Which is the best Indeco hydraulic hammer for your excavator? Guidelines for choosing.

Choosing the right Indeco hammer for your hydraulic excavator is not just about mechanical compatibility, it is also a strategic investment. The right combination of machine and equipment directly affects efficiency, durability, consumptions and the overall quality of your work. This is why it is important to obtain expert guidance when selecting the most suitable hydraulic excavator hammer and to understand how choosing an Indeco hydraulic excavator hammer can make a significant difference.

Reasons for choosing an Indeco hydraulic hammer

The Indeco brand stands for uncompromising excellence, not only in hydraulic hammers but across the entire range of products. The company has produced a complete range of excavator equipment for many years, which is recognised around the world for its quality, innovation and performance. What makes an Indeco hammer stand out?

Fuel Saving technology: less consumption, greater efficiency

One of the main benefits is the Fuel Saving system allowing up to 20% savings on fuel compared to competing hammers in the same class. This is made possible by a streamlined hydraulic system that can work at very low pressures, reducing the rpm and improving the machine’s efficiency. This not only leads to a reduction in operating costs, but also contributes to environmental sustainability.

Smart hydraulic system

Indeco hydraulic excavator hammers are fitted with a system that automatically adjusts the power and frequency of the strike based on the hardness of the material being demolished. This helps eliminate energy waste and maximises productivity.

Sturdiness and long-term reliability

The special anti-wear Hardox® steel construction on the moveable parts minimises wear and significantly prolongs the operating life of the hammer. The ABF (Anti Blank Firing) system protects the machines from blank firing that could damage both the hammer and the excavator boom.

A range for all needs: small, medium and large hammers

Indeco has the widest range of excavator hammers on the market. Each weight class has specific features and fields of use, making it easier to find the ideal solution.

Small hammers (0.5 – 14 ton excavator)

Despite their size, they are ultra-quiet, easy to manoeuvre and ensure excellent performance. Compact yet powerful, perfect for working in confined spaces and residential areas, Indeco small hammers are ideal for:

• Urban road construction sites
• Light demolition and restoration work
• Building recycling
• Foundry maintenance

Medium hammers (6.5 – 32 tons)

This class is the most versatile with an excellent weight-power ratio and a streamlined, well-proportioned structure that makes them suitable for:

• Building demolition
• Ground breaking in urban areas
• Secondary demolition in quarries
• Underwater work (with dedicated kit)
• Ditch excavation (including narrow, deep ditches)
• Industrial maintenance

Large hammers (21 – 140 tons)

Indeco large 21 to 140 ton hammers are pure power, unbeatable for completing even the most challenging tasks in the shortest time possible, such as:

• Primary breaking in quarries
• Excavation of deep foundations
• Excavation of railway and road tunnels
• Large-scaled industrial demolition 

How do you choose the right hammer for your excavator?

The right choice is based on the best combination of hammer and machine while considering the:

• Weight of the excavator
• Oil flow rate (l/min)
• Hydraulic pressure (bar)
• Intended use

Two fundamental ranges are featured in the Indeco catalogues:

• Ideal range: the perfect combination in which the hammer operates at maximum efficiency.
• Possible range: a wider operating range, but with some compromise in performance

Not just hammers: the tool makes the difference too

Every application calls for the right tool:

• Chisel: for excavations and breaking on stratified rock
• Moil point tool: for concrete and hard non-stratified rock
• Asphalt cutter/shovel tool: for road surfaces and brick walls
• Pile driver: for guardrails and pilework
• Pyramidal point: for reinforced concrete and sedimentary materials
• Cobra chisel tool: for puddingstone and brittle rock
• Blunt tool: for breaking up and reducing the size of rubble

Choosing Indeco hydraulic hammers means choosing the very best in terms of technology, energy savings and reliability. With an impressive variety of models, construction quality and hydraulic efficiency, all Indeco excavator hammers are a targeted investment to increase productivity and reduce costs.

Consult the technical data and rely on the experience of Indeco specialists for a safe, well-informed choice. With the right combination, your excavator will become a powerful, efficient and cost-effective demolition machine.

Parameters for choosing and adjusting the hammer