A grab lorry is a type of truck equipped with a hydraulic arm and grabber attachment used to transport large volumes of heavy materials, such as construction waste, soil and aggregates. The arm and grabber allow the wagon to pick up materials quickly and efficiently, making it a popular option for waste management, construction and landscaping projects.
Here are the three main benefits of a grab lorry:
Versatile and accessible
Grab lorries are designed to transport lots of different types of waste – even if it’s especially heavy, bulky or in hard-to-reach places.
The grabber attachment can be operated either by a remote control or from within the truck cab. The grabber is able to rotate 360 degrees and can pick up and move materials from various angles and positions.
The lorries come in different sizes and capacities, ranging from small lorries to larger grab trucks capable of carrying up to 32 tonnes of material.
This versatility means they can be used in a range of projects and industries – from small residential landscaping jobs to large-scale construction developments – making them an excellent choice for transporting materials to and from locations where space is limited, or access is difficult.
More time and cost-efficient
Grab lorrys are an efficient transportation option because they can load and unload materials quickly, and – most importantly – they can load themselves. This is particularly beneficial when there’s no digger on-site.
They are ideal for delivering aggregates to a project and then collecting muck, concrete, or other materials off-site.
This, as well as the ability to self-load, can save time and minimise manual labour, making a grab lorry a quick and cost-efficient solution.
Reduced environmental impact
Using a grab lorry for transportation can reduce the carbon footprint of a project compared to using multiple smaller vehicles.
Additionally, many waste management companies – such as the Hamptons Group – offer grab lorry services that include waste collection, recycling and disposal. This not only helps to save money on waste management fees, but also complies with the relevant regulations and further reduces the environmental impact of a project.
So, as you can see, a grab lorry offers a host of benefits, making it a popular and reliable option for transporting materials to and from your building site.
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