HLA HB500 Compact Hydraulic Breaker

Mid
Standard Flow
Runs on standard auxiliary flowFits most skid steers, including small-frame
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HLA HB500 Compact Hydraulic Breaker

Overview

The HLA HB500 Compact Hydraulic Breaker demolishes concrete slabs, asphalt, rock faces, and frozen ground that buckets cannot penetrate. HLA Attachments attachments are available through Canadian equipment dealers and distributors. Impact energy and blow rate determine performance on hard material; match the breaker class to your machine's auxiliary hydraulic output. Used extensively on Canadian construction and utility sites. Canadian-manufactured by HLA Attachments (Ontario). Available through GLC Equipment and HLA dealers.

Canada Availability

Canadian-manufactured by HLA Attachments (Ontario). Available through GLC Equipment and HLA dealers.

Key Facts

  • Model: HLA HB500
  • Brand: HLA Attachments
  • Type: compact hydraulic breaker
  • Drive: standard hydraulic
  • Mount: universal SSQA quick attach
  • Manufacturer: Ontario, Canada
  • Weight: 500–900 lbs
  • Hydraulic flow: 8–20 GPM
Specs sourced from hlaattachments.com · Last verified: March 2026

Is This Right For You?

Buy if

  • You break concrete curbs, asphalt patches, frost, or light stone on compact to medium skid steers
  • Occasional demolition is part of your work mix and you want a simple, reliable hammer without high cost
  • Your machine has standard hydraulic flow — light-duty breakers don't require high-flow circuits

Skip if

  • Reinforced concrete foundations or large rock are your main targets — a medium or heavy hammer is needed
  • You run a large-frame machine — a light-duty breaker is undersized and won't give adequate productivity

Also consider

  • Medium-duty hydraulic breaker for larger machines and harder material
  • Heavy-duty breaker for large-frame machines and heavy demolition
Machine Compatibility

Compatible with all skid steer brands and compact track loaders via universal SSQA quick attach. Mid-frame machines (S450–S650 class) are the most common fit.

About HLA Attachments in Canada

HLA Attachments is an Ontario-based manufacturer that designs and builds attachments in Waterloo, ON, with a dealer network spanning all provinces. Backed by a Canadian warranty and local parts availability, HLA is one of the most trusted names on Canadian job sites.

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

How to Connect

  1. Attach breaker using Bob-Tach
  2. Connect single aux hydraulic circuit (breakers use one-way flow)
  3. Set machine to single-action aux mode if available
  4. Run 5 seconds at idle before working to allow oil to circulate
Safety NoteBreakers use single-direction flow. Do not run breaker in same position for more than 30 seconds — move to avoid blank-firing damage.

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Pricing varies by region and dealer stock levels change seasonally. For current availability and a real quote, contact a local dealer.

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✓ Last checked: March 2026

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