Breaking concrete by hand? That’s a good way to waste an entire day.

A Bobcat breaker attachment — sometimes called a hydraulic hammer — turns your skid steer or compact excavator into a demolition machine. It delivers thousands of pounds of impact force through a chisel or blunt tool, busting up tough materials fast.

Let’s look at what it does, what it fits, and why it’s one of the most rented attachments for jobsite demolition.

What Is a Bobcat Breaker?

A Bobcat breaker is a high-powered hydraulic attachment designed to break up:

• Concrete slabs
• Asphalt driveways or roads
• Brick or stone walls
• Rock or frozen ground

It works by driving a piston into a steel tool (chisel, moil, or blunt) at high frequency. Depending on the size of the breaker, it can deliver hundreds to thousands of foot-pounds of impact energy per blow.

You’ll find full specs and availability on our Bobcat breaker rental page.

What Equipment Can It Attach To?

Most Bobcat breakers connect to:

• Skid steers
• Compact track loaders
• Mini excavators

Each breaker is sized based on hydraulic flow and machine weight class. For example:

• A small breaker (~150–300 ft-lbs impact energy) fits mini excavators or smaller skid steers
• A mid-size breaker (~500–1,000 ft-lbs) works well with standard Bobcat machines
• Larger breakers (~1,500–2,000+ ft-lbs) are for full-size units or heavy demolition jobs

Make sure your carrier machine has the right hydraulic specs — we’ll confirm compatibility before delivery.

Typical Use Cases for a Bobcat Breaker

This attachment is made for jobs where power and speed matter. Common uses include:

• Concrete demolition – break up driveways, sidewalks, or slabs
• Asphalt removal – for resurfacing or trenching
• Utility trenching in rocky soil – punch through hard surfaces before excavation
• Foundation work – remove footings, piers, or retaining walls
• Frozen ground – break hard winter surfaces during cold-weather construction

Whether you're prepping for excavation or doing site demo, the breaker makes the first phase a lot faster.

Key Features to Look For

When renting, here’s what to ask:

1. Impact energy rating – Measured in ft-lbs
2. Tool type included – Chisel, moil, or blunt point
3. Carrier machine compatibility
4. Noise-reduction housing – Especially important for urban or residential areas
5. Tool diameter and working frequency – Higher frequency = smoother breaking

Also, confirm maintenance: breakers need tool lubrication during use. We supply all rentals with proper grease and instructions.

Bobcat Breaker vs Jackhammer: Why It’s Faster

If you're doing more than a small repair, the Bobcat breaker is the faster, safer option.

Need a Bobcat Breaker for Your Next Demolition Job?

Don’t waste time on manual demo — power through it.
View our Bobcat breaker rentals or get in touch now to check specs and availability.

External Resources:

OSHA – Demolition Work Safety

Bobcat Breaker Attachment Overview