Priced for the user generating up to about 2000, 55-gallon drums (or smaller) per year. The Model 55SC features 40,000 pounds to crush a drum down to 6.5 inches tall. Model 55E Drum Crusher. At a powerful 60,000 pounds of compaction force, the 55E will crush up to 10,000 drums per year down to 4.5 to 5 inches tall. Maximum size drum: 55-gallon.