Paddock™ Mini Excavator Rock Breaker | PMEX12Y & PMEX17Y

Description

The Paddock™ Mini Excavator Rock Breaker is a powerful hydraulic attachment designed for the new generation of Paddock mini excavators. Ideal for breaking concrete, fracturing rock, demolishing masonry and tackling hard materials that conventional digging buckets struggle to penetrate, this versatile attachment expands the capabilities of your excavator beyond standard earthmoving applications.

Designed to suit the Paddock 1.2T (PMEX12Y) and 1.7T (PMEX17Y) Yanmar Diesel Mini Excavators, the hydraulic rock breaker delivers repeated impact blows through a breaker tool to fracture suitable hard materials. A practical addition for contractors, landscapers, farmers and property owners undertaking demolition, site preparation, trenching and general ground-breaking work.

Paddock™ Mini Excavator Hydraulic Rock Breaker – PMEX12Y & PMEX17Y

The Paddock™ Hydraulic Rock Breaker is designed to tackle hard and resistant materials that can be difficult or impractical to excavate using a conventional digging bucket.

Powered by the excavator's hydraulic system, the breaker produces repeated impacts through a hardened breaking tool, helping fracture concrete, suitable rock and masonry into smaller sections for removal.

Compatible with the Paddock PMEX12Y 1.2 Tonne and PMEX17Y 1.7 Tonne mini excavators, this attachment provides a practical solution for light demolition, hard ground preparation, landscaping and general excavation work.

Key Features

• Designed for Paddock PMEX12Y and PMEX17Y mini excavators
• Suits 1.2 Tonne and 1.7 Tonne Paddock excavators
• Hydraulically powered impact breaker attachment
• Designed for breaking suitable rock, concrete and masonry
• Repeated impact action helps fracture hard materials
• Ideal for light demolition and site preparation
• Useful for breaking concrete slabs and paving
• Suitable for hard ground and rocky excavation applications
• Practical attachment for trenching preparation
• Helps reduce manual breaking and demolition work
• Expands the versatility of compatible Paddock excavators
• Suitable for contractors, landscapers and property owners

Hydraulic Powered Breaking Performance

The Paddock™ Mini Excavator Rock Breaker uses hydraulic power from the excavator to generate repeated impact blows through the breaker tool.

Unlike a conventional digging bucket, which relies primarily on digging and breakout force, a hydraulic breaker uses concentrated impact energy to fracture suitable hard materials.

This makes the attachment particularly useful for breaking concrete, masonry and rock where conventional excavation methods may be ineffective.

Once the material has been broken into manageable sections, the operator can switch to a digging bucket or other suitable attachment to remove the debris.

Actual breaking performance will depend on material hardness, thickness, hydraulic flow and pressure, breaker configuration and operating technique.

Designed for the New Paddock Yanmar Mini Excavators

The Paddock™ Hydraulic Rock Breaker is designed to suit the latest generation of Paddock Yanmar-powered mini excavators.

• Paddock PMEX12Y – 1.2 Tonne Mini Excavator powered by a 14hp Yanmar 3-cylinder diesel engine.
• Paddock PMEX17Y – 1.7 Tonne Mini Excavator powered by a 15hp Yanmar 3-cylinder diesel engine.

Both excavators offer compact dimensions and hydraulic operating systems, making them suitable for a wide range of excavation, landscaping and property maintenance applications.

When fitted with a compatible Paddock hydraulic rock breaker, these machines can be used for concrete breaking, light demolition, rocky ground preparation and other suitable breaking applications.

Important: The breaker must be correctly matched to the excavator's auxiliary hydraulic flow, operating pressure and attachment mounting arrangement before use.

Ideal for Concrete Breaking & Light Demolition

Concrete slabs, paving and masonry can be difficult to remove using a standard excavator bucket alone.

The Paddock™ Hydraulic Rock Breaker provides a concentrated impact action that helps fracture suitable concrete and masonry into smaller sections for removal.

This makes the attachment useful for landscaping renovations, removing old pathways, breaking up suitable concrete surfaces and preparing areas for new construction or excavation work.

For contractors and property owners undertaking smaller demolition projects, an excavator-mounted hydraulic breaker can reduce the physical effort associated with handheld breaking equipment.

Always assess the material, surrounding structures and worksite conditions before commencing demolition.

