An excavator hydraulic shear is a heavy-duty hydraulic attachment designed for excavators, widely used in demolition projects, scrap metal recycling, and steel structure processing. This type of hydraulic shears for excavator is powered by the excavator’s hydraulic system, delivering strong cutting force to handle various hard materials efficiently. As a versatile attachment, the metal shear excavator attachment can easily cut through steel bars, scrap metal, and structural steel, while the excavator demolition shear is also optimized for tearing down concrete and steel structures in building demolition projects. The YG series of this equipment comes with 5 different models, covering a wide range of application scenarios from small-scale maintenance to large-scale industrial demolition. If you are interested in our products, please contact the YG team as soon as possible to receive a free quote.
YG Excavator Hydraulic Shear Parameter:
| Product | Excavator-mounted hydraulic demolition shear for waste scrap rebar | ||||
| 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 |
Applications of the Metal Shear Excavator:
1. Building Demolition: Used to cut and tear down steel-reinforced concrete structures, steel beams, and other building components in demolition projects.
2. Scrap Metal Recycling: Efficiently cuts scrap steel, waste rebar, old metal frames, and other metal waste in recycling yards, improving the efficiency of scrap processing.
3. Vehicle Dismantling: Cuts through vehicle frames, engine blocks, and other metal parts in end-of-life vehicle recycling plants.
4. Steel Structure Processing: Cuts and dismantles old steel workshops, bridges, and other large steel structures.
5. Ship Dismantling: Cuts through hull steel plates and internal metal structures in ship recycling projects.
How Does the YG Excavator Hydraulic Shear Work?
The metal shear excavator works by using the excavator’s hydraulic system to provide high-pressure oil to drive the internal hydraulic cylinder. The cylinder pushes the movable jaw of the shear to close with the fixed jaw, generating huge shear force to cut through the target material. Most models are equipped with a 360-degree rotating mechanism, which allows operators to adjust the cutting angle freely according to the position of the material, improving the flexibility of operation. The shear force is the largest at the bottom of the jaw, which is suitable for cutting thick and hard materials, while the tip of the jaw is more flexible for cutting small and scattered materials.
5 Advantages of YG Hydraulic Shears For Excavator:
1. Strong Cutting Performance: The equipment delivers stable and strong shear force, with the maximum bottom shear force reaching 387.2T for the largest model, which can easily cut through thick steel plates and hard materials.
2. Flexible Operation: Most models are equipped with 360-degree hydraulic rotation, which can adjust the cutting angle freely, adapting to various complex working environments.
3. Wide Adaptability: The series has 5 models, which can be matched with excavators of 5-50 tons, meeting the needs of different working scales from small maintenance to large demolition projects.
4. Durable and Reliable: The shear blades are made of high-strength wear-resistant steel, which has a long service life and can be replaced or sharpened after wear, reducing maintenance costs.
5. High Working Efficiency: Compared with manual cutting or other traditional methods, the equipment can greatly improve the cutting speed, shorten the construction period, and reduce labor intensity.
FAQ About the Excavator Demolition Shear:
Q1: What kind of excavators can this equipment be installed on?
A: The YG series has 5 models, which can be matched with excavators of 5-50 tons. You can choose the suitable model according to the tonnage of your excavator.
Q2: Can the shear rotate 360 degrees?
A: Yes. Except for the YG-620 model, which uses 360-degree collision rotation, all other models are equipped with 360-degree hydraulic rotation, which can adjust the cutting angle freely.
Q3: Can the shear blades be replaced?
A: Yes. The blades are made of high-strength wear-resistant steel and can be replaced or sharpened after wear, which reduces the long-term use cost.
Q4: What materials can this equipment cut?
A: It can cut various metal materials, including steel bars, scrap steel, steel plates, vehicle frames, and steel structures, and can also be used to tear down steel-reinforced concrete structures in demolition projects.
Q5: Is it difficult to install the equipment?
A: No. The equipment is designed to be compatible with most standard excavators, and can be installed and debugged quickly with the matching mounting bracket; no complex modification is needed.
Q6: How do I maintain the shear to ensure maximum uptime?
A: Maintenance is straightforward. We recommend daily greasing of the pivot points and the rotation mechanism. Inspect hydraulic hoses for wear before each shift, and check blade bolts for tightness weekly. The shear is designed with easily accessible wear parts, allowing your on-site mechanic to perform routine maintenance without specialised tools.
Case Study: Successful Case of Excavator Hydraulic Shear for Scrap Recycling Business in Chile
Customer Background:
The client is a small scrap metal recycling company located in Valparaiso, Chile. Established in 2022, it provides local scrap metal collection, processing, and small building and steel structure demolition services. The company owns a 12-ton excavator and used to use manual oxygen-acetylene cutting.
Problems Faced:
The customer faced multiple core challenges in their daily operation: relying on manual oxygen-acetylene cutting, their 3-person team could only process 8 tons of scrap metal per day, which failed to keep up with the growing local scrap supply, while rising local labor costs and continuous consumption of oxygen and acetylene greatly squeezed the company’s profit margin. Meanwhile, manual cutting brought potential fire and scald risks in the closed scrap yard environment, and could not efficiently handle steel bars in concrete structures for small demolition projects, leading to long construction periods and missed business opportunities. What’s more, most of the imported hydraulic shears available on the local market were over the company’s budget, and there were few suitable models that could match their 12-ton small excavator.
Solution：
After understanding the customer’s actual operating conditions, equipment matching requirements, and budget, we recommended the YG-1413 excavator hydraulic shear as the ideal solution: This model can be adapted to the customer’s existing 12-ton excavator (suitable for 10-19 ton range) without additional modifications. Its maximum bottom shearing force of 138.2 tons and 360-degree hydraulic rotation design can easily cut scrap steel, waste steel bars, and steel structures, and flexibly adapt to various operating scenarios; the price is reasonable, within the customer’s budget, and it is equipped with wear-resistant shearing blades to reduce later maintenance costs; we also provide a detailed operation manual and instructional videos to help the customer complete the installation and commissioning in a short time, and operators can master the operation skills in one day without complicated professional training.
Client feedback:
After using the equipment for 3 months, the customer was very satisfied. It greatly improved their scrap processing efficiency and reduced gas and labor costs. The excavator hydraulic shear also helped them take on more demolition projects with shorter lead times. The machine ran stably with easy maintenance, and the customer plans to buy another unit to expand their business.
