All our drum crushers are designed for continuous heavy duty services

Our hydraulic drum crushers use 60,000 lb to 85,000 lb crushing force to crush empty 55-gal steel drums down to 3 - 2.5 inches height.

We have worldwide distribution.

We provide the largest selection of drum crushers & drum crushers-compactors in order to meet any special project requirements. Commercial & industrial performance, electric, gasoline & diesel motors, in-plant & portable models.


What is the difference between a Commercial and Industrial Drum Crushers?


Commercial Drum Crushers (DC5000 & DC6000 Models): These models can crush up several hundred drums in a day down to 2.5 to 3” depending on the gauge steel of the drum. Commercial drum crushers are the most standard drum crushers in the market. All drum crushers from the competition fit under this classification. Our Drum Crusher DC5000 & DC6000 Models are heavy duty systems and the best selling drum crushers around the world.

Industrial Drum Crushers (DC7000 & DC8000 Models): These model drum crushers can crush drums and/or pack drums on a continuous basis. Many of Drumbeaters of America, Inc. clients have crushed up to 1400 + drums that run facilities 24 hours. Industrial drum crushers models have the options to enlarge the chamber allowing to crush 110 gallon salvage or overpak drums as well as compacting waste inside of the drums. Our Industrial Drum Crushers DC7000 & DC8000 Models are super heavy duty systems and the only "limitless" drum crushers in the market.

Drum Crushers - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


Drum Crushers Options
55 Gallon Steel Drum Compacting

The Best Drum Crushers Made in America


Our drum crushers were featured on an episode of Discovery Science Channel's show, "How it's Made"

We provide the largest selection of drum crusher compactors in order to meet any special project requirements.

Responding to COVID-19 Concerns

Drum Disposal Covid-19

The whole world seems to have come to a standstill due to COVID-19, but we're proud to say we're still running at full force at Drumbeaters. We’re doing all we can to meet and accommodate your requirements, with all the necessary procedures in place to keep everyone protected. We appreciate your orders and continued support. We say thank you, and stay safe.


Protecting the environment

Helping Our Environment

Drumbeaters of America specializes in the engineering and manufacturing of systems for industrial companies to reduce the volume of waste products generated in manufacturing and to transform the waste products so they can be recycled.

Our Company
Improving Quality

Improving Quality

Drumbeaters is staffed with mechanical and electrical engineers with international standards experience. Our final assembly is performed at the Drumbeaters of America facility located in Elburn, Illinois, USA.

Our Location
Industry Standars

Industry Standards

Our clients include Fortune 500 manufacturers, U.S. military installations, governmental agencies, global companies and waste remediation contractors. Our equipment and systems have been shipped worldwide.

Our Clients

Building Lasting Relationships

We work with organizations of all sizes across all industries around the world. Since our earliest days, we've been devoting all our efforts to our clients, achieving great successes and building lasting relationships.

Ford
Chevron
3M
GM
Kraft
UN
Encana
NCOC
US Marines
Merck
Lennox
Philadelphia
Roche
Croda
Wacker
Whirlpool