Metal Cutting Shears for Sale – New & Used Hydraulic & Mechanical Power Shears
At Sterling Machinery Exchange, we sell new and used metal cutting shears designed for precision sheet and plate cutting. Our inventory includes hydraulic, mechanical, and power shears capable of handling materials from 1/8" sheet up to 1" plate. Whether you need a light-duty fabrication shear or a heavy industrial machine, we have the right model for your operation.
Applications of Metal Cutting Shears
• Sheet Metal Fabrication: Cut mild steel, aluminum, and stainless plate accurately and efficiently.
• Plate Shearing: Handle thick material up to 1" with high tonnage hydraulic power.
• Production Shops: Ideal for HVAC, aerospace, construction, and general manufacturing.
• Precision & Reliability: Smooth edges, consistent length cuts, and minimal burr for quality parts.
Popular Shear Types
• Hydraulic Shears – smooth operation and powerful cutting for thicker materials.
• Mechanical Shears – fast cycle times, ideal for repetitive sheet cutting.
• Power Shears – durable machines for heavy production use.
Buy or Trade a Power Shear
Sterling Machinery has specialized in metal cutting and fabrication machinery since 1954. We sell new and used shears from trusted brands like Accurshear, Cincinnati, US Industrial, Baileigh, Wysong, GMC, Knuth, Birmingham, Betenbender, Standard Industrial, and Flow. Whether you’re upgrading your shop or looking for a reliable used machine, we also buy and trade power shears for immediate value.
Premier New Brands We Carry
- Used
3/16" x 6' Used Amada Mechanical Power Shear Heavy Duty, Needs Work., Mdl. M-2045, Front Operated Power Back Gauge With Indicator #P1071
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3/16" x 10' elga 10316, Used #9114
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1/4" x 10' Used Darley Hydraulic Plate Shear, Mdl. SSV 3100 X6, Front Operated Power Backgauge With Inch And Metric Indicator, Drop Chute, Squaring Arm, Stroke Adjustment On The Control Panel, Quick Rake Angle Adjustment, Foot Pedal, #A5677
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1/4" x 10' Used HTC Hydraulic Power Squaring Metal Shear, Mdl. 250-10A, #A7011
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1/4" x 10' Used U.S. Industrial Hydraulic Shear, Mdl. US1025MS, Front Support Arms, Front Operated Power Back Gauge W/ Indicator, Roller Ball Table, Emergency Stop Buttons, Rear Parts Chute, Foot Pedal, #A7330
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1/4" x 10' Used Hydraulic Accurshear Metal Shear (Heavy Duty), Mdl. 825010, Electric Foot Pedal, Front Operated Power Back Gauge W/ Indicator, Square Arm, #PR1015
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1/4" x 12' cincinnati, inc 1812, Used, Conveyor Not Included. #A7074
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1/4" x 12' Used Accurshear Hydraulic Power Shear, Mdl. 625012, Sqaure Arm, Accurshear Quick GoTo Powered Backgauge, Quick Blade Clearance Adjustment, Year(2010) #PR1019
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3/8" x 12' Used Cincinnati Mechanical Power Shear Heavy Duty, Mdl. 2512, Foot Pedal Control, (3) Counter Balances, Front Operated Power Back Gauge W/ Indicator, Support Arms, #A7073
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1/2" x 10' pullmax GSA-430, Used #A7440
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1/2" x 13' amada H-4013, Used #A7191
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1/2" x 20' cincinnati, inc 4FL, Used #CD5217
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3/4" x 12' htc 750-12SR, Used #A5090
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1/8" x 2' betenbender 2' - 125, New #SM2125
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1/8" x 4' betenbender 4' - 125, New #SM4125
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1/8" x 5' Brand New Betenbender Hydraulic Low Profile Power Squaring Shears, Mdl. 5' - 125, Hydraulic Self-Compensating Holddown Bar Assembly, Light Beam Gauge (Shadow Line), NEMA Electrics, Manual Swingup Backgauge, Linemaster Foot Switch, #20 Punch & Die Package, Power Adjust Variable Rake, Safety Switch For Front Guard, Single Piece Top And Bottom, Shock Resistant Knives With Four Cutting Edges, American Made Hoses And Fittings, American Made Motor And Valves, 36" Power Backgauge With LED Readout Inch / Metric, Hydraulic Fluids, #20 Punch & Die Package, #20 Punch & Die Package, #SM5125
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1/8" x 8' betenbender 8' - 125, New #SM8125
