The Powerhand VRS Drive In is the first-of-its-kind – patent pending – flexible vehicle dismantling system.
Extract maximum value from every end-of-life vehicle with the Powerhand VRS Drive In, the newest evolution in vehicle recycling technology.
Combining the proven performance of the Powerhand VRS system with an innovative new installation concept, the VRS Drive In brings a new level of speed, versatility, and efficiency to vehicle dismantling operations.
The drive-in system allows the VRS180 Drive In clamp legs to be attached to almost any excavator or materials handler in minutes, without the need for welding. Simply drive the machine into the Drive In, connect the hydraulics, and you’re ready to dismantle vehicles.
Pair the Drive In with the Powerhand VRS Grapple for a complete dismantling setup that combines power with precision and enhanced versatility.
Whether working with tracked excavators, wheeled excavators, or materials handlers, the drive-in system delivers all the performance of a fixed VRS installation but with the freedom to use one machine for multiple purposes across your yard.
Manufactured in our UK-based factory from high strength Swedish alloy steels, and engineered for the most demanding environments, the VRS Drive In is a first-of-its-kind innovation that redefines what efficiency means in vehicle recycling.
Powerhand products are built to perform all day, every day, and designed to level-up your operation, maximising uptime and profitability – the VRS Drive In is no exception.
The VRS Drive In system removes traditional installation barriers.
Operators can connect the VRS clamp legs to an excavator or materials handler in just minutes without the need for welding. Simply drive in, connect, and get back to work.
The Drive In has been designed for universal compatibility.
It can be used with excavators from 14 to 30 tonnes or materials handlers from 18 to 30 tonnes, making it ideal for recycling yards that need flexibility.
For sites operating multiple machines, the drive-in system enables quick changeovers, ensuring maximum uptime and consistent productivity across every shift.
When combined with a VRS car dismantling Grapple, the VRS Drive In becomes part of a complete dismantling solution that enables:
Together, the VRS Drive In solution delivers the ultimate balance of power, precision, and flexibility.
| Weight (kg) | 5125 | |
| Width at Tips (mm) | A | 2030 |
| Overall Width (mm) | B | 3310 |
| Rear Width (mm) | C | 1030 |
| Rear Height (mm) | D | 352 |
| Overall Length (mm) | E | 7817 |
| Leg Length (mm) | F | 3809 |
| Raised Height (mm) | G | 2020 |
| Weight (lb) | 11299 | |
| Width at Tips (in) | A | 80 |
| Overall Width (in) | B | 130 |
| Rear Width (in) | C | 41 |
| Rear Height (in) | D | 14 |
| Overall Length (in) | E | 308 |
| Leg Length (in) | F | 150 |
| Raised Height (in) | G | 80 |
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