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HOMEPAGE Gradall Excavators for Road, Highway and Heavy Construction (https://gradall.com)
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Gradall Excavators for Road, Highway and Heavy Construction
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Gradall excavators are available in highway speed or rough terrain wheel models as well as crawler undercarriages and redefine the industry idea of equipment mobility and versatility both on and off highway.
H1 Introducing the XE 4100 Highway Speed Excavator
H2 MAXIMIZE GRADALL PRODUCTIVITY
H2 THE GRADALL DIFFERENCE
H3 SEE THEM AT WORK
NAV_HEADING_REPEATED_BODY_FOOTER Highway Speed Wheel Excavators for Municipalites & Specialty Contractors (https://gradall.com/products/highway-speed-wheel-excavators.php)
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Highway Speed Wheel Excavators for Municipalites & Specialty Contractors
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Gradall XL Series V and Discovery highway-speed wheeled excavators are versatile pieces of construction equipment that travel quickly to one of more jobsites and back to the safety of the equipment yard at night. They are great options for municipalities and specialty contractors
H1 HIGHWAY SPEED WHEELED EXCAVATORS
H2 DRIVE GRADALL VERSATILITY AT 60 MPH, ELIMINATING THE NEED FOR TRUCK AND TRAILER
H2 MAXIMIZE GRADALL PRODUCTIVITY
H2 THE GRADALL DIFFERENCE
H5 Gradall is a Sourcewell & Canoecontract supplier
NAV_HEADING_REPEATED_BODY_FOOTER Factory-Selected Excavator Attachments for your Gradall (https://gradall.com/excavator-attachments.php)
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Factory-Selected Excavator Attachments for your Gradall
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Gradall factory-selected excavator attachments include ditching, grading and excavating buckets to hammers, tree limb shears, mowers and more.
H1 EXCAVATOR ATTACHMENTS
H2 ATTACHMENTS TO MAXIMIZE GRADALL EXCAVATOR PRODUCTIVITY
H2 THE GRADALL DIFFERENCE
NAV_HEADING_REPEATED_BODY_FOOTER Rough Terrain Wheeled Excavators (https://gradall.com/products/wheeled.php)
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Rough Terrain Wheeled Excavators
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Sure-footed like a conventional crawler, but mobile on pavement as well as dirt, Gradall continues its tradition of designing and building rubber tire excavators with superior productivity as well as versatility.
H1 ON/OFF PAVEMENT WHEELED EXCAVATORS
H2 WORK AT THE FRONT, REAR AND SIDES WITHOUT THE NEED FOR OUTRIGGERS
H2 MAXIMIZE GRADALL PRODUCTIVITY
H2 THE GRADALL DIFFERENCE
H5 Gradall is a Sourcewell & Canoecontract supplier
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HOMEPAGE (https://gradall.com) Gradall Excavators for Road, Highway and Heavy Construction
[IMG: Gradall Logo] [IMG: See the New Gradall XE4100 Highway Speed Wheeled Wheeled Excavator] In case you missed it at CONEXPO or just want to learn more about Gradall's latest innovation designed and manufactured to fit into tighter municipal and contractor budgets. SEE THE NEW MACHINE [IMG: Highway Speed Wheel Excavators] XL Series V and Discovery models deliver unmatched utility to jobsites faster traveling up to 60 mph. LEARN MORE [IMG: Rough Terrain Wheel Excavators] Stability and mobility advantages of Gradall’s Rough Terrain excavators keep busy jobs moving forward. LEARN MORE [IMG: Railway Maintenance Excavators for MOW] Gradall TrackStar® railway maintenance machines work on rails, at crossings and at the side of tracks. LEARN MORE [IMG: Gradall Metal Mill Maintenance Machines] Gradall's metal mill maintenance machines are built and tested for tough, yet efficient work. LEARN MORE [IMG: MyGradall.com for Genuine Gradall Parts and Service information] Download digital parts and service manuals, find your nearest dealer, or contact our parts and service departments to keep your excavator up and running. LEARN MORE [IMG: Check out job postings at Gradall] Check out the job postings at Gradall. See the manufacturing and office positions currently available. Gradall Industries, Where Ingenuity Works. SEE JOB POSTINGS [IMG: Gradall At Work Background] [IMG: Gradall At Work Image] [IMG: Gradall At Work Logo] Gradall boom's powerful, precise movements demolish and remove curbs, gutters and sidewalks GET THE FULL STORY VIEW ALL JOB STORIES [IMG: Gradall TV] [IMG: Attachment Adaptor] Attachment Adaptor [IMG: Auxiliary Hydraulics] Auxiliary Hydraulics [IMG: Barrier Handling] Barrier Handling [IMG: Boom Extensions] Boom Extensions [IMG: Crushers] Crushers [IMG: Ditching Buckets] Ditching Buckets [IMG: Dredging Buckets] Dredging Buckets [IMG: Excavating Buckets] Excavating Buckets [IMG: Grading Blade] Grading Blade [IMG: Fixed Thumb Grapple] Fixed Thumb Grapple [IMG: Hammers] Hammers [IMG: Mowers] Mowers [IMG: Pavement Removal Bucket] Pavement Removal Bucket [IMG: Quadrail Cleanout] Guardrail Cleanout [IMG: Quick Switch] Quick Switch [IMG: Rotary Brushcutter] Rotary Brushcutter [IMG: Single Tooth Ripper] Single Tooth Ripper [IMG: Telestick] Telestick [IMG: Tree Limb Sheer] Tree Limb Sheer [IMG: Trenching Buckets] Trenching Buckets VIEW ALL ATTACHMENTS It starts with the unique telescoping Gradall boom that handles more jobs efficiently, thanks to its movements and superior strength. Gradall offers a unique range of excavator undercarriages that have reshaped the industry idea of equipment mobility, both on and off highways. [IMG: Excavator] LEARN MORE Browse our extensive video library of Gradall machines in various categories: Applications Models Capabilities Training videos Machine Walkarounds WATCH NOW Associated Supply Company, Inc. and Finkbiner Equipment Company Recognized as Gradall’s 2025 Dealers of the Year READ MORE Gradall Gets Official 80th Year Congrats From Local, State, and Federal Officials READ MORE FOLLOW US