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1/8" x 10' betenbender 10' - 125, New #SM10125
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1/8" x 12' betenbender 12' - 125, New #SM12125
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1/8" x 14' betenbender 14' - 125, New #SM14125
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1/8" x 16' betenbender 16' - 125, New #SM16125
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3/16" x 2' betenbender 2' - 1875, New #SM21875
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3/16" x 4' birmingham H-0445, New #SMH0445
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3/16" x 4' betenbender 4' - 1875, New #SM41875
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3/16" x 6' birmingham H-0645, New #SMH0645
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3/16" x 6' betenbender 6' - 1875, New #SM61875
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3/16" x 8' betenbender 8' - 1875, New #SM81875
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3/16" x 10' betenbender 10' - 1875, New #SM101875
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3/16" x 12' betenbender 12' - 1875, New #SM121875
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3/16" x 14' betenbender 14' - 1875, New #SM141875
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3/16" x 16' betenbender 16' - 1875, New #SM161875
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0.24" x 10" Brand New Knuth Hydraulic Shears, Mdl. KHT H 3006 NC, BRL 401.2 NC control unit, Motorized Kerf Adjustment, motorized back gauge, motorized cut angle adjustment, foldable finger guard, Shadow Graph Display Of Cut Line, support arms, 39", Foot Pedal, Standard Upper And Lower Knife, Operator instructions, #SMKHTH3006NC
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0.236" x 14' Brand New Knuth Hydraulic Shears, Mdl. KHT 4006 M NC, NC control Estun E21S, pneumatic sheet hold-up device, motorized, #SMKHT4006MNC
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1/4" x 4' birmingham H-0465, New #SMH0465
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1/4" x 4' baileigh SH-5203-HD, New #SMSH5203HD
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1/4" x 4' baileigh SH-5203-HD-NC, New #SMSH5203HDNC
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1/4" x 4' betenbender 4' - 250, New #SM4250
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1/4" x 4' gmc HS-0425E, New #SMHS0425E
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1/4" x 6' birmingham H-0665-C, New #SMH0665C
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1/4" x 6' u.s. industrial US625, New #SMUS625
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1/4" x 6' Brand New Betenbender Hydraulic Low Profile Power Squaring Shear, Mdl. 6' - 250, Hydraulic Self-Compensating Holddown Bar Assembly, Light Beam Gauge (Shadow Line), NEMA Electrics, Manual Swingup Backgauge, Linemaster Foot Switch, Power Adjust Variable Rake, Safety Switch For Front Guard, All Steel Construction, Single Piece Top And Bottom, Shock Resistant Knives With Four Cutting Edges, American Made Hoses And Fittings, American Made Motor And Valves, 36" Power Backgauge With LED Readout Inch / Metric, Hydraulic Fluids, Disconnect Switch, Hour Meter, #SM6250
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1/4" x 6' gmc HS-0625E, New #SMHS0625E
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1/4" x 6' birmingham H-0665, New #SMH0665
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1/4" x 6.5' Brand New Knuth Hydraulic Shears, Mdl. KHT 2006 M NC, NC control Estun E21S, Pneumatic Sheet Support, Controlled backgauge, Shadow light cutting line, Support Arms, Foot pedal with emergency stop switch, Manual kerf adjustment, Full length finger guard, Safety system for back working area, Knife for stainless steel sheets, Adjustable angular stop, Operating Tools, #SMKHTH2006NC
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1/4" x 8' u.s. industrial US825, New #SMUS825
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1/4" x 8' betenbender 8' - 250, New #SM8250
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1/4" x 10' betenbender 10' - 250, New #SM10250
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1/4" x 10" u.s. industrial US1025, New #SMUS1025
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1/4" x 10" cincinnati, inc 1810G, New #SM1810G
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1/4" x 10" baileigh SH-120250-HD, New #SMSH120250HD
