Demolition & Recycling
Demolition and recycling require attachments that can handle extreme force, heavy loads, and continuous use. Weak or unreliable attachments can slow down operations and pose safety risks.
Gardner Engineering’s robust range of grabs, grapples, and thumbs are built with reinforced steel and deliver superior hydraulic performance, allowing operators to efficiently tear down structures, sort debris, and process recyclable materials with confidence.
When your business depends on strength and reliability, our attachments deliver every time
Check out our range for attachments for the demolition and recycling industry below.
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Demolition & Sorting Grabs with Rotation
<p class="p1">Enhance your excavator’s grip and precision with Gardner Engineering’s Hydraulic Thumb – Hitch Pivot Style. Engineered to pivot on the same pin as the bucket, this thumb delivers smooth, controlled movement and excellent material handling in all types of conditions.</p> <span class="s1">👉</span> Ideal for tight-access jobs, general material pickup, and pairing with Rock Finger Tynes—custom-fit to your machine.Read more -
Hydraulic Thumb – Bracket Pivot Style
Increase your excavator's versatility with Gardner Engineering’s Bracket Pivot Style Hydraulic Thumb. Designed to grip and secure materials like logs, rocks, and demolition waste, this attachment adds precision handling to your machine—without the need to remove the dipper pin. 👉 Ideal for rock wall building, cleanup, and confined site work—custom-built to suit your excavator. Click <em>Get a Quote</em> to find the perfect fit for your machine.Read more -
Hydraulic Thumb – Hitch Pivot Style
<p class="p1">Enhance your excavator’s grip and precision with Gardner Engineering’s Hydraulic Thumb – Hitch Pivot Style. Engineered to pivot on the same pin as the bucket, this thumb delivers smooth, controlled movement and excellent material handling in all types of conditions.</p> <span class="s1">👉</span> Ideal for tight-access jobs, general material pickup, and pairing with Rock Finger Tynes—custom-fit to your machine.Read more -
Rotating Multi Grapples
<p class="p1">For operators who demand full control and ultimate flexibility, Gardner Engineering’s Rotating Multi Grapples from Daehan deliver 360° continuous rotation with powerful grip and smooth hydraulic motion. These grapples are ideal for precision handling in demolition, scrap work, vegetation removal and more.</p> <span class="s1">👉</span> Designed for flexibility and performance on machines from 2 to 50+ tonnes.Read more -
Standard Quick Hitches
<p class="p1">Speed up attachment changes and improve on-site efficiency with Gardner Engineering’s Australian-made Standard Quick Hitches. Engineered for strength and reliability, these hitches let you swap buckets and tools quickly without sacrificing safety.</p> <span class="s1">👉</span> Suits a wide range of excavators—built tough for everyday operation.Read more -
Tilting Auto-Lock Quick Hitches
<p class="p1">Add full tilt functionality to your attachments with Gardner Engineering’s Tilting Auto-Lock Quick Hitches. Designed for maximum control, versatility, and productivity, these hitches let you tilt up to 180° without moving your machine.</p> <span class="s1">👉</span> Ideal for civil, demolition, landscaping, and site development—built for performance and safety.Read more
