Wed February 02, 2011
Atlas Copco Cobra Pro Gas-Powered Drill/Breaker
The Atlas Copco Cobra Pro Drill/Breaker is designed to be an efficient, gas-powered tool that digs fencepost holes, cuts asphalt, drives tent stakes and even tamps ground. Cobra Pro is designed for medium to heavy demolition of material such as concrete and asphalt....
Sun January 09, 2011
New Generation of Cobra Gas Drills, Breakers With Cleaner Emissions
Atlas Copco’s new generation of Cobra gas drills and breakers have been designed for stricter exhaust emission standards. Featuring improved carburetor and filter systems and a redesigned noise reduction system that includes a catalytic element, the Cobra Combi, Cobra Pro and Cobra TT gas drills and breakers offer a 50-percent reduction in the emission of hydrocarbons compared to their predecessors....
Fri November 12, 2010
New V4500 Rounds Out Tramac’s Line of Heavy Breakers
Tramac has added the V4500 to its line of heavy breakers. “Our customers wanted us to take the next step with our heavy breaker products,” said Joe Forth, general manager of Tramac. “It was specifically engineered to provide a higher energy per blow so that it can outperform other companies’ breakers in this category.”The V4500 boasts the same platform found in the V1800 and the V2500, and shares in the features of Tramac’s heavy breakers such as:• Blank-firing protection to prevent metal on metal contact, extending carrier, breaker and tool lifespan....
Fri July 30, 2010
Gorilla Hammers Add Ibbitson to Team
Daniel Ibbitson is Gorilla Hammers’ new construction equipment sales and product support professional. Ibbitson has more than 20 years experience in the field, including positions at Milton CAT and C.N....
Fri May 21, 2010
Atlas Copco Offers Ventilation System for Hydraulic Breakers
At Bauma 2010, Atlas Copco launched a new carrier-integrated breaker ventilation system for tunneling applications. The ventilation system delivers additional air to the breaker, minimizing the risk of extensive wear....
Tue May 18, 2010
Toro Hydraulic Breaker Attachment Ideal for Multiple Applications
The Toro hydraulic breaker attachment, for use with Dingo compact utility loaders, simplifies the tough job of breaking concrete, asphalt, rock or brick. The Toro hydraulic breaker uses 175 ft.-lbs. of force and delivers 1,200 blows per minute to break materials to a depth of 11 in....
Sat April 24, 2010
Charles Machine Works Acquires HammerHead
The Charles Machine Works Inc. (CMW), manufacturer of Ditch Witch underground construction equipment, has acquired 100 percent ownership of HammerHead Trenchless Equipment, manufactured by Earth Tool Company LLC (ETC) of Oconomowoc, Wis....
Mon April 26, 2010
HB 3100 Hydraulic Breaker With PowerAdapt Joins Atlas Copco Line-Up
Atlas Copco’s HB 3100 is the newest model in its heavy hydraulic breaker line. With a service weight of 6,944 lbs. (3,150 kg), the HB 3100 is suitable for carriers in the 66,139- to 114,640-lb. (30,000 to 52,000 kg) class....
Mon March 01, 2010
Atlas Copco Adds SBU 340 to Solid Body Breaker Line
Atlas Copco’s SBU 340 solid body hydraulic breaker fills the need for a highly productive yet compact breaker for carriers in the 9,920- to 19,840-lb. (4,500 to 8,999 kg) weight class. The solid body design of the SBU 340 removes the weakest parts of traditional hammers; there are no side bolts, no tie rods and no parting lines....
Fri January 08, 2010
Doosan Launches DXB 170h Hammer
Doosan Infracore America Construction Equipment is launching the DXB 170h hammer for its DX225 excavator. The new attachment was developed with the engineering, design and functionality of Montabert breakers combined with the pricing and versatility of Doosan Infracore equipment....
