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3T Excavator Breaker Attachment hire
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Description
What is the Excavator Breaker Attachment?
The Excavator Breaker Attachment is a hydraulic hammer designed for excavators. It attaches to the excavator's arm to deliver high-impact blows for breaking hard materials.
What is it used for?
Primarily used in demolition tasks, such as breaking concrete, asphalt, rocks, or trenching in hard ground. Common in construction, landscaping, and utility work where precise breaking is needed in confined spaces.
How do I use an excavator breaker attachment?
- Attach the breaker to the excavator's quick coupler.
- Connect hydraulic hoses to the excavator's system.
- Position the tool point on the material to break.
- Activate via the excavator controls for impacts (e.g., 1050-2050 bpm).
- Use in short bursts to avoid overheating.
- Detach and clean after use.
Tips: Wear PPE, ensure compatibility with excavator flow rates.
Why should I use a breaker attachment?
Offers powerful breaking in a compact form, superior to manual tools for efficiency and safety. Hydraulic power reduces operator fatigue compared to handheld breakers. Ideal for mini excavators in tight areas where larger equipment can't fit.
What are the benefits to you by using it?
Hiring allows access to specialized demolition power without owning, saving costs for occasional use. Boosts productivity on small sites, reduces labor, ensures safety with stable excavator base. Network sourcing provides quick availability and quality tools.
This breaker attachment is part of our plant hire range.
Specification
| Item | Target specification |
| Product | 3-ton excavator hydraulic breaker |
| Suitable excavator | 2.5–4.0 t |
| Nominal excavator | 3.0 t |
| Breaker operating weight | 180–250 kg |
| Recommended target weight | 210–230 kg |
| Overall length | Approx. 1,300–1,500 mm |
| Overall width | Approx. 250–300 mm |
| Overall height | Approx. 350–450 mm |
| Working pressure | Approx. 100–140 bar |
| Maximum pressure | Approx. 160–180 bar |
| Hydraulic flow | Approx. 20–35 L/min |
| Impact frequency | Approx. 500–900 BPM |
| Tool diameter | Approx. 60–70 mm |
| Tool length | Approx. 500–700 mm |
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