Atlas Copco Hydraulic Breakers — LH Jackhammers from 34 to 86 lb
Nine hand-held LH hydraulic breakers running off a wheeled power pack or your machine’s auxiliary hydraulics: quiet, low-vibration jackhammer power with no compressor truck, no air hoses, and no freeze-ups — indoors, at night, underwater, anywhere.
The short version
Occasional light breaking? The LH 180 BSP from $720. All-day concrete and asphalt with vibration hours in play? The vibro-reduced LH 230 E is the sweet spot. Heavy slab, rock, and frost? LH 390 or LH 400 E. Running off skid steer or mini-ex auxiliaries? Ask for the HBP versions — built for high back pressure. Every breaker here pairs with an LP power pack, and every jackhammer we stock across all brands is at the paving breakers & jackhammers category.
The LH Breaker Range
The LH Breaker Line, 43 to 86 lb
One family, four weight classes, powered by an LP pack or your machine’s auxiliaries. The E models carry vibro-reduction (4.6–5.4 m/s²) and damped chisel bushings; HBP variants of most models handle high-back-pressure machine circuits. Pick your class below — every card is one machine with its steel options.
All Nine, Side by Side
| Model | Weight | Oil flow | Impact rate | Vibration | EHTMA | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LH 180 BSP | 43 lb | 5.3 GPM (20 lpm) | 1,400 BPM | 15.1 | C | From $720 |
| LH 220 | 50 lb | 5.3–7.9 GPM (20–30 lpm) | 1,500–2,100 | 17.3 | C/D | $1,177 |
| LH 190 E | 55 lb | 5.3 GPM (20 lpm) | 1,400 | 5.0 | C | $2,664 |
| LH 230 E | 62 lb | 5.3–7.9 GPM (20–30 lpm) | 1,500–2,100 | 4.6 | C/D | From $1,429 |
| LH 270 | 58 lb | 5.3–7.9 GPM (20–30 lpm) | 1,350–1,750 | 18.2 | C/D | Quote |
| LH 280 E | 72 lb | 5.3–7.9 GPM (20–30 lpm) | 1,350–1,750 | 4.6 | C/D | $2,952 |
| LH 390 | 73 lb | 7.9–10.6 GPM (30–40 lpm) | 1,150–1,600 | 20.1 | D/E | From $823 |
| LH 400 E | 86 lb | 7.9–10.6 GPM (30–40 lpm) | 1,150–1,600 | 5.4 | D/E | From $900 |
| LH 190 E Tie Tamper | 55 lb | 5.3 GPM (20 lpm) | 1,400 | 5.0 | C | $850 |
Scroll sideways for the full table. Vibration in m/s², 3-axis ISO 28927-10.
Complete the System
Hydraulic Breaker Questions
Is a hydraulic breaker the same as a jackhammer?
Functionally yes — the LH series are hand-held jackhammers powered by hydraulic oil instead of compressed air. Same steels, same technique, but quieter, smoother, and fed by a wheeled power pack you roll through a doorway instead of a towed compressor.
Are these excavator-mounted breakers?
No — every breaker on this page is hand-held. Atlas Copco’s boom-mounted breakers for excavators are a different product family we do not stock; if that is what you need, call and we will point you right.
Which LH breaker should I buy?
By duty: LH 180/220 for light, intermittent breaking; LH 190 E/230 E for daily concrete with low vibration; LH 270/280 E for 60-lb-class pavement work; LH 390/400 E for the hardest material. If vibration exposure hours matter, buy an E model — 4.6–5.4 m/s² against 15–20 for standard handles.
What powers a hand-held hydraulic breaker?
An LP power pack (5.3–10.6 GPM (20–40 lpm) at up to 2,500 psi (172 bar)) or a carrier’s auxiliary hydraulics. Match EHTMA class letters between tool and pack and the pairing is right.
What does HBP mean?
High Back Pressure — versions of the LH 220, 270, 390, and the E models tuned to tolerate up to 500 psi (35 bar) of return-line pressure, which is what skid steer and mini excavator auxiliary circuits typically produce. Running a standard breaker on a high-back-pressure circuit kills performance; the HBP variant is the fix.
What steel do LH breakers take?
Hex shanks: 1 x 4-1/4 in. on the light end, 1-1/8 and 1-1/4 in. x 6 to 6-1/4 in. up the range (metric 25/28/32mm sizes) — each PDP lists its shank options, and we stock moil points, narrow chisels, wide chisels, and asphalt cutters to match.
Can these work underwater or indoors?
Yes — no exhaust at the tool, no air line, low noise. Underwater breaking, night permits, and occupied-building interior demolition are the classic hydraulic use cases.
What is the LH 190 E Tie Tamper?
The LH 190 E platform fitted for railroad tie tamping at $850 — rail crews running hydraulic tools tamp ballast with it instead of carrying a separate gas machine. The gas alternative is the Cobra TT.
How fast do they ship?
In-stock breakers ship same day on orders by 4 PM Eastern, free UPS Ground on most models. Seal kits and chisel bushings are stocked; call with your serial number.
Break Quieter, Smoother, Anywhere
Tell us the material and what powers your site and we will spec the breaker, the pack, and the steel in one call.