Cutter Crusher
A hydraulic demolition jaw combines concrete-crushing teeth and steel-cutting blades; the permitted work depends on the actual jaw and attachment rating.
When to choose it
- Assessed demolition of concrete elements
- Cutting suitable steelwork within the jaw rating
- Reducing material where the jaw can reach and capture the element
When it’s not the right call
- Unrated steel sections. Jaw access and cutting capacity must suit the section size and steel grade.
- Unsupported structural cuts. Cuts must follow an engineered demolition sequence and maintain remaining-structure stability.
- Unassessed reach. Working at height needs a carrier and attachment load/reach assessment.
Sizes we work with
4.5T - 15T carriers
Carrier weight is a starting point, not a fit confirmation. The attachment, mounting and operating requirements need to suit your machine.
Using your own machine or hiring ours? Include that in your enquiry.
The Right Setup Starts Here
Tell us what you need to get done. A few key details about your job help us specify, configure and commission the right attachment for your machine, application and site requirements.
- Elements: Concrete thickness, strength, steel sections and bar sizes.
- Demolition: Primary or secondary stage, jaw access and approved sequence.
- Position: Height, reach, rotation requirements and debris handling.
- Carrier and access: Machine make/model, operating weight, hitch, reach, working platform and relevant hydraulic circuits.
Tell us about your project.
Complex scope. Tight timeline. Compliance-critical. That's where we start.
Scope your job
Common questions
What is a cutter crusher used for in demolition?
A cutter crusher is a hydraulic demolition jaw combining concrete-crushing teeth and steel-cutting blades, used for assessed demolition of reinforced concrete and the separation of reinforcement.
Can a cutter crusher cut steel reinforcement?
Its blades are designed to cut suitable reinforcement, but the permitted work depends on the actual jaw and attachment rating. Check the section sizes against the manufacturer's limits.
Is a cutter crusher quieter than a hammer for demolition?
Crushing is a different action from impact breaking and can be worth assessing where breaking is restricted. Noise, vibration and dust still need assessment against the site's limits.
Can a cutter crusher be used for D-wall breakout?
It may form part of a breakout method where access and the element suit the jaw. Each job needs an assessed method covering access, exclusion zones and falling material.
Will a cutter crusher fit my excavator?
Supply the excavator make, model, operating weight and hitch details, plus available hydraulic flow, pressure and auxiliary circuits for powered tools. We check the cutter crusher against the carrier before anything mobilises, so the setup arrives matched to the machine and the task rather than being sorted out on site.