Demolition Shears
Hydraulic steel-cutting shears cut approved metal sections during assessed dismantling or scrap processing.
When to choose it
- Cutting suitable exposed reinforcement
- Dismantling approved steel sections or isolated pipework
- Processing suitable scrap steel within the shear rating
When it’s not the right call
- Rock or concrete crushing. Steel-cutting shears are not a general rock breaker or concrete-processing jaw.
- Unprepared tanks and pipework. Isolation, depressurisation and contamination checks are required before dismantling.
- Unassessed high-wall cuts. Reach, stability, jaw access and the remaining structure must be checked, not inferred from carrier size.
Sizes we work with
13T - 25T 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.
- Steel: Grade, section, wall thickness and reinforcement sizes.
- Cuts: Height, reach, access and attachment mounting position.
- Sequence: Approved demolition method, isolation and debris controls.
- 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 are excavator demolition shears used for?
Hydraulic steel-cutting shears cut approved metal sections during assessed dismantling and scrap processing.
What size steel can demolition shears cut?
Cutting capacity depends on the shear model, its rating and the section being cut. Send us the steel sections and we will check them against the manufacturer's limits.
Can shears be used on structural steel demolition?
Yes, under an assessed dismantling method covering structural stability, cut sequence, falling material and exclusion zones.
Are shears safer than hot cutting?
Mechanical cutting can avoid some hot-work hazards, but it introduces its own risks - stored energy in members, falling sections and sharp edges. The method still needs a full assessment.
Will a demolition shear 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 demolition shear against the carrier before anything mobilises, so the setup arrives matched to the machine and the task rather than being sorted out on site.