Traditional manual pneumatic picks for breaking pile heads generally suffer from low efficiency, high noise, excessive flying rocks, and easy damage to the main reinforcement of the pile. Large-scale pile foundation projects face high labor costs and uncontrollable construction periods, becoming a common bottleneck in infrastructure construction. A pile head breaking machine, also known as a pile breaker machine, is an excavator-mounted hydraulic pile breaking device. Its core function is to quickly remove excess pile heads from the top of the pile foundation, ensuring the pile top elevation meets design requirements. Unlike integrated pile breakers, modular models allow for the addition or removal of cylinder modules, adapting to more pile diameters and types, offering greater versatility.
YG, as a professional excavator attachment manufacturer, specializes in modular pile breakers that support the free addition or removal of modules, simultaneously adapting to both round and square piles without replacing core components. Currently, it is exported in bulk to countries with high infrastructure demand, such as Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, Vietnam, India, Saudi Arabia, Nigeria, Peru, and the Philippines, and is widely applicable to various pile foundation projects in housing construction, bridges, photovoltaics, and municipal engineering. If you are interested, please contact us now for more product information.
YG Hot-sale Pile Breaker Machine Technical Parameters:
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Module Number |
PCS |
4 |
8 |
9 |
10 |
11 |
12 |
13 |
14 |
15 |
16 |
17 |
18 |
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Combination of the total weight |
KG |
1600 |
2640 |
2970 |
3300 |
3630 |
3960 |
4290 |
4620 |
4950 |
5280 |
5610 |
5940 |
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Pile diameter range |
mm |
400-600 |
600-800 |
800-1000 |
1000-1150 |
1150-1300 |
1300-1500 |
1500-1650 |
1650-1800 |
1800-1970 |
1970-2200 |
2200-2360 |
2360-2500 |
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Hydraulic excavator |
T |
20T-30T |
30T-40T |
Hydraulic system/pump station |
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Max.Thrust |
300KN |
Max. Cylinder required |
20L/min |
Machinery Tonnage |
≥20T |
Location pin Φ35 |
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Max. Cylinder Trip |
300mm |
Chisel diameter |
110mm |
Single module weight |
335KG |
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Max. Cylinder Pressure |
300MPa |
Max. Hoist Capacity |
≤500mm |
Single module size |
1015*865*340mm |
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What Are the Core Functions of the YG Modular Pile Breaker?
- Modular and freely combinable: The number of modules can be increased or decreased according to the pile diameter, allowing a single machine to cover multiple pile diameters without the need to purchase a separate machine for each pile diameter.
- Universal compatibility for round and square piles: Adjusting the module spacing adapts to both round and square piles without replacing core components, allowing one machine to cover all pile types in a project.
- Multi-cylinder synchronous static pile breaking: A flow divider valve ensures synchronized output from all cylinders, resulting in a clean break at the pile head without damaging the lower pile body or internal reinforcement.
- Excavator-ready for immediate use: Directly mounts an excavator, utilizing its hydraulic system for drive, requiring no additional power source and allowing for flexible relocation.
- Low-noise and environmentally friendly construction: Static compression pile breaking produces no impact, no flying rocks, and low noise, allowing for compliant construction even in urban and residential areas.
- Single-person operation: One excavator operator can complete all operations without additional support workers, saving labor costs.
Case Studies of Projects Completed by Customers in Vietnam and Saudi Arabia Who Purchased YG Pile Breakers
Case 1: Residential Pile Foundation Project in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Client Background: A construction company in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, undertook the pile foundation engineering for a large residential project, involving over 1200 cast-in-place piles with diameters of 600-800mm. Requirements included no damage to the main reinforcement bars, flat pile tops, and a tight schedule.
- Pain Points: Manual pile breaking with pneumatic picks was inefficient, labor was difficult to recruit, and costs were high; manual operation easily bent the main reinforcement bars, leading to high rework rates and affecting subsequent pile cap construction; the tight schedule meant that manual work could not meet the deadlines.
- Solution: Purchased two medium-sized modular pile head breaking machines, each capable of carrying a 20-ton excavator, adapted to the project's main pile diameters.
- Implementation Results: Each machine broke over 120 piles per day on average, 10 times more efficient than manual work, completing all pile breaking tasks ahead of schedule; pile heads were neatly cut, with zero damage to the main reinforcement bars, and passed inspection on the first attempt; significant labor costs were saved, reducing overall construction costs by 40%.
- Customer Testimonial: "This pile breaker machine far exceeded our expectations in efficiency and quality. It solved our major problem of manually breaking piles, and we will continue to purchase it for future projects."
Case Study 2: Saudi Arabia Photovoltaic Power Plant Project
- Customer Background: A photovoltaic power plant construction company in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The project involved a large number of photovoltaic piles, including both round and square piles with varying diameters, requiring a single machine to cover all pile types.
- Pain Points: Numerous pile types and diameters made purchasing multiple machines too costly; the harsh desert environment further hampered manual pile breaking efficiency; the large project scale and strict deadlines.
- Solution: Purchased 3 medium-sized modular pile breakers. The modules could be freely added or removed, suitable for both round and square piles, and compatible with all pile types in the project.
- Implementation Results: One machine handled all pile types, eliminating frequent equipment changes and allowing for flexible site relocation; modular design facilitated easy addition and removal, enabling efficient operation on piles of all diameters; the equipment was stable and durable, with a low failure rate even in the high-temperature desert environment, allowing all pile foundation construction to be completed smoothly before grid connection.
- Customer review: "The modular design is very practical. It can be used with square and round piles and piles of different diameters. The equipment has a high cost performance and is very stable in desert conditions, which fully meets our construction needs."
Frequently Asked Questions about YG's Pile Breaker Machine
Q: Can the pile breaker machine be used with both round and square piles?
A: Modular models require no replacement of core components; simply adjust the module spacing to adapt to both round and square piles. One machine covers multiple pile types, eliminating the need for separate machine purchases and offering better cost-effectiveness.
Q: Will the pile breaking process damage the main reinforcement bars?
A: Synchronous static compression only breaks the concrete. Models with stroke limits control the extension of the chisel, preventing bending or damage to the internal main reinforcement bars, fully complying with pile foundation construction acceptance standards.
Q: How many people are needed to operate one pile breaker machine?
A: Only one excavator operator is required. No additional auxiliary workers are needed. Ordinary excavator operators can learn to operate it with simple training, significantly saving labor costs.
Q: Can it be used with excavators of different tonnages?
A: Corresponding specifications match the corresponding excavator tonnage. Compatible models are available for excavators ranging from 15 to 50 tons. It can be directly connected to the excavator's hydraulic system without additional modifications.
Q: Can modules be added or removed individually?
A: Yes, the modular design allows for flexible addition or removal of modules to accommodate different pile diameters. For subsequent projects with larger pile diameters, only additional modules need to be purchased; the entire machine does not need to be replaced.
Q: Is the construction noise loud in urban areas?
A: It uses static compression to break piles, resulting in no impact, low noise, and no flying rocks, meeting environmental protection requirements for urban construction. It can also be used legally near residential areas.



