A hydraulic excavator magnet is a powerful hydraulic attachment that connects to your excavator arm via an excavator quick hitch. It uses electromagnetic force to lift and move ferrous metals such as scrap steel, iron plates and rebars, making it an essential tool for scrap yards, demolition sites and metal recycling facilities. An excavator scrap magnet eliminates the need for manual labor and speeds up material handling processes dramatically. Unlike traditional lifting equipment, this attachment uses a built-in hydraulic generator to produce power directly from your excavator’s hydraulic system, requiring no external power source. It can rotate 360 degrees with the excavator arm, allowing you to reach and lift materials in hard-to-access areas. This versatility makes it a valuable addition to any fleet involved in metal handling or demolition work.
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 |
Core Performance Advantages of Hydraulic Excavator Magnet
Our hydraulic excavator magnet delivers reliable performance and exceptional lifting capacity for a wide range of metal handling tasks. We offer 7 models from YGML02 to YGML20, designed to fit excavators weighing 4 to 50 tons. Each model is engineered to match standard excavator hydraulic flow and pressure requirements, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance.
- Industry-leading magnetic strength: Rated suction power ranges from 800 kg to 3500 kg across models, with an adsorption density of at least 18kg/cm². It can lift multiple steel bars and iron blocks simultaneously without dropping during transport, adapting to complex operational needs.
- Quick coupler compatibility: Works with all standard excavator quick-change systems, allowing you to switch between this attachment and other tools like pile drivers and breakers in under 5 minutes without modifications.
- Intelligent digital control: Equipped with a user-friendly control panel that offers adjustable suction power, manual/automated operation modes, and one-button magnetization and demagnetization. Even novice operators can master it after basic training.
- Heavy-duty construction: Built with high-quality Q345 manganese steel for the core structure, providing excellent impact resistance and dimensional stability. The fully sealed, waterproof and dustproof design allows operation in rainy, dusty and other harsh environments.
- Energy-efficient operation: Uses high-efficiency coils and an energy-saving control system that reduces power consumption by 25% compared to traditional hydraulic lifting attachments.
- Comprehensive safety features: Includes overload protection, demagnetization alarms and anti-detachment devices to prevent material falls and ensure worker safety.
- All models are built to withstand continuous heavy use and deliver consistent performance in the most demanding industrial environments. This ensures that your hydraulic magnet for excavator operates at peak efficiency at all times.
Key Functions and Practical Applications
A hydraulic excavator magnet is designed to handle a wide variety of ferrous material handling tasks across multiple industries. Its core functions include organizing, loading, unloading, transporting and stacking bulk ferrous materials efficiently.
It excels at handling different types of iron products, from large steel plates and heavy iron blocks to scattered rebars and small iron filings. This makes it indispensable for scrap metal recycling yards, where it can quickly sort and move large volumes of scrap. In demolition sites, it safely removes steel beams and reinforcement bars from demolished structures, reducing manual labor and improving safety. It is also widely used in steel mills, shipyards and construction sites for material handling operations.
The attachment’s hydraulic generator drive technology ensures stable power output regardless of the excavator’s operating conditions. This allows it to maintain consistent magnetic strength even when working with different material types and weights. Its durable construction and corrosion resistance also enable it to perform reliably in complex outdoor environments for extended periods.
Case Study: Hydraulic Excavator Magnet for UAE Scrap Recycling Operation
Customer Background :
A metal recycling company based in the UAE, specializing in processing end-of-life vehicles, construction demolition scrap and industrial ferrous waste.
Customer Requirements:
- Improve scrap sorting and loading efficiency to meet growing production demands
- Reduce reliance on manual labor for heavy lifting and sorting tasks
- Ensure reliable continuous operation in the UAE’s extremely high-temperature and dusty environment
YG’s Solution:
We recommended the YGML10 hydraulic excavator magnet, perfectly matched to their existing fleet of 25-ton excavators. Our solution addressed all their specific needs:
- The YGML10’s fully sealed, dustproof design and high-temperature-resistant components ensured stable operation even in 45°C ambient temperatures
- Its 2200kg rated lifting capacity handled both bulk scrap piles and individual heavy steel components efficiently
- Compatibility with their existing quick couplers allowed seamless switching between the magnet, hydraulic breaker and bucket, maximizing equipment utilization
- Adjustable suction power settings enabled precise handling of both large steel plates and small iron filings without material loss
Customer Feedback :
After three months of continuous operation, the customer reported a 62% increase in daily scrap processing volume and a 70% reduction in manual labor costs for material handling. The hydraulic magnet for excavator operated without any downtime related to high temperatures or dust ingress. The quick-change capability allowed one excavator to perform multiple tasks throughout the day, eliminating the need to invest in additional specialized machinery. The customer also noted that the excavator scrap magnet’s consistent performance had significantly improved their project scheduling accuracy and overall operational profitability.
If you are looking for a reliable excavator magnet for sale, we offer competitive pricing and fast delivery on all models. We can also provide custom modifications to meet specific project requirements. Contact us today to get your customized quote for an excavator magnet for sale and detailed technical specifications for your specific excavator model. Our team will help you select the perfect attachment to meet your business needs.
