About · Sennebogen 825Overview
The Sennebogen 825 is a purpose-built material handler in the 30-tonne class, designed for high-cycle sorting, loading, and handling operations in scrap, port, and recycling environments. It operates at a working weight of 30,800 kg and is powered by a 173 hp engine, positioning it in the mid-range of industrial material handlers by size and output. The machine follows Sennebogen's dedicated material-handler architecture, distinct from excavator-derived platforms, with a raised cab and purpose-optimised undercarriage options suited to stationary or semi-mobile yard configurations.
Typical applicationsWhere this machine is used
The 825 is suited to scrap yard and recycling facility operations where high-cycle grapple work demands a stable, purpose-built platform rather than a converted excavator. Port and bulk-terminal applications benefit from the machine's operating weight class, which supports the reach and lift capacity required for vessel loading and unloading cycles. Waste-transfer stations and industrial demolition support are additional deployment contexts where a mid-range material handler of this size is commonly specified.
Used-market inspectionWhat to check before buying
Inspection of a used 825 should prioritise the slewing ring for play and wear, as this component is subject to high stress in continuous 360-degree handler cycles. The boom and stick should be examined for weld repairs, cracks at stress points, and any sign of overload distortion. Hydraulic hose condition and cylinder seal integrity are critical given the high daily cycle counts typical of material-handler duty. The cab elevation mechanism, where a high-rise unit is fitted, should be operated through its full range to confirm smooth function and seal integrity. Engine hours should be verified against physical evidence such as service stickers and filter condition rather than relying on display readings alone. Confirm that the grapple or attachment is original to the machine or that its interface rating is matched to the 825's hydraulic output. Request full service documentation and, where possible, a pre-purchase inspection by a technician familiar with Sennebogen's handler-specific hydraulic and electrical architecture.
Current marketPrice position
Within the 30-tonne material-handler segment, the Sennebogen 825 is cross-shopped most directly against the Fuchs MHL340 and the Liebherr LH30. The Fuchs MHL340 is a comparably positioned dedicated handler, and buyers frequently evaluate both on cab ergonomics, cycle-time performance, and parts-network accessibility in their region. The Liebherr LH30 brings Liebherr's integrated drivetrain engineering to the same weight class, and buyers weigh that against Sennebogen's specialist handler pedigree. Within the 825's own price band, the principal factors that move a machine higher or lower are recorded operating hours, undercarriage configuration, whether a high-rise or standard cab is fitted, grapple specification and condition, service history documentation, and overall structural condition of the boom and stick. Machines in verified single-owner yard operation with complete service records and low accumulated hours command the stronger positions, while high-hour examples or those with unspecified attachment histories sit at the lower end of the range.
