A cross-link assembly for a dangling worktool is disclosed. The cross-link assembly may be held in vertical alignment to the grapple when in a lock position to enable operational coupling of the grapple to an arm of a machine. The cross-link assembly comprises a frame for connection to the grapple, the frame having spaced apart arms to movably support a pin. The pin may be may have an abutment portion. A lock member may be movably engaged to the frame and may be configured to engage with the abutment portion and may have a lock portion which may be configured to engage with a lock element provided on the grapple.