The Hidromek HMK230LCMH material handler delivers reliable performance across a wide range of material handling applications. Designed for scrap yards, recycling plants, and waste management sites, this material handler machine combines strong lifting capability with precise control. It's a practical solution for operators seeking dependable material handlers that efficiently manage high volumes of scrap metal, waste, and bulk materials.
Diesel Engine: Isuzu AR-4HK1X (172 HP)
Max. Weight (no attachments): 23.6 Tonnes
Max. Viewing Height: 2.4m
Max. Reach Distance: 11.02m
Emissions Level: III
About the
Hidromek HMK230LCMH Material Handler
The Hidromek HMK230LCMH material handler delivers reliable performance across a wide range of material handling applications. Designed for scrap yards, recycling plants, and waste management sites, this material handler machine combines strong lifting capability with precise control. It's a practical solution for operators seeking dependable material handlers that efficiently manage high volumes of scrap metal, waste, and bulk materials.
Powered by an Isuzu engine, the HMK230LCMH delivers consistent power for demanding loading cycles. With a maximum operating weight of 23.6 tonnes, this material handler excavator provides the stability required to handle heavy materials such as car bodies, engine parts, and stainless steel. The hydraulic performance supports smooth, controlled operation, making it well-suited as a piece of scrap processing equipment and industrial recycling equipment.
The machine offers a maximum reach of 11.02 metres, enabling efficient loading, sorting, and stockpiling. Its dipper length of 4.6 metres supports flexible operation across a range of material types, from packaging and household waste to construction and demolition materials. This reach and control make it a reliable material handling machine for waste handling, bulk load management, and general recycling equipment applications.
Operator visibility is enhanced by the hydraulically rising cab, which can lift to 2.4 metres. This elevated position improves sightlines when working around trucks, stockpiles, and processing areas, enabling safer, more accurate loading. The cab layout is designed for ease of use, helping operators maintain productivity during long shifts in demanding environments.
The HMK230LCMH is easy to move between sites while still delivering strong on-site performance. It operates at travel speeds up to 5.8 km/h, allowing efficient repositioning across the worksite. For businesses seeking a material handler for sale or expanding their fleet of material handlers in Australia, the Hidromek HMK230LCMH offers a reliable, cost-effective solution for modern scrap handling and waste management operations.
Safety Compliance:
FOPS/ROPSII, Australian Excavator safety standards
Key Features:
- Powerful 128kw Engine (172 HP)
- Rising Cab (Eyeline of 4.5m – to be able to see into trucks, shredders, walking floors, hoppers etc)
- Straight Boom and stick for 10.4m reach and ability to run sorting grab, bucket, compactor
- Operating weight of up to 23.6 tonne – combines with tracks for extremely stable and safe to operate plant
- Reversible fan to ensure maximum cooling in dusty environment
- Rear and RH cameras for all around safety
Materials:
- Scrap Metal
- Household Waste
- Baling Presses
- Construction and Demolition Waste (C&D)
- Commercial and Industrial Waste (C&I)
- Packaging
- Car Bodies
- Engine Parts
- Stainless Steel
- Recycling
Industries:
- Scrap yards
- Metal recycling
- Scrap Processing
- Waste Management
- Building Material Recovery
- Bulk Load Management
- Port Loading
- Recycling Plants
- Timber Loading
Specifications
- Diesel Engine: Isuzu AR-4HK1X
- Power: 172HP / 128kW
- Max. Operating Weight: 23.6 Tonnes
- Max. Viewing Height: 2.4m
- Max. Reach Distance: 11.02m
- Transport Dimensions: L 9.76m x W 2.99m x H3.68m
- Dipper Length: 4.6m
- Travel Speed: 5.8km/h
- Revolutions of max. torque: 2,000rpm
- Max. Torque: 670/1600 Nm
- Emissions Level: III