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1/4" x 10" baileigh SH-12003-HD, New #SMSH12003HD
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1/4" x 10' primeline by comeq VR10H250, New #SMVR10H250
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1/4" x 10' gmc HS-1025E, New #SMHS1025E
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1/4" x 10' Brand New Standard Hydraulic Power Shear with Progammable Back Gauge Control, Mdl. AS250-10, All Components Readily Available from Your Local Suppliers, Front Operated Digital Microcomputer Programmable Power Back Gauge, #2 Radius Attachment With Work Head, Indexing Attachment & 5C Collet Attachment, Squaring Arm, Precision Guillotine Drive Providing The Best Shearing System Available, Super heavy duty, 36" travel, precision ball screw backgauge with 500 IPM travel speed., 4’ squaring arm with scale, Off the shelf Cybelec shear control with 200 job programmability, 80,000 PSI Capacity Rated, 5 Year Parts Warranty, 5 Year Limited Onsite Labor Warranty, Manifold centralized lubrication system, Lifetime telephone support at no charge, (3) Hand Slots In The Table, (2) T-slots In Shear Table, T-slot across front edge of shear table, #SMAS25010
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1/4" x 10" Brand New Piranha Hydraulic Metal Cutting Power Shear, Mdl. 1/4-10, Piranha Shear Model 1⁄4-10 Series, with the following standard features, Guillotine style shear with cutting capacity of 1⁄4” X 10’, CNC BLADE GAP ADJUSTMENT, CNC RAKE ANGLE ADJUSTMENT, LEUZE LIGHT CURTAIN/PHOTOCELL SWITCH, 3 FRONT SHEET SUPPORTS, Backgauge driven by AC Motor w/Ball Screw and Linear Rod Guides, Motor Rating = 10 H.P., Estimated Weight = 13,600 lbs., #SMPR1410
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1/4" x 10" Brand New Piranha Hydraulic Metal Cutting Power Shear, Mdl. 1/4-08, Piranha Shear Model 1⁄4-10 Series, with the following standard features, Guillotine style shear with cutting capacity of 1⁄4” X 10’, CNC BLADE GAP ADJUSTMENT, CNC RAKE ANGLE ADJUSTMENT, LEUZE LIGHT CURTAIN/PHOTOCELL SWITCH, 3 FRONT SHEET SUPPORTS, Backgauge driven by AC Motor w/Ball Screw and Linear Rod Guides, Motor Rating = 10 H.P., Estimated Weight = 13,600 lbs., #SMPR1408
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1/4" x 12' cincinnati, inc 250HS12, New #SM250HS12
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1/4" x 12' betenbender 12' - 250, New #SM12250
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1/4" x 13' u.s. industrial US1325, New #SMUS1325
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1/4" x 14' betenbender 14' - 250, New #SM14250
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1/4" x 14' standard AS250-14, New #SMAS25014
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1/4" x 16' betenbender 16' - 250, New #SM16250
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1/4" x 70" baileigh SH-70250-HD, New #SMSH70250HD
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5/16" x 10' piranha New #SM51610
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3/8" x 4' betenbender 4' - 375H.P., New #SM4375HP
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3/8" x 6' betenbender 6' - 375H.P., New #SM6375HP
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3/8" x 8' u.s. industrial US8375, New #SMUS8375
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3/8" x 8' betenbender 8' - 375H.P., New #SM8375HP
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3/8" x 10' u.s. industrial US10375, New #SMUS10375
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3/8" x 10' Brand New Betenbender Hydraulic High Profile Power Squaring Shears , Mdl. 10' - 375H.P., Hydraulic Self-Compensating Holddown Bar Assembly, Light Beam Gauge (Shadow Line), NEMA Electrics, Manual Swingup Backgauge, Linemaster Foot Switch, Power Adjust Variable Rake, Safety Switch For Front Guard, Single Piece Top And Bottom, Shock Resistant Knives With Four Cutting Edges, All Steel Construction, Made In The USA!, American Made Hoses And Fittings, American Made Motor And Valves, 36" Power Backgauge With LED Readout Inch / Metric, Hydraulic Fluids, ( 2 ) 24” Front Support Arms On T Slot Movement, ( 2 ) 24” Front Support Arms On T Slot Movement, Manual Rapid Blade Gap Adjustment, #SM10375HP
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3/8" x 10' standard AS375-10, New #SMAS37510
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3/8" x 12' birmingham H-1095-C, New #SMH1095C
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3/8" x 12' birmingham H-1295-C, New #SMH1295C
