Types of Commercial Truck Magnets

Front Mounted Magnets
Front mounted magnets are mounted in a similar way as a snow plow, they allow you to pick up debris before you drive over it, but they also tend to be more expensive because of the unique connection mounting assemblies required.

Tow Behind Magnets
Tow behind magnets come in on road or off-road types with different features to suit different uses.

Hanging Magnets
Hanging magnets usually hung from the front of the Commercial Truck like a Front Mount magnet to allow you to pick up debris before you drive over it. They can be simple or contain many features to improve their ease of use and usefulness. They are usually the most economical option.
A Hanging Magnet Designed to be Raised and Lowered as Needed
With Bumper Wheels!
The ISO magnetic sweeper is ahanging magnet specifically designed for highway maintenance operations to allow you to leave the magnet permanently mounted, enabling you to lower and deploy the magnet for use when needed, and then easily raise and secure it when not needed or for transport between locations.
High end “bumper wheels” keep the magnet off the ground and multiple mounting points keep this magnet where it should be.
A Quick Clean Off Sleeve comes standard with the ISO and makes cleaning debris off the magnet easy!
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A Hanging Magnet Made For Dirt and Gravel yards and roads.
With 10" inch x 3" inch Wide Flat Proof Bumper Wheels!
The EIGER was designed for those slightly more off-road surfaces with more uneven surfaces such as dirt and gravel where potholes and bumps exist. Designed with wide wheels to stay on top of those surfaces, and also designed with a greater minimum sweeping height of 2.5" inches to prevent the sweeper from hitting the ground.
Comes standard with black PVC Quick Clean Off Sleeve for easy debris removal, and 4 hanging chains with 8 quick clips to hang the EIGER from your vehicle.
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For extra ground strike protection! With wheeled outriggers and bump wheels.
The AETHER magnetic sweeper was designed for those rough dirt and gravel roads and lots where more ground strike prevention is needed to protect the magnet than the EIGER provides, but less ground strike prevention than the REMORAS provides.
The 10” x 3” flat proof bump wheels on the ends prevent the magnet from hitting the ground and from sinking into loose surfaces, and the wheeled outriggers provide additional ground strike prevention in the middle of the magnet’s overall length.
Maximum lifting height of 9” inches (using a 2 ½ inch nail). Measuring Magnetic Sweeper pickup power and performance.
Comes standard with a black PVC Quick Clean Off Sleeve for quick and easy debris removal. Also includes 6 stabilizing chains with 12 quick clips to the AETHER from your vehicle.
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Self Levelling Suspension & Onboard Debris Bins
Maximize Safety and Speed with the new industry standard for heavy truck magnetic sweeping
The Baffin magnetic sweeper is designed to be the premier front mounted heavy commercial truck magnet on the market. It’s suspension system keeps the magnet planted at the right height through hard turns and over bumps to eliminate the need for constant height adjustment. The Baffin also has a clean-off system that allows drivers to empty the magnet quickly and safely from the truck cab without ever having to get out of the truck or handle debris.
With a maximum pickup height of 10.75”, the Baffin is well suited to collect any metal debris up to 25 km/h (~15 mph) at the recommended sweeping height of 2” inches.
And the two on-board removable 1.65 cubic foot debris bins allow for the 95” inch wide magnet to be cleaned off multiple times before the bins need to be emptied. This increases efficiency by letting the magnet spend more time sweeping. And by easily keeping the magnet clear of debris there is more power available to collect debris which further increases efficiency.
Sweeping height adjustment (recommended 2”-5” inches) is done using stroke control blocks on the hydraulic cylinders. Moving from sweeping height to the travelling height of 10.5” inches just requires a cycle of the hydraulics (this position can be maintained by inserting all the supplied stroke control blocks or you may rely on the hydraulic system to keep the magnet suspended).
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Fully Enclosed Automatic Tow Behind Magnet. Built for off road conditions!
The Aardvark magnetic sweeper is a tow behind design specifically built for off road, uneven or rough gravel dirt road conditions such as found in large landfills, industrial sites, mines, mine haul roads, logging roads, etc.
