Find new and used commercial brick grab trucks for sale with The Commercial Trader. Whether you’re a builders’ merchant expanding fleet capacity, a brick distributor running daily site deliveries, a precast concrete supplier needing dedicated drop facilities, or a haulier specialising in masonry transport, we connect you directly with trusted UK sellers, including manufacturers, body builders, dealers and end-users.
Browse new and used brick grab carrier trucks across every major chassis size and crane configuration.
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A brick grab truck (also called a brick carrier or brick crane truck) is a rigid HGV fitted with a hydraulic crane and specialist brick grab attachment, designed to lift and place packs of bricks, blocks and packaged building materials directly from the truck bed onto site. The combination of crane reach, lifting capacity and the dedicated grab head makes them essential for builders’ merchants and brick suppliers, eliminating the need for a separate forklift or telehandler at delivery.
UK brick grab trucks are typically built on 18 to 32-tonne rigid chassis (commonly 26t and 32t configurations), with HIAB, Palfinger or Atlas truck-mounted cranes fitted behind the cab. Bodies are usually flatbed or dropside to allow side and rear access for the crane. All on-vehicle lifting equipment is subject to LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations) thorough examination at intervals set by a competent person, typically every 6 to 12 months.
Buying through a UK marketplace gives you broader stock visibility, transparent pricing and direct contact with sellers, no dealer markup.
The used brick grab market is mature and well-supplied, with strong economics for most operators.
Brick grab trucks come in a range of chassis sizes and body configurations to suit different delivery patterns, payload requirements and access constraints.
18t rigid 4×2 chassis with rear-mounted crane suit smaller builders’ merchants, urban delivery and tight-access sites. Payload is typically 7-9 tonnes after crane and body weight, sufficient for two to three packs of bricks per drop. Common chassis include the DAF LF, Mercedes Atego, Iveco Eurocargo and Volvo FL.
26t rigid 6×2 trucks with rear-axle steering or tag axles offer the best balance of payload, manoeuvrability and crane capacity for most UK builders’ merchants. Payload runs 12-15 tonnes after crane, supporting four to six brick packs per delivery. DAF CF and XF, Mercedes Antos and Arocs, Volvo FM and FMX, Scania P-series and MAN TGS are dominant in this class.
32t rigid 8×4 chassis maximise payload at 16-19 tonnes, ideal for high-volume distribution from regional brick depots. Larger cranes with longer reach are typically fitted, supporting deliveries onto multi-storey sites or beyond perimeter fencing.
Most brick grab trucks use flatbed or dropside bodies to allow easy crane access from the sides and rear. Flatbeds offer maximum unobstructed loading; dropsides add side support for loose materials and are popular for mixed brick and block deliveries.
The Commercial Trader features brick grab truck listings from sellers across the UK, including major depot locations across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Use our location and distance filters to find trucks near your operating base, supporting pre-purchase inspection and reducing collection costs.
Yes. UK law requires Category C entitlement to drive rigid trucks over 3,500kg, which covers all 18t, 26t and 32t brick grab trucks. Drivers also need a current Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC), with 35 hours of approved training every 5 years. Crane operators need an ALLMI (Association of Lorry Loader Manufacturers and Importers) certified lorry loader licence, which is industry-standard for safe brick grab operation. Always check the latest DVLA and ALLMI guidance before operating.
Quality brick grab trucks routinely cover 800,000-1,200,000km over working lives of 10-18 years. The chassis typically outlasts the original crane, which may need a major service or replacement at 10-15 years. Cranes themselves are designed for very long lives with regular LOLER inspection, hydraulic seal renewal and structural assessment. The grab attachment is a wear item, with hydraulic seals, bearings and arm pads serviced or replaced regularly.
As we operate as a marketplace, any returns policy must be agreed directly with the seller before purchase. We strongly recommend pre-purchase inspection of any used brick grab truck, including engine and transmission assessment, crane operation test, LOLER record review, grab attachment condition and a full chassis check. Many sellers will arrange a viewing and demonstration lift.
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