200 Ton Scrap Metal Shear Machine – Hydraulic Gantry Q91-200

Description

200 Ton Scrap Metal Shear for Sale – Key Benefits

The Q91-200 200 ton hydraulic scrap metal shear is the entry point into continuous, automated scrap shearing. It is built for yards and recycling plants that are ready to move beyond manual alligator-shear cutting — but do not yet need, or cannot yet justify, a 500-ton or 1000-ton gantry shear. You get the same hydraulic gantry architecture, the same PLC control and the same CE-certified build quality as the larger HUAXIN shears, in a 200-ton package that fits a small scrap yard’s budget, footprint and power supply.

For sale factory-direct from HUAXIN, the Q91-200 is configured blade by blade, motor by motor, to your material and your site — not sold as a fixed one-size machine. See the full scrap metal shear range for higher-tonnage options.

One-Person Operation – Cuts Labor Costs in Half

The Q91-200 is designed for one-person scrap metal shear operation. One trained operator runs the machine from the PLC control station, while material is loaded by an excavator or grapple — equipment most scrap yards already own. No feeding crew, no second operator on the floor, no manual positioning.

For a small yard processing 20–40 tons a day, the difference between a one-person shear and a two- or three-person setup is one to two full-time wages — every month, for the life of the machine.

Massive Hydraulic Power, 20–30 Second Cutting Cycle

HUAXIN’s self-developed high-speed hydraulic system drives the Q91-200 through a full cut in 20–30 seconds. Premium hydraulic cylinders and optimized valve blocks hold stable pressure through continuous operation, and the sealed system reduces the leakage and pressure loss that force unplanned maintenance stops on cheaper shears.

The result: a compact 200-ton machine that keeps up with a real yard’s daily material flow — without the downtime curve you get from under-built hydraulics.

Four-Sided Reversible Blades – 5,000–10,000 Tons Per Set

Blades are H13 or M6V tool steel at 56–62 HRC hardness, hardened for abrasive ferrous scrap. The four-sided reversible cutting head lets you use each blade four times before replacement — one complete blade set processes approximately 5,000–10,000 tons of scrap metal.

When a set finally wears out, HUAXIN ships spare blades within 48 hours by DHL or FedEx. For a small yard, predictable blade cost and fast replacement is the difference between a planned swap and a week of lost production.

Custom Voltage and Power Source – 380V / 415V / Generator / Diesel

Every site’s power situation is different. The Q91-200 is configurable for 380V, 400V, 415V or 230V input at 50Hz or 60Hz, and can be driven by electric motor, generator or diesel engine. If your yard sits far from grid capacity — or you want a shearing station you can move between sites — talk to us before you order, and we will match the power package to your conditions.

Light-Duty Scrap Metal Shear for Small Scrap Yards

Ideal Fit – Scrap Yards and Small-Scale Recycling Plants

The Q91-200 is engineered as a light-duty scrap metal shear for scrap yards and small-scale recycling plants — operations moving roughly 5 to 40 tons of ferrous scrap per day. Typical buyers are independent scrap yards, municipal collection stations, small demolition contractors, and stamping or fabrication shops recovering their own skeleton scrap.

If that describes your operation, this machine was dimensioned for you. If you regularly process heavy sections, thick plate or continuous HMS 1 & 2 — see “Need More Power?” below before ordering.

Materials It Cuts – Rebar, H-Beams and Light Scrap Metal

The Q91-200 handles the everyday material mix of a small ferrous yard:

Material	Notes
Rebar	Construction and demolition rebar, bundled or loose
H-beams / I-beams	Light and medium sections
Angle steel and structural profiles	Light to medium duty
Steel pipes	Single or bundled light pipes (wall thickness permitting)
Steel plates	Within recommended thickness range (under 30 mm)
Car bodies	Flattened or pre-treated shells
Mixed light scrap	Workshop offcuts, skeleton scrap, general yard intake

Two honest boundaries:

• HMS 1 & 2: the Q91-200 can cut HMS 1 & 2 occasionally, in small quantities. It is not a continuous heavy-HMS machine. If your intake is dominated by HMS 1 & 2, plan for a higher-tonnage model instead — we will say so in the quotation.
• Heavy sections: steel structures over about 60 mm or oversized bundles need more shearing force. Cutting at the limit day after day wears blades and hydraulics faster than a right-sized machine.

Capacity Sweet Spot – 20–40 Tons per Day

The Q91-200’s rated output is 20–40 tons per day. Where you land inside that band depends on material type, loading efficiency, cut length and how many hours the machine runs. Light, well-graded scrap at the top of the excavator’s reach sits near the top of the band; bulky, mixed intake near the bottom.

