Brokk Repairs, Buckets and Attachments

This week’s Masterhitch news focuses on the brand, Brokk. As the construction world is looking to convert to electric diggers, we take a look at the original electric digger, the history of the company and how Masterhitch can help. Are you new to the construction industry? Have you heard of the Brokk brand? Brokk are known for the creation of the definitive demolition robot. To date, over 7000 machines are used worldwide for various construction projects.

About Brokk

In 1976, entrepreneurs from PE Holmgren and Riveteknik joined together and developed the first Brokk remote-controlled robot in Sweden. Since this monumental period in time, the vision for Brokk focuses on looking to the future, and replacing dangerous tasks that would otherwise be carried out by a workforce. They aim to carry out these tasks using Brokk machines that are controlled by skilled operators. 

In 1981, the Brokk 250 emerged as the first mass produced remote controlled demolition machine. A few years on, various other models were made. Customers are beginning to purchase the Brokk 110 and 150 machines, which are being produced in new international subsidiaries around the world including the USA and the UK in 2000, as well as China in 2005.

In 2011 the biggest Brokk robot was produced, the Brokk 800. Weighing 11300kg with a recommended attachment weight of up to 600kg, the compact but powerful machine is suitable for a lot of heavy-duty work.

Did you know that Brokk machines were used to help clear the site after 9/11 attack? As well as containing the nuclear disaster at the Fukushima nuclear power plant in Japan, during the tsunami strike in 2011?  

In 2016, Brokk celebrated 40 years of producing innovative construction products.

Brokk machinery can be used for the following areas:

• Construction
• Demolition
• Mining
• Nuclear
• Tunnelling

Why should you choose Brokk?

As it is remote controlled it enables a safe working environment for all construction workers, especially when a larger Brokk machine is used, for example the Brokk 800. 

The all-electric Brokk digger will ensure the noise and vibration levels are kept to a low. This would be perfect for noise-sensitive areas, especially urban and built up areas.

Brokk machinery is very versatile, with an ever-growing list of Brokk attachments and buckets, you’ll be sure to find something suitable for the job at hand.

As Brokk machines is compact and agile it can fit into restrictive spaces and complete certain tasks, that a standard excavator wouldn’t be able to do. They are great for climbing over debris on a demolition site, and moving from floor to floor quickly in a multi-storey building.

About Masterhitch Europe Ltd

At Masterhitch, we make a large array of Brokk attachments and buckets, plus replacement parts for Brokk machines produced. We will make Brokk attachments for all sized machines. Whether you have a small compact machine to a large heavy duty Brokk machine, Masterhitch can help.

Most of the repairs we have done are to the arms or legs of the machines, but we have done some chassis repair to the smaller machines in the past as well. We can also make a range of ram guards, ripper teeth, extended cradles and replacement pins for Brokk machines.

We have a large cad library of parts and we are more than happy to assist our customers with any enquiries for a standard or bespoke digger attachment. Our team of skilled engineers and welders can assist with any of your enquiries, whether it be for a standard or bespoke attachment. We can bespoke manufacture your excavator attachments and buckets to meet your exact measurements and specifications.

Before and After Project

Here at Masterhitch, we have recently had a customer approach us with Brokk repairs. Their machine (Brokk 400) needed a leg mount on the front fixed. We have taken the opportunity to provide a before and after shot of the work carried out.