When you need to break through tough terrain, Gardner Engineering’s Rippers are the tool for the job. Made with high-tensile steel and fitted with a replaceable wear-resistant tooth, these rippers are ideal for initial ground penetration, stump removal, and preparing rock-hard surfaces before bucket excavation.
Each unit is fabricated to order for your machine’s size and attachment style. Whether you’re clearing roots, fracturing rock, or loosening clay or frost-bound ground, our rippers are built to deliver superior performance and long life on the job site.
What It’s Used For:
- Breaking up hard soil and rock
- Root system removal
- Demolition ground preparation
– Trenching and excavation prep
– Site clearing in forestry and civil projects
Features & Benefits:
- Reinforced Shank – Designed for high-stress ripping
- Replaceable Tooth – Easy to maintain and keeps cutting performance sharp
- High-Tensile Construction – Australian-made for strength and durability
- Custom Fit – Manufactured to suit your machine size and hitch setup
- Simple, Reliable Design – No moving parts, low maintenance
- Ideal for Pre-Excavation – Improves efficiency when paired with buckets
Technical Details:
- Excavator size: 1.5T to 30T+
- Construction: High-strength Australian steel
- Tooth: Replaceable, wear-resistant cutting point
- Mounting: Custom to suit standard or quick hitch setups
- Made to order – dimensions and weight vary based on machine size
FAQS
Can I use a ripper for stump removal?
Yes, they’re ideal for pulling out roots and stumps before excavation.
Do the rippers come with a replaceable tip?
Yes, all rippers include a bolt-on, replaceable wear-resistant tooth.
: How are they mounted?
We manufacture the ripper with your hitch dimensions in mind. Let us know your setup and we’ll ensure a perfect fit.
Are these Australian made?
Yes, all rippers are designed and built locally in our Queensland workshop.












