Kassel Kerb Grab

Our Kassel kerb grab is a specialist mechanical clamp designed for handling and laying precast concrete bus stop kerbs. Because Kassel kerbs feature a concave profile that guides bus wheels into passenger boarding bays, their centre of gravity sits off-centre. This grab counteracts that imbalance with an adjustable offset lifting eye, ensuring stones hang perfectly level during placement.

Typical Applications

• Bus stop construction
• Kassel kerb laying
• Public transport interchanges
• Guided busway schemes
• Raised accessible boarding platforms

Handling Asymmetrical Bus Stop Profiles

Standard symmetrical kerb grabs cannot lift Kassel kerbs safely. When clamped by a standard grab, the concave tyre-face shifts the load's weight, tilting the stone at an awkward angle that risks slips and makes accurate bedding near impossible.

Our Kassel kerb grab solves this using a sliding offset lifting eye mounted along the top spine. Site teams can quickly slide and pin the lifting ring directly above the kerb's true centre of gravity. Whether lifting standard lead-in kerbs, transition units or main bus stop sections, the stone stays horizontal throughout the lift.

Grip Range and Machine Suspension

The grab accommodates units from 50mm up to 460mm wide. Operatives can adjust the jaw opening across the kerb profile without specialist tools. Tough vulcanised rubber jaw pads (420mm long) grip the stone firmly under load tension while guarding the finished concrete faces against chips and surface damage.

Classified as a lifting accessory under LOLER 1998, the grab connects to excavators, backhoes, cranes or telehandlers using a certified single-leg drop chain. Every unit is thoroughly examined before leaving our depot.

Kassel Kerb Grab: Common Questions