A grab wagon is a large lorry with a space at the back to carry materials. Grab wagons also have a large hydraulic arm attached which can be operated to reach out and grab, (hence the name) any waste materials or deliver aggregates for building projects.
Other common terms you may hear are grab hire, grab lorry or muck away. A grab wagon makes an ideal alternative to a skip. Mainly because they are a quick and cost effective way to dispose of large volumes of waste, where site access is difficult or there’s not enough space to place a skip.
Grab wagons are ideal for the removal of inert soil, bricks, concrete, hardcore, general building rubbish, mixed waste and muck.
Grab wagons are very versatile. Not only are they are ideal for construction projects, civil engineering projects and larger scale jobs, they are also well suited for garden waste removal, building renovation projects and other smaller scale projects.
At AHD Plant Ltd we specialise in grab wagon hire and our experienced team and modern vehicles are ready to help you. They also come with a qualified operator driver.
Our grab wagons are a fast and efficient way to remove all your waste with ease. We can be on and off site in fifteen to twenty minutes. It’s a really fast and efficient way to deal with any waste removal.
The grab wagons at AHD Plant Ltd can hold up to 16 metric tonnes of waste or the equivalent fifteen cubic metres in space. That’s a whole lot of waste they can deal with in one quick trip.
In this guide to grab wagons we will address some common questions that we are often asked about grab wagon hire.
What Types of Waste Can A Grab Wagon Remove?
A grab wagon is suitable for the removal of many different types of waste. Specially designed with accessibility in mind, a grab wagon is perfect for clearing away large quantities of waste from otherwise inaccessible areas.
The hydraulic grab arm can lend itself easily to sites with restrictive access issues or site where the only access is over a garden fence.
Some of the typical types of waste removed would include:
Garden soil, construction waste and rubble, bricks, tarmac, gravel, hardcore, muck and fallen trees or large amounts of garden waste like trimmings or old branches.
Typically, these are the ideal loads that are taken by grab wagons, most of this waste is totally recyclable and ethically disposed of.
The types of waste unsuitable for removal include:
Toxic waste, general household waste, batteries, asbestos, tires, oils or fluids. These types of waste generally need a specialist waste management company to deal with the removal and safe disposal of them.
If you’re still unsure of whether your waste is suitable or not for a grab wagon removal service, just give us a call on 01623 362068 and we can advise you.
How Much Does A Grab Wagon Cost To Hire?
The cost of grab wagon hire is dependant on the size of grab wagon you need, the type of waste you will be disposing of and where it will be collected from.
Grab wagon hire is charged per load for all inert waste types, such as soil, or charged per load plus tonnage for mixed waste. That’s why it’s difficult to put a number on general costs.
Typical grab wagon charges can vary from £200 to £350. Here at AHD you only pay for what you use and our prices are very competitive. Feel free to call us on 01623 362068 for a free quote.
At AHD Plant Ltd we accept all major credit/debit cards, or you can pay via cash on delivery.
Why Choose A Grab Wagon & Over Hiring A Skip?
Choosing a grab wagon to deal with your waste removal can be very beneficial and cost effective. They don’t require costly permits or take up the same space in a driveway or road that a skip does.
When a skip is placed in a road, there is often a temptation for the neighbours to sneak in a few items that they want to get shot of. With grab wagon hire this doesn’t happen, because there’s no container left for people to take advantage of in advance.
It’s also great when it comes to the heavy lifting. The hydraulic arms do all the hard work so you don’t have to. All you need to do is make sure the load is in an appropriate place, ready and waiting to be collected by the grab wagon.
If you’ve got a large amount of rubble or waste to get rid of it’s often more cost effective than hiring multiple skips.
Finally it’s nice a quick. Grab wagons can bo on and off site within 15 to twenty minutes.
How Much Waste Can A Grab Wagon Hold?
Our grab wagon vehicles han hold up to 16 tonnes of materials or 15m3 of waste materials. Our grab wagons are perfect for large amounts of waste removal.
Our grab wagons are also great for bulk deliveries of topsoils, aggregates, sands or other construction and building materials.
AHD can help you with all your grab wagon hire needs in Nottingham, Derby, Chesterfield and Mansfield.
For advice about grab wagon hire for your project, or to get a quote, call AHD Plant Ltd now on 01623 362068 and speak to one of our friendly team members.