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Pneumatic Pick hire
Everything you need to know about Pneumatic Pick hire
Overview
Pneumatic Pick Hire Light Medium and Heavy Duty
The air-powered pneumatic picks in light, medium and heavy duty classes for breaking concrete, asphalt and frozen ground provides a reliable solution for trench work, road repair, frozen ground breaking, vertical concrete breakout, utility maintenance. Each unit features forged steel body, hardened chisel bit, rubber grip handles and air inlet swivel connection designed for long-term reliability in British conditions, making this hire ideal for both commercial and residential applications throughout the United Kingdom.
Construction and Design
- Light duty pick around 11kg suits one-person vertical chiselling in British utility trenches
- Medium duty model balances weight and impact for general concrete and asphalt breakout
- Heavy duty pick delivers maximum blow energy for frozen ground and thick British road base material
- Standard 19mm or 25mm air hose connection to site compressor via whip hose and lubricator
- Hex or round shank chisel system with quick-change retainer for field bit swaps
- Open exhaust design prevents icing in cold British winter operation with proper lubrication
Safety Standards
- Compressor output must match pick CFM requirement—under-supply causes weak blows and tool damage
- Air hose whip checks and pin-clipped fittings mandatory per British compressed air safety guidance
- Ear defenders required—pneumatic picks exceed 100dB at operator position
- Eye and face protection against concrete spall during vertical trench breaking
- Anti-vibration gloves recommended for extended use under Control of Vibration at Work Regulations
Multiple options available to match different project requirements across the UK. Hire online with delivery and collection included. No trade account needed.
Perfect for utility contractors, road workers, groundworkers, rail maintenance crews, demolition gangs with compressor access who require reliable, safe and efficient equipment for their projects across the United Kingdom.
General Specification
Technical Specifications
Built with forged steel body, hardened chisel bit, rubber grip handles and air inlet swivel connection ensuring maximum reliability for UK hire projects. The design incorporates proven engineering principles for maximum stability and safety during operation in British work environments.
Construction Features
- Light duty pick around 11kg suits one-person vertical chiselling in British utility trenches
- Medium duty model balances weight and impact for general concrete and asphalt breakout
- Heavy duty pick delivers maximum blow energy for frozen ground and thick British road base material
- Standard 19mm or 25mm air hose connection to site compressor via whip hose and lubricator
- Hex or round shank chisel system with quick-change retainer for field bit swaps
- Open exhaust design prevents icing in cold British winter operation with proper lubrication
Safety Standards
- Compressor output must match pick CFM requirement—under-supply causes weak blows and tool damage
- Air hose whip checks and pin-clipped fittings mandatory per British compressed air safety guidance
- Ear defenders required—pneumatic picks exceed 100dB at operator position
- Eye and face protection against concrete spall during vertical trench breaking
- Anti-vibration gloves recommended for extended use under Control of Vibration at Work Regulations
General
- Product: Pneumatic Pick
- Category: Concrete & compaction — Breakers
- Options: Heavy duty pneumatic concrete breaker, Light duty pneumatic concrete breaker, Medium duty pneumatic concrete breaker
- Delivery: UK-wide kerbside delivery
- Hire includes delivery, collection, Hire Shield and VAT
Key Features
Product Features
Designed with the professional user in mind, the pneumatic pick range delivers reliable performance for projects across the United Kingdom.
Key Features
- Three duty classes let British utility contractors match pick to trench width and material hardness
- Compressed air power suits confined spaces where petrol fumes and 110V cables are restricted
- Lighter than equivalent electric breakers for overhead manhole and chamber breakout
- Standard British site compressor at 90–100 psi runs full pneumatic pick fleet
- Heavy duty model breaks frozen ground when British winter frost halts excavation progress
- Hire lubricator bottle included to maintain internal hammer mechanism during shift use
Applications
- Water and gas main trench breakout through existing British road reinstatement
- Manhole and chamber wall adjustment during utility network upgrades
- Rail track bed localised concrete breakout during overnight possession works
- Asphalt and macadam removal around street furniture and gully repairs
- Frozen ground breaking when British winter frost prevents spade and mini digger progress
- Vertical breakout of concrete haunching around drainage channels
- Breaking out old floor screed in industrial unit strip-out before new slab pour
- Emergency road opening and reinstatement by local authority highways teams
Hire Benefits
- Flexible hire periods from one day upwards across the United Kingdom
- Delivery and collection included in every hire price
- Hire Shield damage cover for peace of mind on British sites
- No trade account needed — book online 24/7
- Next-day delivery available throughout Britain
- Professional-grade equipment maintained and safety-checked before every hire
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