Hydraulic Breaker Manufacturers: 7 Companies Compared
Compare hydraulic breaker manufacturers: LICH, Epiroc, Indeco, Montabert, NPK, FRD and Cat by location, carrier range and features, plus how to check a factory.
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Hydraulic breaker manufacturers range from long-established European and Japanese brands to factories in China that build for export. This guide compares seven of them, including LICH, by where they are based, what carrier range they publish and what they highlight about their breakers, then shows how to check hydraulic breaker manufacturers before you ask for a quote. Each entry uses what the company states on its own website, read on 5 November 2026.
Seven hydraulic breaker manufacturers at a glance
| Manufacturer | Based in | Published breaker range | What it highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| LICH | Zhengzhou, China | 18 LC models for 1–80 t carriers | Four body types, bench test at rated flow and pressure, model matching before quotation |
| Epiroc | Sweden | Excavators of 0.7–140 t | HB series with intelligent control for heavy excavators |
| Indeco | Bari, Italy (since 1976) | HP series, excavators of 0.5–140 t | A wide hammer range in one series |
| Montabert | Saint-Priest, France (since 1921) | SD, SC, M and V series, from about 59 kg upward | Long history and regular patent filings |
| NPK | Walton Hills, Ohio, USA | PH and GH series, carriers from 1 t to over 108 t | Shock-absorbing bracket and anti-blank-fire system |
| FRD (Furukawa) | Kent, Ohio, USA | FX, F and FHB series, small to extra large | Mono-block body without through bolts |
| Cat | USA | Hammers for skid steers, excavators and backhoes | A range sized for demolition, construction and quarry work |
Listed by region, starting with LICH. Sources: each company’s website, read on 5 November 2026.
What the numbers tell a buyer
The published ranges overlap heavily: Epiroc and Indeco both reach 140 t, NPK passes 108 t and LICH covers carriers up to 80 t. For most jobs, then, several hydraulic breaker manufacturers can supply the size you need. The difference shows up in what you can verify for your own machine: oil flow, working pressure and impact energy for the exact model, plus the bracket and the spare parts.
LICH publishes these figures model by model. For example, the LC-140 for 20–25 t carriers lists 1,977 kg, 120–180 L/min, 160–220 bar and 6,485 J, and every model is in the specification chart. When you compare hydraulic breaker manufacturers, ask each one for the same line of figures so the quotes can be read side by side.
LICH: a hydraulic breaker manufacturer in Zhengzhou
LICH is the hydraulic breaker brand of Henan Lichi Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd. in Zhengzhou, one of the hydraulic breaker manufacturers in China building for export. The range runs from the LC-35 to the LC-230, with impact energy from 204 J (LC-40) to 29,700 J (LC-200).
- Production: raw material cutting and forging, CNC machining, high-pressure cleaning, core assembly and pressure testing. The factory page shows the workshop, stock and packing.
- Testing: units run on a test bench at rated flow and pressure before final checks and packing.
- Bodies: silent box-type, tower, triangular and, on seven models, concentric.
- OEM and export: OEM orders, wooden-case packing and shipment documents.
- Parts: chisels and moil points, seal kits and other spare parts.
How to compare hydraulic breaker manufacturers
- Ask for one line of figures per model. Carrier class, breaker weight, oil flow, working pressure, impact rate and impact energy. A manufacturer that builds the model has these to hand.
- Match to your excavator. Give the machine model, breaker-circuit flow and relief pressure. Our matching guide shows what to measure.
- See the factory evidence. Workshop photos, test records and packing photos for the model you are buying.
- Check parts supply. Ask for the part list and which wear parts ship with the first order; see spare parts for a first order.
- Compare the whole quote. Bracket, hoses, tools, seal kit and freight terms. Our price guide and export quote checklist list each item.
For a deeper check of hydraulic breaker manufacturers, the supplier guide covers factory visits and trade terms.
Questions about hydraulic breaker manufacturers
Who are the main hydraulic breaker manufacturers?
Well-known names include Epiroc, Indeco, Montabert, NPK, FRD and Cat, alongside China factories such as LICH that build for export.
Where are hydraulic breakers made?
The companies in this guide are based in Sweden, Italy, France, the USA and China.
Does LICH make breakers for OEM orders?
Yes. Send your model range, branding needs and quantity through the OEM export page.
Comparing hydraulic breaker manufacturers for a real order? Send us your excavator model, circuit flow and pressure, and the job. We will send the matching LICH model with its full figures and a quote you can set beside the others.
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