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SUB-PAGE (https://gradall.com/products/highway-speed-wheel-excavators.php) Highway Speed Wheel Excavators for Municipalites & Specialty Contractors
[IMG: Gradall Logo] HOME / PRODUCTS / Highway Speed Wheeled Excavators [IMG: Highway Thumbnail Image 1] [IMG: Highway Thumbnail Image 2] [IMG: Highway Thumbnail Image 3] [IMG: Highway Thumbnail Image 4] [IMG: Highway Thumbnail Image 5] [IMG: Highway Thumbnail Image 6] [IMG: Highway Thumbnail Image 7] [IMG: Highway Thumbnail Image 8] [IMG: Highway Thumbnail Image 1] [IMG: Highway Thumbnail Image 2] [IMG: Highway Thumbnail Image 3] [IMG: Highway Thumbnail Image 6] [IMG: Highway Thumbnail Image 4] [IMG: Highway Thumbnail Image 7] [IMG: Highway Thumbnail Image 5] [IMG: Highway Thumbnail Image 8] REQUEST DEMO VIEW SPECS Gradall highway-speed excavators travel quickly to one or more jobsites and then back to the safety of the equipment yard at the end of the day. With Gradall’s world-famous full tilting, telescoping boom, and an array of available attachments, Gradall highway-speed, wheeled excavators offer versatility with unmatched mobility. Choose the XL Series V when you need a machine to do it all or the XE 4100 and Discovery models designed and built with government and specialty contractors’ budgets in mind. [H5] Gradall is a Sourcewell & Canoecontract supplier Members of the Sourcewell and Canoe cooperative purchasing agencies can purchase Gradall machines without going through an extensive bidding process. LEARN MORE [IMG: Sourcewell Awarded Contract] SEE MORE VIDEOS XL & XE SERIES DISCOVERY SERIES PRICING CHASSIS DESIGN CHASSIS DESIGN CHASSIS CAB BOOM OPERATOR CAB ADVANCED SYSTEMS EXCAVATOR DOWNLOAD COMPLETE SPECIFICATIONS (PDF) XL 3100 V XL 4100 V XL 5100 V XE 4100 Pocket Spec Guide OPERATING RANGE & PERFORMANCE XL 3100 V XL 4100 V XL 5100 V XE 4100 Max Digging Depth 18' 4" (5.6 m) 20' 3" (6.2 m) 24' 5" (7.4 m) 20' 3" (6.2 m) Max. Radius at Groundline 27' 3" (8.3 m) 30' 3" (9.2 m) 33' 9" (10.3 m) 30' 3" (9.2 m) Max. Loading Height 15' 5" (4.7 m) 17' 2" (5.2 m) 18' 11" (5.8 m) 17' 2" (5.2 m) Max. Work Hgt., (Boom below grade) 14' 11" (4.5 m) 15' 0" (4.6 m) 15' 0" (4.6 m) 15' 0" (4.6 m) Boom Telescope 11' 0" (3.4 m) 12' 6" (3.8 m) 14' 0" (4.3 m) 12' 6" (3.8 m) Boom Tilt 220° 220° 220° 220° Bucket Pivot Angle 165° 165° 165° 165° Rated Boom Force 21,940 lb (97.6 kN) 21,940 lb (97.6 kN) 24,500 lb (109 kN) 21,940 lb (97.6 kN) Rated Bucket Breakout Force 17,990 lb (80 kN) 24,900 lb (111 kN) 24,900 lb (111 kN) 17,990 lb (80 kN) Max. Lift Capacity 7,870 lb (3,570 kg) 12,130 lb (5,390 kg) 13,213 lb (5,993 kg) 9,445 lb (4,285 kg) Operating Weight 40,930 lb (18,566 kg) 49,684 lb (22,539 kg) 57,670 lb (26,159 kg) 44,900 lb (20,366 kg) Swing Clearance 7' 6" (2.3 m) 8' 0" (2.4 m) 8' 6" (2.6 m) 7' 6" (2.3 m) WEIGHTS & DIMENSIONS XL 3100 V XL 4100 V XL 5100 V XE 4100 Transport Length w/ Bucket 27' 6" (8.4 m) 29' 6" (9.0 m) 30' 5" (9.3 m) 29' 6" (9.0 m) Transport Height w/ Bucket 11' 11" (3.6 m) 11' 9" (3.6 m) 11' 9" (3.6 m) 11' 9" (3.6 m) Transport Width w/ Bucket 8' 6" (2.6m) 8' 6" (2.6m) 8' 6" (2.6m) 8' 6" (2.6m) Drive 4 x 2 or 4 x 4 6 x 4 or 6 x 6 6 x 4 or 6 x 6 6 x 4 Gross Vehicle Axle Rating 41,250 lb (19,945 kg) 68,740 lb (31,180 kg) 68,740 lb (31,180 kg) 68,040 lb (30,862 kg) UNDERCARRIAGE XL 3100 V XL 4100 V XL 5100 V XE 4100 Wheelbase 13' 4" (4.1m) 14' 2" (4.3m) 14' 3" (4.3m) 14' 3" (4.3m) Engine Standard Volvo TAD583VE Stage 5, 5.1L Volvo TAD884VE Stage 5, 7.7L Volvo TAD884VE Stage 5, 7.7L Volvo TAD583VE Stage 5, 5.1L HP @ RPM 235/2200 335/2300 335/2300 235/2200 Travel Speed 60 mph (96.6 kph) 59.9 mph (96.4 kph) 59.5 mph (95.8 kph) 59.9 mph (96.4 kph) Ground Clearance 10" (254 mm) 10" (254 mm) 10" (254 mm) 10" (254 mm) ATTACHMENTS XL 3100 V XL 4100 V XL 5100 V XE 4100 Trenching Buckets ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Excavating Buckets ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Ditch Cleaning Buckets ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Dredging Buckets ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Pavement Removal Bucket ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Grading Blades ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Telestick ✓ ✓ Boom Extensions ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Hydraulic Hammers ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Grapples ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Flail