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Scrap Metal Alligator Shears

Imitated . . . But Never Duplicated

Gensco has been a trusted source for scrap processing alligator and guillotine-style shears for over 70 years. Regardless of the application, no other supplier understands the value of scrap shears better than Gensco. Hydraulic models with blade lengths up to 40 inches. Cut steel, clean & prepare metals, cut cable or bar—we offer the right machine for the job. High-quality, scrap shears in a range of sizes. Don't be fooled by cheap imitations; our shears offer the best the market has to offer with a brand you can trust.

KAJ 200 - Alligator Shear: 8" Blades


Compact Hydraulic shear for light-duty, non-ferrous metal cleaning

 
  • Blade Length: 8” (200 mm) blades
  • Hold-down arm
  • 4-sided reversible, 4 blades can be interchanged
  • Lower blade in protected knife seat
  • Supplied with guard over cutting head
  • Foot pedal control

Cutting Force in Throat: Approx. 40 tons
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KAJ 450L - Alligator Shear: 18" Blades


Hydraulic alligator shear for light-duty metal cleaning
 

  • Blade Length: 18" (450 mm) blades
  • Automatic hydraulic-powered hold-down arm
  • 4-sided reversible, 6 blades can be interchanged
  • Lower blade in protected knife seat
  • Adjustable mechanical guard & adjustable jaw opening
  • Supplied with guard over cutting head
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DTX 300 - Alligator Shear: 12" Blades


the industry standard for general shearing duty and metal cleaning

 
  • Blade Length: 12” (300 mm) blades
  • 4-sided reversible & regrindable
  • Lower blade in adjustable knife seat
  • Adjustable mechanical hold down & adjustable jaw opening
  • Supplied with guard over cutting head and foot pedal control.
  • Suitable for all types of scr… Show More


DTX 400 - Alligator Shear: 16" Blades


Hydraulic alligator shearing machine for all scrap metal duty

 
  • Blade Length: 16” (400 mm) blades.
  • 4-sided reversible & regrindable
  • Lower blade in adjustable knife seat
  • Adjustable mechanical hold down
  • Adjustable jaw opening
  • Supplied with guard over cutting head
  • Foot pedal control

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DTX 4/600 - Alligator Shear: 24" Blades


A long-nosed version of our popular DTX 400

  • Suitable for all types of scrap metal
  • Blade Length: 24” (600 mm) blades.
  • 4-sided reversible & regrindable
  • Lower blade in adjustable knife seat
  • Adjustable mechanical hold down
  • Adjustable jaw opening
  • Supplied with guard over cutting head
  • Foot pedal control
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KAJ 600A - ALLIGATOR SHEAR: 24" BLADE


A very unique cutting “head” with a curved portion extending out towards the tip. This gives increased cutting force farther out from the throat than a standard straight shear head

Superior Construction. Cast steel head and components make for a stronger and more durable frame. No welds to break or crack


KAJ 600B - POWERFUL ALLIGATOR SHEAR: 24" BLADE



Incredible Power & Strength !

A very unique cutting “head” with a curved portion extending out towards the tip. This gives increased cutting force farther out from the throat than a standard straight shear head

Superior Construction. Cast steel head and components make for a stronger and more durable frame. No welds to break or crack… Show More


KAJ 800 / 1000 - Alligator Shear: 32" / 40" Blade


Heavy and large-cutting-capacity alligator shear!

The special dual hydraulic cylinder design allows for increased cutting power and throat tonnage.

Superior Construction. A cast steel head and oversized hold-down and components make for a stronger and more durable frame. No welds to break or crack


KAJ RB Stationary Rail Breaker Machine


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Unlike any other railroad breaker equipment on the market, the KAJ RB is specifically designed to cut railroad track of high tensile strength quickly, efficiently, and with precision. Designed for all current Vignol rails up to 136RE*, profile, size S7* to UIC 60 / 60 UNI. The KAJ RB rail cutting machine features a fully automatic infeed system which draws rail in… Show More


KAJ 1200A - ALLIGATOR SHEAR: 47.25" BLADE


The heaviest-duty alligator shear in the market !

Oversized hydraulic cylinder design allows for increased cutting power and throat tonnage up to 700 US tons.

Superior Construction. Bigger and stronger with an oversized frame and guide for the cutting head. Designed to cut the hardest materials.