Vehicle recycling is an industry built on efficiency and profitability. Every machine, every attachment, and every process has to earn its place in the yard. That is why Powerhand has developed its latest innovation, the VRS180 Drive-In (patent pending), a solution designed to deliver all the performance of the world-renowned VRS system with a whole new level of flexibility.
Powerhand: design-led, engineering-backed
For decades, Powerhand has been at the forefront of attachment manufacturing for vehicle recycling, forestry, and rail. Every product is designed, engineered and built in-house in Scotland, drawing on more than a century of collective engineering expertise. The result is a range of high-performance hydraulic attachments trusted worldwide for their reliability, strength, and ability to drastically increase profitability.
The Vehicle Recycling System (VRS) has set a new standard in vehicle recycling. Its ability to dismantle vehicles quickly and precisely allows operators to:
- Remove high-value materials such as copper wiring loom, aluminium radiators, manifold CATs, heavy steel axles and suspension components, engines, and gearboxes from the lower-value vehicle shell
- Strip vehicles in a fraction of the time
- Separate materials cleanly to maximise value
- Reduce landfill and disposal costs
- Reduce the need for manual labour to increase efficiency
The VRS is not just another attachment; it is a proven profit driver.
The newest evolution: VRS180 Drive-In
Building on this success, the VRS180 Drive-In introduces a unique mounting solution that eliminates traditional potential barriers to installation and use.
Instead of relying on welded chassis brackets, operators can simply drive an excavator or materials handler into the clamp leg system, connect the hydraulics, and begin dismantling in minutes.
This innovation transforms the way recyclers use the VRS:
- Broad compatibility – suitable for use with most tracked excavators, wheeled excavators or wheeled materials handlers
- Versatile – the perfect solution if you want to use one machine for VRS processing and other tasks around your site
- High quality – built with the same power and durability you get from every Powerhand
- Rapid installation – connect and start work quickly
Why it matters
The Drive-In is not just about flexibility. It is about reducing downtime, cutting operating costs, and enabling yards to process more vehicles each day. By combining the proven profitability of the VRS system with the freedom to switch between machines, the Drive-In helps unlock new levels of efficiency and return on investment.
Built for performance, engineered for profit
With the launch of the VRS180 Drive-In, Powerhand continues its mission to create attachments that do not just perform, they redefine what operators can expect from their equipment. The Drive-In is more than a new product. It is the next step in a system designed to make vehicle recycling faster, more flexible, and more profitable.
For more information or to discuss how the VRS180 Drive-In could fit into your operation, contact the Powerhand Team:
