Standard units include a NEMA 1 on/off electrical panel with reset button. Optional panel upgrades are available for applications requiring additional control and safety features.
Heavy-duty drum crushing power for industrial and commercial applications
The Hydraulic Drum Crusher DC5000-10 Electric is designed to crush standard 55-gallon steel drums down to 2.5 inches in height, helping facilities reduce storage space, lower transportation volume, and improve drum disposal efficiency. This electric drum crusher is ideal for manufacturing plants, industrial operations, recycling centers, waste management facilities, and environmental service applications.
Built with heavy-duty steel construction, this 55-gallon drum crusher delivers reliable hydraulic performance for demanding daily use. Standard units include a 10 HP electric motor, simple on/off motor starter, hydraulic door safety switch, and NEMA 1 electrical control box with reset button for dependable operation.
For customers with additional operational requirements, optional upgrades are available for E-Stop, LOTO disconnect, enhanced fluid collection, and mechanical one-step lever operation.
The Hydraulic Drum Crusher DC5000-10 Electric is proudly designed, engineered, and assembled in the USA for reliable commercial and industrial performance. Its rugged frame and hydraulic crushing system are built to handle demanding workloads while helping companies improve drum volume reduction, workplace organization, and waste handling efficiency.
Straight sided or smooth walled steel drums require extremely high crushing force to properly compact them for industrial disposal and recycling. Drumbeaters of America® drum crushers are engineered specifically to process these rigid containers efficiently and reliably in continuous heavy-duty industrial operations.
The DC5000 models deliver up to 70,000 lbs of crushing force, while the DC7000 models deliver up to 85,000 lbs, both operating at approximately 3,000 PSI hydraulic pressure. This level of power allows these machines to compress standard 55-gallon straight sided steel drums down to approximately 3 inches, helping facilities meet industrial drum disposal and environmental compliance requirements.
Due to this exceptional crushing force and robust hydraulic design, Drumbeaters of America® drum crushers are among the only systems in the market capable of efficiently processing straight sided drums under continuous heavy-duty service conditions.
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Explore our Drum CrushersDrumbeaters of America, in partnership with Dimension Funding, offers financing that covers 100% of the costs for Drumbeaters' equipment, including shipping, installation, and maintenance. Dimension Funding's financing solutions provide small and medium-sized businesses with a low, fixed monthly payment over extended terms, making it easy to acquire essential equipment without the strain on cash flow.
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