Tue February 12, 2013
Vermont Contractor Grows Firm With Gorilla Hammers
Northeast Aggregate, the aggregate division of St. Albans, Vt.-based I.H. Charbonneau & Son, recently made two additions to its fleet: a Gorilla GHB 150 hammer and a Fleco quick coupler. Richie Perry, owner of Perry’s Equipment in Swanton, Vt., handled the installation of both the hammer and the coupler on Northeast Aggregate’s Caterpillar 325B....
Thu January 31, 2013
Chicago Pneumatic Introduces RX 30, RX 38 Hydraulic Breakers
Chicago Pneumatic has launched the RX 30 and RX 38 rig mounted, heavy hydraulic breakers. Practical for heavy industrial demolition, building renovation, road construction, rock excavation, trenching, mine and quarry applications, the RX 30 and RX 38 are powerful enough to handle the most difficult applications, but also can be transported with ease, according to the manufacturer....
Thu November 29, 2012
Doosan DXB130H, DXB190H Breakers Provide Increased Strike Power, Productivity
The Doosan DXB130H and DXB190H hydraulic breakers feature an energy recovery system that increases strike power for maximum productivity. The nitrogen-powered breakers are equipped with an upper/lower suspension system that isolates the power unit from the housing, making it an ideal fit for a variety of demanding applications, according to the manufacturer....
Tue November 06, 2012
Pine Bush Equipment Favors Gorilla Hammers for Rental, Retail Customers
There are dog lovers and there are cat lovers. Steve Boniface, CEO of Pine Bush Equipment, is partial to gorillas … Gorilla Hammers, that is. Over the last two years Pine Bush has purchased approximately 18 hydraulic hammers, which have been put into its rental fleet and, in some cases, retailed to Pine Bush customers....
Fri November 02, 2012
Atlas Copco Introduces New SB 702 Hydraulic Breaker
Atlas Copco’s SB 702 hydraulic breaker is designed with a solid body. The SB 702 has been engineered to consume less fuel, produce lower vibration levels and create less noise. The SB 702 is well-suited for landscaping, construction and demolition jobs among other applications....
Wed July 25, 2012
Sandvik Drills Play Key Role in Intermodal Project
Located on the property of the Charlotte Douglas International Airport lies a granite formation that is squarely in the path of development for the new Norfolk Southern Intermodal Site. Under the sweltering summer sun, Plateau Excavation of Austell, Ga., is constructing the $92 million Intermodal project, with the assistance of three Sandvik DX800 top-hammer hydraulic drills that, day after day, no matter what the conditions are, continue to bore away at the task at hand....
Mon July 16, 2012
New ’Specialty Size’ HAMMER Available at A.T. Equipment
HAMMER, an Italian manufacturer of hydraulic hammers, now has a 20,000 ft. lb. model available at its U.S. distributor A.T. Equipment. The hammer is 17 ft. (5 m) tall and delivers 200 to 550 blows per minute....
Tue July 10, 2012
Doosan DXB260H Breaker Allows for Adjustable Frequency to Match Ground Conditions
The Doosan DXB260H hydraulic breaker features two-speed control of breaker frequency for improved efficiency in demanding demolition and rock-breaking applications. Delivering up to 600 blows per minute, the 5,400-lb....
Tue July 10, 2012
Doosan DXB100H Breaker Features Increased Strike Power
The Doosan DXB100H hydraulic breaker features an energy recovery system that increases strike power for maximum productivity in rental applications. Delivering up to 750 blows per minute, the 2,061-lb....
Wed June 27, 2012
Cat H75Es, H95Es Hammers Feature Enhanced Durability,Productivity
Caterpillar is expanding the E Series Hammer line with the addition of the H75Es and H95Es, designed for backhoe loaders and small excavators. E Series Hammers are wholly designed, engineered and manufactured by Caterpillar....