Fully enclosed and automatic clean off and a lot features specifically for harsher conditions.
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Tow Behind Magnetic Sweeper Designed for Cleaning Large Flat Surface Areas.
Fast, Aggressive Cleaning!
The Piranha magnetic sweeper is tow behind design specifically built for flat on road conditions, parking lots, airfields, etc. A simple design that looks like other flat surface tow behinds on the market but is a cut above the rest.
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Economical Hanging Magnetic Bar.
Easily attach to your commercial truck in a variety of positions.
The Wrasse magnetic bar is the most economical hanging design option because you’re paying for just a big magnet bar. Hang it underneath with the two included mounting chains and you’re off and ready to go! The Wrasse comes in three different magnet strengths and different widths to suit your budget and needs. But if your vehicle bounces around a lot such that the magnet could hit the ground a lot as well, this may not be the best option. It’s the most economical but you have to be careful to ensure the magnet won’t hit the ground. This usually causes people to mount them too high to be really effective. It can however, be a competent solution in flat even surface conditions.
There is also an optional Quick Clean Off Sleeve for the Wrasse 3"x 3" and 4.5″ x 4.5″ which makes cleaning debris off the magnet bar easy.
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For Flat terrain! With bump wheels for some added protection.
The PYR hanging magnet was designed for flat terrain and “on road” type uses where not much ground strike prevention is needed. “On road” type bump wheels are provided on the ends to eliminate magnet strikes due to occasional potholes and speed bump type obstacles.
Choose from 2 different models with different magnet strengths, and 6 different magnet lengths from 3 to 8 feet, to get the perfect setup for your application.
Maximum lifting height of 6” inches (using a 2 ½ inch nail) for the PYR 3”x3” model, and 9 ¼” inches for the PYR 4.5”x4.5” model. Measuring Magnetic Sweeper pickup power and performance.
Also includes 4 stabilizing chains with 8 quick clips to hang the PYR from your vehicle.
Standard debris clean off method is to wipe the magnet clean with a glove or rag. However a black PVC Quick Clean Off Sleeve accessory may be purchased separately for quick and easy debris removal.
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Off Road Hanging Magnet Designed to be raised or lowered, as needed.
With Quick Clean Off Sleeve
The KHAMSIN hanging magnet was designed for more “off road” applications such as gravel, sand, and dirt roads and yards, or grass covered areas. Ideal for rural roads or gravel roadsides. Ideal for gravel parking lots and driveways.
The Khamsin design allows you to leave the magnet permanently mounted, enabling you to lower and deploy the magnet for use when needed, and then easily raise and secure it when not needed or for transport between locations.
Larger 10” x 3” flat proof bump wheels keep the magnet from hitting the ground or sinking into softer ground surfaces.
The Khamsin has a slightly higher minimum sweeping height of 2.5” inches compared to the ISO’s minimum sweeping height of 1.75” inches, in order to operate more effectively in off road applications.
A Quick Clean Off Sleeve comes standard for quick and easy debris removal.
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Remote controlled height adjustment without leaving the cab of your vehicle!
With outdoor rated IP65 12-volt DC actuators rated at 562 lbs each and 7.5” inches of up and down movement for remote controlled raising and lowering of magnet from raised travelling to lowered sweeping position.
The ALPHA is the same as the AETHER magnetic sweeper but with the addition of the remote-controlled electric actuators for up and down movement.
Like the AETHER the ALPHA was designed for those off-road dirt and gravel situations where more ground strike prevention is needed.
The 10” x 3” flat proof bump wheels on the ends prevent the magnet from hitting the ground and from sinking into loose surfaces, and the wheeled outriggers provide additional ground strike prevention in the middle of the magnet’s overall length.
Maximum lifting height of 9” inches (using a 2 ½ inch nail). See Gauss strength measurements at various sweeping height distances also available.
Comes standard with a black PVC Quick Clean Off Sleeve for quick and easy debris removal.
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Remote – Controlled Clean off & Height Adjustment!
