A grab lorry, also known as a grabber or grabber truck, is a type of heavy-duty vehicle that has a hydraulic arm or crane mounted on the chassis. The arm has a grabber or bucket at the end, which can be controlled by the driver or an assistant to grab and lift materials such as soil, concrete, aggregates, rubble, green waste, metal, wood, and more from the ground or a container.

Grab hire is a service that involves hiring a grab lorry and operator to load, transport, and dispose of waste in a safe, legal, and environmentally friendly way. Grab hire is often preferred over skip hire for several reasons, including:

• Faster loading and unloading: With a grab lorry, you don't need to manually load the waste into a skip or arrange for a skip exchange. The grabber can pick up the waste from the ground or a container and load it onto the lorry within minutes, saving you time and effort.

• Greater capacity and flexibility: A grab lorry can hold up to 16 cubic yards of waste, which is more than double the amount of a large skip. This means that you can dispose of more waste at once, even if it's bulky or heavy. Moreover, a grab lorry can access hard-to-reach areas or sites with restricted space, thanks to its long reach and articulated body.

• Lower cost and impact: Compared to skip hire, grab hire is often cheaper, especially if you have a large amount of waste or frequent waste removal needs. Additionally, grab hire creates less noise, dust, and disruption since there's no need for a skip delivery or pickup, which can block traffic and cause noise complaints. Furthermore, grab hire is more eco-friendly than skip hire because it reduces the amount of waste going to landfill and saves on transportation fuel.