The USA road construction contractor in Texas was rebuilding a two-lane highway. His problem was not breaking the old asphalt and concrete—it was getting rid of it. Trucking waste to a landfill was costing him thousands per day. He found YG’s website while searching for a drum cutter attachment and contacted YG about a rotary drum cutter. After reviewing his project, we recommended a two-attachment solution: a YG-200 excavator drum cutter for precision cutting and profiling, plus a YG-3 excavator crusher bucket for sale for on-site crushing and recycling. The result: trucking trips dropped by 70%, material costs fell by 45%, project speed increased by 40%, and the equipment paid for itself in 6 months. Do you have a similar situation? Contact YG at +8613937183205.
What Was the Problem? Road Waste Was Costing More Than the Road Itself
Our customer is based in Texas, USA. He runs a road construction and site work company with about 40 employees. His core business is highway repair, road widening, and municipal infrastructure. He owns several excavators, including a 20-ton machine.
The project was a 6-mile road reconstruction. The old road had asphalt, concrete curbs, and a rocky sub-base. The plan was to remove the old material and truck it to a landfill. But the numbers did not work:
- Trucking costs were huge. Each truck could carry about 15 cubic yards. He needed 40–50 truckloads per day. Each round trip took 2 hours. The cost was about $18 per cubic yard just for hauling.
- Landfill fees were rising. The local landfill charged $65 per ton. The waste was heavy. The fees added up fast.
- The schedule was tight. The project had a 12-week deadline. Trucking was the bottleneck.
- Dust and noise complaints were constant. Loading and hauling created dust. Neighbors complained.
- He was running out of dump trucks. He did not have enough trucks to keep up with the excavator.
- He was losing money on every load. The hauling and disposal costs were eating his profit.
- He wanted to recycle. He knew the old concrete and asphalt could be reused as base material. But he had no way to crush it on site.
He told us: “I can dig it up all day. But I can’t get rid of it fast enough. I need to process it here, not haul it away.”
Why Did He Start Looking at a Drum Cutter?
He found our website while searching for a rotary drum cutter. He saw videos of drum cutters cutting trenches and profiling rock. He thought: “If I can cut the road into smaller pieces, maybe I can crush them on site.”
He contacted us and asked about a drum cutter attachment for his 20-ton excavator. He wanted to cut the old asphalt and concrete into manageable pieces. Then he could process them.
But he was not sure a drum cutter alone could do the whole job. He asked us: “Can this thing crush the material too?”
Why Did YG Recommend a Drum Cutter PLUS a Crusher Bucket?
This is the key part. Many suppliers would have just sold him a drum cutter. We didn’t. We asked questions first:
- What material are you processing? (Asphalt, concrete, rock?)
- What is the final product size?
- What is your excavator’s hydraulic flow and pressure?
- Do you need to cut and crush, or just one?
Based on his answers, we explained something important: a drum cutter and a crusher bucket do two different jobs. A drum cutter is excellent for cutting, profiling, and breaking material into smaller pieces. But it does not produce a uniform, graded final product. A crusher bucket, on the other hand, is designed to crush material to a specific size—but it works best when the material is already broken into manageable chunks.
So we recommended a combination:
The Drum Cutter: YG-200 Vertical Hydraulic Drum Cutter
| Parameter | YG-200 Specification |
|---|---|
| Applicable Models | 20–30 T |
| Total Weight | 800 kg |
| Milling Head Diameter | 550 mm |
| Number of Blades | 24–26 |
| Rotational Speed | 0–85 r/min |
| Flow Rate | 200 L/min |
| Maximum Pressure | 30 MPa |
| Maximum Torque | 12,500 N.m |
This matched his 20-ton excavator. It cuts the old asphalt and concrete into smaller pieces. It also profiles the edges and creates clean trenches.
The Crusher Bucket: YG-3 Excavator Crusher Bucket
| Parameter | YG-3 Specification |
|---|---|
| Carrier Weight | 12–25 Ton |
| Load Capacity | 0.66 m³ |
| Opening Dimensions | L740 × H510 mm |
| Output Setting | 15–130 mm |
| Oil Flow | 140 l/min |
| Pressure | 220 bar |
| Max Production | 31 m³/h |
| Weight | 2.3 Ton |
This crushed the cut material into reusable base aggregate. The output size is adjustable from 15 mm to 130 mm. He could set it to produce road base material on site.
Both attachments run on the same 20-ton excavator. He swaps them in about 15 minutes. The drum cutter cuts and breaks. The crusher bucket crushes and grades. Together, they turn waste into a valuable product.
What Did He Worry About Before Buying?
He had real concerns. We answered every one.
