With the development of scrap metal recycling and building demolition industries, more and more construction and recycling teams are looking for efficient and safe metal cutting solutions. A professional metal shear for excavator has become one of the most popular excavator attachments in recent years. It replaces traditional manual gas cutting and crushing hammer work, greatly improving cutting efficiency and construction safety. Many potential customers care about the actual use effect of this equipment in different regions and different working scenarios. This article will share two real project cases from different regions, and introduce the actual performance, applicable scenarios and value of this equipment.
This metal shear for excavator can be installed on existing excavators of different tonnages, with no need to purchase additional construction machinery, which is a very cost-effective investment for teams that already have excavators. The following two cases are from real customers who purchased our equipment for their local business, and all data comes from their actual use feedback.
Metal Shear For Excavator Technical Specifications
| Model | YGD280 | YGD380 | YGD480 |
| Suitable Excavator | 22-27T | 28-36T | 37-45T |
| Weight | 2650KG | 3850KG | 4540KG |
| Blade Length | 400+260mm | 350+360mm | 350+360mm |
| Working Pressure | 320bar | 330bar | 330bar |
| Length | 2380mm | 2700mm | 3655mm |
| Opening | 855mm | 780mm | 780mm |
| Cut Depth | 685mm | 650mm | 650mm |
| Shear Force | 1360KN | 2940KN | 2940KN |
Case 1: Scrap Metal Recycling Project In Azerbaijan
Client Background :
Our client is a small local scrap metal recycling operator from Azerbaijan, mainly engaged in the scrap steel recycling and processing business.
Client Core Demand :
Before purchasing our metal shear for excavator, the client used manual gas cutting to process recycled scrap steel. The work efficiency was very low, and there were great safety risks during cutting. The client already had a 20-ton excavator and wanted to find a matching attachment to replace manual cutting, to improve processing efficiency and reduce labour costs. The client also required that the equipment be easy to install and could be operated by the existing excavator driver without additional professional technicians.
YG Targeted Solution :
We recommended the double-cylinder hydraulic metal shear for this client. This model is suitable for 18-25 ton excavators, with a 360-degree rotation function and strong cutting force, which can cut various scrap steel, steel plates and steel bars. The equipment adopts a standard pin interface, which can be directly installed on the client’s existing excavator; no modification to the excavator is required. We also provided detailed operation videos and installation instructions for the client’s driver.
Client Authentic Feedback:
After 4 months of actual use, the client shared his real use data: “This excavator demolition shear has completely changed our scrap processing efficiency. We used to need 3 workers to do gas cutting, and we could only process 3-4 tons of scrap steel a day. Now only one excavator driver can complete all the cutting work, and we can process 12-15 tons of scrap steel every day, which is 4 times faster than before. We saved the labour cost of two workers in half a year, which is enough to cover the cost of this equipment. It took us only half a day to install it, which is much simpler than we thought. It cuts thick steel plates very smoothly, and the 360-degree rotation function is also very practical; we don’t need to move the excavator back and forth to adjust the angle. “
Case 2: Small Building Demolition Project In Chile
Client Background :
Our client is a small local demolition contractor from Chile, mainly undertaking small factory buildings, old residential buildings and municipal facility demolition projects.
Client Core Demand :
Before purchasing our equipment, the client used a crushing hammer for demolition work. When encountering steel structures and reinforced concrete, the efficiency was very low, and the huge noise during construction often caused complaints from surrounding residents. The client needed an excavator attachment that could cut steel structures and steel bars efficiently, with lower noise, to adapt to demolition projects near urban areas. The client had a 30-ton excavator and required the equipment to be durable and have a low failure rate to avoid affecting the project progress.
YG Targeted Solution :
We recommended the heavy-duty double-cylinder hydraulic metal shear for this client. This model is suitable for 25-35 ton excavators, with a larger cutting force, which can easily cut steel bars, section steel and steel structure frames. Compared with crushing hammers, the noise during operation is much lower, which is suitable for construction in residential areas. The cutting blade is made of high-strength wear-resistant steel, which has a long service life and is easy to replace.
Client Authentic Feedback:
After 3 months of use on multiple demolition projects, the client gave us feedback: “This excavator demolition shear has greatly improved our demolition efficiency. When demolishing small factory buildings with steel structures, we used to need 3 days to complete the steel structure cutting work with a crushing hammer, but now we can finish it in one day. The noise is much lower than the crushing hammer, and we have never received noise complaints from surrounding residents since we used this equipment, which is very important for us to undertake projects near urban areas. The blade is also very durable. We have used it for 3 months and it is still very sharp. This excavator demolition shear has helped us take on several small demolition projects that we couldn’t take before because of noise and efficiency issues.”
Differences Between Single-Cylinder And Double-Cylinder Excavator Scrap Shear
Cutting force difference: The double-cylinder metal shear for excavator has two hydraulic cylinders working at the same time, with larger and more stable cutting force, which can cut thicker steel plates and section steel. The single-cylinder model has a smaller cutting force, which is only suitable for cutting thin steel plates and light scrap steel.
Structural stability difference: The double-cylinder structure has more uniform force, smaller blade clearance, and a more stable cutting process, which is not easy to cause blade deviation and damage. The single-cylinder model is prone to uneven force during long-term use, which affects the cutting effect and service life.
Applicable scenarios difference: The single-cylinder model is light in weight and low in price, suitable for small-tonnage excavators and light scrap processing work. The double-cylinder model is suitable for medium- and large-tonnage excavators and can be used for heavy scrap processing, building demolition and other heavy-duty work scenarios.
Cost performance difference: The price of the double-cylinder model is higher than that of the single-cylinder model, but it has a wider range of applications, longer service life and higher work efficiency. For teams that need long-term and high-intensity use, the double-cylinder model has higher cost performance.
If you mainly deal with heavy scrap steel and demolition projects, the double-cylinder excavator scrap shear will be a more suitable choice, which can bring higher work efficiency and longer service life.
Hydraulic Metal Shear For Sale
YG metal shear for excavator adopts a double-cylinder heavy-duty design, with stable performance, strong cutting force and wide adaptability, and has been used in scrap recycling and demolition projects in many countries with good feedback. If you are looking for a hydraulic metal shear for sale and want to improve your metal cutting or demolition work efficiency, or want to know the specific matching model and price, contact us today to get detailed product parameters and a customised solution for your excavator.
