6 best pneumatic breakers

Review of the best according to the editorial board. On the selection criteria. This material is subjective and does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

Pneumatic breakers differ from other types of demolition tools in their lower weight and dimensions, because they do not have an engine inside, but they work on compressed air coming from a compressor. This puts less strain on the operator's hands and makes it easier to use the equipment in confined spaces. Since there is no motor, there is no formation of sparks from the graphite brushes, which increases the safety of operation in mines and closed tanks, where gas can accumulate. Here are the top air hammers our experts have selected based on their specifications and customer reviews.

Rating of the best pneumatic breakers

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
best powerful pneumatic breakers	1	Tomsk plant named after Kuznetsov BK-3	RUB 41,780
	2	CALIBER OMP-815	RUB 4,899
best lightweight pneumatic breakers	1	JONNESWAY JAH-303HK	RUB 11,656
	2	SUMAKE ST-M3009K / H	RUB 4,246
	3	Metabo DMH 30 SET	RUB 4 696
	4	Wester VM-10	RUB 3,451

Rating of the best powerful pneumatic breakers

Pneumatic hammers are classified as heavy or light. First, let's look at fender equipment for the most serious tasks. The heavy weight of 9-15 kg absorbs vibration better and facilitates the confident passage of solid material. If you have to crush reinforced concrete or brick blocks 30-50 cm thick, choose these hammers.

Tomsk plant named after Kuznetsov BK-3

Rating: 4.9

The first place in the category is the domestic impact tool BK-3. This is a professional hammer with a power of 1.3 kW, powered by a compressor and a consumption of 1500 l / min. The striker capsule is designed for a pressure of 6 bar. The pneumatic concrete breaker makes 780 blows per minute. The round chuck is handy for quickly setting a lance, crowbar or chisel. Finding additional equipment for this model in Russia will not be a problem. In the reviews, the owners are satisfied with the hammer, since the device is able to work without interruption for several hours. At the same time, its body does not get very hot, which prolongs the resource of key nodes.

It is one of the most powerful pneumatic tools available. The jackhammer has an impact energy of 95 J and is capable of breaking concrete, reinforced concrete, silicate and red refractory bricks. The handle of the air hammer is divided into two parts to be gripped with both hands, which improves the operating comfort and productivity.

Advantages

• simple connection to the compressor;
• rubber cuff protects the lance attachment point from dust penetration;
• makes 780 beats per minute;
• withstands a pressure of 6 bar.

disadvantages

• difficult to transport due to the weight of 13.3 kg;
• a powerful compressor is required.

CALIBER OMP-815

Rating: 4.8

We gave the second place in the category of the best heavy hammers to OMP-815 from “Caliber”. The number in the index indicates the power of the pneumatic tool is 815 W. The impact energy of the bumper reaches 43 J. The manufacturer has installed an intelligent anti-vibration system between the D-shaped handle and the hammer, so the operator's hands are less stressed. The breaker is designed to fit tooling with a shank diameter of 24 mm. The pneumatic model weighs 11 kg and consumes 1560 liters of compressed air per minute.

This jackhammer is notable for its speed control function. Depending on the hardness of the material, the number of revolutions can be adjusted to the desired number, resulting in less vibration and efficient operation. In reviews, the owners praise the product for maintaining a set number of shocks under load. If you often have to work with dissimilar floors, then buy this hammering tool.

Advantages

• well thought-out anti-vibration system;
• lance included;
• maintains the specified frequency of impacts under load;
• durable, metal body.

disadvantages

• the handle has no dividing wall;
• it is inconvenient to hold the D-shaped handle with both hands;
• difficult to transport due to the weight of 11 kg.

Best Lightweight Pneumatic Breakers

Such fenders weigh 2-3 kg and can even be held with one hand. They are designed for simpler tasks, such as knocking out bricks in a technical channel of a multi-storey building, dismantling non-load-bearing partitions, dismantling a part of a screed or gouging cement in a small area for communications.