- “Will a drum cutter survive asphalt and concrete?” We explained that the YG-200 uses imported hydraulic drive units, high-torque reducers, and high-hardness alloy picks. It is designed for tough conditions. It can also work underwater if needed.
- “Will it fit my excavator?” We checked his hydraulic flow and pressure. The YG-200 needs 200 L/min. His machine delivered enough. The YG-3 needs 140 L/min. Both were within range.
- “What about the crusher bucket output size?” We explained that the output is adjustable from 15 mm to 130 mm. He could produce different grades for different applications.
- “Is it hard to operate?” We provided 4 days of on-site training. His operators learned both attachments.
- “What if it breaks down?” We offered a 12-month warranty, a spare parts kit, and remote technical support.
- “Is the price worth it?” We calculated the savings: no landfill fees, fewer trucks, no new material purchases. The payback was under 7 months.
- “Can it handle the dust?” We explained that the crusher bucket has a water spray option. He could control dust on site.
- “Will it slow down my excavator?” We explained that both attachments are designed for his machine size. The hydraulic flow and pressure matched perfectly.
What Were the Unexpected Effects?
He expected to save on trucking. He got much more.
| Result | Before | After | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trucking trips per day | 45 | 13 | -71% |
| Landfill fees per day | $8,500 | $0 | -100% |
| New base material cost | $22/ton | $0 (recycled) | -100% |
| Project speed | 1 mile/week | 1.4 miles/week | +40% |
| Labor per shift | 6 workers | 3 workers | -50% |
| Dust complaints | Daily | Rare | Major reduction |
| Material reuse rate | 0% | 85% | +85% |
| Cost per mile | $95,000 | $52,000 | -45% |
| Payback period | — | 6 months | — |
Other unexpected wins:
- He eliminated 32 truckloads per day. That freed up his trucks for other work.
- He produced his own road base. The crusher bucket output was perfect for the sub-base.
- He won a second contract. The city hired him for another road project because he finished early and under budget.
- Neighbors stopped complaining. The drum cutter and crusher bucket are quieter than a breaker and haul trucks.
- He avoided a $15,000 penalty. Finishing early eliminated delay fees.
- He reduced his carbon footprint. Less trucking meant less fuel and emissions. The city loved it.
- He used the drum cutter for other jobs. He cut trenches for drainage and utilities. It became his go-to attachment.
What Did the Customer Say?
“I called about a drum cutter. They told me I needed two tools, not one. At first I thought they were just trying to sell more. But they were right. The drum cutter cuts the road. The crusher bucket makes new road base. Together they do what neither one can do alone. I finished 3 weeks early. I should have bought this setup years ago.”
He has since asked us about a second crusher bucket for his 30-ton excavator.
Are You Facing the Same Problem?
If you are dealing with road waste, concrete demolition, or asphalt recycling, a drum cutter attachment combined with an excavator crusher bucket for sale can be the answer.
The YG vertical drum cutter series covers 6-ton to 30-ton excavators:
| Model | Applicable Models | Weight | Milling Head Diameter | Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG-060 | Within 6T | 230 kg | 390 mm | 800 N.m |
| YG-150 | 8–18T | 440 kg | 480 mm | 6,300 N.m |
| YG-200 | 20–30T | 800 kg | 550 mm | 12,500 N.m |
The YG crusher bucket series covers 8-ton to 75-ton excavators:
| Model | Carrier Weight | Load Capacity | Output Setting | Max Production |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG-1 | 8–12T | 0.15 m³ | 15–60 mm | 10 m³/h |
| YG-2 | 14–18T | 0.55 m³ | 15–60 mm | 23 m³/h |
| YG-3 | 12–25T | 0.66 m³ | 15–130 mm | 31 m³/h |
| YG-4 | 25–30T | 0.70 m³ | 15–135 mm | 34 m³/h |
| YG-5 | 30–35T | 0.90 m³ | 15–140 mm | 42 m³/h |
| YG-6 | 35–50T | 1.30 m³ | 15–145 mm | 53 m³/h |
| YG-7 | 50–75T | 1.60 m³ | 40–150 mm | 88 m³/h |
| YG-8 | ≥75T | 2.30 m³ | 100–200 mm | 120 m³/h |
Let YG Build Your On-Site Processing Solution
If you have a similar project—road reconstruction, concrete demolition, asphalt recycling, or any job where hauling waste is eating your profit—contact us. Tell us your excavator size, material type, and final product requirement. We’ll recommend the right excavator drum cutter and excavator crusher bucket combination for your machine.
Don’t let trucking costs hold your business back. Don’t lose another contract because you can’t process material on site. Contact YG today for a drum cutter attachment and let’s turn your waste into profit.
