Erkat Special Drum Cutters with transverse cutting head.

By simply changing the cutting heads, these can be converted into:

T - Tunneling cutter

P - Profiling cutter

W - Tree stump removal cutter

M - Mixing cutter.

Erkat Special Drum Cutters with longitudinal cutting head.

Longitudinal drum cutters are preferred in special applications in foundation work, tunneling and in concrete renovation. They are also ideal for cutting narrow trenches and for mixing applications.

Changing cutting heads is a simple process and in this way the cutter can be quickly converted into a rotary head for auger drilling applications.

Erkat Special Drum Cutters consist of extremely robust cylindrical gear wheels driven by high torque hydraulic motors. The gear wheels are so robust that the drum cutters can be used in the most difficult conditions without risk of failure.

The ERKAT modular construction system is well proven and it enables drum cutters to be adapted to the local conditions. Due to the availability of interchangeable cutter heads and hydraulic motors, it is possible to produce an Erkat Special Drum Cutters suitable for most applications and conditions.

Robust: Cutting drums are designed by Erkat to provide the optimum cutting power at the recommended rotation speeds for each individual model of rotary drum cutter. They guarantee smooth cutting action while utilizing the maximum cutting power from each pick.

Adaptable: A choice of motor size, drum cutter width, or length (for longitudinal cutters) provides several options to adapt the drum cutter to excavator specifications, application and ground conditions.

Reliable: Erkat have a comprehensive quality management system covering components and assembly as well as a continuous product development program. As a result of these policies, Erkat drum cutter has achieved an exceptionally high level of reliability.

Adjustable: Drum cutters can be rotated through 360°, in steps of 22.5°, while attached to the excavator.