LARGE HAMMERMASTER

A Product of Hard Work

High efficiency
breakers for
your machine

Your Heavyline machine is built for hard work. But with a

JCBHammermaster fitted, it can work even harder for you.
The Heavyline Hammermaster is a high-impact, energy efficient
breaker that is durable and robust, with smooth operation for
optimum performance and operator comfort. And, because we
carefully match them to JCB carrier machines, you get optimum
performance and output.
The robust construction and simple design with few moving parts
also means that the breakers are hard-wearing and easy to maintain
with low service costs. Theyre the perfect choice for arduous
environments and the hire market*. Compatible with most
competitor machines, JCB Heavyline Hammermasters offer
exceptional features: long piston stroke provides high impact whilst
maintaining smooth operation; and sound insulation is standard,
enhancing operator comfort as well as being environmentally
friendly. Every JCB Heavyline Hammermaster in this range comes
with a choice of tool and everything you need to get going.
Plus theres a full range of machine installation kits to suit JCB
machines. It all makes for harder, faster working, with added
versatility and reliability, and above all, low operating costs from
high fuel efficiency and low maintenance demand.
* Always consult your JCBDealer for advice on suitable applications.

LARGE HAMMERMASTER | WALKAROUND

HM870Q, HM1270Q and HM1570Q

01

02

03

04

05

06

Highest productivity.
The internal control valve and clever design ensures maximum
conversion of hydraulic power into impact power, boosting
performance, minimising heat generation and saving fuel.

04

Tough construction.
The substantial steel housing is designed for optimum strength
without excess weight.
Quiet operation.
Heavy-duty elastic suspension blocks between the power
cell and the housing ensure exceptionally quiet operation,
benefitting the operator, minimising environmental impact
and reducing vibration stresses on the machine.
Energyboost.
Recoil energy from the tool is re-cycled to boost the energy
of the next impact to extract maximum performance from
the breaker.
Long, heavy piston.
Piston and tool combination optimised for maximum transfer
of impact energy.

AutoStop.
Reduces blank firing, protecting the breaker and reducing
wear. Especially effective when operating in poor visibility,
such as underwater work.

08

AutoGrease.
Automatically ensures the tool bushes receive sufficient grease
for efficient operation and minimum wear, giving maximum
protection to your investment.

09

Double tool retainers.

Extend tool and bush life.

10

Dust wiper.
Keeps damaging dust out, and lubricating grease in.

11

Single-piece cylinder.
The replaceable cylinder sleeve means lower maintenance
costs.

12

Ventilation port.
Active percussion chamber ventilation with a one-way valve
protects against damaging grease and dust getting into the
hydraulic circuit, and prevents grease getting onto percussion
surfaces.

08

01 02

Adaptive breaking.
Your JCB breaker is able to sense the material being broken.
On softer material, the impact rate increases to maintain
productivity.

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05
03

06
11
12

09
10

07

HM1760Q, HM2460Q,
HM3060Q and HM4160Q
01

02

Highest productivity.
The internal control valve and clever design ensures maximum
conversion of hydraulic power into impact power, boosting
performance, minimising heat generation and saving fuel.

01 02
05

Adaptive breaking.
Your JCB breaker is able to sense the material being broken.
On softer material, the impact rate increases to maintain
productivity.

03

Tough construction.
The substantial steel housing is designed for optimum strength
without excess weight.

04

Quiet operation.
Heavy-duty elastic suspension blocks between the power
cell and the housing ensure exceptionally quiet operation,
benefitting the operator, minimising environmental impact
and reducing vibration stresses on the machine.

05

04

06

Long, heavy piston.

Piston and tool combination optimised for maximum transfer
of impact energy.

07

Hydraulic accumulator.
Helps to boost energy recovery for best efficiency whilst
protecting the machine from pulsations.

08

AutoStop.
Reduces blank firing, protecting the breaker and reducing
wear. Especially effective when operating in poor visibility,
such as underwater work.

09

AutoGrease.
Automatically ensures the tool bushes receive sufficient grease
for efficient operation and minimum wear, giving maximum
protection to your investment.

10

Double tool retainers.

Extend tool and bush life.

