Scrap car and metal dismantling has long been a labor-intensive, high-risk process for recycling yards. Manual torch cutting is slow, produces toxic fumes, and carries constant fire hazards. An excavator car shear is a professional hydraulic attachment that mounts directly onto standard excavators to replace manual cutting work. Also known as a car dismantling machine, it works by using high-pressure hydraulic force to drive sharp alloy steel blades, which cut through metal structures cleanly and quickly. The operator controls all functions from inside the excavator cabin, so workers stay completely away from the cutting area, which eliminates most on-site safety risks.
The attachment connects to the excavator’s existing hydraulic system; no extra power supply is needed. YG offers different models covering 14 to 50 ton excavators, with both arm and boom installation options to match different machine configurations. Every unit is built with heavy-duty materials for long-term heavy use in scrap yard environments. In addition to vehicle dismantling shears, YG manufactures a range of excavator demolition attachments, including pulverizers, excavator hydraulic shears, hydraulic eagle shears, excavator concrete breakers, and concrete pile cutters.
Excavator Car Shear Technical Specifications
| Item/Model | Unit | YG280RT | YG350RT | YG380RT | YG450RT | YG480RT |
| Arm Installation | ton | 18-27 | 28-38 | 30-40 | 40-50 | 42-50 |
| Boom Installation | ton | 14-18 | 20-28 | 20-28 | 28-39 | 28-39 |
| Weight | kg | 2100 | 3000 | 3500 | 4500 | 4600 |
| Maximum Opening with Jaw | mm | 485 | 595 | 600 | 700 | 740 |
| Overall Length | mm | 2700 | 3200 | 3280 | 3700 | 3800 |
| Operating Pressure | kg/cm2 | 250-300 | 300-320 | 320-350 | 320-350 | 320-350 |
| Operating Flux | L/min | 180-220 | 200-250 | 200-250 | 250-300 | 250-300 |
5 Core Structural Components of YG Excavator Car Shear
The performance and durability of a dismantling shear depend entirely on its core structural design. Our excavator vehicle dismantler is built with five key components, each engineered for reliable heavy-duty performance:
- Hydraulic cylinder: The hydraulic cylinder drives the opening and closing of the jaw. It receives hydraulic pressure from the excavator system to produce a strong, stable push and pull force, which delivers consistent cutting power even for thick metal parts.
- Clamp body: The clamp body is the core load-bearing component of the shear. It holds and clamps the dismantling target firmly during cutting, which prevents slipping and ensures clean, accurate cuts. Manufacturers construct it with thick reinforced steel plates to deliver robust structural strength.
- Hydraulic system: The complete hydraulic system includes hydraulic pumps, pipelines and control valves. It delivers steady hydraulic pressure to the cylinder, and controls the opening, closing and rotation speed of the shear precisely.
- Control system: The control system includes handles, buttons and control boxes. Operators use it to control opening and closing, rotation and cutting force adjustment. The layout is simple and intuitive, so operators can master it quickly.
- Rack and gear structure: The rack and gear structure increases clamping force and overall stability of the jaw during heavy cutting. Both parts are made of high-strength metal to resist wear and deformation under long-term high-load use.
Application Fields of the Excavator Car Shear
Scrap car dismantling yards: It is the core equipment for end-of-life vehicle dismantling. It can cut through car bodies, chassis, engines and other metal parts quickly, and helps separate different metal materials efficiently.
Scrap metal recycling stations: Suitable for cutting all kinds of waste metal materials, including steel pipes, steel bars, old equipment frames and metal structural parts. It reduces scrap volume for easier transport and reprocessing.
Small steel structure demolition: Can be used for dismantling small steel structure buildings, old factory frames and steel guardrails. It works faster than manual cutting and produces no open flame.
Waste household appliance dismantling: Suitable for cutting large waste metal appliances, which improves recycling efficiency and reduces manual work.
6 Advantages of Excavator Car Shear
Our car dismantling machine has 6 core technical advantages, all designed for professional dismantling work:
- Super strong shearing force: With optimized shear structure and a high-pressure hydraulic system, it delivers a huge cutting force. It easily cuts through hard parts like car chassis, vehicle frames and engine blocks, no jamming during heavy use.
- 360-degree hydraulic rotation (optional): Some models are equipped with a full hydraulic rotation function. Operators can adjust the cutting direction precisely, which greatly improves fine dismantling ability in small spaces.
- Fast working cycle: Optimized hydraulic circuit design ensures fast opening and closing of the shear jaw. This significantly improves operating efficiency and reduces the dismantling time per vehicle.
- High wear-resistant blade structure: It uses special wear-resistant steel and a replaceable blade design. This ensures equipment stability during long-term high-intensity operation and reduces daily maintenance costs.
- Safety and reliability: The design meets international safety standards, which ensures the safety of operators and on-site personnel. High-quality seals and hydraulic components also reduce the occurrence of equipment failures.
- Universal adaptability: We provide a variety of models and interface designs to perfectly match excavators of various brands and tonnages. It allows for quick installation and disassembly, with no complex modification needed.
Why Choose YG Excavator Car Shear?
YG has focused on excavator attachments for many years. Every excavator car shear we produce undergoes strict factory testing to ensure stable cutting performance and reliable structure. We have models for all common excavator sizes, plus long-term spare parts and technical support.
- Factory direct supply, competitive pricing:We manufacture all equipment in our own factory with no middlemen. You get high-quality equipment at factory-direct prices.
- Complete model lineup: We have different car demolition pliers models covering all common excavator sizes from 14 to 50 tons. We also offer custom interfaces for special excavator brands.
- Professional technical support: Our technical team helps you match the right model to your excavator and provides remote installation guidance and operation training.
- Long-term spare parts supply: We provide a long-term supply of blades, seals, pin shafts and other wearing parts, so you don’t have to worry about replacement parts after purchase.
Our excavator vehicle dismantler is trusted by scrap yards and metal recycling companies across many regions. If you need professional car demolition pliers for your scrap yard or metal recycling business, contact us today. Tell us your excavator tonnage, hydraulic parameters and main application scenarios, and we will recommend the most suitable model and provide a detailed factory-direct quotation.
