2 year Manufacturer's Warranty:
Below are the terms of Manufacturer’s warranty offered by Mitchell Engineering Food Equipment Pty Ltd. 23 Storie Street Clontarf.
Warranty Coverage:
We guarantee that our products are free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of 2 years from the date of your purchase
Warranty Claims Process:
Warranty Exclusions:
This warranty does not cover defects or damage arising from misuse, modification, neglect, normal wear and tear, or force majeure events beyond our control or failure to adhere to general maintenance as specified within the product manual.
This warranty does not apply to consumables such as batteries, ink, filters and globes.
Remedies:
If a defect covered by this warranty is properly notified to us within the warranty period, and is determined to be covered, we will, at our discretion, repair or replace the defective product.
Any defective parts/products replaced by us under this warranty will be deemed to be the property of MEFE.
Limitation of Liability:
Our liability is limited to the repair or replacement of the defective product and excludes consequential or incidental damages to the extent permitted by law.
Consumer Rights:
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law.
You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage.
You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
Head Dropper and General Shear
The Freund Head Dropper and General Shear is a powerful air-over-oil hydraulic cutting tool designed for high-throughput meat processing operations.
Built for the severing of complete sheep and goat heads and the removal of feet from pigs, sows, and lambs, this tool combines cutting precision, operator safety, and exceptional durability.
Operating at 80 bar (1450 psi) and delivering a 1-second cut, this shear offers consistent, clean results every time. With its 150 mm blade opening, hydraulic trigger switch, and lightweight 7 kg construction, it’s ideal for vertical or horizontal use in abattoirs and meat processing facilities.

Designed for head and foot severing in sheep, goats, pigs, sows, and lambs
High-speed performance – 1 second per cut
150 mm blade opening for large carcass applications
Lightweight – only 7 kg for easy handling
Hydraulic trigger switch for precise single-hand control
Pneumatic-powered hydraulic system (air-over-oil)
Free-hand safety guard for maximum operator protection
Vertical or horizontal operation for versatile cutting positions
Built for high throughput and continuous industrial use
Model: Head Dropper and General Shear
Cutting Speed: 1 second per cut
Blade Opening: 150 mm
Operating Pressure: 80 bar (1450 psi)
Weight: 7 kg
Power Type: Pneumatic over hydraulic (air-over-oil)
Trigger Type: Hydraulic switch – single hand operation
Orientation: Vertical or horizontal
Safety: Free-hand safety guard
