Hydraulic breaker mounted on an excavator arm with a chipped chisel point and oil droplets, as a technician holds a vibration meter to the housing and points at a loose bolt.

Top 5 Indicators Your Hydraulic Hammer Needs Servicing

High-Frequency Rattle: A sharp rattling may indicate loose internal bushings or worn accumulator springs.
Grinding or Scraping: Metal-on-metal sounds often point to damaged wear plates or misaligned piston housing.
Excessive Shock Vibration: If you feel stronger-than-normal vibrations in the boom, the tool’s internal shock absorbers may be failing.
Intermittent Clap: A sudden “clap” at the end of a blow cycle often signals a cracked piston or damaged cylinder cap.

August 08, 2025•0 min read

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William Titus

William Titus is Viking Attachments’ Senior Content Strategist, bringing over half a decade of experience in client advisory roles. He specializes in translating complex fabrication and attachment technologies into clear, SEO-optimized content that helps contractors and operators choose the right tools for every jobsite. Outside of writing, William collaborates with our engineering and field teams to ensure each article reflects the real-world challenges and solutions his readers face.

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