VC 1400

V-shaped design

VC 1400

V-shaped design

Drum cutter VC 1400

Demolition

Tunnelling

V-shaped drum cutter

VC 1400

Metric
US/Imperial

Technical Data

Carrier weight class	15 - 25 t 33 100 - 55 100 lb
Service weight	1 400 kg 3 086 lb
Product weight	1 200 kg 2 645 lb
Nominal power	80 kW
Rotation speed	80 rpm
Optimum oil flow ³	120 - 170 l/min 31,7 - 44,9 gal/min
Max. torque @ 350 bar	11 400 Nm
Max. cutting force @ 350 bar	39 000 N
Pick shaft diameter	30 mm 1,2 inch
Number of picks	60 pc
Max. oil flow @ 10 bar	200 l/min 52,8 gal/min
Max. operating pressure	350 bar 5 076 psi

Weights apply to standard carriers only. Any variances must be agreed with Epiroc and/or the carrier manufacturer prior to attachment.
Attachment with standard picks & average-sized adapter plate.
Various motor variants available per model.

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Simplicity prevails

Some product features can be complicated to explain, this is not the case with the V Cutter. Here, the benefits are visible to the naked eye. A seemingly simple solution with an extraordinary leverage. Especially compared to a chain cutter.

40% less picks needed
50% lower maintenance time
Lower weight = Lower fuel consumption
No overhauling needed
Easy handling
Minimum wear on carrier
Lower environmental impact
Work under water

V-shaped design

for optimal efficiency and even depth over the entire width of the cut

High load resistant output shaft bearing system

with maintenance-free slide ring seal system

No more zig-zag

easy handling, works like a bucket

Adoptable high torque radial piston motor

for higher productivity and motor lifetime

VC 2000 drum cutter with water spraying system

V Cutter with water spraying system

Pro Bracket

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Robust housing with wear protection

for higher uptime

360° endless hydraulic rotation bracket

available as an option

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