Customer Reviews

Bosch 11304K Brute 15 Amp 1-1/8-Inch Collared Hex-Breaker Hammer with Cart

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I have used this tool to demo a flagstone/concrete patio and about 80 feet of sidewalk. I first tried the sledgehammer/prybar route, but that was too slow and tiresome. I got the job done by myself in less than 8 hours with this tool. It is quieter than gas/air powered hammers, but I still wore ear protection. It is easy to operate and not very fatiguing-the most tiring part is picking it up and setting it down. It is heavy, but I could lift it into the trunk of my car by myself. With 2 people lifting it is a breeze and the cart makes transporting it very easy. I ran it hard all day and it never complained- and this was a pretty beat up rental tool. I highly recommend this tool if electricity is available-it is much more convenient than gas and compressed air hammers. Plus it is powerful and durable enough for all but the biggest demolition jobs.

My company has been renting this tool from a place which still has some from many years back and we have never had a problem with it. This tool will easily demo thick slabs. We're finally swallowing the price for a new one; wish we would've bought one five rentals ago.

I use t his breaker every day from digging to breaking up old concrete footer and it always gets the job i'v had it for over a year and havent had to service it yet I imagine its getting near that time but it has plenty of power to bust upsmaller portions(less than 2 yards of 3500 psi) concrete its also gtreat for bustin through shale and rock whilk digging. I know the one reviewer said it doesnt have the balls of a pneumatic but a pneumatic will cost you ten grand and you have to be able to get the heavy compressor near the job which can be a pain in the ass. I still use the pnuematic when i have alot of concrete to bust up or if it really hard 6000psi fiber reinforced stuff but for most smaller jobs this has more than enough power and the price ir right. I guess its sick when you say $1450 is cheap but in the demolition business nothing that works well and last is cheap so you learn to appreciate quality tools that allways start and thats was this hammer does

This tool has to be the whole arsenal for you.

If you are like me, and have an occasional demo job to do in order to move a drain, or tear up a bathroom, it's fine.

But this is an expensive thing to have around: it takes up plenty of space, it operates as if it's a real jackhammer (it's big) but it does NOT have close to the breaking power of a pneumatic device, so be forewarned.

As a good alternative, you might try renting a Hilti 905. The Hilti let's you get more "down" on your project.

If you have a basement floor to tear up, or something outside, don't think you have to do everything yourself. Find a guy who is used to breaking concrete and see if you can make an arrangement with him to be a pair of hands and get him in economically, if that's your deal.

If your concrete is an outside job, just bring in a skidsteer or rent a bobcat: this guy isn't about that.

Remember you are likely going to be facing rebar, and this guy doesn't like rebar.

I am a homeowner in S Cal, and we hired a contractor for some backyard improvements. It turned out the guy really didn't know what he was doing. I got estimates of $3,600 to demo and remove his "work" and at that price I thought about doing it myself. Home Depot rents this same hammer for $76 a day or $240 a week, but I really don't like renting tools - I feel pressured to hurry up an get the job done and get the tool back to the store. Plus you have to work your ass off to get the job done in time. Since I bought this hammer, I can go out into the yard and bust concrete whenever I want. It chews through 6" concrete fairly easily - the hammer does most of the work. Even took out my 2' x 2' x 2' solid concrete with rebar foundations for some posts.

It weighs about 60 lbs so it can get a little heavy if your not use to it. I also bought the clay spade for digging out some new foundations. Again, the unit with the spade attached is getting up there in weight, but it sure chews throught the dirt and rock.

Once I am done with my project, I think I can sell it (if I want) for a pretty reasonable price, and recover most of my money - after all, they are considered "rental quality" I have been real impressed with Bosch and will continure to buy their products

Recently, I have to do a tought plumbing job. I was worried if I was going to be able to jack-hammered a 4 inch concrete floor. We went to a tool rental place and got the Bosch Brute Hammer. In the beginning I thought "is going to be a scary kind of job". But I was wrong. In a few hours I was able to complete the whole job. The vibration was not bad after all. It is not a tool that I need on a daily basis, but is was a good help for me that day. Also, the hand truck was great with all the tools orderly in place.

I bought the Brute to jack up a bunch of concrete slabs - but it has come in handy for a ton of other uses. It works great for jacking up cement - plows through a 4" slab like nothing. If you get the clay spade attachment, it works great for digging into hard soil. Just don't get too zealous with the digging because you'll soon be so deep into the soil that it's hard to get the machine back out. If you have ground rods to drive, or want to plant a bunch of re-bar deep into the ground, definitely get the ground rod attachment. I can drive an 8' ground rod in thirty seconds with this thing. All in all, I can't find any negatives to this tool - definitely worth the price.

I have had this tool for a few years now and we put plenty of hours on it. Great tool and the name says it all. Break down and get one. Don't wait 25 years like I did. I can not give away my sledge hammers now.

My company rented this a few times and we can't live without it, so the company bought one and everyone on the site loves it. I have several contractor friends on other sites and they too rave about the Brute hammer. This hammer really is a life saver. When you use this tool it sure cuts down on the time it takes to complete a job. Be sure to get the cart, it sure makes life easier.

Where I live in Missouri, the top soil is about 2-4 inches thick with shale rock below. Prior to getting the Brute, I would spend hours with a pick and wrecking bar just to dig a hole to plant a small tree. With the Brute, a simular hole took less that 20 minutes. Changing chisels is a snap and is done with very little effort. Anyone purchasing this item should get the cart. It is almost a necessity, due to the weight fo the hammer. The only problem is that it will not cut tree roots, but I guess that is why you need an ax. Somethings a machine can't do everything.