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This electric-powered drum crusher is built for heavy-duty indoor operation where reliable power, continuous use, and high-volume crushing are required.

Drum Crusher DC7000-10 Electric

Electric-powered for heavy-duty, continuous operation

The DC7000-10 Electric Drum Crusher Compactor is a super heavy-duty system designed for high-volume drum crushing and compacting. Capable of reducing 55-gallon drums to just 2.5 inches in height, it helps minimize storage space and lower transport costs.

This dual-purpose machine can crush empty drums or compact waste inside drums. It comes equipped with a 10 HP electric motor, fused electrical controls, hydraulic door safety switch, and an oil sight gauge with temperature indicator. All structural components are made from heavy-duty steel for long-term durability.

Built for demanding industrial applications, the DC7000-10 Electric combines strong crushing performance, safety features, and flexible drum compaction capability in one efficient system.

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Designed, engineered, and assembled in the USA, the DC7000-10 Electric model delivers exceptional hydraulic crushing performance for continuous, industrial-grade workloads. Its dual-function design allows operators to crush drums or compact material inside the drum, improving operational flexibility and waste volume reduction.

Built for Safety & Compliance

  • Includes hydraulic door safety switch and emergency stop button for safe operation
  • Complies with OSHA safety standards for workplace safety
  • Integrated drip pan helps contain residual liquids

Engineered for Efficiency & Versatility

  • Crushes 55-gallon drums to under 2.5" in height
  • 25-second cycle time for consistent operation
  • Can compact waste inside drums using a secondary plate
  • 15" clear chamber for internal drum compaction
  • Reduces storage and transport volume
  • Forklift pockets allow convenient facility movement
Crushed drum down to less than 2.5 inches

Standard Features

  • 10 HP Electric Motor
  • Crushing Force: 70,000 lbs at 2500 PSI / 85,000 lbs at 3000 PSI
  • Crushes 55 gallon drums to less than 2.5" height
  • 25 Seconds Cycle Time
  • 60-Gallon Hydraulic Tank
  • Compaction Chamber: 15" clear chamber with secondary plate
  • Drip Pan for Liquid Containment
  • Directional Control Valve
  • Drum Ring Locator to Keep Drum Aligned
  • Emergency Stop Button and Motor Starter
  • Forklift Pockets for Portability
  • Electrical Control Box (NEMA 1)
  • Complies with OSHA Safety Standards
  • Heavy-Duty Steel Construction
  • Fused Electrical Controls
  • Hydraulic Door Safety Switch
  • Oil Sight Gauge with Temperature Indicator

Available Options

  • Explosion Proof System for hazardous environments
  • Electrical Control Box (NEMA 4X)
  • Chamber Enlarged for 85-Gallon Drum Crushing
  • Dutch Door for efficient drum packing
  • Fluid Collection Reservoir (30 gallons)
  • Automatic Drum Ejection System
  • Automatic Drum Conveyor System
  • Heavy-Duty Vent Fan (Custom & Standard sizes)
  • HEPA Filter for fine particulate air filtration
  • Galvanized Finish for corrosion resistance

Key Features

  • Crushes 55-gallon drums to less than 2.5" height
  • 70,000 lbs at 2500 PSI / 85,000 lbs at 3000 PSI
  • Electric-powered for continuous facility operation
  • Dual-purpose design for crushing and in-drum compaction
  • 15" clear chamber with secondary plate
  • Emergency stop button and hydraulic door safety switch
  • Forklift pockets for portability
  • 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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