Mowers ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Rotary Mowers ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ DOWNLOAD LITERATURE (PDF) SERIES V BROCHURE [IMG: Download Literature] Both upper structure and carrier are powered by a single Volvo engine that increases fuel efficiency by 5% Engine meets highest global standard Stage 5 emissions requirements Over-the-road highway speed travel at 60 mph Carriers available with 4 x 2 or 6 x 4 drive, with optional 4 x 4 and 6 x 6 Front axle lockout cylinders and strong box plate frame construction provide stable work platform No need for outriggers Six-speed automatic transmission Standard convenience features include an adjustable steering column, dual reading lights and radio Ergonomically designed interior with extra sound-deadening Rubber mounts isolate cab from frame, creating comfortable ride Easily visible gauges for oil pressure, coolant temperature, air tank pressures, fuel, DEF level, voltmeter and speed Engine shutdown controlled by engine electronics Indicator lights and controls for front axle engagement (4 x 4 and 6 x 6 models) and rear axle differential lock Comfort features including air suspension seat, sliding windows, fresh air heater and defroster and tinted glass Full boom tilts 220° for efficient sloping, grading and spreading material No loss of power to attachment tilting capability Consistent boom force through the entire dig cycle Dig down at 75° angle Rugged telescoping boom telescopes up to 33’ 9” Low profile for work under bridges, trees and in tunnels Full-length boom visibility during the entire dig cycle Fast cycle times - ditching, loading and spreading Quick attach bolt system handles full range of attachments Choose the Gradall, Deere or SAE joystick pattern using an in-cab switch Quiet, roomy cab and comfortable seating module, with joystick controls built into the armrests Internal tooth swing bearing provides smooth, stable movement With foot pedals, reposition carrier with new electric remote drive system at speeds up to 5 mph Excellent job site and full boom visibility Standard air conditioning Optional rollover protection Removable, stow-able front window brings fresh air into the cab High performance, high reliability 24-volt electrical system Legendary Bosch Rexroth design and reliability All new, modern high-pressure hydraulic system is electronically controlled with pressure-compensated, load-sensing valves Combined electrical system for chassis and excavator delivers advanced, effective operation Short tail swing won't obstruct traffic Stable, without the need for outriggers All new electric remote drive system for chassis repositioning No need for a second engine [IMG: Chassis Cab] PRICING CHASSIS DESIGN CHASSIS DESIGN CHASSIS CAB BOOM OPERATOR CAB ADVANCED SYSTEMS EXCAVATOR DOWNLOAD COMPLETE SPECIFICATIONS (PDF) D 172 D 174 Pocket Spec Guide OPERATING RANGE & PERFORMANCE D172 D174 Max Digging Depth 13' 6" (4.1m) 13' 0" (4.0m) Max. Radius at Groundline 24' 11" (7.6m) 24' 9" (7.5m) Max. Loading Height 16' 4" (5.0m) 16' 10" (5.1m) Max. Work Hgt., (Boom below grade) 14' 1" (4.3m) 14' 7" (4.5m) Boom Telescope 10' 3" (3.1m) 10' 3" (3.1m) Boom Tilt 220° 220° Bucket Pivot Angle 165° 165° Rated Boom Force 16,387 lb (72.9kN) 16,387 lb (72.9kN) Rated Bucket Breakout Force 11,400 lb (50.7kN) 11,400 lb (50.7kN) Max. Lift Capacity 5,490 lb (2,400kg) 5,490 lb (2,400kg) Operating Weight 32,200 lb (14,600kg) 34,500 lb (15,650kg) Swing Clearance 6' 7" (2.0m) 6' 7" (2.0m) WEIGHTS & DIMENSIONS D172 D174 Transport Length w/ Bucket 27' 1" (8.3m) 27' 1" (8.3m) Transport Height w/ Bucket 12' 3" (3.7m) 12' 9" (3.8m) Transport Width w/ Bucket 8' 6" (2.6m) 8' 6" (2.6m) Drive 4 x 2 4 x 4 Gross Vehicle Axle Rating 37,700 lb (17,100kg) 37,000 lb (16,783kg) UNDERCARRIAGE D172 D174 Wheelbase 15' 10" (4.8m) 15' 10" (4.8m) Engine Standard Cummins ISB 6.7 Cummins ISB 6.7 HP @ RPM 300/2600 300/2600 Travel Speed 60 mph (97kph) 60 mph (97kph) Ground Clearance 10" (254mm) 10" (254mm) ATTACHMENTS D172 D174 Excavating Buckets ✓ ✓ Ditch Cleaning Buckets ✓ ✓ Pavement Removal Buckets ✓ ✓ Grapples ✓ ✓ Flail Mowers ✓ ✓ Rotary Mowers ✓ ✓ DOWNLOAD LITERATURE (PDF) DISCOVERY BROCHURE [IMG: Brochure] Reinforced chassis with a modified rear suspension, specifically designed in a collaboration between Gradall and Freightliner engineers Over-the-road travel at highway speeds Allison 6-speed automatic transmission No need for outriggers Up to a 55-degree wheel cut, providing excellent curb-to-curb maneuverability Powered by a single Cummins 6.7 liter engine - 50-state legal Fully supported by Freightliner distribution network Ergonomically designed interior with extra sound-deadening Standard convenience features include an adjustable steering column, dual reading lights and radio Freightliner cab accommodates a driver and a passenger Full boom tilts 220° No loss of power to attachment tilting capability Rugged 27' 7" telescoping boom Low working profile under bridges, trees and in tunnels Full selection of attachments Full-length boom visibility during the entire dig cycle unlike conventional boom Bucket capacity up to 3/4 yard with 60-inch ditching