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Jack Hammer Shovel

el-blanco

By el-blanco
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el-blanco Experienced

el-blanco

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I am in the market for a Jackhammer shovel.  Landscaping business is going bonkers and one of these would pay for itself in one job.  Does anyone have a brand or know what to look for when buying one?  I am after an electrical one and have seen them for around $150.00 range.

I always thought they were much more expensive.

Any help is appreciated.

Thanks

Dana Point Tropicals - C-27 License #906810

(949) 542-0999

LJG Grand Master

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I would not buy a $150 one. I did (mine was a little more) and it broke within a few weeks. Since I did not want to drop $800 or more on a good one, I just rent if need be. Point being, if it is for landscape, get the upper end ones with a good warranty.

Len

Vista, CA (Zone 10a)

Shadowridge Area

"Show me your garden and I shall tell you what you are."

-- Alfred Austin

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(LJG @ Aug. 28 2007,23:29)

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I would not buy a $150 one. I did (mine was a little more) and it broke within a few weeks. Since I did not want to drop $800 or more on a good one, I just rent if need be. Point being, if it is for landscape, get the upper end ones with a good warranty.

No doubt about it! Get a good one. The ground here in So Cal can be harder than concrete. I am lucky to be in construction and use the one we have at work. It is a bit heavy but would not even think about digging without it. Plus it'll put some hair on your chest. Mike

Mike Hegger

Northwest Clairemont

San Diego, California

4 miles from coast

PalmGuyWC Grand Master

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What in the heck is a jackhammer shovel?  I've never heard of one, but sounds like I could use one. Does anyone have a picture of one?

Dick

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Tad Grand Master

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didnt know they had an electric model, tried on once our ground is toooo heavy for it. They use them in FLA. quite a bit!!

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palmazon Mentor

palmazon

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Yac-Hammerrr?? We don' need no stinkin yac-hammerr...

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I get by with a little help from my fronds

iwan Mentor

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(PalmGuyWC @ Aug. 30 2007,04:45)

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What in the heck is a jackhammer shovel?  I've never heard of one, but sounds like I could use one. Does anyone have a picture of one?

Dick

Dick,

I have seen them called power spades out here.  You should be able to rent one at US Rentals or possibly Home Depot.  Basicly a jackhammer with a spade tip.  I need to rent one to move a volunteer Washingtonia that is growing in a rocky area here.

Robert

Madera, CA (central San Joaquin valley)

9A

Ashton Collaborator

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(palmazon @ Aug. 30 2007,22:50)

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Yac-Hammerrr?? We don' need no stinkin yac-hammerr...

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I recognize those guys, but I don't recognize where they are.

That explains why nothing's getting done around here.

ash

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(PalmGuyWC @ Aug. 30 2007,07:45)

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What in the heck is a jackhammer shovel?  I've never heard of one, but sounds like I could use one. Does anyone have a picture of one?

Dick

We call them 'breakers.' You can put a spade bit on the end and dig through anything. A 30 pound unit will work marginally well, while a 60 pounder will dig to China, but it does get heavy after a while.

They rent for about $40 a day, sell new for about $1,500 and used for around $700.

ashton

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palmazon Mentor

palmazon

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that's an old image from La Cañada at Fred zone 10a's

I get by with a little help from my fronds

Ashton Collaborator

Ashton

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(palmazon @ Aug. 31 2007,09:52)

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that's an old image from La Cañada at Fred zone 10a's

Sounds like the same old story  :)

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I HAVE A CP (CHICAGO) 1240 VRS 90LB CLASS IF YOUR INTERESTED. BOUGHT IT TO BUST UP STONE IN MY PASTURES. TO TIME CONSUMING SO I BOUGHT A HYDRAULIC FOR MY BACKHOE. BOUGHT IT NEW FOR AROUND $1300 BUT I'LL MAKE  YOU A DEAL. I HAVE A MOIL POINT, 2 DIFFERENT SIZE CHISELS AND DIG CHISEL. WAS GOING TO THROW IT UP ON EBAY, HAS MAYBE 60 HOURS.

IT'S REALLY NICE, CHICAGO'S TOP OF THE LINE MODEL. HAS A VR HANDLE (VIBRATION REDUCTION), 4-BOLT HEAVY DUTY BACKHEAD, FRONT HEAD SPRINGS TO REDUCE KICK-BACK AND MUFFLER TO REDUCE NOISE.

RAY ZONE8

palmazon Mentor

palmazon

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moil point - is that what the rabbi performing the circumcision uses?

I get by with a little help from my fronds

Gonzer Grand Master

Gonzer

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Buying one of those also lets you cancel your gym membership.

 

 

el-blanco Experienced

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Thanks for all the info guys!

Jeff

Dana Point Tropicals - C-27 License #906810

(949) 542-0999

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(Gonzer @ Sep. 01 2007,08:17)

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Buying one of those also lets you cancel your gym membership.

NO KIDDING. I COULD ONLY TAKE ABOUT 30-40MIN OF IT. NOW I SIT IN THE TRACTOR WITH THE AC ON, A COLD BEVERAGE AND A CD PLAYING.

MOIL POINT IS WHAT IT'S CALLED, IT IS JUST A POINTED END INSTEAD OF A CHISEL.

RAY ZONE8

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Jeff,

Check out Harbor Freight Tool. Don't know if there is a store located in Orange country. The closest one to you in S.D. county is in Escondido. They sell a 60# electric jackhammer with two different blades for $400. I bought one two years ago when I had to cut through rocks & clay in order to put up my block walls. It paid for itself in saved rental charges. It cuts through clay like buttah.

Bob from San Diego

10 miles from ocean @ 600 ft altitiude

Sunset zone 23

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