Description
This magnet fishing magnet is rated at 200kg pull force, with a neodymium core, a countersunk eyebolt that takes a rope, and a protective housing over the magnet face, for $39.99.
A weak magnet lifts a bottle top and nothing else. Two hundred kilograms of pull is what actually brings a bike frame, a toolbox or a set of scaffolding clamps out of the water, and it is the difference between an afternoon of disappointment and an afternoon of hauling. The housing matters as much as the rating: an unprotected neodymium magnet chips and cracks the first time it slams against a rock wall, and once the face is damaged the pull drops permanently.
Specifications
| Rated pull force |
200kg |
| Core |
Neodymium |
| Attachment |
Countersunk eyebolt for rope |
| Housing |
Protective, shields the magnet face |
| Uses |
Magnet fishing, well recovery, retrieving dropped tools and fasteners |
What's in the Box
| 1 x |
200kg salvage recovery magnet with eyebolt |
Why 200kg and Why the Housing
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200kg brings up real finds - bike frames, tools and structural steel, not just nails and bottle tops.
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Neodymium, not ferrite - many times the grip of a ferrite magnet the same physical size.
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Countersunk eyebolt - a proper anchor point for a rope, sitting flush so it does not catch on the bottom.
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Protective housing - neodymium is brittle and chips on impact; the housing is what keeps the rated pull after the tenth throw.
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Useful beyond the hobby - retrieving dropped tools, keys and fasteners down a drain, a duct or a wall cavity.
What Does 200kg Pull Force Mean?
It is the maximum vertical pull the magnet achieves under ideal laboratory conditions: flat, clean, thick steel, with full face contact and a straight upward pull. Real conditions are never that. Rust, silt, angle and a thin or curved object all reduce it, often by a great deal. Treat 200kg as a comparative rating between magnets rather than as what you will lift from a riverbed.
Is Magnet Fishing Legal in Australia?
It depends entirely on where you are. Rules differ between states and territories and between individual waterways, and many councils, waterway authorities, heritage sites and national parks restrict or prohibit it. Recovering an item can also raise obligations around found property and historic relics. Check with the relevant state authority and the local land or waterway manager before you go, and never enter private property or restricted infrastructure. If you recover anything that looks like ordnance, a weapon or human remains, do not move it: leave the area and contact police.
How Do You Attach a Rope?
Through the countersunk eyebolt, using a rope rated well above the magnet's pull and a secure knot or a screw-gate carabiner. A figure-eight follow-through or a bowline both work. Check the eyebolt is fully tightened before every session, because it can loosen with repeated shock loading.
Who Buys These
Magnet fishing hobbyists, which has grown into a substantial pastime in Australia over recent years. Tradies and property owners recovering dropped tools from drains, ducts, cavities and machinery. Boat owners retrieving items from a mooring. It also sells to people clearing metal debris from a paddock or a worksite, where dragging a magnet is faster than looking.
Pair It With
You will need a rope rated above the magnet's pull, gloves, and something to carry finds in. Our Tools & Hardware range covers the gear, Camping & Outdoor has what else goes in the car, and Sports & Fitness carries the outdoor equipment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a rope included?
No. Supply your own, rated well above 200kg.
Will it really lift 200kg?
Only under ideal test conditions. Real-world lifts are substantially lower.
Is it single or double sided?
This is a single-face salvage magnet with a countersunk eyebolt.
Can it damage my phone or cards?
Yes. Keep it well away from phones, cards, hard drives, watches and any implanted medical device.
Can it hurt me?
A magnet this strong can crush fingers between the magnet and a steel object with no warning. Wear gloves and never let a hand come between the face and metal.
How do I separate it from steel?
Slide it sideways off the edge rather than pulling straight up. Pulling directly is close to impossible.
Do you ship Australia wide?
Yes, including regional and remote addresses.
Fast Australian Shipping
We dispatch from Australia, so this magnet reaches Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Canberra and Darwin quickly, and we post to regional and remote addresses as well. Orders placed on a business day are picked the same day wherever stock allows.
Product photography is indicative and rope is not included. The 200kg figure is a rated maximum under ideal test conditions, not a guaranteed real-world lift. WARNING: strong neodymium magnets can cause serious crush injuries, shatter on impact and interfere with pacemakers and other implanted medical devices. Keep away from children, from anyone with an implanted device, and from electronics, cards and data storage. Not a toy. Check local laws and land or waterway permissions before magnet fishing; if you recover suspected ordnance, a weapon or remains, do not move it and contact police.