bucket Fast cycle times - ditching, loading and spreading Choose the Gradall, Deere or SAE joystick pattern using an in-cab switch Quiet, roomy cab with comfortable seating module Excellent job site visibility Standard air conditioning Legendary Bosch Rexroth design and reliability All new, modern high-pressure hydraulic system is electronically controlled with pressure-compensated, load-sensing valves Combined electrical system for chassis and excavator delivers advanced, effective operation Tail swing won't obstruct traffic on narrow roads Stable, without the need for outriggers All new electric remote drive system for positioning chassis No need for a second engine [IMG: Chassis Cab] [IMG: Gradall at Work Logo] Asphalt and concrete repair Mass excavation Demolition Barrier placement Ditching Sloping Finished grading Spreading rip-rap Curb, gutter and sidewalk replacement Roadside vegetation control Storm and canal cleanout Material movement Culvert replacement Mowing Guardrail cleanout Debris cleanup Bridge replacement Landscaping Dredging [IMG: Gradall At Work] [IMG: Gradall At Work Background] LATEST XL SERIES JOB STORY Gradall boom's powerful, precise movements demolish and remove curbs, gutters and sidewalks GET THE FULL STORY [IMG: Gradall At Work Background] LATEST DISCOVERY JOB STORY Gradall's ability to move quickly and handle many different jobs pays off for county GET THE FULL STORY [IMG: Attachment Adaptor] Attachment Adaptor [IMG: Auxiliary Hydraulics] Auxiliary Hydraulics [IMG: Barrier Handling] Barrier Handling [IMG: Boom Extensions] Boom Extensions [IMG: Crushers] Crushers [IMG: Ditching Buckets] Ditching Buckets [IMG: Dredging Buckets] Dredging Buckets [IMG: Excavating Buckets] Excavating Buckets [IMG: Grading Blade] Grading Blade [IMG: Fixed Thumb Grapple] Fixed Thumb Grapple [IMG: Hammers] Hammers [IMG: Mowers] Mowers [IMG: Pavement Removal Bucket] Pavement Removal Bucket [IMG: Quadrail Cleanout] Guardrail Cleanout [IMG: Quick Switch] Quick Switch [IMG: Rotary Brushcutter] Rotary Brushcutter [IMG: Single Tooth Ripper] Single Tooth Ripper [IMG: Telestick] Telestick [IMG: Tree Limb Sheer] Tree Limb Sheer [IMG: Trenching Buckets] Trenching Buckets VIEW ALL ATTACHMENTS It starts with the unique telescoping Gradall boom that handles more jobs efficiently, thanks to its movements and superior strength. Gradall offers a unique range of excavator undercarriages that have reshaped the industry idea of equipment mobility, both on and off highways. [IMG: Excavator] LEARN MORE
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SUB-PAGE (https://gradall.com/excavator-attachments.php) Factory-Selected Excavator Attachments for your Gradall
[IMG: Gradall Logo] HOME / Attachments [IMG: Excavator Attachments] [H1] A WIDE SELECTION OF ATTACHMENTS TO MAXIMIZE YOUR GRADALL EXCAVATOR'S PRODUCTIVITY Gradall offers a collection of factory-selected excavator attachments that can help you do more with your Gradall excavator and increase the return on your equipment investment. A single Gradall excavator can be used for drainage work, pavement repair, culvert replacement and mowing, thanks to the Gradall quick-change attachment design and high-pressure, load-sensing hydraulics that adjust automatically to deliver the right amount of power for the job. Boom-end auxiliary hydraulics further extend the range of option choices. Attachments Brochure [IMG: corner graphic] The ability to do more jobs faster begins with Gradall’s quick-change attachment design. Switch between buckets, auger, grapple and other attachments more efficiently to keep your Gradall excavator working productively. Open adapter can be affixed to any attachment Boom end matches up easily with attachment Quickly complete the attachment process by sliding two bolts into place and tightening [IMG: Quick Switch Attachments] Gradall’s unique boom-end hydraulic design makes it simple to put attachments to work. All hydraulic tubing and hoses are inside the triangular boom, providing protection from jobsite damage. In just seconds, a single operator can attach hydraulic hoses to put extra power and productivity at the Gradall excavator boom end. [IMG: Auxiliary Hydraulics] Select from the attachments below to learn more ATTACHMENT ADAPTOR ATTACHMENT ADAPTOR Put many different brands of attachments to work on your Gradall excavator with this attachment adaptor. Specially designed by Gradall, the adaptor ensures fast, correct hookup. AUXILIARY HYDRAULICS AUXILIARY HYDRAULICS Gradall’s unique boom-end hydraulic design makes it simple to put attachments to work. All hydraulic tubing and hoses are inside the triangular boom, providing protection from jobsite damage. In just seconds, a single operator can attach hydraulic hoses to put extra power and productivity at the Gradall excavator boom end. BARRIER HANDLER BARRIER HANDLER A scissors attachment can quickly place and remove heavy concrete highway barriers used to protect busy construction zones. The smooth telescoping boom motions can position barriers with greater control and speed. BOOM EXTENSIONS BOOM EXTENSIONS Get extra reach when you need it with Gradall boom extensions. Strong enough to handle hard work, they’re