Excavator Shear Rentals

Availability may vary by location – give us a call at (877) 700-1945 or contact us online for details.

What Excavator Shears Offer Your Operation

MacAllister Rentals delivers personalized service that fits the rental period to your project’s actual timeline. Whether your shear work spans a single day of structural steel cutting or a multi-week demolition contract, your rental agreement adapts to the scope. Excavator shears offer:

• Hydraulic jaw drive: These attachments apply hydraulic force across both jaw arms so the blades clamp and cut through structural steel, rebar and pipe with consistent force. They help your team work through steel members more efficiently and reduce the number of repositions and cut attempts per section.
• High-strength blade inserts: Some shear configurations use wear-resistant, replaceable blade inserts in the cutting jaw. Replaceable blade inserts help the attachment maintain cutting performance across demanding projects.
• 360-degree jaw rotation: Some excavator shear models include full rotation capability, so the operator orients the jaw to the cutting angle the material requires. This feature can help reduce the repositioning of the host equipment between cuts.

Excavator Shear Applications

Excavator shears address:

• Structural steel demolition: Demolition contractors use excavator shears to cut steel beams, columns and connection plates during building and bridge demolition. The attachment processes the steel in place, so your crew can move through the structural frames more efficiently.
• Scrap metal processing and sizing: Metal processing contractors use hydraulic shears to cut scrap steel, pipe bundles and structural sections to transportable lengths ahead of collection and recycling. Shear cuts often help reduce reliance on torch cutting in high-volume applications.
• Bridge and infrastructure demolition: Contractors demolishing bridges, elevated roadway structures and highway infrastructure use excavator shears to cut steel girders, gusset plates and connection hardware during controlled takedown operations. Working from the excavator arm gives crews the reach and control to process steel at height or in restricted access zones.
• Rebar and reinforcement cutting: Concrete demolition crews use shears to cut rebar exposed during slab and wall demolition. Processing reinforcement in place typically helps minimize secondary handling and keep the work area clear.

Why Rent Excavator Shears From Us?

MacAllister Rentals approaches your shear rental as a working partnership. Our team takes time to understand your material types, cutting requirements and timeline before recommending an attachment. Qualified businesses may also explore financing.

Additional benefits include:

• Responsive service: Our team supports you through unit selection, answers questions during the rental and remains reachable for troubleshooting assistance.
• Current attachment inventory: We update our rental inventory so your crew can access equipment suited to your project demands.
• Attachment maintenance: Our technicians verify blade condition, hydraulic connections and rotation mechanisms to confirm the shear attachment can work as expected.

Rent an Excavator Shear From MacAllister Rentals

As part of MacAllister Machinery, we back our rentals with more than 80 years of experience. To benefit from our extensive knowledge and learn about attachment availability, fill out our form today.