Caterpillar unveiled its B-Prefix hydraulic hammers, available in both B4(s) and B6(s) silenced and B4 and B6 non-silenced versions.
Both the silenced and non-silenced options are designed for plug-and-play operation with a variety of compact equipment while also delivering optimum lifecycle value, the company says.
The new hammers are suitable for compact track loaders, skid-steer loaders, multi-terrain loaders, mini hydraulic excavators (3- to 8-ton operating weights) and backhoe loaders working in a range of construction and light-demolition applications, including site prep, landscaping, masonry and concrete breaking.
The B-Prefix hammers use a design that ensures reliability, versatility, ease of use and maintenance, according to the company. As a package solution, the matching Caterpillar-designed hydraulic kits are also offered, providing customers with compatible design and benefits.
The B-Prefix hydraulic hammers include a simple, reliable, industry-standard modular design with two moving parts in the piston and valve. Flat-top mounting enables compact working envelope and compatibility with a full complement of brackets to suit preference of coupler, linkage kinematics or machine size, Cat says.
Bushings are field-replaceable, and the lower bushing can be rotated 90 degrees for improved wear performance. The included toolbox contains a charging kit, hammer paste and spare parts. Housings are designed to facilitate common maintenance items.
In addition, Cat says a gas-fired operation cycle delivers consistent, long-term high production. A heavy-duty housing construction protects against breakage and wear, and an inward-type oil-control valve has high structural integrity and a low failure rate.