{"product_id":"2-5-4-5-tonne-excavator-breaker","title":"2.5–4.5 Tonne Excavator Breaker – Economy or Professional","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2.5–4.5 tonne excavator breaker\u003c\/strong\u003e is a hydraulic breaker, also called a hydraulic hammer or pecker, for breaking concrete, rock and other hard material with a 2.5–4.5 tonne mini digger. Choose the Economy breaker for occasional work, or the Professional breaker, with a silenced box-type housing and auto-lube, for continuous heavy rock work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBoth run on 25–50 l\/min of oil at 90–120 bar from your excavator's hammer circuit and drive a 53mm chisel at 600–1,100 blows per minute. Both models deliver 320 joules of impact energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eEconomy or Professional?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEconomy:\u003c\/strong\u003e for occasional or lower-volume work, plant hire and non-professional users. It keeps the cost down without giving up essential breaking performance, and comes with a 12-month warranty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProfessional:\u003c\/strong\u003e for continuous heavy rock work. The box-type housing silences the breaker and protects it from the elements, auto-lube keeps it greased, and adjustable flow lets you tune the impact frequency and hit energy. It comes with a 2-year warranty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt this size both models deliver the same impact energy, so the choice comes down to how often you'll use it, noise, servicing and warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBuilt for 2.5–4.5 tonne excavators\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e53mm chisel diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e600–1,100 blows per minute\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUp to 320 joules of impact energy\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRuns on 25–50 l\/min at 90–120 bar from your hammer circuit\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eShell made from Q235B manganese wear-resistant steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eManufactured under ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, with CE certification\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProfessional model: silenced box-type housing, auto-lube and adjustable flow\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWarranty: 12 months on the Economy model, 2 years on the Professional model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e2.5–4.5 Tonne Breaker Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEconomy\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProfessional\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEB20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSB30\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e030-BR-EB20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e030-BR-SB30C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eExcavator size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5–4.5 tonnes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5–4.5 tonnes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOperating weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e152kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMain body weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e86kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e86kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHeight including tool\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,342mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,342mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOil flow\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25–50 l\/min\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25–50 l\/min\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOperating pressure\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90–120 bar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90–120 bar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eImpact rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e600–1,100 bpm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e600–1,100 bpm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eChisel diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e53mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e53mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHose diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eImpact energy\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e320 joules\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e320 joules\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere It Works Best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBreaking concrete slabs, footings and foundations\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBreaking rock and boulders\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTrenching through rock and hard ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDemolition and groundwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBreaking out roads, paths and hardstanding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHydraulic Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe breaker runs off your excavator's hammer circuit, which needs to supply 25–50 l\/min at an operating pressure of 90–120 bar, and it uses 12mm hoses. Running a breaker outside its flow range hurts performance and can damage it, so check your machine's auxiliary flow before you order, or send us your machine details and we'll check it for you. Don't assume hoses, couplings or installation parts are included unless they are listed on your quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eExcavator and Quick-Hitch Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMachine weight is only a starting point. Excavators in the same weight class can use different pin sizes, linkage widths, quick hitches and hydraulic setups, so please send us the following when you order:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExcavator make and model\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMachine operating weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eQuick hitch make and model, if you run one\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePin diameter and pin centres\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDipper width\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eYour hammer circuit flow and pressure, if you know them\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur guide on \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/how-to-measure-an-excavator-for-a-new-bucket\"\u003ehow to measure an excavator for a new bucket\u003c\/a\u003e shows how to take the pin measurements, and they're the same for a breaker. If you can't measure, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/request-a-quote\"\u003esend us photos of your hitch\u003c\/a\u003e and we'll help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery and Ordering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach breaker is confirmed to suit your machine and hitch before it's supplied. Delivery is usually within 7 to 10 working days, although factory lead times can change this. If you need the breaker for a fixed date, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/request-a-quote\"\u003econtact us before ordering\u003c\/a\u003e so we can confirm the current lead time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e2.5–4.5 Tonne Breaker FAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEconomy or Professional breaker?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the Economy breaker for occasional work, plant hire or lower-volume jobs. Choose the Professional breaker for continuous heavy rock work: it has a silenced box-type housing, auto-lube and adjustable flow, plus a 2-year warranty instead of 12 months. At this size both models deliver the same impact energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat hydraulics does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA hammer circuit that supplies 25–50 l\/min at 90–120 bar. Send us your machine's auxiliary hydraulic details and we'll confirm the setup before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it fit my 2.5–4.5 tonne excavator?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMachine weight is the starting point, but excavators in the same class can use different pins, quick hitches and hydraulic setups. Send us your machine model, hitch details and hammer circuit specs, and we'll confirm fitment before the breaker is supplied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I look after it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrease the chisel regularly, following the manufacturer's guidance (the Professional model has auto-lube), and check the hoses and fixings before each job. Don't fire the breaker unless the chisel is pressed against the material, and never use it to lever or lift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat warranty does it come with?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e12 months on the Economy model and 2 years on the Professional model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOther Sizes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a smaller or larger machine, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/1-2-2-tonne-excavator-breaker\"\u003e1.2–2 tonne breaker\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/4-7-tonne-excavator-breaker\"\u003e4–7 tonne breaker\u003c\/a\u003e. Compare every size in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/excavator-breakers\"\u003eexcavator breakers\u003c\/a\u003e range, or see all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mini-digger-breakers\"\u003emini digger breakers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure which size you need? Our guide on \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/what-size-breaker-do-i-need\"\u003ewhat size breaker you need\u003c\/a\u003e matches every breaker to excavator weight, oil flow and pressure, and explains the difference between the Economy and Professional ranges.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardlife","offers":[{"title":"Economy","offer_id":66100262043997,"sku":"030-BR-EB20","price":1908.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Professional","offer_id":66100262076765,"sku":"030-BR-SB30C","price":2520.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/9049\/8653\/files\/2-5-4-5-tonne-excavator-breaker.png?v=1790883722","url":"https:\/\/mammothattachments.com\/products\/2-5-4-5-tonne-excavator-breaker","provider":"Mammoth Attachments","version":"1.0","type":"link"}