DJ thistlethwaite

02/03/2026

🚜🔥 Another one ready to go to work! 🔥🚜
Just sold, delivered & fitted this MDE Koala 200 onto an 8-ton Kubota excavator 💪
All set up and ready for site clearance works to begin 🌿🌳
The Koala 200 is a serious bit of kit — built for power, precision and productivity. Perfect for tackling heavy vegetation and making light work of tough conditions.
Nothing better than seeing a machine fully prepped and heading straight to site ready to earn its keep 👌
If you’re looking to upgrade your setup or need the right attachment for the job, drop me a message 📩

02/03/2026

The KOALA 550 is available with the Smart Grip option.

🐨 Allows you to cut & collect thin trees without having to drop after each cut.
🐨 Can bunch multiple thin trees inside the tree shear, creating a uniform stack to unload.

02/03/2026

MDE Koala 200 out the door

20/01/2026

15/01/2026

24/12/2025

🎄✨ Merry Christmas to all our customers, friends, and followers!
Thank you for all the support throughout the year – it really means a lot. We hope you have a great Christmas and a happy, healthy New Year.
Don’t forget to check out our full range of attachments over on our website:
👉 djthistlethwaite.com
Best wishes,
DJ Thistlethwaite

12/11/2025

MDE Koala 400 delivered last week now hard at work

12/11/2025

Matt at MR Tree Surgery showing off his new MDE sx850 grab

06/11/2025

📦 Delivery Complete – MDE SX850 & SX1250 Grapples

We are pleased to announce the successful delivery of two high-performance excavator grapples: the MDE SX850 and the MDE SX1250. These attachments are now in the hands of our valued clients, ready to add strength and efficiency on site.

MDE SX850 – A mid-sized powerhouse:

Suitable for excavators of approximately 3.5 t – 5.5 t.

Width: 540 mm

Height: 600 mm

Grapple opening: 850 mm

Grapple closing: 70 mm

Weight: 165 kg

Constructed with Hardox®‐steel chassis and bolt-on hitch, for durability and versatility.

MDE SX1250 – Built for large-scale operations:

Designed for excavators of approximately 8 t – 14 t.

Width: 730 mm

Height: 890 mm

Grapple opening: 1750 mm

Grapple closing: 90 mm

Weight: 560 kg

Also features Hardox® construction, with optional 360° rotator and bolt-on hitch for maximum flexibility.

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We are proud to supply these top-tier attachments and look forward to seeing them excel on your projects. If you’re ready to upgrade your equipment and increase productivity, please get in touch with us to discuss the full range of MDE attachments and how they can match your machine and operational needs.

📞 Contact us today — let’s get you the right tool for the job.

Thank you to our clients for placing their trust in us. Here’s to more efficient, powerful deployments moving forward.