Built to Retrieve Ball Milling Steel Abrasive Material
The Mammoth magnetic sweeper is built to clear big spaces quickly, the powerful 12” x 12” x 68” alternating pole C8 magnetic assembly can hold huge amounts of metallic debris before needing to be cleaned off and can pick up a 2.5” nail from 16” off the ground. The Mammoth can retrieve the even the most elusive debris types including the nickel/steel balls used in material processing from within its 2” – 7” sweeping range.
Height adjustment and clean off is just as heavy duty as the magnetic power, these functions can be controlled from the tow vehicle using a wireless remote that activates the 12v 3000psi hydraulic system that controls magnet position and trailer height.
Comes standard with lights & fenders, on-board battery charger, and pintle ring hitch. Debris digging rake and grader attachments are optional accessories that extend the function of the Mammoth to grooming roads and industrial yards with gravel or packed surfaces.
Check out the Product Demo Videos to see the Mammoth in action in different applications.
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Quick Tips
What do staff of Bluestreak have to say about Commercial Truck Magnets?
When you get into heavy trucks and commercial trucks you’re dealing with work environments and it becomes necessary to have a complete solution, not a work around with some problems. The ISO gives you the economy of a hanging magnet, together with some well thought out features such as ground strike protection, quick clean off capabilities, extra hanging and sway prevention points, and easy raising and lowering for quick deployment and securing when needed that allows you to leave it permanently connected. All the features add up to a nice compact solution that works in many commercial situations without a lot of hassle associated with using the magnet.
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8 Questions to Ask Before Buying a Commercial Truck Magnetic Sweeper
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How much suspension does your truck have?
Trucks obviously have suspension and they absorb bumps but when they do, the height of the truck from the ground changes, and therefore any hanging magnet can hit the ground. And the rougher the ground, the more likely this is. So what’s going to prevent the magnet from hitting the ground if your truck suspension compresses 4 inches, or if it does what will protect the magnet? It’s something to consider when selecting a hanging magnet.
What is the danger posed by the debris problem?
If you have an extensive debris problem that will almost certainly cause a flat tire if you run over the debris, then a front mount magnetic sweeper or hanging front mount is a necessity and may be the only consideration in your choice of magnet. A front mounted magnetic sweeper will pick up debris like nails before you run over it, something that seems obviously and practically much better than running over the debris before picking it up.
How much do you want to spend on a truck magnet?
Hanging magnets are the most cost effective because a hanging magnet is essentially just a big magnet bar without most of the other mechanism’s that accompany a tow behind magnet or Front Mount magnet.
How easy is it to mount and secure the magnet?
A Commercial Truck must be used for other tasks. Therefore it’s important that the magnet can be mounted and dismounted from the Commercial Truck quickly and easily, or alternatively, the magnet can be locked into a position where it will not interfere with normal operation of the truck when not being used for sweeping. If not, then the tow behind solution may be best for you because it can be easily and quickly hitched up when needed.
How easy is the truck magnet to clean off?
A magnet may work very well at picking up debris, but how easy is it to clean off? Think through how you would clean the magnet off step by step. Make sure it makes sense to you and your situation. We try and do this for you so that clean off isn’t a difficult or time-consuming task, but some manufacturers don’t. Pay attention to the details of how this will work from start to finish, right up to the point of getting the debris in the garbage or scrap bin.
How good is the truck magnet at hanging on to the debris that it picks up?
You are not going to be cleaning your magnet off constantly, so it’s important that when your magnet does pick up a nail or screw that the magnet secures the debris so that it won’t fall off if the magnet is suddenly shaken because of a bump or if the bottom of the magnet hits the ground and the debris is wiped backward on the magnet. The last thing you want is for the debris to fall off again. Make sure your magnet has some feature like our “Wrap Around Feature”, it not only makes sure debris doesn’t get wiped off the bottom of the magnet, it makes the debris holding capacity higher and you’ll find in practice that most of your debris ends up on the side of your magnet not the bottom of it. And that’s a good indication to you why we have this feature.
