Kumar runs a metal recycling yard on the outskirts of Malaysia. For years, his team sorted and loaded ferrous scrap using manual labor and a small crane with a rope‑hung electromagnet. But as industrial activity in the region grew, so did the volume of incoming scrap. His crew was working double shifts, yet trucks still waited in line. The old electromagnet overheated after two hours, and the crane’s limited reach meant constant repositioning.
Kumar needed a faster, more reliable way to pick and load heavy iron and steel. He heard about an excavator‑mounted solution that uses hydraulic power instead of electricity. After comparing options, he bought a YGML10 hydraulic magnet for an excavator from YG Machinery. He mounted it on his existing 25‑ton excavator.
The difference was immediate. The hydraulic magnet for the excavator never overheats, works continuously through an entire shift, and allows the excavator’s articulated arm to reach anywhere in the yard. Loading time per truck dropped from 45 minutes to 15 minutes. Kumar now handles 70% more material with the same crew.
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Seven Models Of Excavator Magnet Attachment For Sale
Below are the specifications for all seven YGML series models. Choose the one that matches your excavator size.
| 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 |
Kumar chose the YGML10 because his 25‑ton excavator fell right in the middle of the 24‑30 ton range. For a recommendation based on your excavator model, please feel free to contact us.
Three Problems That Made Scrap Handling A Nightmare In Malaysia
Kumar’s story reflects three common challenges across Malaysian recycling yards, demolition sites, and steel mills.
Problem 1: Electromagnets Overheat in Tropical Heat
Malaysia’s ambient temperature often exceeds 32°C with high humidity. Traditional electromagnets generate heat from continuous electrical current. After 60‑90 minutes of steady use, they overheat and lose lifting force. Operators are forced to pause work for cooldown, killing productivity.
Problem 2: Limited Reach and Maneuverability
Fixed crane‑mounted magnets cannot reach under piles, into corners, or over obstacles. Scrap yards in Malaysia’s urban areas are often cramped. A separate crane also means an extra machine to buy and maintain.
Problem 3: High Electricity Consumption
Electromagnets draw heavy power. In some industrial zones, electricity tariffs are rising. The monthly bill for running a large electromagnet can be significant.
These problems were eating into Kumar’s margins. The excavator hydraulic magnet solved all three.
Why The Hydraulic Magnet For Excavator Crushes Old‑School Electromagnets？
The YGML series hydraulic magnet for excavator works entirely off the excavator’s auxiliary hydraulic circuit. No external generator. No power cables. No cooldown cycles.
No Overheating, Even in Malaysian Heat
Because the magnet uses hydraulic oil flow to generate the magnetic field, there is no electrical resistance heating. Kumar’s YGML10 runs continuously for 10‑hour shifts. The surface temperature stays warm but never hot enough to demagnetize or damage internal coils.
Reach Anywhere the Excavator Arm Goes
An excavator attachment for sale like this one turns a standard digger into a high‑powered lifting machine. The excavator’s articulated arm reaches over piles, dips into containers, and swings 360 degrees. Kumar moved his magnet from one end of the yard to the other without needing a second machine.
Lower Operating Costs
Hydraulic power comes from the excavator’s existing engine—no separate electricity meter. Kumar’s monthly power bill for scrap handling dropped by more than half compared to his old electromagnet.
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Real Results From Kumar’s Malaysian Scrap Yard
After six months of using the YGML10, Kumar shared his data.
- Loading speed: 45 minutes per truck reduced to 15 minutes – a 200% improvemen
- Daily throughput: Increased from 80 tons to 135 tons without adding staff.
- Downtime: Zero overheating‑related stops. The old electromagnet failed every two hours.
- Maintenance: Only routine checks of hydraulic hoses and fittings. No electrical brushes or slip rings to replace.
Kumar’s foreman added, “The magnet lifts cleanly. We used to leave 10‑15% of small scraps on the ground because the old magnet couldn’t pick them up. This one gets everything. The yard is much cleaner now.”
Kumar himself said, “I should have switched years ago. The YGML10 paid for itself in less than four months through higher throughput and lower electricity bills.”
Which Hydraulic Magnet Model Fits Your Excavator?
Use this quick guide based on excavator weight:
- 4‑6 ton excavator: YGML02 – light scrap, small yard cleanups.
- 7‑11 ton excavator: YGML04 – general scrap handling, demolition sites.
- 12‑16 ton excavator: YGML06 – medium yards, steel processing plants.
- 17‑23 ton excavator: YGML08 – heavy scrap, railcar loading.
- 24‑30 ton excavator: YGML10 – high‑volume yards, shipbreaking (Kumar’s choice).
- 31‑40 ton excavator: YGML14 – large‑scale recycling, port operations.
- 41‑50 ton excavator: YGML20 – massive lifting, heavy industrial scrap.
All models include a hydraulic motor, magnetic coil, wear‑resistant bottom plate, and mounting bracket to fit your excavator’s stick. We can also custom‑build brackets for non‑standard machines.
Tell us your excavator make, model, and typical scrap size. We will confirm the right model within one business day.
Ready To Upgrade Your Scrap Handling Operation?
The Malaysian scrap yard case is not unique. Across Southeast Asia – in Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, and the Philippines – recycling operators are switching from outdated electromagnets to hydraulic magnets for excavators. The benefits are clear: continuous operation, lower costs, and far better reach.
YG Machinery has delivered excavator magnet attachments for sale units to customers in over 40 countries. We provide detailed installation guides, hydraulic connection diagrams, and remote support.
Stop letting overheating and limited reach slow down your yard. Make the switch to hydraulic power.
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