Excavator magnet is a hydraulic magnetic attachment designed for loading, unloading, and handling iron and other ferrous metal materials. Includes standard hydraulic and toothed hydraulic configurations, with models for 4-50 ton excavators.
An excavator magnet attachment is designed for handling ferrous metal materials. Instead of mechanically grabbing or scooping mixed materials, the hydraulic magnet picks ferrous metal selectively.
Scrap yards, demolition, and recycling are key application areas. It also highlights fast picking speed and the ability to avoid picking up dirt or rocks.
Excavator Magnet Technical Parameters
| Specification | YGML02 | YGML04 | YGML06 | YGML08 | YGML10 | YGML14 | YGML20 |
| Suitable Excavator | 4-6 t | 7-11 t | 12-16 t | 17-23 t | 24-30 t | 31-40 t | 41-50 t |
| Weight | 1400 kg | 1500 kg | 1890 kg | 2000 kg | 2200 kg | 2500 kg | 2800 kg |
| Power | 5 kW | 8 kW | 8 kW | 10 kW | 10 kW | 15 kW | 15 kW |
| Outer Diameter | 700 mm | 800 mm | 900 mm | 1100 mm | 1200 mm | 1300 mm | 1400 mm |
| Working Flow | 30-55 lpm | 50-100 lpm | 90-110 lpm | 100-140 lpm | 130-170 lpm | 200-250 lpm | 250-320 lpm |
| Working Pressure | 170 bar | 180 bar | 190 bar | 200 bar | 210 bar | 250 bar | 250 bar |
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How Does a Hydraulic Magnet for Excavator Work?
The hydraulic magnet for excavator uses a hydraulic generator to produce electricity without requiring an additional generator installation.
This integrated hydraulic drive lets the magnet operate through the excavator’s hydraulic system. The product is designed with a semi-permanent structure to reduce pipeline maintenance requirements.
1. Hydraulic Generator Drive
The hydraulic generator provides the power required for magnetic operation. No additional generator installation is required.
2. Q345 Manganese Steel Construction
The attachment uses Q345 manganese plate steel. The material provides high strength and corrosion resistance.
3. Semi-Permanent Design
The semi-permanent design is intended to reduce hydraulic pipeline maintenance costs. This makes the structure suitable for repeated material-handling operations.
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What Makes an Excavator Magnet Different from a Grapple?
The hydraulic excavator magnet works differently from a grapple bucket because it selectively picks ferrous metal rather than mechanically grabbing everything.
| Feature | Hydraulic Magnet | Grapple Bucket |
| Picking Speed | Very fast – just drive over | Slow – need to grab |
| Selectivity | Picks only ferrous metal | Grabs everything |
| Cleanliness | Does not pick dirt or rocks | Picks debris |
| Complexity | Simple on/off | Multiple moving parts |
| Best For | Scrap yards, demolition, recycling | Mixed material handling |
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Where Can an Excavator Magnet Be Used?
An excavator magnet is intended for iron product material loading, unloading, and handling.
The documented application areas include:
- Scrap yards
- Demolition
- Recycling
- Ferrous metal handling
The magnet’s selective picking function is particularly relevant when the working material contains ferrous metal that needs to be separated from dirt or rocks.
How Do You Choose an Excavator Magnet Attachment?
The attachment should be selected according to the excavator’s operating weight and hydraulic requirements.
The available models cover excavators from 4-6 tons to 41-50 tons. Working flow ranges from 30-55 lpm to 250-320 lpm, while working pressure ranges from 170 bar to 250 bar across the series.
Before selecting a model, confirm:
- Excavator operating weight
- Required working flow
- Required working pressure
- Magnet outer diameter
- Required handling application
For example, YGML02 is designed for 4-6 ton excavators, while YGML20 is designed for 41-50 ton excavators.
Excavator Magnet Selection and Technical Support
When choosing an excavator magnet, match the attachment with the excavator’s operating weight, hydraulic flow, and working pressure.
The available series cover:
- 4-6 ton excavators
- 7-11 ton excavators
- 12-16 ton excavators
- 17-23 ton excavators
- 24-30 ton excavators
- 31-40 ton excavators
- 41-50 ton excavators
The product is available in standard hydraulic and toothed hydraulic configurations. Contact us with your excavator specifications and ferrous material handling requirements to confirm the suitable model and request the complete specification sheet.