available in 4, 6, 8, and 12-foot lengths. CRUSHERS CRUSHERS Select from a range of sizes for efficient demolition and recycling operations. The full-tilting boom lets you extract large pieces of material, reduce oversize, separate rebar from concrete and perform other jobs to make hauling and disposal faster and easier. DITCHING BUCKETS DITCHING BUCKETS Maximizing the effect of the tilting, telescoping boom, these buckets handle the sloping, grading and finishing work that made Gradall excavators famous. Choose the right width from 60 to 72 inches and capacities from 1/2 to 1-3/4 cubic yards. DREDGING BUCKETS DREDGING BUCKETS Equipped with a wire screen bottom, dredging buckets help you remove silt and other materials from ponds, lakes and canals. Widths range from 60 to 109 inches and capacities are from 1/2 to 1-1/4 cubic yards. EXCAVATING BUCKETS EXCAVATING BUCKETS Put Gradall’s powerful XL Series hydraulics to work on mass excavation jobs in dirt, clay, rock and more. Excavating buckets are available in widths from 24 to 48 inches and capacities from 1/2 to 1-1/4 cubic yards. FIXED THUMB GRAPPLE FIXED THUMB GRAPPLE After major storms and natural disasters, our fixed-thumb grapple brings speed and efficiency to the debris cleanup operation. It’s also an excellent choice for many general material handling applications. GRADING BLADE GRADING BLADE Fine grading, sloping and roadside finishing work can be quickly accomplished with a grading blade and the Gradall tilting, telescoping boom. Eight feet wide, it’s built rugged enough to hold up on many tough jobs. GUARDRAIL CLEANOUT GUARDRAIL CLEANOUT Effectively remove soil buildup under guardrails to encourage proper highway drainage with this unique attachment. Telescope the boom and let the attachment reach over, down and under guardrails. HAMMERS HAMMERS With air or hydraulic hammers, use your excavator to break up concrete, rock and more in highway or quarry work and on demolition jobs. Choose hammers from 1,000 to 2,500 foot pounds. MOWERS MOWERS Cut grass and clear away brush in big sweeps with this hydraulic mowing attachment. Gradall’s boom action makes vegetation control easier on roadside slopes and grades. PAVEMENT REMOVAL BUCKETS PAVEMENT REMOVAL BUCKETS Available in widths up to 48 inches, this heavy-duty pavement removal bucket is designed to handle concrete, rock, asphalt and other heavy, dense materials on tough jobs like digging up highways. Also available is a 28-inch curb removal bucket. QUICK SWITCH QUICK SWITCH The ability to do more jobs faster begins with Gradall’s quick-change attachment design. Switch between buckets, auger, grapple and other attachments more efficiently to keep your Gradall excavator working productively. ROTARY BRUSHCUTTER ROTARY BRUSHCUTTER The telescoping, tilting Gradall boom can easily position the brush cutter at any angle to efficiently grind up large tree limbs and stumps or clear ground-level vegetation, creating a neat appearance and improve sight lines. SINGLE TOOTH RIPPER SINGLE TOOTH RIPPER Put this rugged tool to work breaking up frozen ground to prepare it for excavation. It’s also ideal for ripping rock, blacktop and other surfaces on general excavating jobs or during highway maintenance and repair work. TELESTICK TELESTICK Create a greater working range up to 50 feet with the Telestick boom extension. With a ditching bucket and grading blade, you can clean ponds, irrigation canals and around bridge abutments. The Telestick can be quickly attached and removed, and it requires no auxiliary hydraulics. TREE LIMB SHEAR TREE LIMB SHEAR Trim and remove tree limbs near roads, bridges and rails with this unique attachment. Boom tilt positions the attachment to cut tree limbs from the right angle. The attachment also can be used to collect and pile branches and then load them onto a truck. TRENCHING BUCKETS TRENCHING BUCKETS Quickly and effectively dig narrow trenches for pipe and utility lines. Just 15 inches wide, these trenching buckets are even narrower than the Gradall boom. Important Note: Use only Gradall approved attachments with the proper excavator model/attachment load capacity. Before selecting specific attachments for specific models, consult the load chart on the model literature and consult either an authorized Gradall distributor or the Gradall factory. It starts with the unique telescoping Gradall boom that handles more jobs efficiently, thanks to its movements and superior strength. Gradall offers a unique range of excavator undercarriages that have reshaped the industry idea of equipment mobility, both on and off highways. [IMG: Excavator] LEARN MORE
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SUB-PAGE (https://gradall.com/products/wheeled.php) Rough Terrain Wheeled Excavators
