The invention discloses a split folding mechanical gripper, and belongs to the technical field of mechanical carrying devices. The split folding mechanical gripper comprises a hydraulic pump station,a control cabinet and a mechanical gripper body which are installed in a split manner, wherein the hydraulic pump station is connected with the mechanical gripper body through an oil pipe; and the mechanical gripper body is controlled through the control cabinet. The invention provides a mechanical gripper suitable for small working spaces such as an industrial mine, a wharf and a workshop; the folding mechanical gripper body, a hydraulic oil pump driven by power, and the control cabinet for control can be installed in a split manner, so that the space is saved, and many control manners of on-site control and remote control are realized; and the split folding mechanical gripper is capable of realizing safe operation, convenient and flexible to use, and capable of meeting the need of small-space rapid working.