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3/8" x 12' betenbender 12' - 375H.P., New #SM12375HP
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3/8" x 12' standard AS375-12, New #SMAS37512
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3/8" x 13' u.s. industrial US13375, New #SMUS13375
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3/8" x 14' betenbender 14' - 375H.P., New #SM14375HP
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3/8" x 16' Brand New Betenbender Hydraulic High Profile Power Squaring Shears , Mdl. 16' - 375HP, #SM16375HP Call for information/specifications/pricing
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0.39" x 10.6' knuth KHT 3210 F, New #SMKHT3210F
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1/2" x 4' betenbender 4' - 500H.P., New #SM4500HP
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1/2" x 6' betenbender 6' - 500H.P., New #SM6500HP
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1/2" x 8' birmingham H-08130-C, New #SMH08130C
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1/2" x 8" baileigh MPS-8G, New #SMMPS8G
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1/2" x 8' u.s. industrial US8500, New #SMUS8500
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1/2" x 8' betenbender 8' - 500H.P., New #SM8500HP
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1/2" x 10' birmingham H-1265-C, New #SMH1265C
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1/2" x 10' birmingham H-10130-C, New #SMH10130C
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1/2" x 10' betenbender 10' - 500H.P., New #SM10500HP
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1/2" x 10' baileigh SH-120500-HD, New #SMSH120500HD
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1/2" x 10' u.s. industrial US10500, New #SMUS10500
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1/2" x 10' standard AS500-10, New #SMAS50010
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1/2" x 10' standard AS250-12, New #SMAS25012
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1/2" x 12' birmingham H-12130-C, New #SMH12130C
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1/2" x 12' cincinnati, inc 500HS12, New #SM500HS12
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1/2" x 12' betenbender 12' - 500H.P., New #SM12500HP
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1/2" x 12' Brand New Standard HYDRAULIC POWER SHEAR AMERICAN MADE!, Mdl. AS500-12, All Components Readily Available from Your Local Suppliers, Precision Guillotine Drive Providing The Best Shearing System Available, Super heavy duty, 36" travel, precision ball screw backgauge with 400 IPM travel speed., Backgauge includes manual swing-away backstop, programmable X-retract and up to 200 programmable jobs via Cybelec control., Automatic blade positioning with Infinitely Variable Power Blade Gap Adjustment., Off the shelf Cybelec shear control with 200 job programmability, 80,000 PSI Capacity Rated, 5 Year Parts Warranty, 5 Year Limited Onsite Labor Warranty, Manifold centralized lubrication system, UL508A compliant, Lifetime telephone support at no charge, Heavy duty ball transfers in table, (3) Hand Slots In The Table, (2) T-slots In Shear Table, T-slot across front edge of shear table, #SMAS50012
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1/2" x 13' u.s. industrial US-13500, New #SMUS13500
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1/2" x 14' betenbender 14' - 500H.P., New #SM14500HP
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1/2" x 16' betenbender 16' - 500H.P., New #SM16500HP
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1/2" x 24" scotchman SHEAR MASTER 610, New #SMSHEARMASTER610
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5/8" x 8' u.s. industrial US8625, New #SMUS8625
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5/8" x 10' u.s. industrial US10625, New #SMUS10625
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5/8" x 10' betenbender 10' - 625, New #SM10625HP
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5/8" x 12' betenbender 12' - 625, New #SM12625HP
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5/8" x 13' u.s. industrial US13625, New #SMUS13625
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3/4" x 4' betenbender 4' - 750, New #SM4750HP
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3/4" x 6' betenbender 6' - 750, New #SM6750HP
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3/4" x 8' u.s. industrial US8750, New #SMUS8750