11

Heavy-duty Claw.
Used to manoeuvre target for optimum breaking. Protects the
vulnerable foot of the housing.

07

09

03
08

10

Energyboost.
Recoil energy from the tool is re-cycled to boost the energy
of the next impact to extract maximum performance from
the breaker.

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06

LARGE HAMMERMASTER | PERFORMANCE

JCB AUTOGREASE system

To ensure continuous, hard-hitting performance, all JCB Heavyline

Hammermasters are supplied with a choice of moil or chisel tool as
standard. Blunts, moils and chisels are also available for aftermarket
purchase, to provide increased versatility and reduced downtime.

Your JCB Hammermaster is a powerful and productive piece of

equipment, but for peak performance it requires regular greasing.
The JCB Autogrease system is fitted as standard on all
Heavyline breakers from the HM870Q upwards. It works by
automatically supplying a set quantity of grease (which can easily
be adjusted to suit working conditions) to the top and bottom tool
bush every time the breaker is activated. This ensures the breaker
tool consistently operates as smoothly and efficiently as possible.

Re-gassing kit is supplied as standard with every breaker.

This means the operator has all they need to maintain the optimum
breaker performance.
The bush wear tool offers an easy checking system for
the operator to ensure that the breaker is within tolerance and not
causing costly internal damage and reducing breaking performance.

Most other breaker grease systems are dependent on the host

machine featuring automatic greasing or the operator manually
applying grease. But because the JCB Autogrease system is
attached direct to the breaker housing, you can rely on the breaker
always being correctly greased, regardless of the host machine.
The JCB system also features special clear cartridges that allow
the operator to monitor the amount of grease left in the cartridge
from within the cab. When theyre running low, theyre easily
changed without the need for tools, and of course, replacement
cartridges are quickly and conveniently available worldwide from
the JCB dealer network.

Air line port enables easy connection to a compressor

allowing the breaker to be used in underwater applications.
This stops water ingress and damage to the unit which can result
in expensive repairs.
The AUTOSTOP feature prevents the breaker from being
operated without pressure on the tool. This eliminates damage
to the breaker caused by operator misuse/abuse or poor visibility
applications, such as trenching and underwater work.

Installation kit

The specially designed cartridges screw into the AUTOGREASE

system that is fitted to the breaker housing. The AUTOGREASE
system only accepts the AUTOGREASE cartridges.
Extreme and special hammer grease cartridges are not compatible.

Air line port

Installation kits; the majority of JCB machines

are supplied with breaker pipework already fitted enabling
JCBHammermaster breakers to be easily attached. A full range of
comprehensive, genuine JCBinstallation kits is also available from
the JCBdealer network for fitment to both new and old machines
without the correct pipework. These custom-designed, structured
kits provide the complete solution, including easy-to-use fitting
instructions, high quality components and hose routings designed
to eliminate abrasive wear.

JCB Large
Hammermaster range

HM870Q

HM1270Q

HM1570Q

HM1760Q

HM2460Q

HM3060Q

HM4160Q

Robust construction and simple design provide a

hard-wearing breaker which is easy to maintain with low
service costs
Long piston stroke allows high-impact energy with
smooth action
AUTOSTOP system ensures no damage to the breaker
from idle blows
JCBAUTOGREASEsystem and silencing as standard
for minimal maintenance and quiet operation
Energy recovery gives enhanced impact frequency
in hard applications

Operating weight

kg (lb)

JCB machine

Impact energy AEMtested data

800 (1764)

1200 (2646)

1500 (3307)

1700 (3749)

2200 (4850)

3000 (6610)

4200 (9260)

JS115, JS130,
JS130W,
JS145W,
JZ140, JS160,
JS160W,
JS175W

JS130, JZ140,
JS160,
JS175W,
JS180, JS190,
JS200W

JS200,
JS200W,
JS220, JS240,
JS260

JS200, JS220,
JS240, JS260

JS240, JS260,
JS290, JS330,
JS360

JS330, JS360,
JS460

JS460

6989 (5151)

Joules (ft-lbs)

1343 (990)

2044 (1508)

2530 (1866)

3577 (2638)

4055 (2990)

6024 ( 4443)

Carrier weight Min.

tons (lbs)

10 (22050)

15 (33070)

17 (37480)

18 (39680)

26 (57330)

32 (70560)

42 (92610)

Carrier weight Max.

tons (lbs)

17 (37480)

24 (52910)

28 (61730)

34 (74960)

40 (88200)

50 (110250)

75 (165375)

650

550

520

320

280

280

270

Blow rate Min.