How far off the ground will the truck magnet be positioned?
We want to make sure our products meet your expectations. Therefore, make sure you look at our “maximum lifting height” specifications for each magnet option. We bench test every one of our magnetic sweeper models to determine their maximum lifting height of a two-and-a-half-inch standard nail. Everyone knows what a two-and-a-half-inch nail looks like which is why we use this standard measure of magnet strength and it will give you a very good idea of magnet performance. Many times, we have videos of our products picking up various other materials so take a look at the videos in the video galleries. They give you a chance to “kick the tires” and see how the products perform. Many of these videos have been submitted by previous customers.
What terrain and in what conditions will you be working in?
The rougher, dirtier terrain your Commercial Truck operates in the stronger the magnet your likely going to want, because the magnet will have to be set higher to avoid constantly hitting the ground. The magnet will also need to pick up debris through some dirt therefore you need a stronger magnet. The rougher the terrain that exists because of things like bumps and pot holes, more you will want or favor a magnet that has some protection built in to the design to either deal with the abuse of hitting the ground or being able to move out of the way when it does hit the ground to prevent damage.
The maximum lifting height of the Commercial Truck Magnets;
ISO | 9inches
Eiger | 9 and 1/4 inches
Aether | 9 inches
Baffin | 10 and 3/4 inches
Aardvark | 12 inches
Piranha | 10 and 1/2 inches
Wrasse 2" x 5" | 4 and 3/4 inches
Wrasse 3" x 3" | 6 inches
Wrasse 4.5" x 4.5" | 8 and 1/2 inches
PYR 3" x 3" | 6 inches
PYR 4.5" x 4.5" | 9 and 1/4 inches
Khamsin | 9 inches
Alpha | 9 inches
Mammoth | 16 inches
For more information on Pickup Power follow this link: “Measuring Pickup Power and Performance in Magnetic Sweepers”
Product | Max Lift Height | Weight | Widths | Height Adj. | Wheel Type | Clean-off Method | Terrain Surface | Pricing | Purchase |
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9" | 210 lbs, 251 lbs, 292 lbs, 332 lbs | 62", 74", 86", 98" | Continuously adjustable. | 5” Dynatread Thermoplastic Rubber wheels with polypropylene hubs and 5/8 inch ball bearings rated at 300 lbs capacity each. | Comes standard with a Quick Clean Off Sleeve | All Terrain | $2,549.99 USD – $3,109.99 USDBuy Here |
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9.25" | 124lbs, 158lbs, 192lbs, 226lbs, 259lbs, 292lbs | 38", 50", 62", 74", 86", 98" | Yes – by changing mounting height. | 10” x 3” foam filled flat proof wheels with Steel hubs and 5/8 inch ball bearings rated at 100kg (220 lbs) capacity each | Quick Clean Off Sleeve comes standard. | All Terrain | $919.99 USD – $2,419.99 USDBuy Here |
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9" | 230 lbs, 264 lbs, 297 lbs, 330 lbs | 62", 74", 86", 98" | Yes, by changing hanging height. Minimum 2.5“ recommended hanging height 3” to 5“ maximum. | 10” x 3” foam filled flat proof wheels with Steel hubs and 5/8 inch ball bearings rated at 100kg (220 lbs) capacity each | Comes standard with a Quick Clean Off Sleeve. | All Terrain | $2,979.99 USD – $3,589.99 USDBuy Here |
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10 3/4" | 1411 lbs | 95" | 2”- 5” using hydraulics and included stroke control blocks | 13” diameter x 6.5” wide flat free urethane rubber filled (480 lbs capacity each) | Hydraulic via auxiliary hydraulic system on vehicle. (A powerpack accessory is available if hydraulics are not present) | Flat surfaces such as Roadways and airports | $24,999.99 USDBuy Here |
