An excavator rock splitter is a professional rock-breaking attachment installed on excavators, designed for safe and efficient hard rock splitting without blasting. It uses hydraulic pressure to generate a huge splitting force, which can split hard rock into the required sizes within 10-15 seconds. It has the advantages of no vibration, no flying stones, no noise pollution and no environmental impact, completely solving the problem that blasting cannot be used in many construction scenarios. Our products are suitable for 10-50 ton excavators of all mainstream brands, with a splitting force ranging from 800 tons to 1200 tons, meeting the needs of different rock breaking projects.
In addition to the rock splitter attachment that mounts onto an excavator, we also offer compact hydraulic stone splitters that operate independently of excavators, as well as “integrated rock drill and splitter” all-in-one units that deliver superior cost-effectiveness. If you have requirements for a relevant project, please contact the YG team for a free quote; we will offer you the best possible discount.【WhatsApp/WeChat/Phone】+86 138 3814 7859
Excavator Rock Splitter Technical Parameter
| Model | YGM-S200 | YGM-S280 |
| Splitting Force(ton) | 3800 | 5700 |
| Piston Diameter(mm) | 200 | 250 |
| Required Drilling Diameter(mm) | 90-110 | 110-130 |
| Required Drilling Depth(mm) | 1600 | 1700 |
| Crack Width(mm) | 32 | 35 |
| Drilling Gap Distance(mm) | 1000-1500 | 2000-2500 |
| Splitting Speed(s) | 40-50 | 40-50 |
| Required Pressure(MPa). | 60-80 | 80 |
| Splitting Gun Length(mm) | 2700 | 2800 |
| Weight(kg) | 900 | 1000 |
How Much Rock Can An Excavator Rock Splitter Process Per Day
Most project contractors will care about the actual work efficiency before purchasing. We calculate the actual daily processing capacity based on standard construction conditions:
Under normal construction conditions, a standard hydraulic rock splitter for excavator can complete one splitting operation within 10-15 seconds, and each splitting can produce 0.5-2 cubic meters of broken rock. Calculated by 8 hours of normal work per day, the daily rock processing capacity can reach 80-150 cubic meters, which is 5-8 times more efficient than manual rock breaking and 2-3 times more efficient than crushing hammers for hard rock.
The actual processing capacity will vary according to the hardness of the rock, the depth of the drilled hole and the proficiency of the operator. For medium-hard rock such as limestone, the daily processing capacity can reach more than 150 cubic meters; for extra-hard rock such as granite, the daily processing capacity is about 80-100 cubic meters.
This efficiency is completely sufficient for most foundation pit construction, quarry and road rock excavation projects, and can greatly shorten the construction period compared with traditional rock breaking methods.
What Geological Conditions Is An Excavator Rock Splitter Suitable For
An excavator rock splitter can adapt to most common geological conditions, and the specific applicable scenarios are as follows:
- Various hard rock formations: It is suitable for most hard rocks, including granite, basalt, limestone, sandstone and quartzite, and the harder the rock, the more obvious the efficiency advantage compared with traditional crushing methods.
- Urban and sensitive area construction: It is the most suitable rock breaking equipment for urban foundation pits, construction near residential areas and around protected facilities, because it has no vibration, no flying stones and no noise, and will not affect the surrounding environment.
- Underground and tunnel engineering: It is suitable for rock excavation in underground mines, tunnels and caverns, with no blasting smoke and vibration, and will not affect the stability of surrounding rock.
- Concrete structure demolition: It can also be used for demolition of concrete foundations, bridge piers and other concrete structures, with high demolition efficiency and no impact on surrounding structures.
- We do not recommend using this splitting equipment on soft soil and loose sand layers. Standard excavator buckets can finish all excavation tasks in such ground conditions.
6 Features of YG Excavator Rock Splitter
We design every rock splitter machine for excavator according to actual construction needs, with reliable performance and strong adaptability:
- Super large splitting force of 800-1200 tons, can split various hard rocks including granite, basalt and limestone
- Fast splitting speed, can complete one splitting within 10-15 seconds, high construction efficiency
- No blasting, no vibration, no flying stones, safe and environmentally friendly, suitable for various sensitive construction areas
- Suitable for 10-50 ton excavators of all mainstream brands, standard interface, easy to install and replace
- Simple operation, excavator operators can master the operation after simple training, no professional technicians required
- High-strength wear-resistant steel splitting head, long service life, low failure rate, easy daily maintenance.
5 Frequently Asked Questions About Excavator Rock Splitter
A: We have different models for different excavator tonnages; the splitting force ranges from 800 tons to 1200 tons, which can split most hard rocks on the market.
A: Our products are suitable for 10-50 ton excavators of all mainstream brands. You can tell us your excavator model and tonnage, and we will recommend the most suitable matching model for you.
A: It can split most hard rocks, including granite, basalt, limestone and sandstone, as well as concrete structures.
A: Only 1 excavator operator is needed to complete all splitting work; no additional auxiliary workers are required.
A: Yes, our products use standard pin connectors that fit most mainstream excavator models. Users do not need to alter the excavator and can install the attachment straight away.
