Ground-breaking attachments
Heavy-duty excavator rippers for breaking hard ground, rock, frozen soil and roots. Available for machines from 1.8T to 50T+ with fitment support for Kubota, Caterpillar, Yanmar, Komatsu and all major brands.
Ripper types
Match the ripper to the machine size and the material you need to break before confirming pins and hitch details.
Single-tine rippers for hard clay, compacted ground, asphalt edges and softer rock.
Stronger shank and wear profile for larger machines and regular quarry or civil work.
Use breakout force to tear roots and loosen stubborn vegetation before bucket cleanup.
What is a ripper?
An excavator ripper is a single-tine attachment that concentrates all the excavator's breakout force into a narrow point. This makes it incredibly effective at penetrating hard materials that a bucket simply can't dig through.
Unlike hydraulic hammers that require additional hydraulic circuits, rippers operate mechanically using only the bucket cylinder. This makes them a cost-effective solution for breaking hard ground without the complexity of hydraulic attachments.
Our rippers feature high-strength steel shanks with replaceable hardened tips, ensuring long service life even in the toughest Australian conditions.
Applications
Rippers excel where a standard bucket struggles to penetrate and a hammer may be overkill.
Penetrate compacted soil, shale, and hard clay that a bucket can't dig through. Essential for site preparation.
Break up soft to medium rock without a hydraulic hammer. Cost-effective for smaller rock formations.
Pierce through frozen soil in winter conditions. The single-point force concentration breaks through ice layers.
Rip out tree roots and stumps during land clearing. Works in conjunction with buckets and grabs.
Sizing guide
Ripper shank thickness is matched to breakout force so the attachment can work without bending under load.
| Excavator size | Shank width | Approx. weight | Pin size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8T | 25-30mm | 30-40kg | 30mm |
| 2.5T | 30-35mm | 40-50kg | 35mm |
| 3.5T | 35-40mm | 50-65kg | 40/45mm |
| 5T | 40-50mm | 70-90kg | 45/50mm |
| 8T | 50-60mm | 100-140kg | 55/60mm |
| 13T | 60-70mm | 180-250kg | 65/70mm |
| 20T | 70-80mm | 300-400kg | 80mm |
| 30T+ | 80-100mm | 500kg+ | 90mm+ |
Compatibility
We match shank size, pin setup and hitch details for the machine before quote.
High-strength steel shank with replaceable tip. Built to handle the toughest ground conditions in Australia.
Contact for ETA from Berkeley Vale after fitment and availability check. Pickup or freight options available.
Rippers for Kubota, Cat, Yanmar, Komatsu, and all major excavator brands. Correct pin sizes guaranteed.
Not sure if a ripper is right for your job? Our team can advise on the best attachment for your application.
Quote-ready support
Contact our team for ripper sizing, ground-condition advice and fitment checks before pricing.
