How To Use Hydraulic Hammer

[@TheLeverMonkey]

Good one. Love the stat of the video. I like how you stress the point of not cranking on the shaft. I have seen too many people snap them because they were older than me and they knew more, Well maybe not.

[@DieselandIron]

Thanks Shane! I appreciate the feedback brother! That comment was a direct result of watching guys break the shaft from wrenching on it.

[@JohnCoffeeJr]

lov the jean shot big dad : )

[@davidemordini7482]

Really well done, really accurate, really sinthetic, really complete. Nice, thanks for sharing

[@DieselandIron]

Thanks for the compliment!

[@accxresearch]

I'm a blaster, so this video is particularly relevant. I've found these work great on concrete or rock that was previously cracked with explosives or demolition grout but not so well on unbroken bedrock or boulders over a cubic yard or so. Wondering what your experience has been?

[@DieselandIron]

Anytime you can work with an existing fracture you will be able to take on larger material and you will be far more efficient. When you move into bedrock and boulders there are definitely much better tools for tackling them. Breakers are only really good at opening up fractures in surfaces they can force apart.

[@helenkeller9458]

I use one on bedrock a lot living in East Tennessee. Mostly on lake properties that are updating their dock access with SXS paths. It's definitely harder, but I like to do a 5 point break in the center of my rock and work outward on both sides. I find doing that center break causes fractures deep in your rock so it will be slow going until you get that center established, but once you do your side breaks are larger and tend to break in a pretty squared pattern.

[@Brsrkr_71]

Probably the best hydraulic hammer use video to use for new hammer operators. You were detailed and yet short enough for those with low attention span/ squirrel syndrome

[@DieselandIron]

Thanks for watching, glad it was helpful!

[@Johnnyearthworx]

I am currently using breakers a lot in my job I have now, we have two 50T excavators breaking out in a grit quarry. The old guy who’s on the Komatsu actually snapped his last week no joke, myn is going strong still but I must admit i do go hard onit. I have been doing breaker work for a while now so am kind of in the habit of being rougher than I should be 🤷‍♂️

[@DieselandIron]

Once you learn the machine and the attachment you can go a little harder on it. You start to get a feel for when the shank is really being strained. In the beginning I always encourage people to go easy. Take time to get a feel for what the machine is doing. This industry is about production. Could you go easier and make the shank last another 100 hours? Probably. Would it be worth the loss in overall production you were able to maintain over the 500-1000 hours you used the attachment? Probably not. That's the constant balancing act we are thinking about as equipment owners.

[@bryaning4678]

where can i buy the hammer attachment

[@chenesplit9158]

Hello , I'm fine to see your Channel ! It's the first where I learn excavator work and work techniques on construction sites, which I have been looking for for a long time. I subscribe immediately to follow you. Thanks and keep going 👍🤙

[@DieselandIron]

Thanks for watching!

[@Pargo_Entero]

Great video, keep it up buddy

[@kincetown]

Great video brother!! Thanks!! Catch you on the next one brother!!

[@DieselandIron]

Thanks my man! I always appreciate your comments!

[@devinbarnes7891]

DONT dry fire :D and work with you're joints for better cracking and chippers need to be greased all day long!

[@DieselandIron]

Great points Devin! Thanks for the comment

[@isaiah9877]

As a 19 year old this is very helpful for me

[@DieselandIron]

As a near 40 year old, I'm glad to help! Let me know if you've got any questions.

[@PACONYX33]

Very informative video....im in the position to purchase a hammer but im having hang ups on the style. Do you have any pros and cons on the top style like in your video and the side style?

[@DieselandIron]

I don't have a personal preference but I haven't used many of the side style hammers. I would think you are able to get more down pressure with this style of hammer but that's just my spit balling.

[@gregmackintosh9181]

damn first comment and like thanks for all this useful info im about to move to the uk from south africa as a excavator/general plant operator but excavators are what im certified in so this is very useful keep up the good work

[@DieselandIron]

Thanks for watching, good luck with the move! Glad the videos have been helpful. Let me know if you have any questions!

[@Cartoondude135]

The NPK breaker I used is designed so that it can't dry fire or fire unless it's pushed against something.

[@DieselandIron]

Everybody hates a good dry fire....

[@Dan-vf7ob]

can you still do jump turns and lift yourself up with a hammer on?

[@DieselandIron]

Yes but lay the hammer flat and use the body of the hammer to lift yourself rather than using the shank

[@penningtoncolin]

Great video Brian good for rookie operators,still can't find any love for my new 130e excavator had her 3 weeks + now still find her uncomfortable, cheap feel to cab ,not good at grading my volvo 145 was 100 % better case poor on fuel in eco mode she uses 250 litres every 2 days average fuel consumption 6.8-7 liters per hour volvo average 165 litres every 3 days 5.7-6.9 litres per hour case supposed to have most fuel efficient engine just thought I'd let you know as you like your case excavator I wish I could love case but I'd rather have a jcb and they are trash sad to say as I'm English and there built over here

[@DieselandIron]

That's sad to hear you aren't a fan of your 130E. I'm more upset that you spent the money and aren't happy with your new toy! Thanks for watching my friend and I appreciate the comment as always!

[@dvice7037]

Why not use a bucket with a claw to take up the concrete?

[@WetCoaster]

It's all about the chisel paste. Get the good grease.

[@DieselandIron]

100%

[@kzpylj7729]

Learned something new today, maybe jump turning with a hammer is not a good idea 😂

[@DieselandIron]

Lay it flat and you're fine