Why Repairing Your Heavy-Duty Excavator Shear Is Smarter Than Replacing It
When your construction equipment breaks down—especially something as powerful and critical as a 25,000-pound excavator shear—your first instinct might be to replace it. But at General Welding & Fabricating, we’re here to tell you there’s a better way.
We recently completed a major repair on a massive excavator shear used by a local construction company, proving once again that no job is too large or too complex for our team. With decades of experience welding and fabricating for industrial equipment across Western New York, this kind of heavy-duty work is nothing new for us.
What Is an Excavator Shear?
Excavator shears are hydraulic attachments with scissor-like jaws, used in some of the most demanding sectors of construction and demolition. These mobile attachments can:
- Slice through steel beams, I-beams, pipes, and rebar
- Crush concrete and separate embedded metal
- Dismantle everything from high-rise structures to industrial scrap
- Cut heavy-duty wire, aluminum, copper, and more
They’re an essential tool in demolition, deconstruction, recycling, and earthmoving operations—allowing teams to break down and process tough materials quickly and safely.
Why Repair Instead of Replace?
Replacing a 25,000 lb. excavator shear can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars. But when your equipment is structurally sound and the damage is localized, a professional repair can restore full function at a fraction of the cost.
Here’s why repairing with General Welding makes sense:
✅ Cost Savings – Repairing heavy-duty attachments can save your business tens of thousands of dollars.
✅ Speed – Our local repair services minimize downtime so your crew can get back to work faster.
✅ Expertise – With decades of industrial welding experience, we’ve worked on everything from excavator arms to full-scale steel structures.
✅ Custom Solutions – We don’t do cookie-cutter repairs. Every project is approached with precision, engineering, and strength.
✅ Local Convenience – Located in Elma, NY, we’re just a short drive away from any WNY construction site—and we even offer mobile field services.
Built for Big Jobs
At General Welding & Fabricating, we specialize in welding and fabricating for all kinds of heavy construction equipment. From giant weldments to hydraulic attachments, we have the team, the tools, and the know-how to bring your worn-out equipment back to life. This 25,000 lb. excavator shear? Just another day at the office.
You dream it, we build or repair it!
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