Introduction to Breaking Hammers and Jackhammers

Jackhammers and breaking hammers look like giant drills, but instead of rotating, they repeatedly strike a surface like hitting with a regular hammer. Think of a fist made of metal repeatedly punching and you get the idea. So when do you need one?

The question should answer itself by the title of this article – when you need to destroy something. Jackhammers are renowned as the typical tool of the construction worker, hammering away to the dismay of the people in surrounding buildings trying to concentrate! They’re great for breaking up concrete, asphalt, heck even tightly compacted dirt. On the smaller end are breaking hammers, which are more useful to the average homeowner, who may not need the destructive power of a full-on jackhammer.