[IMG: Gradall Logo] HOME / PRODUCTS / Rough Terrain Wheeled Excavators [IMG: Wheeled Thumbnail Image 1] [IMG: Wheeled Thumbnail Image 2] [IMG: Wheeled Thumbnail Image 3] [IMG: Wheeled Thumbnail Image 4] [IMG: Wheeled Thumbnail Image 5] [IMG: Wheeled Thumbnail Image 6] [IMG: Wheeled Thumbnail Image 7] [IMG: Wheeled Thumbnail Image 8] [IMG: Wheeled Thumbnail Image 1] [IMG: Wheeled Thumbnail Image 2] [IMG: Wheeled Thumbnail Image 3] [IMG: Wheeled Thumbnail Image 4] [IMG: Wheeled Thumbnail Image 5] [IMG: Wheeled Thumbnail Image 6] [IMG: Wheeled Thumbnail Image 7] [IMG: Wheeled Thumbnail Image 8] REQUEST DEMO VIEW SPECS Sure-footed like a conventional crawler, but mobile on pavement as well as dirt, Gradall continues its tradition of designing and building rubber tire excavators with superior productivity as well as versatility. [H5] Gradall is a Sourcewell & Canoecontract supplier Members of the Sourcewell and Canoe cooperative purchasing agencies can purchase Gradall machines without going through an extensive bidding process. LEARN MORE [IMG: Sourcewell Awarded Contract] SEE MORE VIDEOS [IMG: Corner Image] [IMG: Corner Image] [IMG: Corner Image] PRICING [IMG: Corner Image] CHASSIS DESIGN CHASSIS DESIGN BOOM OPERATOR CAB ADVANCED SYSTEMS EXCAVATOR DOWNLOAD COMPLETE SPECIFICATIONS (PDF) XL 3300 V XL 4300 V XL 5300 V Pocket Spec Guide OPERATING RANGE & PERFORMANCE XL 3300 V XL 4300 V XL 5300 V Engine Standard Volvo TAD583 VE Stage 5, 5.1L Volvo TAD583 VE Stage 5, 5.1L Volvo TAD583 VE Stage 5, 5.1L HP @ RPM 172/2,000 173/2,200 173/2,200 Max Digging Depth 18' 5" (5.6 m) 21' 3" (6.5 m) 24' 7" (7.5 m) Max. Radius at Groundline 27' 3" (8.3 m) 30' 4" (9.2 m) 33' 10" (10.3 m) Max. Loading Height 15' 6" (4.7 m) 17' 0" (5.2 m) 18' 8" (5.7 m) Max. Work Hgt., (Boom below grade) 14' 9" (4.5 m) 14' 9" (4.5 m) 14' 9" (4.5 m) Boom Telescope 11' 0" (3.4 m) 12' 6" (3.8 m) 14' 0" (4.3 m) Boom Tilt 220° 220° 220° Bucket Pivot Angle 165° 165° 165° Rated Boom Force 22,075 lb (98.2 kN) 22,075 lb (98.2 kN) 24,941 lb (111 kN) Rated Bucket Breakout Force 19,300 lb (86 kN) 25,405 lb (113 kN) 25,405 lb (113 kN) Max. Lift Capacity 8,150 lb (3,695 kg) 12,540 lb (5,690 kg) 13,764 lb (6,243 kg) WEIGHTS & DIMENSIONS XL 3300 V XL 4300 V XL 5300 V Operating Weight 39,294 lb (17,823 kg) 43,580 lb (19,768 kg) 51,216 lb (23,231 kg) Swing Clearance 7' 6" (2.3 m) 8' 0" (2.4 m) 8' 6" (2.6 m) Transport Length w/ Bucket 24' 6" (7.5 m) 26' 6" (8.1 m) 30' 5" (9.3 m) Transport Height w/ Bucket 12' 10" (3.9 m) 12' 10" (3.9 m) 12' 11" (3.9 m) Transport Width w/ Bucket 8' 6" (2.6 m) 9' 1" (2.8 m) 9' 1" (2.8 m) UNDERCARRIAGE XL 3300 V XL 4300 V XL 5300 V Drive 4 x 4 4 x 4 4 x 4 Wheelbase 8' 9" (2.7 m) 8' 9" (2.7 m) 8' 9" (2.7 m) Travel Speed 20 mph (32.2 kph) 17.5 mph (28.2 kph) 15.0 mph (24.1 kph) Ground Clearance 11" (275 mm) 11" (275 mm) 11" (275 mm) ATTACHMENTS XL 3300 V XL 4300 V XL 5300 V Trenching Buckets ✓ ✓ ✓ Excavating Buckets ✓ ✓ ✓ Ditch Cleaning Buckets ✓ ✓ ✓ Dredging Buckets ✓ ✓ ✓ Pavement Removal Buckets ✓ ✓ ✓ Grading Blades ✓ ✓ ✓ Telestick ✓ ✓ Boom Extensions ✓ ✓ ✓ Hydraulic Hammers ✓ ✓ ✓ Grapples ✓ ✓ ✓ Flail Mowers ✓ ✓ ✓ Rotary Mowers ✓ ✓ ✓ DOWNLOAD LITERATURE (PDF) SERIES V BROCHURE [IMG: Download Gradall Wheeled Excavator Brochure] Powered by a single Volvo engine that meets the highest global standard Stage 5 emissions requirements Over-the-road highway speed travel at 20 mph with full time four-wheel-drive Carriers available with 4 x 2 or 6 x 4 drive, with optional 4 x 4 and 6 x 6. Oscillation lock cylinders and strong box plate frame construction provide stable work platform Work at front, rear or side of chassis without the need for outriggers Variable displacement high torque piston motor powers two-speed power shift-on-the-fly transmission Optional blade and outriggers available Full boom tilts 220° (optional 360°) for efficient sloping, grading and spreading material No loss of power to attachment tilting capability Consistent boom force through the entire dig cycle Dig down at 75° angle Rugged boom telescopes out to 33’ 10” Low profile for work under bridges, trees and in tunnels Full-length boom visibility during the entire dig cycle Fast cycle times for ditching, loading and spreading Quick attach bolt system handles full range of attachments Choose the Gradall, Deere or SAE joystick pattern using an in-cab switch Quiet, roomy cab and comfortable seating module, with joystick controls built into the armrests Internal tooth swing bearing provides smooth, stable movement With foot pedals, reposition carrier at speeds up to 20 mph Excellent visibility of the boom through the entire dig cycle Standard air conditioning Optional rollover protection Removable, stowable front window brings fresh air into the cab High performance, high reliability 24-volt electrical system Legendary Bosch Rexroth design and reliability All new, modern high-pressure hydraulic system is electronically controlled with pressure-compensated, load-sensing valves, providing additional fuel-saving advantages Short tail swing won't obstruct traffic Stable digging platform for work in any direction, without need to stop and lower outriggers Triangular telescoping boom design, with full power through the entire dig cycle Cycle speeds comparable or exceeding conventional excavators Electronic joysticks provide precise control over boom and attachment positioning [IMG: Chassi Cab] [IMG: Gradall at Work Logo] Asphalt and concrete repair Mass excavation Demolition Barrier placement Ditching Sloping Finished grading Spreading rip-rap Curb, gutter and sidewalk replacement Tree and vegetation trimming