Your Guide to Cat^® Mini Excavator Hammers

Know the difference between Cat mini excavator hammers.

For Cat mini excavators, the two categories of hammers are the Cat B Series hammers and the Cat H Series hammers. Both excavator attachments are used for demolition applications, such as breaking concrete, pavement, roads and masonry. They‘re also used for landscaping, site prep and breaking frozen ground for utility repairs.

However, there are differences between the two categories.

“Cat H Series hammers offer a wider range of versatility with features such as auto shutoff and optional auto-lube,” Brock says.

Auto shutoff is a safety feature that prevents blank firing, which is the top cause of user-induced damage to hammers. There’s an underwater kit available for H Series hammers if you’re working around a dam or pylons in water.

An H Series hammer is for serious hammer usage.

“H Series hammers are good for quarry applications,” Brock explains. “They’re ideal when you’re doing demolition, day in and day out. They’re not for situations where you just need a hammer for a couple of hours on a job.”

An added benefit of a Cat H Series hammer is the reduced noise output. Both the B and H Series are designed for reduced noise output, but the power cell in an H Series hammer is rubber-insulated to reduce the decibel level. They have a fully cast housing which also helps reduce noise.

Cat B Series hammers are a high-quality option that can help you save on costs. Cat H Series hammers could save you more in the long run, depending on your scope of use. A quick chat with your Cat dealer can help you determine which hammer is best for your operation.