The invention relates to a cutting device providing a main frame body, at least one stationary cutting element disposed on the main frame body, a drive system disposed on the main frame body, in particular in the form of a fluid cylinder, and a cutting blade drivingly connected to the drive system and guided in its movement on the main frame body, which co-operates with the stationary cutting element. The main frame body and/or the drive system is made from an essentially light metal or a light metal alloy with a density of less than 5000 kg/m3, in particular less than 3000 kg/m3.