Abstract: The compact machine (1) for differentiated recuperation of electric cables comprises: a grinder (2) for grinding cables; a terminal separator (3) for separating metal and plastic fragments produced by the grinder (2); a series of ventilators (4, 40, 400) for pneumatically conveying metal and plastic fragments from the grinder (2) to the terminal separator (3); an intermediate separator (7), located in cascade from the grinder (2), capable of enabling pneumatic transit or collection of the metal fragments having a lower or greater weight than a predetermined limit weight, such as to enable a first separation of the metal fragments; a plate grinder (6) located in cascade from the intermediate separator (7), capable of centrifuging the metal fragments produced by the grinder (2) and releasing the metal fragments, which have a rounded geometry.