Top 10 Hydraulic cutting machine Suppliers, Manufacturers, Wholesalers and Traders in Botswana

When it comes to understanding the ins and outs of Botswana's recycling landscape, few can match GreenCycle Solutions. Founded in Gaborone in 2012 by a team of engineers with decades of local experience, this supplier has built its name by putting recyclers first. "We don't just sell machines—we solve problems," says Managing Director Thabo Motsumi. "A farmer in Francistown processing old tractor cables has different needs than a factory in Lobatse breaking down industrial scrap. We tailor every solution to your workflow."

Their flagship product? The GC-HydraCut 300, a hydraulic cutter equipment designed specifically for the tough, dusty conditions of Botswana. Unlike imported machines that often struggle with local humidity or grit, the GC-HydraCut 300 features sealed hydraulic systems and reinforced blades that stay sharp even when processing corroded or dirty cables. Pair it with their scrap cable stripper equipment, the GC-StripMaster, and you've got a one-two punch that turns messy wire piles into clean, sellable copper in minutes.

What really sets GreenCycle apart, though, is their commitment to support. "We've all heard horror stories of suppliers who disappear after you sign the cheque," Thabo adds. "That's why we have a team of technicians on call 24/7, and we stock spare parts locally—no waiting weeks for imports. Last month, a client in Maun had a blade jam at 6 AM; our tech was there by 9, and they were back up by noon." For recyclers who can't afford downtime, that peace of mind is priceless.

If there's one thing PowerCut Industries understands, it's that Botswana's recycling challenges are unlike anywhere else. "We don't just import standard machines and slap a 'Botswana-ready' sticker on them," says Operations Manager Lerato Kgosiemang. "We build them here, in our workshop in Palapye, using materials that can handle our heat, our dust, and our recyclers' non-stop work ethic."

Take their motor stator cutter equipment, the PC-MotorMaster 500. Motor stators—the copper-rich cores inside electric motors—are notoriously tough to process. Many cutters bog down or break when faced with the thick steel laminations, but the MotorMaster 500 uses a dual-blade hydraulic system that slices through stators like butter, even the rusted, decades-old ones common in Botswana's scrap yards. "A client in Selebi-Phikwe was hand-sawing stators before they bought ours," Lerato recalls. "They went from 5 stators an hour to 50. Their profit margin doubled in three months."

Not all of their products are industrial-sized, though. Their hydraulic baler equipment, the PC-BalePro, is a hit with small-scale recyclers. Compact enough to fit in a garage but powerful enough to compress aluminum cans, plastic bottles, or even scrap metal into dense bales that fetch better prices at scrap yards. "We had a grandmother in Gaborone start a recycling business with a BalePro last year," Lerato smiles. "She now employs three people from her community. That's the impact we care about."

Recycling old appliances—refrigerators, air conditioners, washing machines—can be dangerous work. Sharp metal edges, toxic refrigerants, and heavy components make safety a top priority. EcoShred Technologies, a Gaborone-based supplier founded in 2015, has made it their mission to turn that hazard into opportunity with machines that protect workers while boosting efficiency.

Their refrigerator recycling equipment line, the EcoFridge Series, is a game-changer. "Traditional fridge recycling involves sledgehammers and brute force—people get hurt, and valuable materials get damaged," explains Safety Director Mpho Tlhapi. "Our EcoFridge 2000 uses hydraulic cutter equipment to precisely slice through the outer casing, then a robotic arm to extract the refrigerant safely. No flying debris, no toxic leaks, just clean, efficient processing." For businesses in Botswana looking to comply with new environmental regulations on refrigerant handling, this isn't just a luxury—it's a necessity.

EcoShred also prides itself on energy efficiency. "Electricity costs can eat into profits, especially for small recyclers," Mpho notes. "Our machines use smart sensors that power down when idle and ramp up only when needed. One client in Francistown saw their monthly electricity bill ｄｒｏｐ by 30% after switching to our hydraulic cutter equipment. That's money back in their pocket."

For many small to medium recyclers in Botswana, the biggest barrier to growth isn't lack of scrap—it's lack of access to affordable, reliable equipment. That's where Botswana Metal Reclaimers (BMR) steps in. "We started in 2012 with a simple goal: to make professional-grade recycling tools available to everyone, not just the big players," says Founder Jacob Molefe. "Too many recyclers were stuck using hand tools or second-hand machines that broke down constantly. We wanted to change that."

