VC 3000

V-shaped design

VC 3000

V-shaped design

Drum cutter VC 3000

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V-shaped drum cutter

Different motor variants available - find more information below

VC 3000

Metric
US/Imperial

Technical Data

Carrier weight class ¹	35 t - 55 t 77 000 lb - 121 000 lb
Service weight ²	3 200 kg 7 000 lb
Product weight	2 900 kg 6 393 lb
Nominal power	160 kW
Rotation speed	70 rpm
Optimum oil flow ³	270 l/min - 350 l/min 71 gal/min - 92,5 gal/min
Max. torque @ 350 bar	23 400 Nm
Max. cutting force @ 350 bar	65 000 N
Pick shaft diameter	30 mm 1,18 inch
Number of picks	60 pc
Max. oil flow @ 10 bar	410 l/min 108 gal/min
Max. operating pressure	350 bar 5 075 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.
at 350 bar

Measurements

Length of drum cutter (A): 1,690 mm

Width of cutting head (B): 1,160 mm

Diameter of cutting head (C): 800 mm

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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 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

More information about the V-shaped drum cutter

What different models are available?

We have the VC 3000-1, VC 3000-2 and VC 3000-3

What is the difference between the models?

They have different motors

What is the difference of the motors?

		VC 3000-1	VC 3000-2	VC 3000-3
Recommended rotation speed	rpm	75	70	65
Recommended oil flow	l/min	270	310	350
Maximum oil flow at 10 bar	l/min	410	410	410
Maximum operating oil pressure	bar	350	350	350
Torque at 350 bar	kNm	19,8	24,7	29,7
Cutting force at 350 bar	kN	49,5	61,8	74

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