Concrete Breakers

Learn more about concrete breakers

A concrete breaker delivers high impact blows through a chisel or point bit to fracture concrete, kerbs, footings and masonry. Choosing well comes down to the substrate, the volume of material to remove and how long the tool will be running.

Electric breakers suit smaller and medium jobs where mains or generator power is straightforward. Pneumatic and hydraulic options handle more demanding break out where the site setup supports the extra kit. 

Typical uses

• Breaking up concrete slabs, kerbs and small foundations.

• Cutting and breaking concrete around pipe runs, service trenches and renovation work.

• Demolition work where a breaker hammer, electric demolition hammer or pneumatic concrete breaker is needed.

• Removing stubborn masonry where a masonry breaker or concrete demolition tool is the better fit.

• Larger site work such as road breaking where a road breaking breaker or concrete breaking machine may be more suitable.

How to choose the right concrete breaker

• Choose an electric breaker for flexibility on smaller and medium jobs with straightforward power access.

• Consider a pneumatic concrete breaker or hydraulic option when the job is more demanding and the site setup supports it.

• Use the product specifications to check the power source against the way you will work on site.

• Match the tool to the concrete thickness, the amount of material to remove and how long the tool will be in use.

• Check weight, handling and control if you're working overhead, in tight access or on extended demolition work.

• For one off jobs, tool hire may be the better fit than buying, depending on the length and scope of the work.

• Check the bit type and compatibility, including concrete breaker chisel bits, so the tool suits the break out task.

• Make sure the breaker and attachments are suitable for reinforced concrete if that is what you are working on.

• Use the product specifications to compare application suitability before you order.

Before you order

• Check the job scope, substrate and access so you know whether a standard breaker hammer or a heavier duty model is needed.

• Plan for safe use, suitable PPE, noise control and dust suppression where the work is close to occupied areas.

• Allow for maintenance, servicing and correct storage so the breaker keeps working reliably across repeated use.

• Speak to branch teams for expert trade advice if you want help matching the breaker to the job.

Explore our range of concrete breakers

Browse concrete breakers with options suited to demolition, break out and cutting and breaking concrete on site. Look for tools that balance power, control and durability for the scale of the job, and use the product specifications to compare electric breaker, electric demolition hammer, jackhammer for concrete and other commercial options.

Whatever your site workflow, there's a format to match, from compact breakers for lighter work through to heavier machines for demanding concrete removal.