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This trailer-mounted gasoline-powered drum crusher is built for remote locations and mobile crushing applications where electrical power may not be available.

Portable Drum Crusher DC6000-11 Gasoline

Portable power for on-the-go drum crushing

The DC6000-11 Gasoline Portable Drum Crusher is built into a trailer for mobility and rugged use in remote locations. It crushes 55-gallon steel drums to less than 2.5 inches in height, helping reduce storage requirements, hauling costs, and disposal volume. This portable drum crusher is ideal for field operations, industrial sites, recycling yards, waste handling operations, and applications where reliable electrical power is not available.

Powered by an 11.7 HP gasoline motor, this unit includes a hydraulic door safety switch, oil sight gauge with temperature indicator, drip pan for liquid containment, and heavy-duty steel construction for dependable long-term performance in demanding environments.

Designed for portability and efficient operation, the trailer-mounted DC6000-11 gives operators the flexibility to move drum crushing capability where it is needed most while maintaining strong safety and compliance features.

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Designed, engineered, and assembled in the USA, the DC6000-11 offers durable trailer-mounted portability and reliable hydraulic crushing performance. Its rugged all-steel frame is built for demanding service conditions while helping businesses reduce waste volume, improve site organization, and lower transportation costs.

Built for Safety & Compliance

  • Includes hydraulic door safety switch and safety shutoff features
  • Complies with OSHA safety standards for industrial operation
  • Drip pan helps contain residual liquids for cleaner operation

Engineered for Efficiency & Space Saving

  • Crushes 55-gallon drums to less than 2.5" height
  • 28-second cycle time for reliable throughput
  • Minimizes storage and transport volume
  • Trailer-mounted design allows easy relocation
Crushed drum down to 2.5 inches

Standard Features

  • 11.7 HP Gasoline Motor
  • Crushing Force: 60,000 lbs at 3000 PSI
  • Crushes 55-gallon drums to less than 2.5" height
  • 28-Second Cycle Time
  • 60-Gallon Hydraulic Tank
  • Drip Pan for Liquid Containment
  • Directional Control Valve
  • Drum Ring Locator to Keep Drum Aligned
  • 12 Volt Battery Included
  • Complies with OSHA Safety Standards
  • Heavy-Duty Steel Construction
  • Powder Coated Finish
  • Trailer-Mounted for Portability
  • Hydraulic Door Safety Switch
  • Oil Sight Gauge with Temperature Indicator

Available Options

  • Galvanized Finish
  • Auto Cycle Directional Control Valve
  • Epoxy Paint
  • Spare Tire and Rim

Key Features

  • Crushes 55-gallon drums to less than 2.5" in height
  • 60,000 lbs of crushing force at 3000 PSI
  • 28-second cycle time for reliable drum processing
  • 11.7 HP gasoline motor for off-grid operation
  • Trailer-mounted for portability and easy relocation
  • Hydraulic door safety switch for safer operation
  • Drip pan for residual liquid containment
  • Complies with OSHA safety standards

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Straight Sided Drums – Smooth Walled Steel Drums


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.

Straight sided steel drums ready for crushing using a hydraulic drum crusher

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