Products
Drum Cutters
HKM drum cutters mill rock, concrete and frozen ground with precision, for tunnel profiling, surface levelling, trenching and natural stone.
HKM drum cutters deliver precise, low-vibration cutting across a wide range of applications, from trenching and tunneling to road profiling and rock breaking. The DC03-DC40 range pairs a high-torque hydraulic motor, an optimized pick layout and a durable reduction gearbox for fast material removal and long service life.
Easy mounting, practical pick changes and quiet operation combine with full 360° rotation so you can trench, profile, demolish and excavate with a single machine. The maintenance-friendly design needs no oil or nitrogen recharging and produces fine, homogeneous particles ready for on-site backfill.
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This tool performs a pre-selection based on catalogue values and is not a binding quotation. Attachments without a hydraulic supply, such as rippers, have no flow or pressure rows; those models are unaffected by the flow filter. The final choice is made together, based on material, workload and the hydraulic equipment of the carrier.
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Compact Body Design
Enables easy work in tight spaces.
Low Vibration and Noise
Improves operator comfort and reduces fatigue.
Precise Drum Control
Allows accurate, clean profiling of structural contours.
Full 360° Rotation
The drum rotates in every direction for maximum cutting flexibility.
Maintenance-Friendly Design
Needs no oil or nitrogen recharging and no extra machine upkeep.
Backfill-Ready Material
Produces fine, homogeneous particles usable as on-site backfill.
Specifications Table
Drum Cutter
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| Model | DC03 | DC05 | DC10 | DC15 | DC20 | DC30 | DC40 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrier Weight (ton) | 0,7-4 | 5-7 | 7-12 | 10-15 | 15-20 | 20-30 | 30-50 |
| Operating Weight (kg) | 160 | 490 | 650 | 720 | 1370 | 1800 | 2250 |
| Max Operating Pressure (bar) | 315 | 315 | 315 | 315 | 315 | 315 | 315 |
| Oil Flow (l/min) | 25-38 | 40-60 | 60-100 | 60-140 | 140-220 | 200-300 | 300-400 |
| Required Operating Power (kW) | 22 | 22 | 36 | 50 | 80 | 110 | 140 |
| Torque @320 Bar (Nm) | 1500 | 3750 | 6000 | 8000 | 15000 | 23000 | 30000 |
| RPM at 40 L/min | 95 | 80 | 80 | 82 | 78 | 71 | 60 |
| Output Torque @320 Bar (Nm) | 1500 | 3780 | 6440 | 8455 | 14170 | 21155 | 33660 |
| Cutter Bits (pcs) | 44 | 48 | 52 | 56 | 64 | 64 | 80 |
| Drum Diameter (mm) | 360 | 440 | 440 | 475 | 570 | 650 | 670 |
| Single Drum Width (mm) | 160 | 255 | 255 | 355 | 380 | 460 | 460 |
| Cutting Width (mm) | 450 | 600 | 600 | 830 | 910 | 1150 | 1350 |
Applications
- Laying infrastructure and sewer lines
- Landscaping and curb profiling
- Light excavation and cleaning of concrete/asphalt surfaces
- Profiling in tunnels and road crossings
- Repair of damaged road pavements
- Removal of municipal concrete works
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a drum cutter do?
Controlled, low-vibration cutting/profiling in rock, concrete and frozen ground.
When is it preferred?
In tunneling, underground, precise excavation and profiling where low vibration is needed.
How is carrier compatibility ensured?
The right model and adapter are chosen by carrier tonnage and hydraulic flow. Share your machine.
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