Prices of Jackhammers

While doing some work around the garden nothing is worse than the unsightly slab of old concrete, rock or pavement. This eyesore needs to be removed and a jack hammer will do the trick for this particular material. Buying a jack hammer needs to be easy and within a decent price range. Certain jack hammers are overpriced while others tend to stay in the mid to low range.

The price of a jack hammer can range drastically. The cost depends on the type of jack hammer because there are three types.  The three types of jack hammers are pneumatic, hydraulic and electromechanical. Easy, light use will call for either a hydraulic or pneumatic drill. For things like breaking up the ugly spot in the back yard only a small jack hammer is needed. Even though they are called small jack hammers, they are still pretty hefty.

• A Bosch 11335K-RT, 35 pound breaker will run around $745 to $800. It has a shock absorber and has great performance in horizontal and vertical hammering. 


• The handheld Neiko 2845 electric jack hammer comes with its own carrying case and a 360 degree swivel handle. There are two heavy duty chisels also in this package and the whole thing will cost from $140 to $430. This price really depends on where it's sold.


• The Ingersoll-Rand JRD30A rockdrill hammer is good for wet or dry situations, and will also handle horizontal drilling. The hole this drills can be up to ten feet in depth and one and a half inch wide. The price of this jack hammer will be approximately $1,300 to $2,300. 


• The Makita 1510 demoliton jack hammer is both lightweight and efficient. The 1510 will be priced in the range of $1,100.


• The Hitachi 1400W has a durable handle and hexagon drive, but it costs $1,700. Some jack hammers are hand held, some are not so portable. The type of hammer depends on the type of job. 

Shop around and find the best possible price for the drill. Be sure to read all instructions and safety awareness information after the hammer is purchased.