--- title: 1983 Bertsch 500144 Hydraulic Shear (#3589) description: "1983 Bertsch 500144 Hydraulic Shear - 1/2\" X 12' Hydraulic Power Squaring Shear with Electronic Push Button Controls, 8' Squaring Arm, (12) Hydraulic Hold Downs, One Shot Central Lubrication System & Front Operated Power Backgauge." image: https://www.southernfabsales.com/hubfs/(3589)%201983%20Bertsch%20500144%20Hydraulic%20Shear%20-%20Pic%201-1.jpg --- [813-444-4555](tel:8134444555) [![Southern Fabricating Machinery Sales](https://www.southernfabsales.com/hubfs/images/site/logo-big.png) ](https://www.southernfabsales.com/) [** ](https://www.southernfabsales.com/machines/1983-bertsch-500144-hydraulic-shear-3589#cos-search) [** Return to Shears](https://www.southernfabsales.com/machines/tag/shears) # 1983 Bertsch 500144 Hydraulic Shear (#3589) 1/2" X 12' Hydraulic Power Squaring Shear with Electronic Push Button Controls, 8' Squaring Arm, (12) Hydraulic Hold Downs, One Shot Central Lubrication System & Front Operated Power Backgauge.  **GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS ** - Capacity: 1/2" X 12'  - Blade Size: 1" X 4" - Strokes Per Minute, Half Cut: 19 SPM - Strokes Per Minute, Full Cut: 11 SPM - Hold Down Tonnage, Maximum: 48 TON - Ram Speed Up, Approximately: 2.78 IPS - Ram Speed Down, Approximately: 2.08 IPS - Maximum Shearing Width: 12' - Electrical System: 230-460/3/60 - Motor: 30 HP - Approximate Weight: 33,700 LBS - Approximate Dimensions: 190"(LR) X 67"(FB) X 102"(H) **INCLUDES:** Electronic Push Button Controls, 8' Squaring Arm, (12) Hydraulic Hold Downs, One Shot Central Lubrication System & Front Operated Power Backgauge.  *****We strongly encourage personal inspection of all pieces of used equipment***** *****All Price, Location and Specifications Subject to Change without Notice***** 39500 [ Inquire About Machine ](https://www.southernfabsales.com/machines/1983-bertsch-500144-hydraulic-shear-3589#inquire) ### Inquire About Machine [![](https://www.southernfabsales.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/covers/buyers-guide-cover.png?width=160&name=buyers-guide-cover.png) ### Used Machinery Buyer's Guide Buying used machinery is a great way to expand your manufacturing capabilities while saving some capital. However, finding the right used machinery for your needs can be an enormous challenge. Download Now → ](https://www.southernfabsales.com/used-machinery-buyers-guide) ### Stay Up-To-Date on New Listings [![BAMA_Sponsor_Logo](https://www.southernfabsales.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BAMA_Sponsor_Logo.png?width=258&height=156&name=BAMA_Sponsor_Logo.png)](https://bama-fl.org/) [![association-of-machinery-and-equipment-appraisers](https://www.southernfabsales.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/site/amea_logo.png?width=258&name=amea_logo.png "association-of-machinery-and-equipment-appraisers")](http://www.amea.org/) [![society-of-manufacturing-engineers](https://www.southernfabsales.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/site/sme.png?width=731&name=sme.png "society-of-manufacturing-engineers")](http://sme.org/) [![machinery-dealers-national-association](https://www.southernfabsales.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/site/mdna-wide.png?width=544&name=mdna-wide.png "machinery-dealers-national-association")](http://www.mdna.org/) [![better-business-bureau](https://www.southernfabsales.com/hubfs/bbb.svg "better-business-bureau")](https://www.bbb.org/west-florida/business-reviews/machinery-used/southern-fabricating-machinery-sales-in-lithia-fl-90210503) ## Main Menu ## Machinery ![southern-fab-logo-1.jpg](https://www.southernfabsales.com/hs-fs/hubfs/HubSpot-Projects-Attachments/sbms.png?width=296&name=sbms.png "southern-fab-logo-1.jpg") ** Southern Fabricating Machinery Sales, Inc.** 10417 South County Road 39 Lithia, FL 33547 P: 813.444.4555 F: 813.333.0450 © 2026 Southern Fabricating Machinery Sales, Inc. All Rights Reserved. | [Privacy Policy](https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5M_s-Wl6aeGcXAwU1M1UzcxV3M/view) ![](https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=1661374904120959&ev=PageView&noscript=1)