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12" | 1056 lbs | 96" | 1.5" to 6" Continuous Adjustment | 16.5" x 6.5" flat proof, hub and spindle wheels | Automatic | All Terrain | $14,999.99 USDBuy Here |
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10 1/2" | P96 = 678 lbs, P120 = 832 lbs | P96 = 72" sweeping width, P120 = 96" sweeping width | 2 to 3″ clearance with sweepers down, 6.5” clearance when traveling with sweepers up and not in use. | 20.5" x 8.5" - 5 bolt wheels | Slingjaw clean off system. Magnetic housing rotates up side down, debris falls into debris holding trays. | Flat Surfaces | $9,099.99 USD – $9,599.99 USDBuy Here |
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4 3/4" | 24lbs, 35lbs, 47lbs, 58lbs, 70lbs, 81lbs, 93lbs | 26", 38", 50", 62", 74", 86", 98" | Change suspension height by rising or lowering the chains to a maximum height of 3". | None | Wipe clean with glove or rag. | Flat Surfaces | $459.99 USDBuy Here -$839.99 USDBuy Here |
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6" | 28lbs, 40lbs, 53lbs 65lbs, 77lbs, 89lbs,102lbs | 26", 38", 50", 62", 74", 86", 98" | Change suspension height by rising or lowering the chains to a maximum height of 4". | None | Wipe clean with glove or rag. Also available with a Quick Clean Off Sleeve accessory. | Flat Surfaces | $479.99 USDBuy Here -$959.99 USDBuy Here |
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8 1/2" | 65lbs, 93lbs, 120lbs, 148lbs, 175lbs, 203lbs, 230lbs | 26", 38", 50", 62", 74", 86", 98" | Change suspension height by rising or lowering the chains to a maximum height of 5". | None | Wipe clean with glove or rag. Also available with a Quick Clean Off Sleeve accessory. | Flat Surfaces | $629.99 USDBuy Here -$1,479.99 USDBuy Here |
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6" | 42 lbs, 54 lbs, 66 lbs, 79 lbs, 91 lbs, 103 lbs | 38", 50", 62", 74", 86", 98" | Change suspension height by raising or lowering the hanging chains to a maximum of 4". | 7" diamond tread lawnmower wheel with steel hub and 1/2 inch ball bearings | Wipe clean with glove or rag. Optional Quick Clean Off Sleeve accessory also available.. | Flat Surfaces | $859.99 USDBuy Here -$1,279.99 USDBuy Here |
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9 1/4" | 126 lbs, 160 lbs, 193 lbs, 227 lbs, 260 lbs, 293 lbs | 38", 50", 62", 74", 86", 98" | Change suspension height by raising or lowering the hanging chains to a maximum of 5". | 5" Dynatread Thermoplastic Rubber Wheels with Polypropylene Hubs and 5/8 inch ball bearings rated at 300 lbs capacity each | Wipe clean with glove or rag. Optional Quick Clean Off Sleeve accessory also available. | Flat Surfaces | $1,279.99 USDBuy Here -$2,009.99 USDBuy Here |
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9" | 191 lbs, 225 lbs, 258 lbs, 291 lbs | 62", 74", 86", 98" | Yes, minimum 2.5" with wheel on the ground, 3" recommended, 5" inch maximum | 10” x 3” Foam Filled flat proof bump wheels with steel hubs and 5/8” ball bearings rated at 100 kg (220 lbs) capacity each | Comes standard with a Quick Clean Off Sleeve | All Terrain | $2,339.99 USD – $2,889.99 USDBuy Here |
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9" | 328 lbs, 361 lbs | 86”, 98” | Yes , 2 ½” minimum, recommended from 3” to 5” maximum, remote controlled raising and lowering of magnet from raised travelling to lowered sweeping position. | 10" x 3" foam filled flat proof wheels with 5/8" ball bearings, each with a 100 kg (220 lb) rating | Quick Clean Off Sleeve | All Terrain | $4,939.99 USD – $5,119.99 USDBuy Here |
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16" | 3500 lbs | 68" | 2”-7” Using On-board Hydraulics and Adjustable Height Stops | 10 ply (3520lbs each) rated highway trailemr tires | Hydraulic | All Terrain | $44,375.00 USDBuy Here |

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