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3/4" x 8' betenbender 8' - 750, New #SM8750HP
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3/4" x 10' u.s. industrial US10750, New #SMUS10750
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3/4" x 10' betenbender 10' - 750, New #SM10750HP
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3/4" x 12' betenbender 12' - 750, New #SM12750HP
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3/4" x 12' Brand New Standard HYDRAULIC POWER SHEAR AMERICAN MADE!, Mdl. AS750-12, 100% Owned, 100% Operated & 100% Manufactured in U.S.A., Off the shelf, non-proprietary parts from your local suppliers across all of North America, Complete parts manual listing all original manufacturer’s name and part numbers so you will never have trouble locating parts, Precision Guillotine Drive Providing The Best Shearing System Available, Highly visible, LED shadow lights for shearing line, Backgauge includes Power swing-away backstop + programmable X-retract + up to 200 programmable jobs via Cybelec control, Readily available service technicians across the U.S.A., Power, quick-change blade gap adjustment that automatically sets desired material thickness, Continuous shearing tonnage full length of table due to hydra-mechanical drive system providing 80,000 PSI/44,000 Yield Capacity, Super heavy duty, 48" travel, precision ball screw backgauge with 400 IPM travel speed with +,- .005” repeatability., Heavy duty ball transfers mounted in table for easier part handling, Lifetime Technical Support By Telephone, 5 Year Parts Warranty + 2 Year PLC + 5 Year Limited Onsite Labor Warranty, 4’ squaring arm with scale (2’ off table), Lifetime telephone support at no charge, (3) Hand slots + (2) T-slots in table, Manifold centralized lube system for easy maintenance, OSHA approved physical awareness barrier for operator protection, T-slot across front edge of brake bed, Forty years of reliable service & steadfast support for every single customer, #SMAS75012
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3/4" x 13' u.s. industrial US13750, New #SMUS13750
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3/4" x 14' Brand New Betenbender Hydraulic High Profile Power Squaring Shears , Mdl. 14' - 750, Made In The USA!, #SM14750HP Call for information/specifications/pricing
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3/4" x 16' Brand New Betenbender Hydraulic High Profile Power Squaring Shears , Mdl. 16' - 750, Made In The USA!, #SM16750HP Call for information/specifications/pricing
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1" x 4' betenbender 1" - 4', New #SM14
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1" x 6' betenbender 1" - 6', New #SM16
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1" x 8' Brand New Betenbender Hydraulic High Profile Power Squaring Shears , Mdl. 1" - 8', All Steel Construction, Made In The USA!, #SM18 Call for information/specifications/pricing
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1" x 10' Brand New Betenbender Hydraulic High Profile Power Squaring Shears , Mdl. 1" - 10', All Steel Construction, Made In The USA!, #SM110 Call for information/specifications/pricing
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1-1/4" x 10' Brand New Betenbender High Profile Hydraulic Shears , Mdl. 1-1/4" - 10', ( 2 ) 24” Front Support Arms On T Slot Movement, #SM11/410
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1-1/4" x 12' betenbender 1-1/4" X 12', New #SM11/412
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1/4" x 161" Brand New Knuth Hydraulic Shears, Mdl. KHT V 4006 CNC, Cybelec Touch 8 G controller, Energy saving function ECO mode, CNC controlled blade gap adjustment, motorized back-gauge, Shadow Graph Display Of Cut Line, material support table with rollers, Support Arms, Lateral Stop, foot switch with emergency stop switch, Finger Guard, safety system for work area, back gauging, Knife for stainless steel sheets, Operating manual, #SMKHTV4006CNC
