Material Handlers

Material handlers are purpose-built machines designed for high-capacity lifting, loading and sorting of heavy or bulky materials. Commonly used across scrap yards, recycling facilities, ports, rail terminals and demolition sites, these machines provide the reach, stability and hydraulic power needed for continuous material handling operations.

Unlike standard excavators, material handlers are engineered with extended booms, elevated operator cabs and reinforced undercarriages to maximise visibility and working range. This allows operators to safely and accurately move materials such as scrap metal, timber, waste, aggregates and demolition debris while maintaining efficient workflow across large processing areas.

Many machines are equipped with specialised attachments such as scrap grapples, orange peel grabs, clamshell buckets and sorting grabs, enabling precise control when loading trucks, feeding shredders, or organising materials for recycling and transport. Powerful hydraulic systems and stable chassis designs ensure reliable performance when handling heavy loads throughout long operating hours.

Used material handlers provide a practical and cost-effective solution for businesses that require dependable machinery for intensive material movement. By improving loading efficiency, reducing manual handling and supporting faster material processing, these machines play an important role in keeping recycling, demolition and port operations running smoothly.