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This case study describes how a HAMAC HT5018 telehandler supports operations at a construction waste sorting facility where mixed C&D materials must be received, pre‑sorted and fed into treatment lines. The machine helps operators move bulk waste, load hoppers and reorganize stockpiles efficiently in dusty, uneven yard conditions.
At a construction waste sorting facility, a HAMAC HT5018 telehandler is used to handle mixed C&D waste, feed sorting lines and manage bulk stockpiles. The machine works between tipping areas, buffer stockpiles and processing equipment infeed points.
With a 5 ton rated capacity, 18 m lifting height and 4×4 drivetrain, the HT5018 combines reach, lifting power and rough-terrain mobility. By switching attachments such as buckets, pallet forks or grabs, it can adapt quickly to different waste handling tasks.
The customer operates a construction and demolition waste sorting facility that receives mixed loads of concrete, bricks, wood, metals and packaging materials. The site includes truck tipping areas, primary stockpiles, sorting lines and storage zones for recovered fractions.
Incoming waste must be pre-sorted, buffered and fed into conveyors, screens or robotic sorting systems. The facility needed a versatile machine to bridge outdoor tipping zones and indoor or covered processing lines.
Construction waste is bulky, uneven and often mixed, so the handling equipment must cope with variable density and irregular shapes. Buckets and booms are exposed to impact and abrasion.
Yard conditions can be rough and dirty, with compacted debris, mud and standing water. Machines must maintain traction and stability while travelling with loads over uneven surfaces.
Sorting lines have defined infeed heights and hopper openings, requiring precise placement of material from different angles. Space around buildings and conveyor structures can be limited.
The facility aims to maximize throughput while controlling fuel consumption and minimizing machine downtime in an intensive duty cycle environment.
The facility selected the HAMAC HT5018 telehandler, a 5 ton, 18 m high-reach machine designed for heavy material handling. Its four-section telescopic boom provides up to approximately 11.2 m of outreach, allowing it to reach over barriers and into hoppers.
The HT5018 features a 4×4 drivetrain with multiple steering modes (front-wheel steering, four-wheel steering and crab steering), making it suitable for tight yards and uneven ground. A hydraulic quick coupler allows fast changes between buckets, forks and other attachments.
In daily operation, the HT5018 loads mixed construction waste from tipping areas into buffer stockpiles using a high-capacity bucket. The operator builds and reshapes piles to maintain clear access and optimize storage space.
The telehandler feeds sorting lines by loading waste into hoppers or onto conveyors. Its boom reach allows it to tip material into elevated infeed points or over safety barriers without repositioning trucks or containers.
When recovered fractions such as aggregates, wood or metals are produced, the HT5018 handles bulk bins and pallets, moving them from the processing area to storage bays or loading points. Pallet forks are used for bagged materials or containerized fractions.
The machine also assists with site support tasks, including moving mobile hoppers, cleaning up spillage around conveyors and supporting maintenance work that requires lifting heavy components or access platforms.
Operators are trained on HT5018 load charts and safe handling of loose and irregular waste loads. They ensure loads remain within the 5 ton rated capacity and adjust boom extension to maintain stability on uneven ground.
Daily inspections focus on tyres, boom structure, hydraulic hoses and attachments, with special attention to wear and damage from abrasive waste. Protective covers and guarding help reduce debris accumulation on critical components.
The facility defines traffic routes and separation zones around sorting lines and stockpiles. Spotters may assist when working close to buildings, conveyors or other equipment to maintain safe distances and clear communication.
Using the HAMAC HT5018 telehandler improves material flow and flexibility at the construction waste sorting facility. One machine can manage tipping areas, stockpiles and sorting line feeding, reducing the need for multiple loaders or fixed conveyors.
The facility benefits from faster loading cycles, better control of feed rates and improved yard organization, which supports higher throughput and more stable plant operation. Rough-terrain capability ensures reliable performance even in challenging weather and ground conditions.
Overall, the HT5018 enhances productivity, versatility and safety in construction waste sorting facility operations by combining high lifting capacity, long reach and adaptable attachments in a single telehandler.
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