Hydraulic Breaker

[dirtydeed]

Folks,

I'm looking for suggestions and experiences with hydraulic breakers for a 3 ton class machine. This would be for a U-27 mini excavator to tackle mostly concrete sidewalks and some asphalt driveways.

I have noticed that some manufacturers are using a built in accumulator instead of the typical nitrogen charge for breakers. That's quite interesting.

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

I have a couple subs that have breakers and both hate having them on their machines.
They beat the living snot out of every joint in the boom.

I've seen the type of work you do and yea a good Mini Ex breaker would help you, and make it more efficient.

My advice is if you do get one, grease the joints more often to help with the extra wear.

 

[dirtydeed]

I have a couple subs that have breakers and both hate having them on their machines.
They beat the living snot out of every joint in the boom.

I've seen the type of work you do and yea a good Mini Ex breaker would help you, and make it more efficient.

My advice is if you do get one, grease the joints more often to help with the extra wear.

Sean,

I would agree, but having one would save many hours on the jobs. Greasing often- yes, I've heard that they need grease every 2-3 hours.

I've seen one recently (Trojan TH-35) for approx $2,700. This unit came with charging kit, several bits and Skid steer mount. I would have to get some bucket ears and have a mounting plate made up. I just don't know about the quality.

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Sean,

I would agree, but having one would save many hours on the jobs. Greasing often- yes, I've heard that they need grease every 2-3 hours.

I've seen one recently (Trojan TH-35) for approx $2,700. This unit came with charging kit, several bits and Skid steer mount. I would have to get some bucket ears and have a mounting plate made up. I just don't know about the quality.

Looked them over with reviews, and they look and sound pretty decent.
Do you know what size pins you need?

 

[dirtydeed]

Looked them over with reviews, and they look and sound pretty decent.
Do you know what size pins you need?

Nope. Since I have a mechanical quick connect on the machine I was thinking I would just have a something welded up. Two bucket ears welded to a plate fastened to the breaker.

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Nope. Since I have a mechanical quick connect on the machine I was thinking I would just have a something welded up. Two bucket ears welded to a plate fastened to the breaker.

Sounds workable!