Abstract: An electromagnetic pick-up device for use with a forklift or other vehicle having a power lifting mechanism thereon, wherein the device is adapted to be easily picked up by the lifting mechanism and is completely self-contained and electrically powered such that it can be transported and manipulated by the vehicle into tight areas, wherein electromagnets are pivotally, swingably mounted on the forward end of the device and are substantially positioned beyond the forward end, whereby the device is particularly suited for picking up difficult-to-handle metal pieces which normally present handling dangers, and which is adapted to be easily released from the vehicle without any need for disconnecting any electrical, hydraulic, or the like power transmitting equipment from the vehicle.