Their best-seller? The BMR-HydraPress 400, a hydraulic press machines equipment that's compact, easy to use, and priced for SMEs. "It's perfect for pressing aluminum cans, plastic bottles, or even small metal scraps into tight bales," Jacob explains. "A recycler in Serowe told us they used to store 10 bags of cans in their truck; with the HydraPress, those 10 bags become one bale, so they can haul 10x more in a single trip. Their transport costs plummeted, and they could hire two more workers."

BMR also specializes in cable recycling equipment, like their BMR-CablePro 200. Designed for recyclers processing smaller volumes of scrap cable, this machine combines a hydraulic cutter with a stripper, removing insulation cleanly without damaging the copper. "We kept the design simple—no fancy computers, just rugged parts that anyone can maintain," Jacob adds. "A lot of our clients aren't engineers, so we made sure the manual is in Setswana and English, with step-by-step pictures. If you can change a car tire, you can maintain this machine."

As Botswana ramps up its environmental regulations, recyclers are under increasing pressure to reduce their own carbon footprint. Enter CleanTech Machinery Africa, a supplier that's made "green recycling" its core mission. "Sustainability isn't just a buzzword for us—it's in the machines," says CEO Naledi Seboni. "Why process waste to save the planet if your equipment is guzzling energy or spewing fumes?"

Their air pollution control system equipment, the CT-AirGuard, is a prime example. Designed to work alongside hydraulic cutters and shredders, it captures dust, fumes, and harmful particles before they escape into the air. "A circuit board recycling plant in Gaborone was struggling with complaints from neighbors about smoke," Naledi recalls. "We installed the AirGuard, and now their workers don't wear respirators all day, and the community actually asks to tour the facility to see how clean it is. That's how recycling should be—part of the solution, not part of the problem."

CleanTech also offers hydraulic briquetter equipment, the CT-BriqEco, which turns loose metal chips or powder into dense briquettes using minimal energy. "Traditional briquetters can use as much electricity as a small house," Naledi notes. "Ours uses a low-power hydraulic system and recycles heat from the process to pre-dry materials. One client in Jwaneng reduced their energy bill by 40% and now sells their briquettes to local foundries at a premium because they're so clean." For recyclers looking to align with Botswana's Vision 2036 sustainability goals, CleanTech is leading the charge.

Not every recycler has the luxury of a fixed workshop. Whether you're collecting scrap from construction sites, farms, or remote villages, hauling heavy equipment back and forth isn't feasible. That's where SwiftCut Hydraulics comes in with their line of portable hydraulic cutter equipment. "We asked: What if the machine comes to the scrap, instead of the other way around?" says Product Designer Tiro Modise.

The result is the SC-PortableCut 150, a hydraulic cutter that weighs just 45kg—light enough to load into a pickup truck, but powerful enough to cut through 2-inch steel bars or thick electrical cables. "A contractor in Kasane was demolishing an old school and needed to process the scrap on-site," Tiro explains. "Before, they'd have to haul all the metal to Gaborone, paying for transport and losing value. Now, they cut it up on-site, separate the steel from the copper, and sell directly to local buyers. They're saving 30% on costs and turning a profit in days instead of weeks."

Pair the PortableCut with their scrap cable stripper equipment, the SC-StripLight, and you've got a mobile recycling station. The StripLight clamps onto a workbench or even a tree branch, and its lightweight design makes it easy to carry. "We tested it with a group of women recyclers in Molepolole who collect scrap cable door-to-door," Tiro adds. "They used to spend hours stripping by hand with knives; now, they strip 10x more in half the time, and no more cut fingers. Their income tripled in six months."

For recyclers looking to scale up, piecing together equipment from different suppliers can be a nightmare. Incompatible machines, conflicting warranties, and disjointed support—National Recycling Equipment Co. (NREC) set out to fix that with end-to-end recycling lines. "We don't just sell you a cutter or a shredder—we design a complete system that works together seamlessly," says Sales Director Olebogeng Mokgethi.

Their most popular package? The NREC-CircuitMaster, a circuit board recycling plant that combines shredding, hydraulic cutting, and separation into one automated line. "Circuit boards are packed with valuable metals—gold, silver, copper—but they're tiny and fragile," Olebogeng explains. "Our system first shreds the boards into small pieces, then uses hydraulic cutters to separate the metal components from the plastic, and finally uses air separation to sort the metals by type. A client in Lobatse went from processing 50kg of boards a day by hand to 500kg with the CircuitMaster, and their metal recovery rate jumped from 60% to 95%."

