Epiroc SB 1000 Heavy Duty Hydraulic Hammer

Name: Epiroc SB 1000 Heavy Duty Hydraulic Hammer
Brand: Epiroc
SKU: epiroc-sb1000-hydraulic-breaker
Availability: InStock

Mid

Standard Flow

Runs on standard auxiliary flowToo heavy for most small-frame machinesBest on mid-frame or large-frame machines

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Epiroc SB 1000 hydraulic breaker skid steer attachment

Overview

The Epiroc SB 1000 is a heavy-duty hydraulic hammer for large-frame skid steers in demanding rock and concrete demolition. Delivers high impact energy for hard-rock breaking, heavy demolition, and foundation work. Widely used by Canadian mine site contractors and heavy demolition firms. Backed by Epiroc Canada's service centres.

Canada Availability

Available through Epiroc Canada dealers and service centres nationwide.

Best for: heavy rock demolition, mining, large concrete breaking

Compare with: Atlas Copco SB 102 Hydraulic Breaker (Legacy) · Berlon Industries Skid Steer Hydraulic Breaker · Blue Diamond Skid Steer Hydraulic Breaker

Key Facts

Model: Epiroc SB 1000
Brand: Epiroc Canada
Type: heavy-duty hydraulic hammer
Class: large-frame skid steer
Application: heavy rock demolition, mining, large concrete breaking
Weight: 1200–2000 lbs
Hydraulic flow: 8–20 GPM

✓ Specs sourced from epiroc.com · Last verified: March 2026

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Is This Right For You?

Buy if

You break large reinforced concrete foundations, thick rock, or concrete retaining walls regularly
Your skid steer is a large-frame machine (80+ HP) rated for a heavy hammer attachment
Production rate matters — heavy-duty breakers complete demolition jobs significantly faster than medium class

Skip if

Your machine is medium-frame or smaller — a heavy breaker can exceed carrier weight class limits and damage hydraulics
Occasional light demolition is your only use — a medium-duty breaker handles that range at lower cost

Also consider

Medium-duty hydraulic breaker for smaller machines and occasional demolition
Light-duty breaker for compact machines doing concrete curb or small slab work

Machine Compatibility

Best suited to large-frame machines (S750+ class or equivalent CTL). Verify your machine's rated operating capacity (ROC) before ordering.

About Epiroc in Canada

Epiroc (formerly Atlas Copco's mining and construction division) is a global manufacturer with a Canadian presence through Epiroc Canada. Their hydraulic breakers are used across mining, construction, and demolition applications. Canadian service and parts are available through Epiroc Canada's national network.

Care & Maintenance

Check nitrogen buffer gas pressure at the start of every season and whenever impact energy feels reduced — low gas pressure is the most common cause of reduced performance
Lubricate the tool (chisel) bushing and retainer pins before every use — dry bushings accelerate side-loading wear on both the bushing and the tool shank
Inspect the lower bushing for wear after every 40 hours — a worn bushing allows chisel wobble, reducing impact energy delivery and accelerating shank wear
Never blank-fire the breaker — operating without material contact destroys the internal valve in minutes; this is the most common cause of breaker failures
Verify return-line back-pressure annually — back-pressure exceeding the breaker's rated limit destroys the valve seal progressively and may not be immediately obvious