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10 ga. x 6’ Brand New Standard Hydraulic Power Shear with Progammable Back Gauge Control, Mdl. AS135-6, 100% Owned, 100% Operated & 100% Manufactured in U.S.A., Off the shelf, non-proprietary parts from your local suppliers, Complete parts manual listing all original manufacturer’s name and part numbers so you will never have trouble locating parts, Precision Guillotine Drive Providing The Best Shearing System Available, Highly visible, LED shadow lights for shearing line, Backgauge includes manual swing-away backstop ((Upgradeable to power), + programmable X-retract + up to 200 programmable jobs via PLC control, Readily available service technicians across the U.S.A., Manual, side adjustable, quick-change blade gap adjustment (Upgradeable to power), Continuous shearing tonnage full length of table due to hydra-mechanical drive system providing 80,000 PSI/44,000 Yield Capacity, Super heavy duty, 36" travel, precision ball screw backgauge with 400 IPM travel speed with +,- .005” repeatability., Off the shelf Cybelec shear control with 200 job programmability, UL508A compliant, 5 Year Parts Warranty + 2 Year PLC + 5 Year Limited Onsite Labor Warranty, 4’ squaring arm with scale (2’ off table), Lifetime telephone support at no charge, (2) Hand slots + (2) T-slots in table, Manifold Centralized Lube System, OSHA approved physical awareness barrier for operator protection, T-slot across front edge of brake bed, Forty years of reliable service & steadfast support for every single customer, #SMAS1356
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10 ga. x 6’ Brand New Standard Hydraulic Power Shear with Progammable Back Gauge Control, Mdl. AS135-10, 100% Owned, 100% Operated & 100% Manufactured in U.S.A., Off the shelf, non-proprietary parts from your local suppliers, Complete parts manual listing all original manufacturer’s name and part numbers so you will never have trouble locating parts, Precision Guillotine Drive Providing The Best Shearing System Available, Highly visible, LED shadow lights for shearing line, Backgauge includes manual swing-away backstop ((Upgradeable to power), + programmable X-retract + up to 200 programmable jobs via PLC control, Readily available service technicians across the U.S.A., Manual, side adjustable, quick-change blade gap adjustment (Upgradeable to power), Continuous shearing tonnage full length of table due to hydra-mechanical drive system providing 80,000 PSI/44,000 Yield Capacity, Super heavy duty, 36" travel, precision ball screw backgauge with 400 IPM travel speed with +,- .005” repeatability., Off the shelf Cybelec shear control with 200 job programmability, UL508A compliant, 5 Year Parts Warranty + 2 Year PLC + 5 Year Limited Onsite Labor Warranty, 4’ squaring arm with scale (2’ off table), Lifetime telephone support at no charge, (2) Hand slots + (2) T-slots in table, Manifold Centralized Lube System, OSHA approved physical awareness barrier for operator protection, T-slot across front edge of brake bed, Forty years of reliable service & steadfast support for every single customer, #SMAAS13510
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14 Ga. x 10' gmc HS-0825E, New #SMHS0825E
How to Choose the Right Metal Cutting Shear
Selecting the correct shear depends on your material type, thickness, and production volume. Our experts can help you find the right machine based on your application and budget.
1. Determine Material Thickness & Capacity
Shears are rated by maximum cutting capacity. Our models range from 1/8" sheet up to 1" plate. Always select a machine with slightly higher capacity than your heaviest material to ensure accuracy and long tool life.
2. Choose Between Hydraulic and Mechanical Drives
Hydraulic shears provide smoother cuts, quieter operation, and adjustable stroke length—perfect for thick plate. Mechanical shears offer faster cycles and are ideal for high-volume production with thinner material.
3. Consider Blade Length and Backgauge
Longer blades allow cutting wider sheets or plates. Backgauges help position the material accurately for repeat cuts and reduce waste.
4. Evaluate Power & Construction
Look for heavy frames, accurate ram guides, and robust clamping systems for straight, consistent cuts. Electric or hydraulic hold-downs prevent sheet movement during operation.
5. Safety & Controls
Modern CNC and NC-controlled shears increase precision and safety. Features such as foot pedals, light curtains, and automatic blade gap adjustment streamline operation.
Expert Support from Sterling Machinery
Sterling Machinery Exchange offers in-house inspection, setup, and testing for all used shears. Our experienced technicians verify alignment, lubrication, and blade sharpness before delivery. We also provide financing, appraisals, liquidations, and trade-ins for hydraulic and mechanical shears nationwide.
Call us today at (626) 444-0311 or visit our showroom to compare Accurshear, Cincinnati, and Baileigh models side by side.












































































































































