The Scariest Thing This Friday the 13th? Choosing the Wrong Breaker.11/13/2026Need a Hydraulic Breaker? Ask These 6 Questions First. Friday the 13th has a reputation for bad luck, but around here, we're not too worried about black cats, broken mirrors, or walking under ladders. You know what does scare us? A perfectly good machine paired with the wrong attachment. When you've got concrete to break and a job to finish, the last thing you need is equipment that isn't up to the task. Fortunately, finding the right hydraulic breaker doesn't have to be a guessing game. Before you put a breaker to work, here are six questions worth asking. 1. What Machine Are You Running? First things first. What are we working with? Mini skid steer? Full-size skid steer? Compact track loader? Excavator? Your machine's size, operating weight, hydraulic flow, and pressure all play a role in determining which breaker is right for the job. And here's something worth remembering: Just because your machine has enough hydraulic flow doesn't necessarily mean it's the right fit. Machine weight and stability matter, too. 2. What's Getting Broken? Not all demolition jobs are created equal. Breaking up an old sidewalk is a different kind of work than tackling thick concrete or heavy demolition debris. Think about the material, its thickness, and the amount of work ahead. These details help determine how much impact energy you'll need. The goal isn't always to find the biggest breaker available. It's to find the right breaker for the work. 3. How Much Breaking Are You Planning? A little weekend concrete removal? Or a machine that's going to spend its days tearing things apart? The frequency and demands of your work matter. At Premier Attachments, we offer everything from compact Small Frame Power Breakers, including the PB250 and PB350, to our larger PB500, PB750, PB1000, and PB1500 models. Different machines, different workloads, same goal: dependable breaking power. 4. What Mounting System Do You Need? Here's where things can get a little tricky. A breaker isn't much good if you can't get it mounted to your machine! Our Small Frame Power Breakers feature Premier's patented Duo-Tach® Mounting System, allowing compatibility with CII mini skid and Bobcat MT mounting systems without adapters or tools. Our Large Frame Power Breaker Series offers mounting options for a variety of machines, including skid steers, excavators, and backhoes. Knowing your mounting requirements ahead of time can save a whole lot of headaches. 5. Are You Using the Right Tool for the Job? The breaker itself is only half the story. What's on the end matters, too. Our Large Frame Power Breaker Series includes interchangeable moil and chisel points, giving operators options for different breaking applications. A moil point concentrates impact into a smaller area, while a chisel point provides a cutting edge that can be useful for splitting and breaking along a line. Sometimes, the right tool makes all the difference. 6. Who's Going to Have Your Back? This one might be the most important question of all. Equipment works hard. Things wear out. Questions come up. And when they do, you want somebody who picks up the phone. At Premier Attachments, we build equipment we're proud to put our name on, right here in Fort Wayne, Indiana. We know our products, we know our customers, and we believe good support matters just as much as good steel. Whether you're figuring out compatibility, selecting the right breaker, or looking for replacement parts, our team is here to help. Leave the Bad Luck to Friday the 13th. You can't control everything that happens on a jobsite, but you can make sure you're showing up with the right equipment. Choosing a hydraulic breaker shouldn't be a shot in the dark. Know your machine, understand your application, and don't be afraid to ask questions. After all, the only thing you should be breaking is concrete. Not your budget, your schedule, or your patience. Explore our Power Breaker lineup or give our team a call at 866-458-0008. We'll help you find the right fit.
The Scariest Thing This Friday the 13th? Choosing the Wrong Breaker.11/13/2026Need a Hydraulic Breaker? Ask These 6 Questions First. Friday the 13th has a reputation for bad luck, but around here, we're not too worried about black cats, broken mirrors, or walking under ladders. You know what does scare us? A perfectly good machine paired with the wrong attachment. When you've got concrete to break and a job to finish, the last thing you need is equipment that isn't up to the task. Fortunately, finding the right hydraulic breaker doesn't have to be a guessing game. Before you put a breaker to work, here are six questions worth asking. 1. What Machine Are You Running? First things first. What are we working with? Mini skid steer? Full-size skid steer? Compact track loader? Excavator? Your machine's size, operating weight, hydraulic flow, and pressure all play a role in determining which breaker is right for the job. And here's something worth remembering: Just because your machine has enough hydraulic flow doesn't necessarily mean it's the right fit. Machine weight and stability matter, too. 2. What's Getting Broken? Not all demolition jobs are created equal. Breaking up an old sidewalk is a different kind of work than tackling thick concrete or heavy demolition debris. Think about the material, its thickness, and the amount of work ahead. These details help determine how much impact energy you'll need. The goal isn't always to find the biggest breaker available. It's to find the right breaker for the work. 3. How Much Breaking Are You Planning? A little weekend concrete removal? Or a machine that's going to spend its days tearing things apart? The frequency and demands of your work matter. At Premier Attachments, we offer everything from compact Small Frame Power Breakers, including the PB250 and PB350, to our larger PB500, PB750, PB1000, and PB1500 models. Different machines, different workloads, same goal: dependable breaking power. 4. What Mounting System Do You Need? Here's where things can get a little tricky. A breaker isn't much good if you can't get it mounted to your machine! Our Small Frame Power Breakers feature Premier's patented Duo-Tach® Mounting System, allowing compatibility with CII mini skid and Bobcat MT mounting systems without adapters or tools. Our Large Frame Power Breaker Series offers mounting options for a variety of machines, including skid steers, excavators, and backhoes. Knowing your mounting requirements ahead of time can save a whole lot of headaches. 5. Are You Using the Right Tool for the Job? The breaker itself is only half the story. What's on the end matters, too. Our Large Frame Power Breaker Series includes interchangeable moil and chisel points, giving operators options for different breaking applications. A moil point concentrates impact into a smaller area, while a chisel point provides a cutting edge that can be useful for splitting and breaking along a line. Sometimes, the right tool makes all the difference. 6. Who's Going to Have Your Back? This one might be the most important question of all. Equipment works hard. Things wear out. Questions come up. And when they do, you want somebody who picks up the phone. At Premier Attachments, we build equipment we're proud to put our name on, right here in Fort Wayne, Indiana. We know our products, we know our customers, and we believe good support matters just as much as good steel. Whether you're figuring out compatibility, selecting the right breaker, or looking for replacement parts, our team is here to help. Leave the Bad Luck to Friday the 13th. You can't control everything that happens on a jobsite, but you can make sure you're showing up with the right equipment. Choosing a hydraulic breaker shouldn't be a shot in the dark. Know your machine, understand your application, and don't be afraid to ask questions. After all, the only thing you should be breaking is concrete. Not your budget, your schedule, or your patience. Explore our Power Breaker lineup or give our team a call at 866-458-0008. We'll help you find the right fit.