NREC also offers custom solutions for unique needs. "A furniture factory in Francistown wanted to recycle their own wood and metal scrap," Olebogeng recalls. "We designed a line with a hydraulic cutter for metal brackets, a shredder for wood waste, and a baler for both. Now, they're not just saving on waste disposal—they're selling the metal scrap and using the shredded wood as biomass fuel for their factory boilers. It's a closed-loop system that makes them money while cutting costs."

When it comes to recycling high-value metals like copper, brass, or stainless steel, precision is everything. "A little mistake—like cutting a copper pipe too short or damaging a stator's windings—can turn a profitable load into a loss," says MetalsMaster Botswana's Technical Lead, Kagiso Ramotswe. "That's why we build machines that cut with surgical accuracy."

Their motor stator cutter equipment, the MM-StatorPro 700, is a favorite among auto recyclers and scrap yards. Using computer-controlled hydraulic pressure, it slices through stator laminations without nicking the copper windings inside. "Copper windings are worth more when they're intact," Kagiso explains. "A client in Gaborone was losing 15% of their copper value because their old cutter was mangling the wires. With the StatorPro, they're getting full value, and processing twice as many stators a day."

For larger operations, their hydraulic baler equipment, the MM-BaleMax 1000, is a workhorse. Designed to compress heavy metal scraps—think engine blocks, steel beams, or thick copper pipes—into dense, uniform bales that command top dollar at foundries. "Foundries love consistency," Kagiso adds. "A bale that's too loose might fall apart in transit; one that's uneven might jam their furnaces. Our BaleMax uses sensors to ensure every bale is the same density and size, so our clients get premium prices. One foundry in Selebi-Phikwe even gives them a 5% bonus for using MetalsMaster bales."

Sometimes, the best technology isn't local—and that's okay. GreenMachinery Distributors bridges the gap by partnering with top international manufacturers and bringing their expertise to Botswana. "We vet every brand we work with to ensure their machines meet our standards for durability, efficiency, and support," says Import Director Boitumelo Dlamini. "Then we add our own layer: local training, spare parts warehouses, and a team that speaks your language—literally and figuratively."

Their hydraulic cutter equipment lineup includes models from German manufacturer HydraTech, known for precision engineering. "The HT-CompactCut is a favorite for small to medium recyclers," Boitumelo notes. "It's quiet, energy-efficient, and the blades last 3x longer than cheaper alternatives. A textile factory in Francistown uses it to cut scrap metal from their production line; they told us the machine paid for itself in saved labor costs within four months."

GreenMachinery also specializes in cable recycling equipment, like the Italian-made CableXtract 3000. This fully automated system strips, cuts, and sorts cables of all sizes, from thin household wires to thick industrial cables. "We installed one at a telecom recycling plant in Maun," Boitumelo recalls. "They were processing 200kg of cable a day; now they're at 2,000kg, and they've hired five more workers. The best part? The system is so user-friendly, their team was trained and operational in just two days."

As Botswana's recycling industry evolves, so do the materials recyclers handle. Lithium-ion batteries from phones, laptops, and electric vehicles are becoming more common, and traditional equipment often can't process them safely. Botswana Recycling Innovators (BRI) is leading the charge in this new frontier. "We're not just keeping up with trends—we're anticipating them," says Founder Mpho Kelebogile. "Lithium batteries are the future, and we're building the tools to recycle them responsibly."

Their li-ion battery breaking and separating equipment, the BRI-LiCycle 500, is a first for Botswana. Designed to safely dismantle lithium batteries, it uses low-speed hydraulic cutters and inert gas to prevent fires— a critical feature, since lithium batteries can ignite if damaged. "A e-waste recycler in Gaborone was storing lithium batteries in a shed, too scared to process them," Mpho says. "With the LiCycle, they're now recovering cobalt, nickel, and lithium, which are in high demand globally. They've turned a liability into a new revenue stream."

BRI hasn't forgotten traditional recycling, though. Their hydraulic cutter equipment, the BRI-AllCut 400, is a versatile workhorse that handles everything from cables to refrigerators. "We added smart features like a touchscreen interface that lets you save custom cutting settings—perfect for recyclers who process different materials day to day," Mpho adds. "A client in Francistown processes cables in the morning and motor parts in the afternoon; with the AllCut, they just tap 'cable' or 'motor' on the screen, and the machine adjusts pressure and blade speed automatically. It's like having a machine that learns your workflow."