Blow rate Max.

850

720

680

600

550

540

530

Operating pressure Min.

bar (psi)

140 (2030)

140 (2030)

140 (2030)

160 (2320)

160 (2320)

160 (2320)

160 (2320)

Operating pressure Max.

bar (psi)

170 (2465)

170 (2465)

170 (2465)

180 (2610)

180 (2610)

180 (2610)

180 (2610)

Oil flow required Min.

l/min (US gpm)

100 (26)

120 (32)

140 (37)

130 (34)

140 (37)

210 (55)

250 (66)

Oil flow required Max.

l/min (US gpm)

120 (32)

140 (37)

160 (42)

160 (42)

180 (48)

270 (72)

320 (85)

Back pressure Max.

bar (psi)

12 (174)

12 (174)

12 (174)

12 (174)

12 (174)

12 (174)

12 (174)

Tool diameter

mm (in)

100 (3.9)

115 (4.5)

135 (5.3)

140 (5.5)

150 (5.9)

165 (6.5)

180 (7.1)

115

120

122

121

121

122

122

Sound power level LWA

dBA

LARGE HAMMERMASTER | RANGE

Choosing the right breaker

It is essential that a breaker is correctly matched to its host machine to ensure maximum productivity and efficiency.
The table below gives a guideline on how to select the correct breaker for a specific machine or production requirement. The following table can be used both left to right and right to left.
CARRIER WEIGHT
tonne
10 17
15 24
17 28
18 34
26 40
32 50
42 75

lbs
22050 37480
33070 52910
37480 61730
39680 74950
57330 88200
70500 110000
92610 165000

JCB BREAKER
HM870Q
HM1270Q
HM1570Q
HM1760Q
HM2460Q
HM3060Q
HM4160Q

Soft concrete with or without rebar

m / shift
yd / shift
135 260
177 340
185 380
242 497
290 600
380 785
300 650
392 850
375 800
491 1046
500 1100
654 1439
625 1425
818 1864

MAXIMUM ATTAINABLE PRODUCTION

Hard concrete with or without rebar
m / shift
yd / shift
55 140
72 183
90 250
118 327
190 420
248 550
200 425
262 556
225 500
294 654
300 700
392 916
375 800
491 1046

Secondary Breaking
m / shift
yd / shift
N/A
N/A
250 500
327 654
385 800
503 1046
400 825
523 1079
475 1000
621 1308
625 1250
818 1635
800 1600
1046 2093

NB: For non-JCBapplications the hydraulic flow and pressure of the carrier must be checked against the breakers requirements. The production figures above are for guidance only and will vary depending on material and operator skill etc.

Choosing the right tool

Choosing the correct tool has a major impact on the reliability, wear and performance of the breaker and tool.
MATERIAL
Asphalt

USE
Road surfaces
Thin floors, walls

Concrete

Thick floors, walls

Foundations
Recycling

Sedimentary rock (limestone, sandstone etc.)

Trenching, foundation work,

primary quarry breaking
Breaking oversizes

Crystalline rock
(magma, greenstone, granite etc.)

Trenching, foundation work,

primary quarry breaking
Breaking oversizes

SPECIFICATION
Soft structure
Reinforced
Non-reinforced
Reinforced
Non-reinforced
Reinforced
Non-reinforced

Heavily fissured
Lightly fissured
Monolithic

Heavily fissured
Lightly fissured
Monolithic

TOOL
Chisel
Moil
Chisel
Moil
Chisel
Moil
Moil
Blunt
Chisel
Moil
Moil
Chisel
Chisel
Blunt
Blunt
Blunt

CHISEL standard tool for penetrative work,

e.g. mining, foundations, trenching, demolition

PYRAMID POINT
(all moils above 100mm diameter)
MOIL universal, for layered rock and
reinforced concrete, where twisting could occur
BLUNT for impact breaking, e.g. mining,
breaking oversizes, demolition

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