A family-owned quarry in Australia had a problem. The site produced high-quality basalt for road base and drainage aggregates, but the traditional method of breaking rock—drilling holes with a separate rig and then using hydraulic splitters—was slow and expensive.
They needed two different machines: one for drilling and one for splitting. The crew spent half their time moving equipment around the bench. Worse, the local council was putting pressure on them to reduce blasting due to nearby residential development.
The owner, Dave, heard about a new type of attachment that combines both functions into one unit. He contacted YG Machinery and purchased the YG-130 excavator-mounted rock drill and splitter. This single attachment mounts directly to his 30-ton excavator. First, it drills a hole to the required depth. Then, without moving the excavator, the operator switches to splitting mode. The splitter’s pistons insert into the hole and expand with tremendous force, cracking the rock along natural fracture lines.
The result? The quarry eliminated a separate drill rig from its fleet. They finished a 2,000 m³ rock removal job in nine shifts—down from fifteen. And they stopped using explosives entirely on that bench, satisfying the council and improving site safety.
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Technical Parameters Of The YG‑130 Excavator-Mounted Rock Drilling And Splitting Machinery
Below are the full specifications for our most popular model, the YG-130. It is designed for 20–36 ton excavators.
| Parameter Item | Unit | Value |
| Piling Beam Length | mm | 3875 |
| Drilling Advance Stroke | mm | 2000 |
| Max Drilling Thrust Force | KN | 50 |
| Max Drilling Pull Force | KN | 32 |
| Piling Advance Stroke | mm | 1500 |
| Max Piling Thrust Force | KN | 160 |
| Max Piling Pull Force | KN | 100 |
| Hydraulic Pressure (Max) | MPa | 35 |
| Hydraulic Flow | L/min | 240 |
| Weight | kg | 4200 |
| Dimensions | mm | 4210×1400×1785 |
| Operation Mode | – | Remote Control |
Three Challenges Australian Quarries Face With Traditional Rock Breaking
Problem 1: Explosives Are Increasingly Restricted
Local councils and environmental agencies are tightening regulations on blasting. Vibration, flyrock, noise, and dust complaints from nearby communities lead to permit delays and fines. Many quarries are forced to limit blasting to certain hours or ban it entirely near residential zones.
Problem 2: Two Separate Machines Double the Cost
A conventional approach requires a dedicated drill rig (expensive) and a separate hydraulic splitter (another expense). The crew must move both machines around the site, and each machine needs its own maintenance schedule. For a small to medium quarry, this capital outlay is often prohibitive.
Problem 3: Hard, Abrasive Australian Rock
Australia’s geology includes some of the hardest rock in the world—dolerite, granite, and quartzite. Standard drilling equipment wears out quickly. Splitters without sufficient thrust force simply bounce off the rock face, wasting time and energy.
These challenges were pushing Dave’s quarry toward lower productivity until they switched to the integrated solution.
Why The YG-130 Excavator-Mounted Rock Drill And Splitter Solves All Three?
The YG-130 addresses each problem head-on.
One Attachment, Two Functions
The excavator-mounted rock drill and splitter combines drilling and splitting into a single unit. Attach it to your excavator’s arm. Drill a hole. Switch the hydraulic flow to the splitter. Insert the splitter head into the hole. Expand the pistons. The rock cracks. No second machine. No extra operator. This cut Dave’s equipment costs by nearly half and reduced crew size from four to two on the breaking team.
No Explosives, No Permits
Because splitting uses only hydraulic pressure, there is no vibration, no flyrock, and no noise exceeding 85 decibels. Dave’s quarry stopped applying for blasting permits altogether. They now work any hour of the day without disturbing neighbours. The council approved their new method within weeks.
Built for Hard Rock
The YG-130 delivers 160 KN of splitting thrust force. That is enough to crack a 200 MPa compressive strength rock. The drilling system uses heavy-duty carbide bits that last through abrasive Australian stone. The remote control lets the operator stand 20 meters away, safe from falling debris.
Real Feedback From The Australian Quarry Crew
After three months of using the YG-130, Dave shared his numbers and his crew’s reactions.
- Productivity gain: The time to prepare a 500 m² bench for rock removal dropped from 8 hours (using a separate drill and splitter) to 4.5 hours with the integrated unit.
- Labour reduction: Two operators now do what previously required three people (one drill operator, one splitter operator, one helper).
- Maintenance costs: No change in the excavator hydraulic system. The attachment’s wear parts are easy to replace and cost less than maintaining a second engine.
Operator testimonial (Tom, quarry foreman): “I was sceptical at first. A drill and a splitter in one box? But the YG-130 works exactly as shown. The remote control is a game-changer—I can stand on stable ground while the machine works on the loose rock. We haven’t used dynamite in three months, and I don’t miss it.”
Is The YG-130 Right For Your Excavator Fleet?
The YG-130 is designed for excavators in the 20–36 ton range. If your machine falls outside this range, we offer other models.
Australian customers appreciate that we ship spare parts via air freight within three working days. Common wear items—drill rods, splitter pistons, seals—are kept in stock.
Tell us your excavator make and model. We will confirm compatibility and send you a detailed quote within 24 hours.
Ready To Modernize Your Rock Breaking Operation?
This Australian quarry proved that switching to an excavator-mounted rock drill and splitter pays off quickly. Lower capital costs, no explosives, higher productivity, and happier neighbours. The YG-130 is not a prototype—it is a field-proven machine working in some of the toughest rock on Earth.
YG Machinery has delivered rock drill and rock splitter integrated equipment to customers in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Canada, and Europe. We provide full documentation, remote setup support, and a one-year warranty on structural components.
Stop wasting money on separate drill rigs and slow splitters. Stop fighting with local councils over blasting permits. Start breaking rock smarter.
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