

The AMI Mat Grapple for Backhoe Loaders is a heavy-duty material handling attachment designed for lifting, carrying, and positioning construction mats, crane mats, timber mats, pipeline mats, pipe, poles, and other large materials. Designed for high visibility and an excellent strength-to-weight ratio, the AMI Mat Grapple gives operators a secure grip while maintaining control of large and awkward loads.
With a 78-inch-wide frame, 72-inch-long heavy-duty tines, and a 1,800 lb. attachment weight, the AMI Mat Grapple is built for demanding construction, pipeline, utility, roadwork, and industrial material-handling applications.
Handling large construction mats with a standard bucket or pallet forks can be difficult. The AMI Backhoe Loader Mat Grapple combines long fork tines with a grapple system designed to grip the load and keep it secure during lifting and transport.
The grapple allows operators to clamp down on large or irregular materials, providing additional load control when moving mats around challenging jobsites.
The AMI Construction Mat Grapple is designed for jobs where heavy mats must be repeatedly loaded, unloaded, carried, stacked, and positioned.
It is well suited for handling timber mats, crane mats, access mats, pipeline mats, rig mats, and construction mats used to create temporary access roads and stable working surfaces.
For contractors working in soft ground, pipeline right-of-ways, utility corridors, and heavy construction sites, a dedicated mat grapple can make mat placement and removal more efficient.
The AMI Mat Grapple features large 2" × 6" × 72" tines.
The 72-inch tine length provides the reach needed to get underneath large mats and other oversized materials. Heavy-duty tine construction provides the support required for demanding material-handling applications.
Combined with the grapple, the long fork tines allow the operator to support the material from below while securing it from above.
The 78-inch-wide frame provides a substantial working platform for handling wide and bulky loads.
The combination of a 78" frame and 72" tines makes the AMI Mat Grapple well suited for oversized material that may be difficult to control with conventional backhoe loader pallet forks.
Visibility is important when positioning long fork tines underneath a construction mat or other large load.
The AMI Mat Grapple is designed with high visibility in mind, helping the operator see the attachment and material while approaching, lifting, positioning, and stacking loads.
Improved visibility can be particularly valuable when placing mats precisely on pipeline, utility, road, and construction projects.
The AMI Mat Grapple is engineered to provide a high strength-to-weight ratio, giving operators the heavy-duty construction needed for demanding applications without unnecessary attachment weight.
At approximately 1,800 lbs., the attachment combines a substantial frame, long tines, and grapple capability into one dedicated material-handling attachment.
| Category | Model | Machine Class | Frame Width | Tine Size | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | LBWLS40FR78RMG | Class 50 | 78" | 2" × 6" × 72" | 1,800 lbs. |
| 70 | LBWLS40FR78RMG | Class 70 | 78" | 2" × 6" × 72" | 1,800 lbs. |
The supplied AMI specifications list the LBWLS40FR78RMG Mat Grapple for both Class 50 and Class 70 machines.
The attachment features the same 78-inch frame, 2" × 6" × 72" tines, and 1,800 lb. weight in the listed configurations.
Always confirm the proper mounting system and machine compatibility for your specific backhoe loader before ordering.
Construction mats are commonly used to create temporary access and working surfaces where ground conditions cannot adequately support heavy equipment.
The AMI Backhoe Loader Mat Grapple provides a dedicated attachment for moving and positioning these mats during pipeline construction, utility projects, road construction, site development, industrial work, and heavy construction.
The same attachment can also provide versatility for handling other long and oversized materials where the tine and grapple configuration is appropriate.
For operators searching for an AMI Mat Grapple, backhoe loader mat grapple, construction mat grapple, timber mat grapple, crane mat grapple, pipeline mat grapple, hydraulic mat grapple, backhoe loader grapple forks, 72-inch pallet forks, or heavy-duty material handling grapple, the AMI Mat Grapple is designed for demanding applications.
With a 78-inch frame, 2" × 6" × 72" heavy-duty tines, high-visibility design, secure grapple system, and 1,800 lb. attachment weight, the AMI Mat Grapple for Backhoe Loaders provides the reach, strength, and load control needed for handling large construction mats and oversized materials.