TL;DR: Hiring a hydraulic breaker gives you access to specialised rock-breaking equipment when you need it without the cost of owning machinery that may spend most of its time sitting idle. Fraser Earthworks offers excavators with rock-breaking capabilities ranging from 5.5 tonnes to 40 tonnes, along with a variety of attachments and wet hire options to suit different excavation and clearance projects.
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A company doing clearance work needs certain machines at certain times – but not all the time. You need a hydraulic breaker-type excavator? How big? And for how long? It is impractical to have the full range in your yard, waiting to be called upon now and then.
The need to break rocks that are holding up your progress happens occasionally, and often when you’re not expecting it. What looks like a straightforward job that your own equipment can handle can suddenly become problematic. But do you have something back at your place that’s been sitting there for ages waiting for something to do?
No, it doesn’t make sense to invest in all this plant. Spend thousands of dollars on a machine you might need once in a blue moon? That’s a lot of money tied up when you could be using the cash for something else.
The sensible answer is to hire things as and when you need them. We at Fraser Earthworks are the specialists in this field, so all you have to do is let us know what you need and we’ll supply it for you. You can also explore our complete earthmoving fleet to see the machinery available for different types of projects.
We have machines with rock-breaking capabilities, and they come in sizes from 5.5 tonnes to 40 tonnes. Our excavator hire range provides options for projects of varying sizes and requirements.
Do you Need a Hydraulic Breaker This Time – Or Something Else?
So, we’ve established that what you need right now is an excavator with a hydraulic breaker capability. Next week you might need one with sieve buckets, rock grabs/augers, hydraulic compaction plates or compaction wheels. We’ve got them all, so, to all intents and purposes, you do too.
If you’re unsure which attachment is appropriate for the job, our guide to excavator attachments and when to use them can help explain the options. With a bit of forward planning, you can make sure you have whatever you need. And you only pay the cost of hiring it for however long you need it.
For particularly demanding excavation work, you can also learn more about the advantages of rock-breaking equipment for tough excavation jobs.
Wet Hire vs Dry Hire
If you’re in the land clearance or construction business, you will know the difference between wet hire and dry hire. The first one means you get the machine plus an operator; with the second you’re just paying for the equipment and you or one of your staff can operate it yourselves.
Again, it’s all a question of what you need and how often you need it. There is no point having specialists on your payroll when their particular area of expertise is rarely needed. You can just bring one in as and when.
If you’re weighing up whether an operator is worthwhile for your project, take a look at our guide explaining why excavator hire with an operator can pay off.
Contact us and We’ll Provide What you Need
If you have a job coming up that you know will require a hydraulic breaker, let us know and we’ll put your name on one. On the other hand, if a simple job turns difficult and hydraulic breaker hire is the only answer, get in touch and we’ll help you out if we can.
Just give us a call or fill in the online enquiry form and we’ll get back to you. We have all sorts of machines for all sorts of situations, and any one of them can be yours for a while if you need it.
FAQs
Is a Hydraulic Breaker Different From an Excavator?
They can be two aspects of the same machine. Excavators can perform various jobs, and many are fitted with a hydraulic breaking device.
Should I do Wet or Dry Hire?
It depends on the expertise within your business. Dry hire is cheaper but doesn’t come with a skilled professional to work the machine, so if you don’t have a member of staff already trained it’s likely worth the extra investment of wet hire.
