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Rippers

Designed for tough Australian conditions, our heavy-duty Rippers make light work of hard ground, rock, and root systems. Engineered for strength and penetration, these attachments are ideal for breaking up compacted soil or preparing land for excavation.

👉 Suited for excavators and backhoes from 1.5T to 30T+.

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

Yes, they’re ideal for pulling out roots and stumps before excavation.

Yes, all rippers include a bolt-on, replaceable wear-resistant tooth.

We manufacture the ripper with your hitch dimensions in mind. Let us know your setup and we’ll ensure a perfect fit.

Yes, all rippers are designed and built locally in our Queensland workshop.