JONNESWAY JAH-303HK

Rating: 4.9

In the category of light pneumatic breakers, JONNESWAY JAH-303HK is in first place. It has a body in the form of a pistol, and the connection from the compressor is connected at the end of the handle. The pneumatic drummer consumes 283 liters of air per minute. The hammer makes strikes with a force of 9.6 J, and their maximum number is 2100 beats / min. With a body length of 225 mm, it can be easily manipulated in tight spaces. Customers in the reviews love the quick-change chuck, which makes it easy to work with various rigs. The launch key is also conveniently located here, making it easier to start the process.

This demolition hammer is notable for its extended configuration, containing a large case and a set of chrome-molybdenum chisels. They are designed not only for the destruction of concrete and bricks, but even welded seams, so the tool can be used to dismantle metal structures.

Advantages

• easy to handle due to the weight of 2 kg;
• makes 2100 beats per minute;
• Supplied in a sturdy carrying case
• threaded hose connection.

disadvantages

• it is inconvenient to rest with the second hand, and sometimes it is necessary;
• the handle slides in the hands.

SUMAKE ST-M3009K / H

Rating: 4.8

The SUMAKE ST-M3009K / H pneumatic hammer for crushing concrete and other dense materials generates 3200 blows per minute with a force of 7.1 J. The hammer works with equipment with HEX shanks. The hammer is delivered in a plastic case. The bumper handle is covered with rubber, so it does not slip in your hands. The compressor hose is connected from the bottom and does not interfere during operation. The unit consumes 400 liters of air per minute. Buyers in reviews like the package bundle, which comes with a chisel, crowbar, pick and chisel.

Experts considered the pneumatic hammer to be the best for one-handed operation. It weighs only 1.6 kg and its short body makes it easy to handle in tight spaces.

Advantages

• five chisels included;
• there is a roomy plastic case;
• makes up to 3200 beats / min;
• durable metal body;
• rubberized handle.

disadvantages

• impacts are not regulated;
• heats up during operation.

Metabo DMH 30 SET

Rating: 4.7

The Metabo brand offers a pneumatic breaker that generates a 5 J impact force. This is enough to hammer aerated concrete, plaster, ceramic tiles or masonry into a brick floor. The manufacturer provides, together with the pneumatic tool, two nipples for connecting to different hoses (Euro and ARO / Orion). Also included are: 4 chisels, a plastic case, a spring for quick fixing and a bottle of oil. The device consumes 280 liters of air per minute and makes 3000 blows. Reviews show that the jackhammer has a comfortable handle with ergonomic cutouts. Soft pads prevent the hammer tool from slipping in your hands and protect against calluses. Masters share that a return blow to the palm is not felt.

We considered the pneumatic hammer to be the best due to the optimal weight distribution. Unlike other fender models, here the body is not L-shaped, but T-shaped, so it is even easier to hold the fender, even though it weighs 2 kg. If you often have to work on a vertical surface, then take a closer look at this model.

Advantages

• four chisels included;
• spring for quick fixing of the equipment;
• two nipples for connection;
• there is a storage case.

disadvantages

• no adjustment of the number of beats;
• the cartridge is not dustproof.

Wester VM-10

Rating: 4.6

Rounding out the review of the best lightweight pneumatic breakers from Wester is the VM-10 model. The device has an impact force of 5 J, weighs 1.96 kg and is designed for rigs with round shanks. For a pneumatic system, 80 liters of air per minute at a pressure of 6.3 bar is sufficient to function successfully. The vibration level here is relatively low at 2.8 m / s². The kit includes a bottle of oil, a hex wrench and a nipple. In the reviews, the pneumatic unit is praised for its high-quality assembly and sealed fittings. Despite the little-known company, the product turned out to be good.

This breaker boasts one of the highest impact rates per minute – 4500. This helps increase productivity and is suitable for working with dense cement screeds or chipping wall tiles “planted” on Ceresite when it is important to maintain the integrity of the finishing material.

Advantages

• a small compressor is needed;
• easy to pick up equipment;
• high-quality assembly;
• vibration does not cause discomfort.

disadvantages

• only 1 year warranty;
• sold without tooling;
• loud work with a sound of 97 dB.

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Attention! This rating is subjective and does not constitute an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.