Storm and canal cleanout Material movement Culvert replacement Mowing Guardrail cleanout Debris cleanup Bridge replacement Landscaping Dredging [IMG: Gradall At Work Background] LATEST JOB STORY Boston area rail renewal project benefits from TrackStar versatility GET THE FULL STORY [IMG: Attachment Adaptor] Attachment Adaptor [IMG: Auxiliary Hydraulics] Auxiliary Hydraulics [IMG: Barrier Handling] Barrier Handling [IMG: Boom Extensions] Boom Extensions [IMG: Crushers] Crushers [IMG: Ditching Buckets] Ditching Buckets [IMG: Dredging Buckets] Dredging Buckets [IMG: Excavating Buckets] Excavating Buckets [IMG: Grading Blade] Grading Blade [IMG: Fixed Thumb Grapple] Fixed Thumb Grapple [IMG: Hammers] Hammers [IMG: Mowers] Mowers [IMG: Pavement Removal Bucket] Pavement Removal Bucket [IMG: Quadrail Cleanout] Guardrail Cleanout [IMG: Quick Switch] Quick Switch [IMG: Rotary Brushcutter] Rotary Brushcutter [IMG: Single Tooth Ripper] Single Tooth Ripper [IMG: Telestick] Telestick [IMG: Tree Limb Sheer] Tree Limb Sheer [IMG: Trenching Buckets] Trenching Buckets VIEW ALL ATTACHMENTS It starts with the unique telescoping Gradall boom that handles more jobs efficiently, thanks to its movements and superior strength. Gradall offers a unique range of excavator undercarriages that have reshaped the industry idea of equipment mobility, both on and off highways. [IMG: Excavator] LEARN MORE
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🛡️ Trust Signals — reviews, proof links, trust-theatre flag (Trust & Proof)
9Review mentions (all pages)
4External proof links (all pages)
| Page | Reviews | Proof links |
|---|---|---|
| / (home) | 1 | 1 |
| /products/highway-speed-wheel-excavators.php | 6 | 1 |
| /excavator-attachments.php | 0 | 1 |
| /products/wheeled.php | 2 | 1 |
🔗 Identity & Technical Layer — schema JSON-LD: identity chains, entity gaps (Identity & Authority)
Homepage schema
{
"@context": "https://schema.org",
"@graph": [
{
"@type": "Organization",
"name": "Gradall Industries LLC",
"url": "https://gradall.com/",
"logo": "https://gradall.com/img/gradall-logo-red.png",
"contactPoint": {
"@type": "ContactPoint",
"telephone": "+1-330-339-2212",
"contactType": "Sales",
"areaServed": "US",
"availableLanguage": "en"
},
"address": {
"@type": "PostalAddress",
"streetAddress": "406 Mill Avenue SW",
"addressLocality": "New Philadelphia",
"addressRegion": "OH",
"postalCode": "44663",
"addressCountry": "US"
},
"sameAs": [
"https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/gradall-excavators",
"https://www.youtube.com/gradall-excavators"
]
},
{
"@type": "LocalBusiness",
"name": "Gradall Industries LLC",
"image": "https://gradall.com/img/sourcewell/sourcewell-canoe-header.png",
"url": "https://gradall.com/",
"telephone": "+1-330-339-2212",
"address": {
"@type": "PostalAddress",
"streetAddress": "406 Mill Avenue SW",
"addressLocality": "New Philadelphia",
"addressRegion": "OH",
"postalCode": "44663",
"addressCountry": "US"
},
"geo": {
"@type": "GeoCoordinates",
"latitude": 40.4912,
"longitude": -81.4093
},
"hasMap": "https://www.google.com/maps/place/Gradall+Industries+LLC/@40.4912,-81.4093,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x8836585144d6502d:0x70092c686e0013b9!8m2!3d40.4912!4d-81.4093!16s%2Fg%2F1tdw09p6?entry=ttu",
"slogan": "Where Ingenuity Works",
"description": "Gradall Industries LLC manufactures a unique range of hydraulic excavators and other heavy maintenance equipment for various industries.",
"pricerange": "$$$"
},
{
"@type": "WebSite",
"url": "https://gradall.com/",
"name": "Gradall"
}
]
}
/products/highway-speed-wheel-excavators.php
{
"@context": "https://schema.org/",
"@type": "CollectionPage",
"name": "Highway Speed Wheeled Excavators",
"description": "Gradall highway-speed excavators can travel at highway speeds up to 60 mph.",
"url": "https://gradall.com/products/highway-speed-wheel-excavators.php",
"mainEntity": {
"@type": "ItemList",
"itemListElement": [
{
"@type": "ListItem",
"position": 1,
"item": {
"@type": "Product",
"name": "Gradall XL 3100 V",
"image": "https://gradall.com/img/products/models/highway/thumbnail-slider-2.jpg",
"description": "Highway speed excavator with 60 mph travel speed.",
"brand": {
"@type": "Brand",
"name": "Gradall"
},
"offers": {
"@type": "Offer",
"price": "0",
"priceCurrency": "USD",
"availability": "https://schema.org/InStock",
"description": "Contact dealer for pricing"
}
}
},
{
"@type": "ListItem",
"position": 2,
"item": {
"@type": "Product",
"name": "Gradall XL 4100 V",
"image": "https://gradall.com/img/products/models/highway/thumbnail-slider-3.jpg",
"description": "Versatile highway speed model with 248 HP.",
"brand": {
"@type": "Brand",
"name": "Gradall"
},
"offers": {
"@type": "Offer",
"price": "0",
"priceCurrency": "USD",
"availability": "https://schema.org/InStock",
"description": "Contact dealer for pricing"
}
}
}
]
}
}
/excavator-attachments.php — no schema detected (entity gap)
/products/wheeled.php — no schema detected (entity gap)
Your Diagnosis
Before revealing the machine’s verdict, predict the BS score for each signal. Higher = more BS (more fluff, less verifiable substance). Drag each slider, then submit to compare your judgment against the engine.