Rock Breaking & Hard Ground Preparation

Rocky ground and hard excavation conditions can present significant challenges when digging with a conventional excavator bucket.

The Paddock™ Mini Excavator Rock Breaker can assist with fracturing suitable rock and hard material before removal with a digging bucket.

By breaking resistant material into smaller sections, operators can prepare difficult areas for further excavation, trenching or landscaping work.

This makes the breaker a practical attachment for projects involving rocky soil, hard ground and other materials that require impact breaking rather than conventional digging.

Note: Breaking capability depends on the hardness and structure of the material, the excavator's hydraulic performance and the breaker specifications. Not all rock types or concrete thicknesses will be suitable for this class of equipment.

Trenching & Excavation Preparation

When excavating trenches through rocky or hard ground, a hydraulic rock breaker can be used to fracture resistant sections before switching to a digging bucket.

This approach can be useful when preparing trenches for drainage, irrigation, landscaping and other suitable excavation applications.

Rather than repeatedly forcing a bucket against hard material, the breaker allows the operator to concentrate impact energy on the area requiring excavation.

Once the material has been broken, it can be removed using a suitable excavator bucket.

Landscaping & Property Improvement

The Paddock™ Hydraulic Rock Breaker is also a useful attachment for landscaping and property improvement projects involving hard surfaces and difficult ground conditions.

Typical applications include breaking up old concrete pathways, removing suitable paving, fracturing rocks during garden construction and preparing ground for landscaping improvements.

With the excavator providing positioning and hydraulic power, operators can work across multiple breaking locations without relying entirely on handheld demolition tools.

This makes the attachment a practical addition for landscapers, contractors, farmers and acreage owners.

Expand the Versatility of Your Mini Excavator

Mini excavators are commonly used for trenching, digging and general earthmoving applications. Adding a hydraulic rock breaker allows the machine to tackle a broader range of ground conditions and demolition tasks.

For operators regularly working with concrete, masonry or rocky ground, a hydraulic breaker provides a specialised attachment for materials that are difficult to handle using a conventional digging bucket.

Whether preparing a site for landscaping, breaking suitable concrete or assisting with rocky excavation work, the Paddock™ Mini Excavator Rock Breaker helps make greater use of your machine.

Typical Applications

• Breaking suitable concrete slabs and pathways
• Light demolition and renovation work
• Rock breaking and hard ground preparation
• Breaking masonry and paving
• Trenching through suitable rocky ground
• Landscaping and garden construction
• Site preparation before excavation
• Property improvement projects
• Farm and acreage maintenance
• General hydraulic breaking applications

Excavator Compatibility

The Paddock™ Mini Excavator Hydraulic Rock Breaker is designed for use with the following Paddock Yanmar Diesel Mini Excavators:

• PMEX12Y – Paddock 1.2 Tonne Yanmar Diesel Mini Excavator.
• PMEX17Y – Paddock 1.7 Tonne Yanmar Diesel Mini Excavator.

The rock breaker requires compatible auxiliary hydraulic connections and an appropriate attachment mounting arrangement.

Before installation, confirm that the breaker is correctly matched to the excavator's hydraulic flow, operating pressure and mounting configuration.

For more information about compatible excavators, view the Paddock Excavator Range.

Specifications

Selection & Use

Before operation, ensure the hydraulic rock breaker is correctly mounted to the excavator and all attachment pins, locking mechanisms and retaining devices are properly secured.

Check that hydraulic hoses and couplings are correctly connected, in good condition and suitable for the excavator's operating pressure.

Always inspect the breaker tool, retaining components and hydraulic connections for wear, damage or loose parts before use.

Position the breaker tool securely against the material before activating the hydraulic breaker. Use controlled excavator movements and follow the manufacturer's recommended operating procedures.

Avoid operating the breaker without contact against suitable material, as excessive blank firing can damage the breaker.

Do not use the breaker tool as a lifting device or lever, and avoid excessive side loading during operation.

Before breaking or excavating, check the work area for underground services including electrical cables, water pipes, gas lines and communications infrastructure.

Ensure personnel remain clear of the work area and take appropriate precautions against flying debris, noise and vibration.

Operate the breaker within the limits of the excavator and attachment system, following the relevant manufacturer's operating, maintenance and safety instructions.

Note: Specifications and compatibility may vary depending on the excavator configuration. Confirm hydraulic requirements, attachment mounting and breaker suitability before ordering.