Our engineers size the configuration — blade length, motor power, tank length — around your actual material profile, not a brochure average. That sizing conversation happens before you order, not after.

Need More Power? When to Step Up to 250T / 400T

Choosing between a 200 ton scrap metal shear and a larger gantry shear comes down to one question: what is your heaviest routine material, and how many tons per day?

Your situation	Right class
Light scrap, rebar, profile sections; 5–40 t/day	Q91-200 (this model)
Mixed ferrous with heavier sections; 40–80 t/day	250T–400T gantry shear
Continuous HMS 1 & 2, heavy structural; 80+ t/day	630T and above

Our advice in the quotation is deliberately conservative: a correctly sized machine outlasts an undersized one by years, and we would rather sell you the 250T than have you fight the 200T every shift.

Key Specifications – Q91-200 200 Ton Scrap Metal Shear

Item	Specification
Model	Q91-200 Hydraulic Scrap Metal Shear – gantry type
Shearing force	200 ton
Blade length	1,100 mm or 1,200 mm
Motor power	22 / 27 / 30 / 2×22 kW (configurable)
Cycle time	20–30 seconds per cut
Daily capacity	20–40 tons/day (material-dependent)
Feeding tank length	4 m / 4.5 m / 5 m
Power source	Electric, generator, or diesel
Input voltage	380V / 400V / 415V / 230V, 50Hz or 60Hz
Blade material	H13 or M6V tool steel, 56–62 HRC, four-sided reversible
Automation	PLC full-auto + remote control + emergency stop
Certification	CE / ISO 9001
Origin	Tangshan, China

Blade Length Options – 1,100 mm or 1,200 mm

Choose by your typical material length: 1,100 mm for compact yards and shorter stock; 1,200 mm when your intake includes longer beams and bundled sections. Blade width and box configuration are finalized during engineering.

Motor Options – 22 / 27 / 30 / 2×22 kW

Match the motor to your site’s power capacity and daily tonnage. Generator- or diesel-powered sites usually take the lower kW configuration; grid-connected, higher-throughput yards move up. If you are unsure of your available supply, send us your incoming power details and we will recommend the configuration.

Feeding Tank Options – 4 m / 4.5 m / 5 m

The feeding tank sets how much material sits staged in front of the blade. Shorter tanks suit tight footprints; longer tanks mean fewer excavator cycles and smoother continuous cutting. All three lengths come with the same hydraulic pushing system and PLC presets.

Hydraulic Gantry Structure – Built for 24/7 Operation

A 200 ton scrap metal shear lives or dies by its frame and hydraulics — not by a spec sheet number. The Q91-200 uses the full gantry architecture of HUAXIN’s larger shears, scaled to the 200-ton class.

Full Hydraulic Gantry Design

The Q91-200 is a guillotine-type gantry shear: material is pushed into the cutting zone, clamped by the hold-down cylinder, and sheared by a vertically moving blade on a rigid gantry frame. Compared with alligator (crocodile) shears, the gantry design delivers consistent cut geometry, higher throughput per hour and far lower operator fatigue — the reason modern scrap yards have moved to gantry machines.

Wear-Resistant Steel Construction

The frame, chamber and guarding are built from wear-resistant steel plate in the same welding and stress-relief process as our 1,000-ton-plus machines. Automated and manual welding cells keep weld quality consistent unit to unit, and every machine undergoes load testing before shipment. Heavy-duty machines should not need a rebuild at year three — ours are built so they don’t.

Safety Systems – PLC Control, Emergency Stop, Remote Control

Standard safety equipment, not optional extras:

• PLC automation control — preset cut length and cycle, adjustable per material
• Emergency stop — automatic shutdown on excessive hydraulic pressure or abnormal conditions
• Remote control — the operator works from a safe distance, away from the cutting zone

How the Q91-200 Gantry Shear Works

Step 1 — Loading with Excavator or Grapple

Scrap is loaded into the feeding tank with an excavator or grapple — the same machine already working your yard.

Step 2 — Automatic Feeding to Cutting Position

The feeding lid closes; the hydraulic pushing cylinder advances material to the preset cutting position.

Step 3 — Clamping

At the preset distance (set on the PLC), the hold-down cylinder clamps the material firmly so it cannot shift during the cut.

Step 4 — Shearing Cycle

The blade descends, completes the cut and retracts; the hold-down releases and the pushing cylinder indexes the next piece forward — typically every 20–30 seconds, with one operator supervising.

Power and Control Options

Electrical / Generator / Diesel Configurations

The Q91-200 supports three power packages: direct electric drive from grid supply, generator drive for off-grid or mobile sites, and diesel engine drive for remote locations or seasonal operation. Whatever your site, the configuration is fixed before the machine is built — not adapted afterwards with compromises.

