manual and handheld. Pick it up and use it anywhere Double tine design: compact and direct, with a double point mechanical bite. Tines bite into the log surface and hold it securely throughout the lift and carry 600mm jaw opening: wide enough to grip a solid range of log diameters comfortably 10kg tool weight: light enough to carry and use all day without fatigue building up 650mm tall, 180mm wide closed, 600mm wide open, 90mm deep: compact dimensions, easy to transport and store In stock: no build time. Available for immediate dispatch from our Fermanagh workshop Built in Fermanagh: same workshop, same quality, same standards as our excavator attachments Technical Specification | The Claw Specification The Claw Type Handheld manual log grab Operation Manual. No hydraulics or machine required Tine Design Double tine Tool Weight 10 kg Height (top to bottom) 650 mm Width Closed 180 mm Width Open (jaw opening) 600 mm Depth (front to back) 90 mm Steel Grade Hardox, abrasion-resistant high-strength steel Availability In stock. Available for immediate dispatch Price (excl. VAT) £70 Built Fermanagh, Northern Ireland The Claw vs The Fang Not sure which handheld grab is right for you? Here is how they compare. Feature The Claw The Fang Model You are here The Claw The Fang Design Double tine grab Quad arm wraparound grab Best For Standard firewood and farm timber handling Larger diameter logs, heavier timber Grip Double point mechanical bite Wraps fully around the log Weight 10 kg 20 kg Steel Grade Hardox Hardox Availability In stock In stock Price excl. VAT £70 £150 Not sure which one suits your needs? Call 07734 357045 and Gary will advise. Also in the Viper Range The Viper range covers every timber handling job, from large excavator-mounted hydraulic grabs to handheld manual tools for the woodpile and sawmill. The Fang Quad-arm handheld log grab. Wider grip for larger timber. In stock. £150 excl. VAT. Viper 1100 Hydraulic excavator timber grab for 2 to 6 ton machines. £1,700 excl. VAT. Viper 1300 Hydraulic excavator timber grab for 6 to 13 ton machines. £2,800 excl. VAT. View Full Viper Range See all Viper timber grabs and handheld tools in one place. Common Questions About The Claw Does The Claw need an excavator or any hydraulics? No. The Claw is a completely manual handheld tool. No excavator, no hydraulics, no power source of any kind. You pick it up and use it. That is the whole point. It goes anywhere on the farm or yard without needing a machine nearby. What size logs can The Claw handle? The Claw has a jaw opening of 600mm which covers the majority of firewood, farm timber and general log sizes that you would be handling by hand. For larger diameter logs, The Fang gives a wider, more stable quad-arm grip. Is The Claw in stock? Yes. The Claw is kept in stock at our Fermanagh workshop and is available for immediate dispatch. No build time, no waiting. Call 07734 357045 to order. What is The Claw made from? The Claw is built from Hardox steel throughout. This is the same abrasion-resistant high-strength steel we use in our saw head blades. It is significantly harder and more wear-resistant than standard mild steel, which means it holds up to the daily wear of farm and firewood use without bending, deforming or losing its grip. What is the difference between The Claw and The Fang? The Claw is a double tine handheld grab with a double point mechanical bite. Compact, direct and easy to use for everyday firewood and farm timber handling. The Fang is the quad arm version, weighing 20kg, with a wider grip that wraps fully around the log, giving more stability when handling larger diameter timber. If you are regularly moving big logs, The Fang is the better tool. If you mainly handle standard firewood sizes, The Claw does the job. How is it delivered and how quickly? The Claw is in stock and can be dispatched quickly from our Fermanagh workshop. We deliver across Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland and England. Call 07734 357045 to arrange delivery or collect directly from our workshop. Do ROI customers pay VAT? 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. All prices shown are exclusive of VAT. Delivery and Collection The Claw is in stock and available for immediate dispatch. We deliver across Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland and England. Workshop collection from Fermanagh also available. Northern Ireland and England: dispatch arranged immediately on payment Republic of Ireland: dispatch arranged once payment is made and your VAT number is confirmed Workshop collection: collect directly from our Fermanagh workshop at your convenience Call 07734 357045 to place your order or arrange collection. VAT Information All prices are exclusive of VAT. VAT will be added for UK customers. Republic of Ireland customers with a valid VAT number do not pay VAT. Provide your VAT number when ordering and we will zero-rate your invoice. McElhill Engineering Ltd From Our Workshop to Your Machine. Built to Last. Made to order in Fermanagh. Short season, hard work, long days. Built for all of it. Predator Tree Shear 4 to 20 tonne. Cuts up to 450mm. Height stabiliser standard. Reaper Saw Head 600mm and 900mm circular saw heads. Hardox 450 blade included. Reaper Saw Head Blades Re-tipped in our workshop. Longer blade life. Real money saved. Grizzly Flail Head Hedge and scrub flailing for 2 to 13 tonne excavators. Viper Timber Grab Year-round timber handling. No seasonal restriction. Full range. Workshop Services Servicing, repairs and blade re-tipping in our Fermanagh workshop. About Us Building attachments in Fermanagh since 1993. Find out who we are. Contact Us Call or message us to discuss your requirements. Ready to Order The Claw? In stock and ready to go. Call Gary to place your order or arrange collection from our Fermanagh workshop. ☎ Call 07734 357045 Or email [email protected] • Built in Fermanagh, Northern Ireland Follow Us ☎07734 357 045 ✉[email protected] ○Fermanagh Workshop McElhill Engineering Ltd • 28 Tiravally Road, Macken, Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh, BT92 3EP Show more