Dual-Shear®

M180 Two-Shaft Shredder

The Dual-Shear® M180 is a low-speed, high-torque, two-shaft, rotary shear shredder built to process a wide variety of materials in an efficient and timely manner.

Dual-Shear® M180 industrial shredders are adaptable machines for use in volume reduction, product destruction or pre-conditioning (primary shredding) where particle size variation is acceptable. Output consists of “strips” the width of the cutters - usually 25 - 76 mm (1 - 3 in). Each Dual-Shear® M180 industrial shredder is engineered with cutter and drive configurations to match your product specifications.


Shredder Model:

Dual-Shear®  M180-ED

Dual-Shear®  M180-HD

Drive Dual Electric Dual Hydraulic
Number of Motors Two Two (HPU)
Power Range 596 kW (800 hp) 372 - 894 kW (500 - 1200 hp)
Voltage 460/3/60 460/3/60
Voltage Options Many - Consult Factory Many - Consult Factory
Autochop Feature N/A Included
Shock Load Protection Yes (SSP™) Yes (Multiple Relief)
Cutter Thickness (nominal) 76 mm (3 in) 76 mm (3 in)
Cutter Diameter 864 mm (34 in) 864 mm (34 in)
Cutter Material HW5 HW5
Cutting Chamber (WxL)* 1,800 x 1,920 mm (71” x 76”) 1,800 x 1,920 mm (71” x 76”)
Optional Cutting Chamber Length 2210 mm (87") 2210 mm (87")
Machine Weight 39,600 kg (88,000 lbs) 39,600 kg (88,000 lbs)
Stand Height 2,362 mm (93 in) 2,362 mm (93 in)
HPU Configuration N/A Open Loop
HPU Dimensions N/A 2.3 x 2.2 x 2.2 m (7.5’ x 7.4’ x 7.3’)
HPU Weight N/A 5,400 kg (12,000 lbs)

Electrical controls including motor starters, PLC, and operator interface are supplied in NEMA 4 enclosures.

* Dimensions apply to the M180 with standard 1,900 mm (75 in) cutting chamber length. Secondary optional length available at 2,200 mm (87 in).

Note: Illustrations, specifications and descriptions presented reflect standard product at time of publication and are subject to change without notice. Dimensions are approximate. Photographs may include optional equipment and accessories. SSI offers compactors, balers, granulators, conveyors and classifiers as well as specialized motors, stands, hoppers, and mobile configurations. Consult factory to discuss your processing needs.