Product selection guide

Breaking, Demolition & Cutting Selection Guide

Compare the working mechanism, intended material and machine connection for breaking, demolition & cutting.

Excavator-mounted breaker at a construction site
Concrete Demolition
Working tasks

Choose by the work you need to do

Product comparison

Compare product types and their uses

Breaking, Demolition & Cutting product-type comparison
Product typePurpose & applicationsKey checksProduct information
Side-type hydraulic breakerAn open-frame hydraulic breaker with a side-mounted bracket for breaking rock and concrete. Check the mounting geometry and hydraulic requirements for your excavator.Excavator weight, oil flow/pressure, return and working tool.View product & specifications
Top-type hydraulic breakerAn open-frame hydraulic breaker with an upper mounting bracket for rock breaking, concrete removal and vertical work. Match the breaker to the carrier and hydraulic circuit.Excavator weight, oil flow/pressure, return and working tool.View product & specifications
Box-type hydraulic breakerA hydraulic breaker with an enclosed housing for rock and concrete breaking. The box-style enclosure protects the breaker body; review local noise requirements and the required machine configuration.Excavator weight, oil flow/pressure, return and working tool.View product & specifications
Fixed pulverizerA fixed-jaw hydraulic pulverizer for reducing concrete and separating reinforcing steel during demolition and recycling. Compare jaw opening, blade length and hydraulic requirements for the working material.Jaw/cutting geometry, mounting, oil flow and pressure.View product & specifications
Rotating pulverizerA rotating hydraulic pulverizer for positioning the jaws around concrete sections, crushing concrete and separating reinforcing steel. Rotation allows the operator to adjust the jaw angle to the work.Jaw/cutting geometry, mounting, oil flow and pressure.View product & specifications
Hydraulic steel shearA double-cylinder hydraulic shear for cutting steel sections, reinforcing bars and suitable metal structures during dismantling and scrap recovery. Compare jaw opening, blade length and cutting forces at the stated jaw positions.Jaw/cutting geometry, mounting, oil flow and pressure.View product & specifications
Multi-purpose demolition processorA rotating, twin-cylinder demolition attachment with interchangeable jaw arrangements for concrete breaking, separation and cutting suitable metal sections.Selected jaw set, opening, actuation/rotation circuits and machine lifting limits.View product & specifications
Concrete cutterA hydraulic demolition cutter for breaking reinforced concrete sections and cutting exposed reinforcing steel. Compare jaw dimensions and crushing forces at the tip and centre for the material and carrier.Jaw/cutting geometry, mounting, oil flow and pressure.View product & specifications
Concrete busterA twin-cylinder hydraulic jaw attachment for breaking concrete during demolition and cutting suitable reinforcing steel with removable blades.Jaw opening, blade length, hydraulic flow/pressure and mounting.View product & specifications
Drum cutterA hydraulically driven cutting attachment with replaceable picks for controlled milling, profiling and trenching in suitable rock, concrete and asphalt. Compare transverse and vertical cutting arrangements for the work area.Jaw/cutting geometry, mounting, oil flow and pressure.View product & specifications
Rock sawA single-blade hydraulic rock saw for cutting rock and reinforced concrete. Select the blade for the material and match the drive to the excavator hydraulic supply.Jaw/cutting geometry, mounting, oil flow and pressure.View product & specifications
Selection checks

Check the task, working size and machine

Hydraulic Breakers

01

Working material

Identify rock, concrete and the size of the sections to be broken.

02

Housing choice

Compare side, top and enclosed box arrangements for access and protection.

03

Working tool

Choose the point or chisel for the material and the selected hammer.

04

Working conditions

Consider confined access, noise requirements and the planned duty cycle.

Demolition & Cutting Tools

01

Concrete or steel

Distinguish concrete reduction, reinforcement separation and steel cutting.

02

Primary or secondary work

Identify whether the tool will demolish an intact section or process debris.

03

Positioning

Decide whether powered rotation is needed for the access and task.

04

Material dimensions

Compare jaw opening and cutting geometry with the actual section.

Installation requirements

Check the selected product’s connection and power

Use the requirements for the actual working mechanism. Drilling drives, compaction tools, cutting tools and processing buckets do not share one hydraulic specification.

Selection questions

Questions before choosing a tool

How do side, top and box brackets differ?

Side brackets offer a low mounting arrangement; top brackets suit upright positioning; box brackets enclose the body and use internal damping. Select for access, task and operating conditions.

Does a larger hammer always perform better?

No. The carrier must support the attachment and supply the specified flow, pressure and return arrangement. Chisel size and the material must also match.

Is a box breaker silent?

An enclosed bracket and dampers reduce operating noise, but they do not eliminate impact noise. Check site requirements and the selected equipment documentation.

Should I use a steel shear or a pulveriser?

Choose the working mechanism for the material. A steel shear cuts steel; a pulveriser primarily reduces concrete and separates reinforcement.

Is rotation needed for every demolition tool?

No. Rotation is a positioning function. Compare access and working orientation, then check the actual tool’s hydraulic and structural requirements.

Does machine power or weight alone establish a fit?

No. Check the mounting connection, lifting limits and the power or hydraulic supply specified for the selected tool.

What should I provide when comparing product types?

Describe the material, required result and working dimensions. Include the machine model and the connection information listed above.

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