Used Hydra-Tool Shears for Sale

Who Hydra-Tool wasHydra-Tool Co., Inc. was a U.S. metal working machinery manufacturer based in Greenwood, Mississippi. The company is documented as building large drill presses and radial drills in the 1970s and 1980s, and at some point the corporate name changed from Hydra-Tool Co., Inc. to Hydra-Tool Corp. In 1977 a wholly owned subsidiary, HTC, Inc., was created specifically to acquire a press brake product line, and manufacture of that line was moved from Wisconsin to Mississippi shortly afterward.

What they builtHydra-Tool's product line centered on metal fabricating equipment: hydraulic squaring shears, press brakes, ironworkers and radial drills. A 1978 catalog covered shears from 1/4 inch to 1 1/2 inch capacity, and the company also produced a Mini-Brake and a production punch. The shear line is the part of the range most often seen on the secondary market today, and it is the equipment type we handle from this brand.

Model series buyers search forThe 500-series hydraulic shears are the models most commonly listed. The 500-10AHC is a 1/2 inch by 10 foot hydraulic power squaring shear with a 120 inch maximum plate length, 32 inch deck height, 1 inch by 4 inch blade, 1/2 inch rake per foot, 11 hold-down cylinders, 123 IPM down speed, 192 IPM return speed and 10 strokes per minute at full length and rated rake. Larger and smaller sizes in the same family include the 500-12SR, 500-14SR, 500-16SR and 500-20SR, along with 625-, 750- and 1000-series shears rated from 5/8 inch up to 1 inch capacity. Blade and knife listings for these machines are still catalogued by size, which helps when matching a replacement set.

What to check on a used machineStart with the blades: confirm the length, thickness and edge condition, and budget for regrinding or replacement if they are chipped or undersized. Inspect the hydraulic system for leaks at the cylinders, valve body and pump, and check that the hold-downs clamp evenly across the full bed. On machines with a powered back gauge, test the gauge travel and readout through its full range, and verify the squaring arm and front supports are present and straight. Look at the rake angle setting and the condition of the bed and side frames for cracks or repairs. Because these are older machines, ask for any available manuals, wiring diagrams and maintenance records.

Parts and supportHydra-Tool is no longer an active builder, so factory support is not available. Owners rely on aftermarket shear blade suppliers, general hydraulic component sources and independent service shops. Confirm that consumable and hydraulic parts can be sourced before committing, and factor that into the price.

Buying usedHydra-Tool shears are straightforward, heavy machines that suit job shops cutting mild steel plate. Inspect under power if you can, check the stroke and back gauge against the rated capacity, and treat blade condition and hydraulic tightness as the main negotiating points.

Meadoworks is your trusted source for used Hydra-Tool equipment. As third-generation industrial equipment dealers and AMEA-certified appraisers with over 50 years of experience, we offer quality-inspected Hydra-Tool machines at competitive prices. Browse the 1 used Hydra-Tool machine listed above, or call 800-323-0307 for equipment not yet listed.

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