You run a scrap yard or a vehicle recycling facility. Every day, cars arrive – whole, stacked, and waiting to be processed. Cutting them down to manageable pieces is slow work with a torch. It takes time, uses gas, and leaves messy slag. What if you could cut through a car body in seconds, cleanly and safely, using the excavator you already own?
That is exactly what a car dismantling machine does. Also called an excavator car dismantling shear or hydraulic vehicle dismantler, it is a powerful hydraulic attachment that mounts on your excavator. With its long, sharp jaws, it grips and shears through car bodies, steel frames, and scrap metal. No torch. No slag. Just fast, clean cutting.
YG Machinery offers five models: YG280RT, YG350RT, YG380RT, YG450RT, and YG480RT. They fit excavators from 18 to 50 tons. Jaws open up to 740mm wide. Operating pressure reaches 350 kg/cm².
YG Car Dismantling Machine – Key Specifications
Here are the complete parameters for all five models. Choose based on your excavator size and the material you need to cut.
| 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 |
What Is An Excavator Car Dismantling Shear?
A car dismantling machine is a hydraulic attachment designed specifically for cutting and processing scrap metal. Unlike a standard bucket or grapple, it has two powerful jaws – one fixed, one moving. The moving jaw is driven by a hydraulic cylinder, closing with immense force to shear through steel.
The shear is built for vehicle recycling, scrap processing, and demolition. It cuts through car bodies, steel frames, rebar, pipes, and structural steel. It replaces the oxy-acetylene torch, which is slow, dangerous, and leaves messy slag.
The YG series offers five models to match different excavator sizes and cutting requirements. All models feature high-strength steel construction, replaceable blades, and powerful hydraulic cylinders for maximum cutting force.
How Does A Hydraulic Vehicle Dismantler Work?
Step 1 – Open the jaws. The excavator operator positions the shear over the material (a car body, steel beam, or scrap pile). Hydraulic oil flows to the cylinder, retracting the piston and opening the jaws.
Step 2 – Close and cut. The operator activates the auxiliary circuit. Oil flows to the other side of the cylinder, pushing the piston forward and closing the jaws. The moving jaw presses against the fixed jaw, shearing through the steel. The sharp blades cut cleanly through metal.
Step 3 – Release and repeat. The operator opens the jaws, drops the cut piece, and moves to the next cut. Cycle time is fast – seconds per cut. No torch. No slag. No waiting.
The process is clean, fast, and safe. The operator stays in the cab, away from sparks and fumes.
Where Can You Use A Car Dismantling Machine?
The YG car dismantling machine is suitable for many applications:
- Vehicle recycling – Cutting car bodies, frames, and engine blocks into manageable pieces for the shredder.
- Scrap metal processing – Cutting steel beams, pipes, rebar, and structural steel.
- Demolition – Cutting steel structures, tanks, and industrial equipment.
- Shipbreaking – Cutting steel plates and structural members.
- Metal recycling yards – Processing mixed scrap metal.
The shear cuts through steel with ease – not just car bodies, but any ferrous metal within its capacity.
Key Advantages Of A YG Excavator Car Dismantling Shear
1. Fast cutting. Cut through a car body in seconds. No gas, no preheating, no waiting. Cycle times are measured in seconds, not minutes.
2. Clean cuts. Unlike a torch, the shear leaves clean, straight edges. No slag. No grinding. The cut pieces are ready for the shredder or furnace immediately.
3. Safe operation. The operator stays in the cab, away from sparks, heat, and fumes. No fire risk. No gas bottles.
4. Low operating cost. No gas, no oxygen, no acetylene. Just hydraulic power from your excavator.
5. Durable construction. Built with high-strength steel and replaceable blades. Designed for heavy daily use in scrap yards.
6. Versatile. Cuts car bodies, steel beams, rebar, pipes, and structural steel.
7. Replaceable blades. When the blades wear, replace them. No need to replace the whole attachment.
Core Components Of A Car Dismantling Shear
- Upper jaw – The moving jaw, powered by a hydraulic cylinder.
- Lower jaw – The fixed jaw, with the cutting blade.
- Hydraulic cylinder – Provides the closing force. Operates at 250-350 kg/cm².
- Blades – Replaceable cutting edges. Made from high-strength tool steel.
- Pivot pins – Heavy-duty pins that connect the jaws to the mounting bracket.
- Mounting bracket – Connects the shear to the excavator arm.
- Hose kit – High-pressure hoses to connect to the excavator’s auxiliary circuit.
Conclusion – Cut Faster And Safer With YG
A car dismantling machine is the most efficient way to process scrap metal. YG offers five models for excavators from 18 to 50 tons. Jaws open up to 740mm. Operating pressure reaches 350 kg/cm². The shear cuts car bodies, steel beams, rebar, and scrap metal cleanly and quickly. No torch. No slag. No fire risk. Just fast, safe cutting.
YG Machinery also offers other excavator attachments: grapples, shears, pulverizers, and crusher buckets. Contact YG with your excavator make, model, and typical material. They will recommend the right excavator car dismantling shear and provide a quote. Start cutting – start saving.
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Frequently Asked Questions
It is a hydraulic shear attachment for excavators that cuts through car bodies, scrap metal, and steel structures. It replaces the oxy-acetylene torch.
YG280RT fits 18-27 ton excavators. YG480RT fits 42-50 ton machines. Check the arm installation column for your exact fit.
Yes. It cuts faster, cleaner, and safer than a torch. No gas, no slag, no fire risk.
Depends on usage. For regular scrap yard work, blades last several months. Replace when worn.
Grease pivot pins regularly. Check hydraulic hoses and cylinders for leaks. Replace blades when dull.
Yes. The shear cuts steel plates and structural members. YG480RT is suitable for heavy marine scrap.
