Installation Claw Hydraulically powered Claw
Speed up the installation of palletized filter sock with the innovative MKB Installation Claw.
Utilizing a hydraulically powered tensioning arm designed for skid steers, this tool drastically reduces installation time and labor for palletized filter sock BMPs. The Installation Claw is the perfect tool to help safely stabilize pallets on any erosion and sediment control project site, no matter the size or terrain.
Speed You Can Depend On: The Installation Claw, powered by a robust hydraulic system, is designed to fast-track your erosion & sediment control projects. With its innovative tensioning arm, compatible with both Skid Steers and telehandlers, it mitigates the need for time-consuming manual labor and ensures that sediment control BMPs are deployed quickly and precisely.
Precision and Safety Combined: Tailored for the needs of erosion control contractors, the Installation Claw boasts accuracy in handling and placing palletized filter socks such as SiltSoxx, SiltSoxx RH, SwitchSoxx, and DiversionSoxx. Maneuver through rough terrains with the stability and safety you demand; with our Installation Claw, every pallet is stabilized, ensuring that your project site remains secure and efficient.
Designed for Visibility and Ease: Achieve optimal control with the Installation Claw’s elevated lift capacity. By keeping pallets above eye level, the operator gains superior visibility, making the installation process more manageable and precise. With a simple clamp and lift mechanism, the filter sock rolls out in a perfect line, allowing for a smoother application and saving your team time.
Equip your team with the power to do more with the MKB Installation Claw – faster, safer, and smarter.
Why Choose the Installation Claw?
The Installation Claw is purpose-built equipment that turns palletized filter sock into a one-operator job.
Built for Filter Sock
Designed specifically for palletized sock installation — not a repurposed attachment.
Works With Your Fleet
Mounts to a skid steer or telehandler you already have on site.
Hydraulically Powered
Hydraulic claw handles the weight so crews are not wrestling pallets by hand.
Faster Handling
Unload pallets and place sock quickly, cutting labor on every installation.
How to Use the Installation Claw:
- Clamp down on the unopened material for secure travel.
- Lift the pallet above your eye level for enhanced visibility and control.
- Lift the hydraulic arm to allow the roll-out of the sock.
- Clamp down and back up to stretch the filter sock into a straight line.
Use on a variety of project sites:
- Oil & Gas
- Pipeline
- Powerline & Utility
- Roadway
- Solar & Wind
- Homebuilding
- Commercial Construction
- Municipalities
- Remediation
Frequently Asked Questions
The Installation Claw is a hydraulically powered attachment designed to speed up the installation of palletized filter socks. It connects to skid steers or telehandlers to safely handle and place erosion and sediment control BMPs.
The Installation Claw clamps, lifts, and precisely positions palletized filter socks, significantly reducing manual handling on job sites. This allows filter socks to be installed quickly and accurately in straight, consistent runs.
The Installation Claw is compatible with skid steers and telehandlers. Its hydraulic operation provides operators with enhanced control and stability when lifting and positioning materials.
The Installation Claw is designed to install palletized filter socks, including SiltSoxx, SiltSoxx RH, SwitchSoxx, and DiversionSoxx. This versatility makes it suitable for a wide range of erosion and sediment control applications.
By lifting materials above eye level, the Installation Claw improves operator visibility and placement accuracy. This reduces installation time, lowers labor costs, and helps maintain consistent alignment across long installation runs.
Yes. The Installation Claw’s robust hydraulic design provides stability and control even on uneven or challenging terrain. This helps ensure safer handling of heavy filter sock pallets in demanding field conditions.
The Installation Claw is ideal for large-scale projects such as oil and gas, pipeline construction, utilities, roadway work, solar and wind energy installations, and general construction. It is also well suited for municipal and environmental remediation projects.
The Installation Claw significantly reduces manual labor while speeding up the deployment of sediment control BMPs. The result is safer, faster, and more precise installation across a wide range of erosion control projects.
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