Demolition Cutter Takes on Steel

Brokk’s MC2200 Multi Cutter uses 50 tons of hydraulically generated force to cut steep pipe, beams, cable, and supply lines. 

Brokk’s MC200 Multi Cutter is actually manufactured by sister company Darda, which makes many of Brokk’s attachments. The compact MC 200 was designed for use on smaller demolition machines, so its footprint is only 10 by 13 in., with a length of 40 in. The attachment’s slim profile makes it lightweight (265 lb) and easy to maneuver in tight spaces. This is enhanced by a hydraulic rotary actuator that provides 360 deg. rotation of the cutter head.

The business end of the MC200 features hydraulic power that provides 50 tons of cutting force from a 3,900-psi hydraulic circuit. This high pressure is provided by an intensifier that amplifies hydraulic pressure of the host machine by as much as 50%. The intensifier reflects a trend in hydraulic system design. Instead of designing an entire machine to operate a higher pressure, it’s often more practical to operate a machine at conventional pressures and use an intensifier to supply only one or two circuits that actually require higher pressure.