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Pavement Breakers for Rent

United Rentals carries a selection of pavement breakers designed to remove tough materials like concrete or asphalt. These asphalt breakers are ideal for general demolition, road building and foundation removal. Get these exclusive online rates by renting through our website or app.

For our full list of pavement breakers for rent, view the items below. For more information, visit our resource section.

Orange Apt Air Paving Breaker
Cat Class Code
110-1550

Air Paving Breaker, 30 lb. class

  • Ideal for breaking up a few inches of concrete or asphalt
  • Standard hex chuck size 1" by 4-1/4"
  • Reduced kickback decreases operator fatigue
  • Use Cases: Ideal for breaking u p and removing up to a few inches of concrete or asphalt
  • Add this pavement breaker to your cart now
  • Additional charges apply for points, chisels and miscellaneous tool steel
  • United Rentals will contact you to confirm requirements
Red Tamco Air Paving Breaker
Cat Class Code
110-1551

Air Paving Breaker, 30 lbs. class, D-Handle

  • 4-bolt design for easy maintenance
  • 1.75" bore; 3.375" stroke
  • Fast tool-change retainer
  • 1,500 bpm
  • Uses: Use for light demolition work for cutting and shaping metal and breaking up rock or grout
  • Add this pavement breaker to your cart now
Yellow and black ATLASCOPCO Air Paving Breaker, 35 lb. class
Cat Class Code
110-1560

Air Paving Breaker, 35 lb. class

  • Ideal for breaking up a few inches of concrete or asphalt
  • Standard hex chuck size 1" x 4-1/4"
  • Reduced kickback decreases operator fatigue
  • Up to 1,850 bpm
  • Add this pavement breaker to your cart now
Orange Apt Air Paving Breaker
Cat Class Code
110-1565

Air Paving Breaker, 40 lbs. class

  • For breaking concrete, frozen ground and more
  • Latch-type retainer
  • 900-1,500 bpm range
  • Four-bolt back head
  • Uses: Use for light demolition work for cutting and shaping metal and breaking up rock or grout
  • Add this pavement breaker to your cart now
Yellow and black ATLASCOPCO Air Paving Breaker, 50 lbs. class
Cat Class Code
110-1567

Air Paving Breaker, 50 lbs. class

  • For breaking concrete and cutting asphalt
  • 2"-2.5" bore and 4"-4-1/2" stroke
  • Swivel hose connection available
  • 50 lbs.-rated class
  • Uses: Use for light demolition work for cutting and shaping metal and breaking up rock or grout
  • Add this pavement breaker to your cart now
Orange Apt Air Paving Breaker
Cat Class Code
110-1570

Air Paving Breaker, 60 lb. class

  • Standard hex chuck size 1-1/4" by 6"
  • Air inlet 1/2" male
  • Up to 1,680 bpm
  • Use Cases: Ideal for breaking u p and removing up to a few inches of concrete or asphalt
  • Add this pavement breaker to your cart now
  • Additional charges apply for points, chisels and miscellaneous tool steel
  • United Rentals will contact you to confirm requirements
Orange Apt Air Paving Breaker
Cat Class Code
110-1580

Air Paving Breaker, 90 lb. class

  • Standard hex chuck size 1-1/4" x 6"
  • Weight 91 lbs.
  • Up to 1,350 bpm
  • Use Cases: Ideal for breaking up a few inches of concrete or asphalt
  • Add this pavement breaker to your cart now
  • Additional charges apply for points, chisels and miscellaneous tool steel
  • United Rentals will contact you to confirm requirements
silver rock splitter
Cat Class Code
110-1715

Air Rock Splitter, Heavy-duty

  • Unit dimensions 50-3/4″ long
  • Size hole required 1-3/4" and 26" deep
  • For heavy-duty demolition work
  • Vibration-free and lightweight to reduce strain on operator
  • Add this rock splitter to your cart now
Cat Class Code
110-1720

Air Rock Splitter

  • Unit dimensions 19-1/4" x 18" x 12-1/2"
  • Airflow 50-80 CFM at 100 psi
  • For light to medium concrete or rock demolition
  • Vibration-free and lightweight to reduce strain on operator
  • Add this rock splitter to your cart now
Resources

FAQs About Pavement Breakers

United Rentals carries a variety of powerful concrete breaking air equipment for rent to assist with your concrete and asphalt needs. Our pavement breakers range from 30 pounds up to 90 pounds to handle demanding, heavy-duty projects. For smaller, tough material demolition, we carry heavy duty air rock splitters for rent, perfect for chipping concrete, rock and other tough materials. No matter what the project entails, our impressive variety of equipment is sure to meet your jobsite needs. Manufacturers include leading brands like Atlas Copco. Learn more about pavement breakers in our FAQ section below.

What is a concrete breaker?

A concrete breaker is a pneumatic tool designed to break up hard materials, like concrete, pavement and mortar. Traditional concrete breakers feature an excavator fitted with a hammer and are commonly used for demolition work. Need more help? Contact one of our equipment experts for further guidance.

How do air pavement breakers work?

Air pavement breakers are T-handle tools that operate vertically, intended to break up concrete and pavement. Pneumatic paving breakers connect directly to an air compressor, powering a high-impact chisel to break and drill through hard materials.

How do I break up concrete with hand tools?

Pavement breakers and other similar hand tools are designed to break up hard materials like concrete and rock. Our selection features air rock splitters, lightweight and portable tools designed to make concentrated cuts or splits in narrow areas, and air paving breakers, larger, hand-held breakers capable of breaking up slabs of concrete and pavement.