Hydraulic Breakers

Thu November 09, 2006

Stephens Boosts Fleet With Doosans for Airport Project

John D. Stephens knew he needed to increase the size of his equipment fleet when he started a recycling project in May at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. The president of Stephens Rock & Dirt was well aware of Doosan’s reputation and decided to demo an excavator....

Wed September 27, 2006

Cat H65Ds Offers Compact Equipment Operators Largest Hammer Option

Caterpillar’s new H65Ds hydraulic hammer is the company’s largest hammer option for compact equipment users. As the company’s entry into the 700 ft.-lb. energy class and 2,000 Bpm impact frequency, it expands the Caterpillar solutions available to those users....

Fri October 06, 2006

HB 7000 Breaker Dives to Rocky Depths for Dredging

When thinking about maintenance, a shipping channel is not likely the first thing to come to mind. However, maritime professionals know that these waterways require periodic attention. As tides, currents and river flow cause sand, gravel and silt to build up over time, the depth of a channel is reduced....

Sat August 19, 2006

Atlas Copco Offers PB 420 Penta Series Hydraulic Breaker

With a service weight of 795 lb., the PB 420 Penta Series hydraulic breaker from Atlas Copco Construction Tools Inc. is designed for use with skid steers, backhoes and mini-excavators. Featuring a high power-to-weight ratio and quiet operation, the PB 420 is ideal for road construction, landscaping, light demolition and trenching applications....

Wed August 16, 2006

PB 530 Hydraulic Breaker Rounds Out Light-Duty Series

With a service weight of 1,210 lb. (548.8 kg), the PB 530 Penta Series hydraulic breaker from Atlas Copco Construction Tools Inc. is designed for use with skid steers, backhoes and mini-excavators in the 9 to 15 metric ton weight class....

Sat August 05, 2006

Allied Construction Products Offers Roto-Cut, Hammer Attachments

Allied Construction Products offers a versatile line of attachments for backhoes. The Roto-CutAllied’s high-speed rotary asphalt cutter — the Roto-Cut — delivers straight smooth cuts up to 5.5 in....

Wed August 09, 2006

Atlas Copco Offers Nine Models of Handheld Breakers

Atlas Copco has introduced its new line of hydraulic handheld breakers. Offering a high power-to-weight ratio, nine models spanning five different weight classes are available, providing a solution for jobs in concrete, asphalt, frozen soil, mortar and brickwork....

Wed July 26, 2006

Allied Hammerhead II HB 550 Busts Up Concrete Flatwork

Allied Construction Products LLC has announced the addition of the Hammerhead II Model HB 550 to its full-product line of attachments. The Allied Hammerhead II is a self-contained hydraulic concrete slab buster designed to demolish concrete flatwork....

Mon July 24, 2006

Midco Answers Challenge; Repairs Hammer in Hours

When Gary Combs, owner of Basic Construction in Springdale, AR, had his 8,000 lb. Kent KF 45 QT hydraulic hammer break down, he was in a dilemma. “We were in a real need of the Kent hammer to complete rock crushing on a utility job that was in progress,” said Combs....

Tue June 14, 2005

Ingersoll-Rand Acquires U.S. Distribution Rights for Tramac Hydraulic Breakers

Ingersoll-Rand Company Limited announced on June 10 that it had acquired the United States distribution rights to market and sell Tramac branded hydraulic breakers and demolition tools, as well as vibratory compactors and cutting heads, from Tramac Corporation....