1982 – 1984
Recognizing the popular emergence and preference of Hydraulic Breakers (over AIR powered) in the construction sector, but unable to successfully manufacture ‘inhouse’, Kent Air Tool initiated a relationship with Tamrock and briefly marketed two sizes of Hammers; the KHB302 (eventually replaced by the KHB-501) and the KHB901. Poor performance and constant problems with accumulators quickly terminated the relationship.
The relationship with Tamrock was unsuccessful. But, Kent Air Tool firmly believed that the future of ‘boom-mounted’ demolition tools would be those powered by the carrier’s hydraulics. So, the company forged an OEM relationship with the Furukawa Rock Drill Sales Company, Ltd., establishing a marketing territory defined as North, Central & South America.
A full range of six models of Hydraulic Breakers were made available and were marketed as HydraRam. Kent Air Tool quickly realized significant market penetration due to Furukawa’s dependable design and advanced product line.