The excavator magnet attachment is a professional, high-efficiency hydraulic attachment, specially designed for lifting and handling ferrous metal materials in scrap recycling, demolition, construction, and industrial manufacturing sectors. This attachment uses the host excavator’s hydraulic system to generate a strong and stable magnetic force, enabling fast, safe, and efficient handling of scrap steel, iron blocks, steel structures, and other magnetic materials, eliminating the safety risks and low efficiency of manual lifting and traditional clamping tools. It has become an essential attachment for improving metal handling efficiency and reducing operational costs in various heavy-duty working scenarios.
Hydraulic Excavator Magnet Parameter:
| Item/Model | Unit | YGML02 | YGML04 | YGML06 | YGML08 | YGML10 | YGML14 | YGML20 |
| Suitable Excavator | ton | 4-6 | 7-11 | 12-16 | 17-23 | 24-30 | 31-40 | 41-50 |
| Weight | kg | 1400 | 1500 | 1890 | 2000 | 2200 | 2500 | 2800 |
| Power | kW | 5 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 15 |
| Outer Diameter | mm | 700 | 800 | 900 | 1100 | 1200 | 1300 | 1400 |
| Working Flow | lpm | 30-55 | 50-100 | 90-110 | 100-140 | 130-170 | 200-250 | 250-320 |
| Working Pressure | bar | 170 | 180 | 190 | 200 | 210 | 250 | 250 |
How does the Excavator Magnet Attachment Work?
As one of the most practical hydraulic excavator magnet attachments on the market, this equipment is powered by the excavator’s built-in hydraulic system. The hydraulic motor drives the internal generator to convert mechanical energy into electrical energy, which is then supplied to the magnet coil to generate a strong, stable electromagnetic field. When the electromagnetic field is activated, it can firmly adsorb all kinds of ferrous metal materials within the effective range; when the power is cut off, the magnetic force disappears instantly, realizing fast and controllable loading and unloading of materials. The whole operation process can be fully controlled through the control button in the excavator cabin, with fast response speed and stable magnetic force output, ensuring safe and efficient material handling.
5 Applications of Excavator Magnet Attachment
- Scrap Metal Recycling Industry: Ideal for sorting, loading, unloading, and stacking scrap steel, iron filings, waste steel structures, and other ferrous metal materials in scrap yards, metal recycling plants, and steel smelting facilities, greatly improving the efficiency of scrap handling and reducing manual labor intensity.
- Construction & Demolition Projects: Perfect for handling steel bars, scrap steel components, and metal waste in demolition sites and construction projects, it can quickly clean up and transfer metal debris from demolished buildings, improving site cleaning efficiency and construction progress.
- Industrial Manufacturing & Plant Maintenance: Widely used in machinery manufacturing, shipbuilding, and other industrial plants, for lifting and transferring steel plates, steel pipes, castings, and other heavy metal workpieces, as well as cleaning up metal scraps and waste materials in the production workshop.
- Port & Freight Yard Handling: Suitable for loading and unloading bulk metal materials, steel products, and scrap steel at ports, docks, and freight yards, adapting to the high-frequency and heavy-duty handling needs of port operations, improving loading and unloading efficiency.
- Automobile Dismantling Industry: Can be used for lifting and transferring scrapped car bodies, engine blocks, and other metal parts in automobile dismantling plants, realizing fast and safe sorting and transfer of dismantled metal materials.
Excavator Magnet Attachment Features:
1. Strong & Stable Lifting Force: High-efficiency hydraulic generator and premium copper coil deliver consistent, reliable magnetic force to firmly secure all sizes of ferrous materials.
2. Heavy-Duty Wear-Resistant Structure: High-strength steel fully sealed reinforced body withstands long-term impact, abrasion, and vibration in harsh working environments.
3. Wide Excavator Compatibility: 7 models fit 4-50 ton excavators, with a universal mounting interface compatible with most mainstream excavator brands, no complex modification required.
4. Safe & Efficient Control: Full cabin-controlled operation with fast magnetic response, built-in overvoltage and overcurrent protection for stable and safe operation.
5. Energy-Saving & Low Operating Cost: Optimized hydraulic system for high energy conversion, no additional consumables needed, with low daily maintenance and long-term running costs.
Frequently Asked Questions About Excavator Magnet Attachment
A: Yes. Our magnet generates a uniform and wide-range magnetic force, which can firmly adsorb not only large and heavy steel structures, but also small scattered steel chips, thin iron sheets, and small rebars. It will not cause material falling during transfer, and is fully suitable for scrap yard cleaning and demolition site debris sorting.
A: Yes, the YGML series magnets are designed with a universal mounting interface, which can be adapted to most mainstream excavator brands on the market. We can also provide customized mounting brackets according to your specific excavator model if needed.
A: Our hydraulic excavator magnet is equipped with a safety protection device, which can maintain the magnetic force for a certain time in case of sudden power failure, to prevent materials from falling and causing safety accidents. We also provide optional permanent magnet safety solutions for special working scenarios.
A: Yes, the magnet adopts a fully sealed waterproof structure, which can work normally in wet, rainy, or even harsh outdoor environments, with good waterproof and dustproof performance, ensuring stable operation in various weather conditions.
Excavator Magnet for Sale—YG Machinery
YG is a professional manufacturer of heavy-duty construction machinery attachments, with years of experience in R&D, production, and global supply. The hydraulic magnet for excavators we manufacture is built with strict quality control standards, using high-quality materials and advanced production technology, to ensure stable performance, long service life, and excellent working efficiency in various harsh working environments.
Whether you are in the scrap recycling industry, demolition engineering, industrial manufacturing, or other metal handling fields, we have the right solution for you. If you are looking for a reliable excavator magnet for sale, contact our professional team today. We will provide you with a customized solution, exclusive quotation, and full one-stop service from pre-sales consultation to after-sales maintenance, to help you improve your working efficiency and reduce your operating costs.
