Chicago Pneumatic BRK70VR Hydraulic Breakers

Chicago Pneumatic BRK70 Hydraulic Breakers are built for the jobs where “lightweight demo” turns into real resistance: thick asphalt, frozen ground, and reinforced concrete. This is a heavy-duty, handheld hydraulic breaker that keeps you mobile from site to site, delivers fast material removal, and stays practical for crews doing roadwork, utility cuts, and tough renovation work—especially when you need serious breaking power without dragging in larger equipment.

Built for heavier demolition (without losing portability)
If you’re bouncing between locations and need a breaker you can run wherever the work is—without relying on electric or pneumatic supply—the BRK70 fits that “show up, break fast, move on” workflow. It’s positioned for heavier jobs in asphalt, frozen soil, and reinforced concrete, making it a strong choice for road and street maintenance, utility access, and structural concrete work where hand-held reach and control matter.

Why BRK70 feels productive on the ground
BRK70 breakers are designed to keep your effort going into the work face instead of fighting the tool:

• Slim body and strong line-of-sight to the tool point for accurate placement and faster progress in cuts and edges

• Balanced layout with fewer protruding parts (helps reduce snagging and accidental contact in tight work zones)

• Flat-face quick couplings for fast hookups and cleaner hydraulic connections in dusty, dirty environments

Hydraulic performance that matches real jobsite setups
The BRK70 is designed around a standard flow rate of 30 L/min (8 gpm), and can be adjusted down to 20 L/min (5 gpm) when you need to run it from a different power pack or hydraulic source. That flexibility matters if you’re a contractor or rental fleet trying to keep one breaker compatible across multiple power options.

Key specs (BRK70 family)
(Exact configuration varies by version and tool shank option.)

• Length: 765 mm (30 in)

• Oil flow: 20–30 L/min (5–8 gpm)

• Working pressure: 110–125 bar (about 1,595–1,815 psi)

• Impact rate: 1,350–1,750 blows/min

• Weight (incl. hoses): ~26.5 kg standard / ~32.5 kg VR

• EHTMA/HTMA class: commonly listed as C/D depending on setup/adjustment

Available BRK70 versions (choose what matches your carrier and crew)
Chicago Pneumatic offers BRK70 variants to fit different work conditions—without changing the core breaking performance:

1. VR (vibration-reduced) version – built for operator comfort and longer work time. The VR handle system uses dampening springs and a pivot design, and it’s commonly supplied with longer flexible tail hoses to help reduce vibration transfer and handling fatigue.

2. HBP (High Back Pressure) version – designed to tolerate higher hydraulic return pressure that’s common on many skid steers and when running longer hose lengths. HBP models are intended to run from the PTO outlet of many skid steers, improving flexibility and equipment utilization.

3. Standard version – a straightforward, heavy-duty BRK70 setup for crews who want the tool’s core performance and are working with “normal” return pressure hydraulic circuits.

Tooling and configuration options (so you get the right fit)
BRK70 breakers are sold in multiple hex tool/shank configurations—so you can match the breaker steel you already stock, or standardize across your fleet. Common listings include hex sizes such as 28 × 152 mm, 32 × 152 mm, and 32 × 160 mm, with different part numbers tied to each configuration.

Typical BRK70 jobsites

• Asphalt removal and pavement breakup (patching, trench restoration, roadwork)

• Frozen soil / frost-heavy ground where lighter breakers stall

• Reinforced concrete demolition, curbs, footings, and tough slabs

• Utility access cuts and confined areas where a machine-mounted breaker is awkward or overkill

What you’re really buying with BRK70
Instead of gimmicks, the BRK70 focuses on practical jobsite value:

• Serious handheld impact for hard materials that chew up smaller breakers

• Compatibility across common hydraulic sources thanks to adjustable flow range

• Version options that let you match the tool to operator comfort (VR) or equipment constraints like higher back pressure (HBP)

• Fleet-friendly standardization via multiple tool shank configurations

Quick setup checklist (what crews actually do)

1. Confirm your hydraulic source can supply 20–30 L/min (5–8 gpm) at the appropriate working pressure.

2. Match the breaker’s hex shank size to your tool steel before ordering.

3. If you’re on a skid steer / high-return-pressure circuit, pick the HBP version.

4. If you’re running long shifts or rotating operators, consider the VR version for comfort and productivity.

Bottom line
If your work regularly hits hard asphalt, frozen ground, or reinforced concrete—and you want a portable hydraulic breaker that stays compatible across common flow rates—the Chicago Pneumatic BRK70 Hydraulic Breakers are a purpose-built solution: heavy-duty output, practical setup flexibility, and variants that let you match the breaker to your hydraulic circuit and crew comfort needs.