Rotary drum cutter is a heavy-duty attachment mounted on excavators, hydraulic rigs, or specialized machinery. It features a cylindrical drum embedded with durable carbide or diamond-tipped teeth that rotate at high speeds to cut, grind, or demolish tough materials. Unlike traditional methods (e.g., jackhammers or explosives), drum cutters deliver precise, vibration-free results, making them ideal for sensitive environments.


Excavator Drum Cutter Parameters
| Product Model | YGHX-X1 | YGHX-X2 | YGHX-Z1 | YGHX-Z2 | YGHX-D |
| Applicable Models | 6-9T | 10-18T | 20-27T | 30-40T | 45-60T |
| Machine Weight | 450kg | 550kg | 1100kg | 1250kg | 2450kg |
| Milling Width | 420mm | 650mm | 850mm | 950mm | 1150mm |
| Milling Head Diameter | 340mm | 450mm | 560mm | 660mm | 850mm |
| Number of Blade Heads | 40 | 56 | 64 | 64 | 60 |
| Recommended Speed | 95r/min | 85r/min | 78r/min | 75r/min | 55r/min |
| Recommended Flow Rate | 80L/min | 120L/min | 220L/min | 320L/min | 360L/min |
| Maximum Pressure | 35Mpa | 35Mpa | 35Mpa | 35Mpa | 35Mpa |
| Maximum Torque | 4700NM | 7000NM | 14300NM | 23300NM | 40300NM |
Key Components of Rotary Drum Cutter
- Drum: The core cylinder, available in diameters from 300 mm to 1,500 mm, determines cutting depth and width.
- Cutting Teeth: Interchangeable tungsten carbide or diamond picks designed for specific materials.
- Drive System: Hydraulic motors power the drum’s rotation.
- Mounting Frame: Connects the cutter to machinery, ensuring stability and alignment.
- Cooling System: Prevents overheating during prolonged use.


Applications of Rotary Drum Cutters
From urban construction to mining, drum cutters excel in diverse scenarios:
- Trenching and Excavation
Cut precise trenches for utilities, pipelines, or drainage systems. Ideal for rocky or mixed soil where conventional buckets fail. - Demolition
Remove concrete foundations, bridge decks, or industrial floors without damaging adjacent structures. - Mining and Quarrying
Profile mine walls, create benches, or extract minerals with minimal waste. - Tunnel Boring
Smooth tunnel surfaces and correct over breaks in hard rock tunneling projects. - Asphalt Milling
Recycle road surfaces by milling asphalt layers to exact depths.