PLC Automation and Remote Operation

The PLC control system stores preset parameters for different materials, so reconfiguring between rebar, profile and mixed scrap is a preset change rather than an operator recalibration. Remote control keeps the operator out of the cutting zone and lets one person run loading supervision and machine control from a single safe position.

Shipping, Installation & After-Sales Support

Lead Time and Export Packaging

Lead time, export packing (seaworthy crate / naked packing with frame protection) and shipping terms — EXW, FOB or CIF to your port — are confirmed in the quotation with your configuration. HUAXIN ships to 50+ countries and coordinates with established freight forwarders on every export order.

Installation, Commissioning and Operator Training

Not every 200-ton shear needs a flying squad. Standard commissioning support is remote: installation guidance videos, wiring and hydraulic checklists, video-call walkthroughs during startup, and operator training for your crew. On-site installation by our engineers can be quoted where the site requires it — typically for first-time automation buyers.

Warranty and Spare Parts

The machine carries a standard 1-year warranty, with extended main-frame coverage available — terms are confirmed per order. Wear parts (blades, seals, valve blocks) are stocked for immediate dispatch; spare blades ship within 48 hours by DHL or FedEx, with remote troubleshooting WhatsApp / WeChat / video support worldwide.

Why Buy From HUAXIN

30+ Years, 3 Factories, Exported to 50+ Countries

HUAXIN has built scrap metal processing machinery since 1989: three specialized factories — shear and baler production in Tangshan, shredder and blade production in Maanshan, baler production in Tangshan — and machines running in more than 50 countries. Buying from the factory that designs, welds, tests and ships the machine itself means no trader markup, no telephone-game specification changes, and one accountable party from quotation to spare parts.

Global After-Sales Network

A sales and after-sales company in South Korea anchors a service network that continues to expand, backed by 20+ field engineers and technicians who travel worldwide for installation, commissioning, training and on-site maintenance. Support channels — WhatsApp, WeChat, email, video call — run worldwide, with a target response measured in hours, not weeks.

FAQ – 200 Ton Scrap Metal Shear

What is the daily capacity of the Q91-200 200 Ton Scrap Metal Shear?

20–40 tons per day, depending on material type, loading efficiency, cut length, operator workflow and daily running hours. For higher daily capacity, a larger gantry shear model is the right answer — we will tell you which one.

What materials can a 200 ton scrap metal shear cut?

Light and medium ferrous scrap — rebar, steel pipes, light steel plates, angle steel, light H-beams and I-beams, flattened car bodies and mixed light scrap. HMS 1 & 2 can be cut occasionally in small quantities, but not as a continuous daily duty; if HMS 1 & 2 dominates your intake, step up to 250T or above.

How much does a 200 ton scrap metal shear cost?

Price depends on configuration — blade length, motor power, feeding tank size and power source all move the number. HUAXIN quotes EXW, factory-direct, with a transparent breakdown and no hidden lines. Send us your scrap type, daily capacity and site conditions and you will have a detailed quotation within 48 hours.

What is the blade length of the Q91-200 200 Ton Scrap Metal Shear?

1,100 mm or 1,200 mm, configured to your material size and cutting requirements.

Can the Q91-200 200 Ton Gantry Shearbe customized?

Yes — blade length, feeding tank length (4 / 4.5 / 5 m), motor power, voltage and frequency, control system and power source are all specified before build. Custom configurations are standard practice at HUAXIN, not an exception.

Can the machine be powered by generator or diesel engine?

Yes. In addition to grid electric drive, generator or diesel engine packages are available to match your site conditions and local power supply.

How many operators are required?

One trained operator runs the machine; material is loaded by excavator, grapple or other loading equipment already present at most yards.

How long is the blade life?

One complete blade set (H13 or M6V tool steel, four-sided reversible) processes approximately 5,000–10,000 tons of scrap metal, depending on material, cutting thickness and maintenance. Spare blades ship within 48 hours.

Do you provide installation and after-sales support?

Yes — remote installation guidance, commissioning support, operator training, spare parts within 48 hours, and on-site service when your project requires it.

Gantry shear or shredder — which should a small yard buy first?

A gantry shear and a shredder do different jobs. The shear produces sized charge in one cut and takes heavy sections that stall a shredder; the shredder liberates light scrap for downstream sorting and earns its keep at higher volumes with sorting equipment behind it. For a yard running 20 to 40 tons a day of mixed ferrous, the shear is the right first machine — and if your material profile later shifts, we will tell you so before you order.

What details do you need from me to quote a 200T?

Your scrap material type, material size and thickness, required daily capacity, available power supply, preferred blade length, installation site conditions and destination port. Photos or videos of your material help us recommend the correct configuration — and the honest right model for your operation.