Information Density
0 / 30
Read the Narrative & headings: do hard facts (prices, dates, numbers) outweigh fluff power-words?
Semantic Coherence
0 / 20
Compare the homepage promise against the sub-page reality. Do they hold the same line?
Trust & Proof
0 / 20
Weigh review mentions against actual external proof links. Claims without verification = theatre.
Commodity Fingerprint
0 / 15
Check headings & narrative against the industry clichés in the setup above.
Identity & Authority
0 / 15
Inspect the schema: is there real Organization/Person identity with sameAs links, or gaps?
Your predicted BS score
0 / 100
Stuck? Reveal the heuristic lens — how the deterministic page-auditor reads each signal (no AI, pure pattern rules)
These are the structural rules a local, deterministic auditor applies — the same lens you can use to judge each signal. They describe what to look for, not this company’s result.
Information Density
Classify each sentence as substantive or hollow. Grounding markers — numbers, currencies, dates, technical units, named entities — outweigh marketing adjectives. When fluff sits right next to hard evidence, the fluff is forgiven.
Semantic Alignment
Pull the main entities out of the H1, then check whether they actually recur through the body. A page that announces one thing and then talks about another drifts. Headings with no real sentences underneath read as pseudo-substance.
Trust & Proof
Count trust words (review, testimonial, rating, verified) against real outbound proof links (Google, Trustpilot, Clutch, G2, Yelp). Lots of trust language with zero verification links is trust theatre. Unlinked logo galleries count against it.
Commodity Fingerprint
Look at how much sentence length varies. Natural writing varies its rhythm; templated or mass-produced copy is statistically uniform. Very low variation reads as commodity content — unless unique named entities break the pattern.
Identity & Authority
Inspect the JSON-LD. Is there an Organization or Person schema, and does it carry sameAs links to real external profiles (LinkedIn, socials)? Missing schema or no identity declaration signals an anonymous entity.
Want to apply this lens yourself? The free BS Indicator Chrome extension runs these heuristic checks live on any page. Bear in mind it is a single-page, deterministic tool — it relies only on pattern rules for the page in front of it and does not perform the cross-page semantic correlation this audit uses, so its readout is a starting lens, not the full verdict.
B
BS Level
Industrial, Manufacturing & Engineering
39.4 Avg BS
Based on 2035 businesses audited.
BS Detector
Industrial, Manufacturing & Engineering BS: Gradall Industries LLC (gradall.com)
https://gradall.com
📍 Industry: Industrial, Manufacturing & Engineering
24
BS / 100
Gradall is a high-substance engineering firm that uses a light layer of marketing fluff to wrap deep technical specifications. The site succeeds because its ‘Signal’ (60 mph excavators) is technically proven by ‘Substance’ (detailed spec tables and engine models) on every sub-page. It is an industry outlier for transparency in equipment capabilities.
Info Density
Power-words vs. Substance ratio.
9
30% BS
Semantic Coherence
Homepage promise vs. Sub-page reality.
0
0% BS
Trust & Proof
Verifiable evidence vs. Trust Theatre.
6
30% BS
Commodity Fingerprint
Detection of industry clichés/templates.
7
47% BS
Identity & Authority
Expert verifiability & Schema depth.
2
13% BS
First, provide direct links to the customer reviews mentioned in the metadata to eliminate the trust theatre flag. Second, replace the generic ‘THE GRADALL DIFFERENCE’ H2 with specific engineering milestones or ISO certificate numbers. Third, add Person schema for key leadership or senior engineers to bridge the identity authority gap. Finally, include specific project metrics (e.g., ‘Reduced project time by X%’) within the ‘Job Stories’ to turn them into data-driven case studies.
The website perfectly aligns with the Industrial, Manufacturing & Engineering category. The content is heavily saturated with mechanical specifications, chassis design details, and hydraulic system protocols that confirm its status as an original equipment manufacturer (OEM).
“The score of 24 is driven by the site's exceptional semantic coherence and density of technical data, which offsets the use of repetitive industry clichés. Deductions were primarily for trust theatre (unverifiable review counts in metadata) and boilerplate heading structures that provide 0-10% information value compared to the substance-rich body text.”
Verified Analysis Date: May 27, 2026
© 1EuroSEO Independent Evaluator — Non-Sponsored Result
Analysis Disclosure & Source Attribution
This training module utilizes a snapshot of public data from Gradall Industries LLC, captured on May 27, 2026, to demonstrate how machine logic evaluates different types of business narratives.
Purpose: This data is presented under “Fair Use” / “Educational Exception” for the purpose of forensic semantic analysis, allowing users to compare human intuition against machine-generated evaluations.
Notice to Gradall Industries LLC: This analysis is part of a non-adversarial audit conducted by 1 Euro SEO. The results provided by 1EuroSEO are intended as professional feedback to help improve any website’s machine-readability and authority signals. The 1EuroSEO BS Detection Tool is a free tool, and anyone can test any company to see how their content is interpreted by AI models.
Any company can use the insights for free and improve its voice by comparing it to industry clichés or competitors. When a company has updated its content, it can always submit a new audit request, which will be reflected in a new current score.
To all users: You are encouraged to visit the live site at https://gradall.com to view the most current version of its content and learn from the source what this company is about and what it offers.