GARBAGE DUMP TRUCK GRAPPLE PICK UP SKIP BIN SCRAP GRABBER CRANE

High-quality 3D assets at affordable prices — trusted by designers, engineers, and creators worldwide. Made with care to be versatile, accessible, and ready for your pipeline.

Included File Formats

This model is provided in 14 widely supported formats, ensuring maximum compatibility:

•    - FBX (.fbx) – Standard format for most 3D software and pipelines

•    - OBJ + MTL (.obj, .mtl) – Wavefront format, widely used and compatible

•    - STL (.stl) – Exported mesh geometry; may be suitable for 3D printing with adjustments

•    - STEP (.step, .stp) – CAD format using NURBS surfaces

•    - IGES (.iges, .igs) – Common format for CAD/CAM and engineering workflows (NURBS)

•    - SAT (.sat) – ACIS solid model format (NURBS)

•    - DAE (.dae) – Collada format for 3D applications and animations

•    - glTF (.glb) – Modern, lightweight format for web, AR, and real-time engines

•    - 3DS (.3ds) – Legacy format with broad software support

•    - 3ds Max (.max) – Provided for 3ds Max users

•    - Blender (.blend) – Provided for Blender users

•    - SketchUp (.skp) – Compatible with all SketchUp versions

•    - AutoCAD (.dwg) – Suitable for technical and architectural workflows

•    - Rhino (.3dm) – Provided for Rhino users

Model Info

•    - All files are checked and tested for integrity and correct content

•    - Geometry uses real-world scale; model resolution varies depending on the product (high or low poly)

•    •    - Scene setup and mesh structure may vary depending on model complexity

•    - Rendered using Luxion KeyShot

•    - Affordable price with professional detailing

Buy with confidence. Quality and compatibility guaranteed.

If you have any questions about the file formats, feel free to send us a message — we're happy to assist you!

Sincerely,

SURF3D

Trusted source for professional and affordable 3D models.

More Information About 3D Model :

## Crane Truck with Grapple Attachment (commonly referred to descriptively as "Garbage Dump Truck Grapple Pick Up Skip Bin Scrap Grabber Crane")

The term "Garbage Dump Truck Grapple Pick Up Skip Bin Scrap Grabber Crane" is a descriptive, albeit informal and composite, designation for a specialized heavy-duty vehicle. This machine is formally categorized as a **crane truck with grapple attachment**, often configured on a dump truck chassis. Its primary function is the mechanized loading, transport, and subsequent discharge (dumping) of bulk materials, such as waste, scrap metal, construction and demolition debris, or other loose aggregates, utilizing an integrated hydraulic crane equipped with a grappling or grabbing end effector.

**Nomenclature:** Due to its specific functionality and common applications, this vehicle is known by various descriptive names in different industries and regions, including:

*   Grapple Truck

*   Crane Truck with Grab

*   Scrap Handler Truck

*   Garbage Grabber Truck

*   Self-Loading Dump Truck

*   Skip Bin Loader Truck

**Components:** A typical crane truck with a grapple attachment is comprised of several key components working in concert:

1.  **Truck Chassis:** A robust, heavy-duty commercial truck chassis forms the base platform. It is often a chassis designed for dump body applications, providing the necessary frame strength and power train for transport and operation.

2.  **Dump Body:** Mounted onto the chassis, this is an open-top or occasionally enclosed container designed to hold the loaded material. It is equipped with a hydraulic lift mechanism to tilt the body and facilitate the dumping or discharging of its contents.

3.  **Crane/Boom:** A hydraulically powered crane or boom system is typically mounted behind the truck's cab or at the rear of the chassis. These cranes are usually articulated (knuckle boom) or telescopic, providing reach, lifting capacity, and maneuverability to access material from various positions (ground, pits, bins).

4.  **Grapple/Grab Attachment:** This is the specialized tool attached to the end of the crane boom. Grapples and grabs are types of mechanical claws or jaws designed to open and close hydraulically, enabling the operator to grasp, hold, and manipulate irregularly shaped or loose materials. Different types exist based on the material being handled (e.g., orange peel grapples for scrap, clamshell buckets for aggregates, logging grapples for timber).

5.  **Hydraulic System:** A complex hydraulic system, including pumps, valves, cylinders, and hoses, powers the operation of the crane, grapple, and dump body. This system is crucial for the precise and forceful movements required for material handling.

6.  **Outriggers/Stabilizers:** To ensure stability during crane operation and prevent tipping, hydraulic outriggers or stabilizers extend from the truck's frame to provide a wider, fixed base of support.

7.  **Operator Controls:** The vehicle is operated via controls, often located in a dedicated operator's seat on the truck or crane tower, or through a remote control system. These controls manipulate the various hydraulic functions.

**Functionality and Operation:** The primary function of this vehicle is self-loading. The operator positions the truck near the material (e.g., a pile of scrap, a skip bin). Outriggers are deployed for stability. The crane boom is extended and positioned over the material. The grapple is opened, lowered onto the material, and then closed to secure a load. The crane lifts and swings the grapple, depositing the material into the truck's dump body. This process is repeated until the body is filled or the required material is loaded. Once loaded, the outriggers are retracted, and the material is transported to its destination for dumping via the hydraulic tilting mechanism of the dump body.

**Applications:** Crane trucks with grapple attachments are widely used in various industries where efficient loading and transport of bulk, loose, or irregularly shaped materials are required:

*   **Waste Management:** Collection of bulky waste, green waste, and loading skip bins or containers.

*   **Scrap Metal Processing:** Loading scrap metal from yards, vehicles, or collection points.

*   **Construction and Demolition:** Removal and transport of debris, rubble, and waste materials from job sites.

*   **Recycling Facilities:** Handling and sorting various recyclable materials.

*   **Utilities:** Clearing debris from rights-of-way or handling materials for infrastructure maintenance.

**Advantages:** The integrated crane and grapple provide significant advantages by allowing the vehicle to load itself, eliminating the need for separate loading equipment (like excavators, loaders, or separate cranes) and reducing labor costs and operational complexity on site. This makes the vehicle highly efficient for collection routes and material handling in various environments.

KEYWORDS: Dump truck, Crane, Grapple, Grab, Loading, Waste management, Scrap metal, Material handling, Truck, Heavy equipment, Hydraulics, Boom, Pick up, Skip bin, Debris, Garbage, Self-loading, Transport, Dumping, Outriggers, Articulated crane, Recycling, Construction, Demolition, Bulk material, Scrap handling, Commercial vehicle, Grabber, Skip loader, Waste collection.