Used in applications from construction to agriculture, the hydraulic ripper is an intimidating device. Resembling a fang or claw built around a single hydraulic piston, the ripper is used to punch through concrete, remove reinforced construction materials, or even prepare fields for deep planting.
The hydraulic systems within the ripper are ingenious. Initially, hydraulic pressure is used to extend the boom and arm to the surface being worked on. Hydraulic pressure is then transferred to the piston inside the ripper itself, which extends and retracts with enough force to penetrate even the strongest materials.
The ripper is versatile enough that it is used in a variety of applications. In excavation and construction, a single ripper attached to an excavator’s arm is used to punch through, or rip out reinforced materials or resistant substrates. In agriculture, this is taken to the next level with a row of ripper blades, each with its own individual piston, attached to a frame that is anywhere from ten to twenty-five feet wide. Once attached to a tractor, this tool can be used to dig much deeper into compacted soil, enabling plants to develop better root systems, and resulting in healthier crops.
Whether in parallel or used singly, the hydraulic ripper is a valuable tool to add to your construction or agricultural equipment. Texas Hydrostatics are hydraulic experts, and would love to chat with you about the power and potential of the hydraulic ripper, or assist you with the maintenance or repair of your existing unit.