Cat® H180 GC S Hydraulic Hammer

Reliable and Durable Design

• Automatic shutoff offers blank firing protection by stopping the piston when there is no material under the tool to help extend the life of the hammer.
• Manually adjust the piston speed by choosing between high piston speed or maximum power to help increase efficiency and production on the job site.
• The standard silencing feature allows you to use a GC S hammer on job sites in noise sensitive areas like neighborhoods or near hospitals where noise is regulated.

• • The standard silencing feature, indicated by the 'S' in the nomenclature, protects your operator and everyone near the jobsite.

• • It also allows you to work on jobsites where noise is regulated.

• • The power cell is protected by the fully enclosed housing.

• • The housing also prevents dust and debris from entering the bushing.

• • Enjoy fast service times and lower owning and operating costs with the simplified design.

• • Choose between top and side mount options to match your application.

• • Achieve consistent power and production over time with the gas fired design.

• • Cat Hammers are designed to work with our machines as a total solution and provide seamless hydraulic connectivity for maximum performance.

• The buffering system reduces vibration to the machine, improves noise suppression, and improved hammer durability.

Easy to Maintain

• • Achieve up to 18 percent lower maintenance costs with Cat® Hammers.

• • Easy and quick access to maintenance areas ensures the hammer always operates at its peak.

• • Spend more time working and less time on service.

• • Greasing can be performed quickly from one standing-height grease point.

• • Service the lower bushing in the field using simple hand tools.

• • Verify the gas charge of the hammer without removing it from your machine.

• With the standard auto-lube system, your hammer is greased while it runs - saving you time and protecting your investment.

Easy to Operate

• • Protect against blank firing with automatic shut off.

• • This feature helps prevent damage to your machine and premature damage to your hammer by detecting when the hammer is not in contact with material.

• • Operator feel, and control is improved with an interlocking quad wear system which guides and supports the front head.

• • Select between high blow frequency and maximum power to get the performance you need to suit your application.

• Easily adjust the piston stroke between long and short stroke positions to match application requirements.

You Are Supported

• • Go where the job takes you. The Cat® Dealer Network is there to help when you need it.

• Rely on Caterpillar for complete system support. Receive parts, service, and technical assistance for your machine, hammer, and hydraulics from a single source.

Videos

• Cat GC and GC S Hammers | Hammers at Work
• Cat Hammers | Silenced vs. Non-silenced
• Cat Hammers | Bad Operating Techniques, Costly Repairs
• Cat Hammers | Bigger Hammers Aren't Always Better
• Cat Hammers | Choosing the Right Hammer Tool
• Cat Hammers | Greasing Keeps Your Hammer Healthy
• Cat Hammers | Proper Hammer Storage
• Cat Hammers | Protecting Your Investment

Documents & Brochures

• GC S Hammers Key Features
• GC S Hammer Technical Specifications