03 - Attachments, Couplings and Load Handling
48 - Rockbreaker
00 - General
03 - 17 9813/6400-2 03 - 17
00 - General
Introduction .................................................... 03-17
Health and Safety .......................................... 03-18
Remove and Install ....................................... 03-18
Introduction
A hydraulic rockbreaker (also called hammer,
breaker, pecker, hoe ram or hoe rammer) is a
powerful attachment installed to the excavator for
demolishing concrete structures or rocks. It is
powered by the auxiliary hydraulic system from the
excavator, which is installed with a valve for this
purpose.