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
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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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Stock No: #SMAS25010 Capacity: 1/4" x 10'Category: Shears, Power Squaring Shears (Inch) 1/8" ~ 1"Condition: New$91,300.00 - New
1/4" x 14' standard AS250-14, New #SMAS25014
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Stock No: #SMAS25014 Capacity: 1/4" x 14'Category: Shears, Power Squaring Shears (Inch) 1/8" ~ 1"Condition: New$133,500.00 - New
3/8" x 10' standard AS375-10, New #SMAS37510
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Stock No: #SMAS37510 Capacity: 3/8" x 10'Category: Shears, Power Squaring Shears (Inch) 1/8" ~ 1"Condition: New$101,000.00 - New
3/8" x 12' standard AS375-12, New #SMAS37512
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Stock No: #SMAS37512 Capacity: 3/8" x 12'Category: Shears, Power Squaring Shears (Inch) 1/8" ~ 1"Condition: New$112,500.00 - New
1/2" x 10' standard AS500-10, New #SMAS50010
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Stock No: #SMAS50010 Capacity: 1/2" x 10'Category: Shears, Power Squaring Shears (Inch) 1/8" ~ 1"Condition: New
$180,100.00 - New
1/2" x 10' standard AS250-12, New #SMAS25012
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Stock No: #SMAS25012 Capacity: 1/2" x 10'Category: Shears, Power Squaring Shears (Inch) 1/8" ~ 1"Condition: New$103,500.00 - New
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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Stock No: #SMAS50012 Capacity: 1/2" x 12'Category: Shears, Power Squaring Shears (Inch) 1/8" ~ 1"Condition: New$150,400.00 - New
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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Stock No: #SMAS75012 Capacity: 3/4" x 12'Category: Shears, Power Squaring Shears (Inch) 1/8" ~ 1"Condition: New$277,900.00 - New
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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Stock No: #SMAS1356 Capacity: 10 ga.” x 6’Category: Shears, Power Squaring Shears (Inch) 1/8" ~ 1"Condition: New$77,900.00 - New
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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Stock No: #SMAAS13510 Capacity: 10 ga.” x 6’Category: Shears, Power Squaring Shears (Inch) 1/8" ~ 1"Condition: New$89,200.00
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.