Excavator block clamps are purpose-built attachments that transform a standard excavator into a precision block-placement machine. WingSet® sets 4 to 6 blocks per lift. On a 500-block job, that difference is measured in days — and thousands of dollars in labor.
How WingSet® Works with Your Excavator
WingSet® is rigged to your excavator and uses a spreader bar with WingSet attachments. WingSet® is positively engaged with each block. No modifications to your machine are required. The excavator operator lifts, swings, and sets blocks in their final position in one action.
Standard Clamps vs. WingSet®: The Output Gap
Many block clamps move one block at a time, gripping the outside of the block face. WingSet® is fundamentally different: attach 2 WingSlings to the spreader bar and you lift and set 4 blocks per lift. Attach 3 WingSlings and you set 6 blocks per lift. That is a 4x to 6x output multiplier — with the same operator, the same machine, and a smaller crew.
Safety: Positive Engagement vs. Grip-Based Systems
Grip-based clamps rely on clamping force against the block face — which can be affected by block face condition, moisture, and operator technique. WingSet® is positively engaged with the block — it cannot slip. This is not a marginal safety improvement. It is the difference between a system that can fail and one that is positively engaged every lift.
Rigging and Compliance
All rigging components used with WingSet® are rated, documented, and OSHA-compliant. Chain slings should be inspected for wear and damage before each use. Always follow the manufacturer's rated capacity and never exceed it. WingSet® is engineered to meet OSHA rigging requirements and comes with full documentation for your safety program.
ROI: When Does a Block Lift System Pay for Itself?
On a typical 500-block retaining wall project, WingSet® can reduce labor hours by 40–60%. Most contractors recover the cost of the system on their first or second job. Call 617.823.1299 for a project-specific ROI estimate.
See WingSet® on Your Job Site — No Obligation
We offer free on-site demonstrations. You won't be imposing — we love doing this.
There's nothing we enjoy more than throwing a couple of WingSets in the truck, heading out to a job site, and showing a crew exactly what's possible. Invite us out — we'll do the rest.