Traditional demolition and steel cutting methods often lead to low productivity, high labor costs, and increased safety risks. Manual cutting and gas torches require significant manpower and time, while producing open flames, sparks, excessive noise, and uneven cutting results. These challenges can delay projects and create hazardous working conditions.
Excavator demolition shears provide a safer, faster, and more efficient solution. Powered by a high-performance hydraulic system, they deliver precise, powerful cutting with clean edges and minimal vibration. The spark-free operation significantly improves job site safety, while the high cutting force reduces project downtime and labor requirements.
For complete demolition applications, hydraulic demolition shears can be used together with a hydraulic pulverizer, excavator grapple, and other excavator attachments. This combination enables efficient steel cutting, concrete crushing, material handling, and recycling, helping contractors maximize productivity and lower overall operating costs.
Excavator Demolition Shears Full Technical Parameter Table
Choosing matched shear parameters ensures stable cutting performance on different job sites. Different machine weights and opening sizes fit diverse steel structures. Below are complete standard parameters of our hydraulic demolition shear series.
| Item | YG-620 | YG-1413 | YG-2200 | YG-2977 | YG-4052 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight (kg) | 620 | 1413 | 2200 | 2977 | 4052 |
| Max Open Size (mm) | 334.4 | 540 | 500 | 660 | 801 |
| Width (mm) | 864 | 1175 | 1370 | 1600 | 1700 |
| Height (mm) | 1521 | 2050 | 2380 | 2600 | 2700 |
| Effective Shear Depth (mm) | 286 | 348 | 486 | 578 | 736 |
| Rotating Way | 360° collision | 360° hydraulic | |||
| Working Pressure (Bar) | 235 | 300 | 320 | 320 | 320 |
| Bottom Shear Force (T) | 81.2 | 138.2 | 171.2 | 330.2 | 387.2 |
| Medium Shear Force (T) | 50.2 | 80.2 | 100.2 | 189.2 | 218.2 |
| Tip Shear Force (T) | 32.2 | 53.2 | 75.2 | 127.2 | 147.2 |
| Applied Excavator Weight (T) | 5-9 | 10-19 | 20-25 | 28-35 | 38-50 |
How Do Excavator Demolition Shears Achieve Precise Hydraulic Cutting?
This hydraulic demolition shear adopts mature excavator hydraulic linkage working principle. It directly connects to the excavator’s native hydraulic system for synchronous power output. No extra power unit is required for normal operation. The independent hydraulic cylinder pushes the movable jaw to generate steady scissor-type closing movement. This mechanical structure ensures uniform force bearing during every cutting stroke.
High-hardness alloy blades undergo professional quenching and wear-resistant treatment. They concentrate massive hydraulic pressure on tiny cutting contact points. It realizes one-time clean cutting of steel bars, steel plates, I-beams and channel steel. The built-in 360-degree rotating design supports free angle adjustment without repeated machine relocation. It perfectly adapts to overhead, side, and ground cutting positions on complex demolition sites.
How Fast Can an Excavator Hydraulic Shear Cut Steel?
Cutting speed is a core factor that affects overall demolition project progress and labor costs. Many site contractors prioritize efficient steel cutting to shorten construction cycles and improve profit margins. A standard excavator demolition shears features fast hydraulic response and optimized oil circuit design. It effectively reduces idle time during continuous cutting operations.
This hydraulic demolition shear completes one full opening and closing cycle within 3 to 5 seconds under standard working pressure. It finishes single rebar or thin steel plate cutting in one independent cycle. Thick steel structures and heavy section materials take 2 to 3 cycles for complete separation. The whole process produces flat cutting surfaces with no secondary trimming needed.
Continuous stable operation can process 80 to 120 steel components per hour under normal site conditions. For high-intensity demolition and scrap recycling work, the double cylinder hydraulic shear provides faster jaw reset speed. Stable constant hydraulic power avoids repeated cutting and speed attenuation under heavy loads. Compared with manual cutting and gas cutting, it greatly improves overall site safety and daily output.
What Advantages Does Double Cylinder Hydraulic Shear Bring to Job Sites?
Traditional single-cylinder shears suffer from unbalanced pressure and slow reset speed. The double-cylinder hydraulic shear solves these structural defects effectively. It provides more balanced hydraulic thrust during continuous cutting work.
- Balanced Cutting Force: Dual cylinders output synchronous pressure. It avoids jaw deviation and ensures flat cutting sections every time.
- Higher Working Efficiency: Faster jaw opening and closing shortens the single cutting cycle. It greatly improves daily processing volume.
- Stable Continuous Operation: Dual hydraulic structure reduces single-cylinder load. It lowers equipment heating and failure probability.
- Strong Adaptability: It can cut thick steel structures and dense rebar layers stably. It suits heavy-duty demolition and recycling scenarios.
Users can check the latest excavator metal shear price according to matching excavator tonnage. Different model specifications correspond to different cost performance levels. Contractors often match this shear with a hydraulic breaker for multi-functional construction operations.
Core Application Scenarios of Excavator Demolition Shears
This shear attachment features high cutting force and flexible rotation performance. It covers most mainstream steel cutting and demolition scenarios in engineering fields.
- Building Demolition: Cut structural steel, embedded rebar, and steel frame components. It ensures safe and orderly building dismantling.
- Scrap Metal Recycling: Process waste steel plates, I-beams, and vehicle chassis. It sorts and breaks scrap metal for convenient transportation and reuse.
- Bridge Renovation Works: Dismantle bridge steel structures and auxiliary steel parts. It reduces vibration damage to reserved structures.
- Vehicle Dismantling: Cut auto frames, engine brackets, and metal shells. It greatly improves vehicle recycling efficiency.
Foundation Renovation: Remove redundant steel bar structures in old foundation projects. It meets reconstruction construction standards. It can cooperate with an excavator ripper for quick site cleaning and renovation.
FAQs About Excavator Demolition Shears Selection & Use
A1: Match the model according to your excavator tonnage. Each shear corresponds to a clear host weight range for stable operation.
A2: Double-cylinder models deliver more balanced force and faster cycle speed. They are more suitable for long-term heavy-duty cutting tasks.
A3: Yes. Large models provide up to 387 tons of bottom shear force. They can cut thick steel plates and heavy I-beams efficiently.
A4: The optimized hydraulic rotating structure iswear-resistant. Regular lubrication and maintenance can extend service life effectively.
A5: Send your excavator model, cutting materials, and daily workload. We provide targeted quotation and model matching services.
Why Choose YG Machinery & Get Your Custom Demolition Solution
YG Machinery focuses on the R&D and production of hydraulic demolition attachments. Every excavator demolition shears undergoes strict pressure testing and aging inspection. All products pass standardized factory quality checks before delivery.
We provide full-series hydraulic shear equipment to meet diverse project demands. Besides standard hydraulic demolition shear, we supply double cylinder hydraulic shear for heavy-duty working conditions. We support customized opening size and blade hardness for special construction scenarios. Our full excavator attachment lineup also includes hydraulic pulverizer, hydraulic breaker, excavator grapple and excavator ripper for one-stop procurement.
We deliver transparent excavator metal shear prices and reliable cost performance for global clients. Compared with peer products, our shears feature stable hydraulic output and low failure rates. They effectively reduce long-term maintenance and replacement costs.
Our professional team provides one-stop full-cycle services. We offer free pre-sales model selection, project scheme customization and operation training. Long-term spare parts supply and remote technical guidance eliminate after-sales worries.
If you need high-quality demolition shear attachments for your projects, contact us now. Get your no-obligation, precise quotation and professional technical solution within 8 hours.
