The 2000 ton is the flagship: 170 mm plate continuously, 250-300 tons per day, built for the heaviest continuous feed in the largest operations.

The 1600 ton is the mill-scale class: 150 mm plate continuously, 200-240 tons per day, built for three-shift duty in mills and the largest operations.

The 1250 ton is the heavy-plate production class: 120 mm continuously, 160-200 tons per day, built for plants feeding mills and foundries.

The 1000 ton is the mill-grade class: 100 mm plate continuously, 100-120 tons per day, and the first machine in the range rated for bale cutting.

The 630 ton is the watershed class: the first machine in the range rated for continuous HMS duty, at 60 mm plate and 60-80 tons per day.

The 500 ton is the demolition class: 50 mm plate continuously, 45-60 tons per day, built for feed that arrives with concrete still on it.

The 400 ton is the general-purpose class: 40 mm plate continuously, 35-55 tons per day, mixed ferrous feed. The checklist before you order.

The 315 ton class is where growing yards land: 25-45 tons per day, 30 mm plate continuously, 50 mm occasionally. The specifications to confirm before you order.

The 200 ton gantry shear is the entry class: 20-40 tons per day, light to medium plate, occasional HMS in small quantities. Here is who it fits and who should size up.