Fluids
Hydraulic oil, engine oil, fuel and coolant are drained first. Excavators hold a lot of hydraulic oil. If something leaked where the machine sat, tell us and we'll plug what we can before loading.
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Scrap Excavator Removal for Worn-Out and Stripped Machines
Rusted, parted out or burned? An excavator that's done still has plenty of steel. We buy it and haul it out.
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- Complete or partly stripped
- Old buckets and track on the same load
- Sent to a licensed recycler
Why it still pays
An excavator is a lot of steel
- Heavy parts: undercarriage, frame, boom, stick.
- Counterweight: a cast lump that can outweigh a car.
- Size matters: a full-size carries far more steel than a mini.
- Working parts like a good bucket or thumb add to it.
Recent pickups
Scrapped this year
- Maple RidgeBroken-down excavator, scrapped
- VancouverEnd-of-life excavator, scrapped
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What we take
Scrap machines and the iron around them
Whole dead machines
Seized and rusted where they last stopped.
Stripped shells
Engine, cylinders or cab already gone.
Burned-out units
Wiring and hoses gone, steel intact.
Loose iron
Old buckets, track sections, pins.
Clean removal
How we leave the site
- Plugged and absorbed: leaks handled before loading.
- Sunk in? We break it free first.
- At the recycler: fluids drained, steel cut and sorted.
Still runs, even badly? It may be worth more as a non-runner.
Recycling in depth
What happens to a scrapped excavator
Excavators are heavy, and most of that weight is recyclable steel.
Components
Engines, pumps, swing motors and final drives are pulled for resale when they're usable. That's part of why a scrap excavator is worth more than its weight in steel.
Counterweights and frames
Counterweights, frames and booms are cut and recycled. Counterweights are heavy cast iron or steel, which carries real scrap value.
Tracks
Steel tracks are recycled. Rubber tracks go to rubber recycling. Steel track chains are heavy and carry a fair amount of the scrap value on a big machine.
Batteries
Batteries go to a battery recycler. Tires and loose batteries lying nearby can go on the same load.
Stripped machines
Machines already missing parts are still bought for what's left. Tell us what's missing so we can plan the load and bring the right truck.
Is pickup included?
Yes. The pickup is part of the offer, and you know the figure before anything is booked. There's nothing to pay on top for the lowbed or the loading.
Scrap steel nearby
Old buckets, track sections, pins and scrap steel lying around the machine can go in the same trip. Gather it near the machine if you can, and tell us roughly how much there is.
Paperwork for scrap
We still need reasonable proof that the machine is yours, even when it's going for scrap. A purchase invoice, an old bill of sale or company records are usually enough.
Questions
Common questions
Is a scrap excavator really worth anything?
Yes. Excavators are mostly steel, and the counterweight alone is a big lump of it. Even a stripped shell is worth hauling to a recycler, which is why we can take it away.
Do you take excavators that have been parted out?
Yes. Missing engine, missing cylinders, no cab, no bucket. We price what's actually there.
Where does a scrapped excavator go?
To a licensed metal recycler, where fluids are drained, usable parts are pulled and the rest is cut and sorted for steel mills.
Can you take the scrap steel lying around the machine too?
Often, yes. Old buckets, track sections, pins and cut-off pieces can go on the same load. Mention them when you send the details.
Do I need paperwork for a scrap machine?
You still need to show it's yours to sell. A purchase record, bill of sale or a letter if it came with a property is usually enough, along with photo ID.
Do you take rubber tracks?
Yes. Rubber tracks on the machine go with it and are recycled separately.
Do you buy excavators that burned?
Yes. A burned machine still has steel value and often some parts value. Send photos, and check with your insurer first if a claim is open.