

QCR 205L Drum Crusher
The QCR 205L Heavy-Duty Drum Crusher is robustly designed to crush large steel and plastic drums up to 205 litres with a compaction ratio of up to 6:1. This powerful 3 phase hydraulic drum compacting machine has an integrated liquid drain tray holding up to 35 litres to capture any residue.
Key Features
- Fast, efficient drum volume reduction up to 6:1 (approximately one-sixth of original drum size)
- Super-fast compaction time of approximately 36 seconds for added efficiency
- Reliable, robustly built industrial-grade machine
- Totally enclosed crushing chamber for safe operation
- Integrated 35 litre liquid collection tray to contain any residual liquids
- Simple controls for ease of use with minimal maintenance required
- EN ISO 12100-2:2003 rated
- CE marked demonstrating compliance to EU safety standards
Drum Compactor Hire Service From QCR
This 205 litre Drum Compactor is available for hire across the UK. The minimum hire period is 6 months. QCR's fully comprehensive drum crusher rental service include the following benefits:
- Free machine delivery*, commissioning & installation by our own qualified team
- Free training sessions at your site hosted by our experienced team
- Fixed monthly hire charge throughout your contract with no (sneaky!) annual price increases
- Free annual machine servicing by our SafeContractor™ approved engineers
- Risk Assessments and Method Statements supplied
*Delivery surcharges apply for Highland and Island postcodes. Please call for details.
Why hire a drum crusher instead of buying one?
- Lower upfront costs: Hiring a drum crusher avoids the need for a large capital expenditure
- Zero depreciation: You don't need to worry about the crusher losing value over time
- No servicing burden: PPM (planned preventative maintenance) is included within the rental contract of a crusher
Industrial Drum Compactors For Sale
New and used drum crushers are available to buy that have been thoroughly refurbished and tested by our in-house specialist team. All equipment is supplied with a comprehensive warranty including parts, labour and call-outs for added peace of mind. Optional service plans are also available for an enhanced level of aftersales support.
QCR Aftersales Customer Support & Feedback

Since we started supplying high quality recycling equipment in 1999, we've built a strong reputation of supplying equipment to help businesses to crush metal drums as evidenced by the feedback we receive:
"The drum crusher provided by QCR was a huge success for us in dealing with our waste drums. WE were all very pleased with how it operated and the size of the drums once crushed" - D&B Ltd, Reviewed in 2024
Make An EnquiryTechnical Details
| Capacity | up to 205 litre drums |
|---|---|
| Working Pressure | 170 bar |
| Compression Ratio | Up to 6:1 |
| Cycle Time | 36 Seconds |
| Pressing Force | Up to 19 tonnes |
| Operation | Hydraulic |
| Power | 415V 32 amp 3phase power supply |
| Dimensions | H 2240mm x W 1000mm x D 780mm |
| Product Code | QCR Metal Drum Crusher |
19 tonne pressing force
Crushes 205L metal drums efficiently
Crushes drums 6:1
Liquid filter drains any residue
Quick cycle time
Simple to operate and maintain
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