FHB16 Hydraulic Breaker for 12–20 Ton Excavators – SUPERIOR RELIABILITY
FRD’s fifth-generation rock breaking hammer, with the Quick Switch Valve, is designed for use on excavators in the 12- to 20-ton range.
The FRD FHB16 is a hydraulic breaker for excavators in the 12 to 20 U.S. ton class, with 16 tons as the optimal carrier weight. It weighs 2,963 lb (1,347 kg), runs on 26.4 to 40.9 GPM at 2,320 to 2,610 psi, and delivers 420 to 620 blows per minute through 4.72 in (120 mm) working steel. It is the smallest FHB Series model with the Quick Switch Valve as standard, and it has a solid body with no thru-bolts.
The FHB16 Qtv is ideal for roads, bridges, rock, utility applications, and in quarries. Incorporating the latest in design technology, the FHB16 Qtv hammer improves day-to-day performance, offering less maintenance and downtime, smoother operation, superior strength and the highest level of reliability.

PERFORMANCE SPOTLIGHT
What is new in the FHB16?
The FHB16 Qtv offers improved durability, with features that include a square, mono-block body design for superior strength. A patent pending dust prevention system incorporates grooves to trap contaminates on the upstroke and expel them on the piston downstroke, while a cushion ring acts as a secondary trap. This improves the life of the piston, bushings and working steel.
Our unique design gives us an excellent power to weight ratio for lower maintenance and increased performance. This solid body concept eliminates thru-bolts which has reduced the breaker weight but does not affect our impact energy. This makes for much better control for the operator, less wear and tear on the excavator and reduced fuel costs.
Operators appreciate performance features that include a new valve design to reduce hydraulic fluid temperatures. A redesigned piston enhances surface contact to working steel, while a larger bushing surface keeps it aligned for greater impact. A replaceable cylinder liner increases tool life and reduces repair downtime.
The FHB16 Qtv is also designed to accommodate automatic lubrication systems for quick daily maintenance. Excavators equipped with quick couplers can take advantage of our Floating Top-Mount Boss mounting system. This incorporates standard mounting hardware while meeting “OEM Pin Centers” for specific carrier mounting eliminating the need for specific OEM top caps.
The FHB16 ships in FRD’s Qtv cradle, a low-noise protective housing that accepts a wide range of top caps. The FHB Series builds on FRD’s Fx Series and adds the Quick Switch Valve, updated stop pins and rod pins, a three-point dust intake prevention system, and a valve design that lowers hydraulic oil temperature.
All hammers come complete with our exclusive Pro-Pak for ease of installation. The Pro-Pak includes hose whips, mounting hardware, standard working steel and tool kit with operating manual at no additional charge.
What is new in the FHB16?
The FHB16 Qtv offers improved durability, with features that include a square, mono-block body design for superior strength. A patent pending dust prevention system incorporates grooves to trap contaminates on the upstroke and expel them on the piston downstroke, while a cushion ring acts as a secondary trap. This improves the life of the piston, bushings and working steel.
Our unique design gives us an excellent power to weight ratio for lower maintenance and increased performance. This solid body concept eliminates thru-bolts which has reduced the breaker weight but does not affect our impact energy. This makes for much better control for the operator, less wear and tear on the excavator and reduced fuel costs.
Operators appreciate performance features that include a new valve design to reduce hydraulic fluid temperatures. A redesigned piston enhances surface contact to working steel, while a larger bushing surface keeps it aligned for greater impact. A replaceable cylinder liner increases tool life and reduces repair downtime.
The FHB16 Qtv is also designed to accommodate automatic lubrication systems for quick daily maintenance. Excavators equipped with quick couplers can take advantage of our Floating Top-Mount Boss mounting system. This incorporates standard mounting hardware while meeting “OEM Pin Centers” for specific carrier mounting eliminating the need for specific OEM top caps.
The FHB16 ships in FRD’s Qtv cradle, a low-noise protective housing that accepts a wide range of top caps. The FHB Series builds on FRD’s Fx Series and adds the Quick Switch Valve, updated stop pins and rod pins, a three-point dust intake prevention system, and a valve design that lowers hydraulic oil temperature.
All hammers come complete with our exclusive Pro-Pak for ease of installation. The Pro-Pak includes hose whips, mounting hardware, standard working steel and tool kit with operating manual at no additional charge.
Features & Benefits
- New models include the manual Quick Switch Valve (QSV) (with the exception of the FHB12) for altering between short and long stroke based on application
- Enhanced internal hydraulics efficiencies leading to improved production
- Stop pins and rod pins updated to improve breaker durability
- Reduced CO2 emissions results in more eco-friendly operation.
- Designed without thru-bolts.
- Increased hydraulic flow range for use on a wider range of carriers.
- Mono-block design eliminates a separate cylinder, front-head and thru-bolts.
- Improved Dust Intake Prevention system increases reliability.
- Replaceable cylinder liner with concentric porting keeps piston aligned for maximum impact performance.
- Improved valve design reduces hydraulic fluid temperature which increases performance.
- Square body design for superior strength.
- 3-point sealing system prevents internal contamination.
- Redesigned piston increases surface contact to working steel.
- Improved dampening system keeps the breaker properly secure in cradle to reduce wear.
- Qtv cradle for improved protection, sound suppression and dampening.
- Longer thrust bushing for increased internal alignment also insures direct impact with piston.
- Includes two-year warranty with registration.
- New models include the manual Quick Switch Valve (QSV) (with the exception of the FHB12) for altering between short and long stroke based on application
- Enhanced internal hydraulics efficiencies leading to improved production
- Stop pins and rod pins updated to improve breaker durability
- Reduced CO2 emissions results in more eco-friendly operation.
- Designed without thru-bolts.
- Increased hydraulic flow range for use on a wider range of carriers.
- Mono-block design eliminates a separate cylinder, front-head and thru-bolts.
- Improved Dust Intake Prevention system increases reliability.
- Replaceable cylinder liner with concentric porting keeps piston aligned for maximum impact performance.
- Improved valve design reduces hydraulic fluid temperature which increases performance.
- Square body design for superior strength.
- 3-point sealing system prevents internal contamination.
- Redesigned piston increases surface contact to working steel.
- Improved dampening system keeps the breaker properly secure in cradle to reduce wear.
- Qtv cradle for improved protection, sound suppression and dampening.
- Longer thrust bushing for increased internal alignment also insures direct impact with piston.
- Includes two-year warranty with registration.
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