Key Features
How The Piranha BII-225 Compares To Other Dual-Operator Ironworkers
Heavy fabrication and structural steel shops evaluating maximum-capacity dual-operator ironworkers usually face this question: should I get the smaller BII-132, the deep-throat PII-140, or this 225-ton BII-225, the largest and most powerful machine in the lineup?
| Feature | Piranha BII-132, Smaller BII ($35,900) | Piranha PII-140, Deep-Throat Dual ($99,995) | Piranha BII-225, Largest In Lineup ($67,900) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Punch Tonnage | 132 tons | 140 tons | 225 tons, most powerful in BII series |
| Plate Shear | 18-1/2 x 3/8 in, 13 x 1 in | 20 x 1/2 in, 14 x 1 in | 27-1/2 x 9/16 in, 15-3/4 x 1 in |
| Weight | 10,800 lbs | 11,930 lbs | 16,975 lbs |
| Drive Configuration | Two motors, pumps, valve bodies | Single motor/pump, dual stations | Two motors, pumps, valve bodies |
Product Description
Piranha has a rich history of industry leading ironworkers, and we have chosen to expand our lineup to include an alternate design with features to help you meet your production needs.
The BII Series is a complete Dual Operator Machine, utilizing two motors, pumps, and valve bodies to enable the operator to run the punching and shearing/notching sections entirely independently of each other.
- Automatic Hydraulic Clamping
- Easy To Use
- Dual Hydraulic System Allows for Independent or Simultaneous Operation
- Flat Bar Shear
- Electric Back Gauge
- Coper Table Gauging
- Magnetic Work Light
- Bending Attachment
- Punch Gauging Table
STANDARD FEATURES
These machines are available in capacities from 66 to 225 Tons and come equipped with standard features as follows:
- Automatic Hydraulic Clamping in the Flat and Angle Shear Section
- Magnetic Work Light
- Productivity Package for the punching, shearing and notching stations.
WATCH THE BII SERIES AT WORK
MAXIMUM SPECIFICATIONS
| Model | Punch Tonnage | Plate Shear | Angle Shear | Notcher | Weight |
| BII-66 | 66 | 15-3/4″ x 5/16″ 9-1/2″ x 5/8″ |
4.5″ x 4.5″ x 7/16″ | 2-1/4″ x 3-7/8″ x 3/8″ | 4,400 |
| BII-88 | 88 | 18-1/2″ x 3/8″ 13″ x 3/4″ |
5.5″ x 5.5″ x 7/16″ | 2-1/4″ x 3-7/8″ x 1/2″ | 5,950 |
| BII-132 | 132 | 18-1/2″ x 3/8″ 13″ x 1″ |
6-1/4″ x 6-1/4″ x 5/8″ | 2-1/4″ x 3-7/8″ x 9/16″ | 10,800 |
| BII-225 | 225 | 27-1/2″ x 9/16″ 15-3/4″ x 1″ |
7-3/4″ x 7-3/4″ x 11/16″ | 2-1/4″ x 3-7/8″ x 3/4″ | 16,975 |
Full Spec Sheet
| Model | BII-225 |
| Punch Tonnage | 225 tons |
| Plate Shear | 27-1/2 in x 9/16 in, 15-3/4 in x 1 in |
| Angle Shear | 7-3/4 in x 7-3/4 in x 11/16 in |
| Notcher | 2-1/4 in x 3-7/8 in x 3/4 in |
| Weight | 16,975 lbs |