Breaking It Down: Hydraulic Hammers for Excavators, Skid Steers, and More

When you need to really crush it on the job site, you need a hydraulic hammer.

Literally.

What Are Hydraulic Hammers?

A hydraulic hammer, also known as a hydraulic breaker or performance hammer, is an attachment for heavy construction machines designed to crush hard materials such as rock, concrete, and clay into smaller pieces. It uses the hydraulic power from heavy equipment, including excavators, backhoes, and skid-steer loaders.

These hammers are an efficient way to tackle hard jobs, and they are quieter and safer than manually operated hammers.

Types of Hydraulic Hammers

There are three classes of hydraulic hammers; each engineered for a specific set of tasks based on the amount of force you’ll need to get the job done.

• Small-class hammers, also called mini hammers, operate with a lower PSI but do quick work on the job site. They are ideal for indoor renovation work, breaking up small areas of concrete that need a patch, or digging holes for fencing.
• Medium-class hammers are the most widely used, offering a combination of high power and a fast strike pattern. They are extremely versatile and good for jobs such as breaking up a large area of concrete, hammering through large rocks, or managing utility projects.
• Large-class hydraulic hammers are extremely powerful and heavy and should only be used for mining work, demolition work, or large excavation projects. Do not attempt to use a large class hammer without experience or supervision.

Buying or Renting Hydraulic Hammer Attachments

The team at your local Yancey Bros. dealership can help answer all your questions and ensure that you have the right type of hydraulic hammer for the job you need done — and when you choose a Cat hydraulic hammer for your excavator or other machinery, you know you’ll get the quality you expect and a tool designed to help you get the most from your Cat equipment. 

The team also can help you decide if buying or renting a hydraulic hammer is the right move for the work you will need to accomplish. If you only need the attachment once or twice or you have minimal storage space, renting may be a better option.

Trust Yancey with All Your Equipment Needs

We’ve been Georgia’s go-to dealer for general construction equipment for more than a century and take pride in offering an extensive inventory of Cat new, used, and rental construction equipment and attachments. Our team is ready to help you crush your next job. Contact us!