The UK's bestJack Hammers2022 Review

The big red German tool brand Einhell have been putting gout quality kit since all the way back in 1964. They’ve used their decades of experience to come up with the TE-DH 50, one of the biggest and most impressive demolition hammers on the market right now.

My favourite features on this demolition are the pair of excellent handles you get. The top handle is big enough to use with both hands for vertical breaking, and the additional side handle is fully adjustable for complete comfort. The 4 m power cable is a welcome addition as well.

The big 1,700 Watt motor features a soft start function and puts a huge 50 Joules of energy into every strike. And seeing as it can strike at a lightning-fast 1,900 rpm, it’s a formidable bit of kit to use. Weighing close to 18.5 kg, you can bust through concrete and masonry easily.

The VonHaus 1500W Electric Breaker – Demolition Hammer Drill is one of the best electric jack hammers on the market. It has a 1,500 Watt motor and comes with a tool kit and pointed and flat chisels.

This powerful electric jack hammer produces 1,500 bpm so breaks up tough material such as concrete and asphalt with ease. It has comfortable handles that minimise vibration. It also features a 360-degree rotational side handle for superior control.

The electric breaker is well constructed, sturdy and robust and comes with all the maintenance tools required including a spare pair of brushes. It is supplied in a plastic case and offers great value for money.

This heavy-duty electric jack hammer is powerful enough for tough demolition tasks and comfortable and easy to use.

Producing one of the best budget demolition hammers that I’ve come across, BuoQua have made a serious piece of equipment for less than half the price of a professional level jack hammer. It’s got a decent size motor and comes with a handy accessory kit as well.

The 1,850 Watt motor is powerful enough to create an impressive 1,900 rpm at the business end, and you get both a flat and pointed chisel for different breaking jobs. There’s a quick change chuck for the SDS style chisels and the brushes are easy to get to as well.

You get a decent size rear handle that holds the operation trigger and a side handle that can be rotated through 360° to make it comfortable at whatever angle you’re working. It lacks the refinement of a more expensive demolition hammer, but for the price it’s hard to beat.

The Silverstorm 263570 – 1500W 15kg Electric Breaker 230V has a 1,500 Watt motor and comes with a flat and pointed chisel in a sturdy case.

The electric jack hammer delivers 1,900 bpm and is suitable for breaking up heavy materials such as concrete, masonry and asphalt. It has a 360-degree rotational side and rear handle with comfortable soft grips.

The jack hammer is supplied with a flat chisel (30 x 410 mm), a pointed chisel (30 x 410 mm), 2 hex keys, 1 spanner, 1 oil bottle, 2 replacement carbon brushes and a robust carry case.

This is a powerful electric jack hammer that is easy to handle.

Still a proudly independent company, Japan’s Makita are one of the world leaders when it comes to tools. The HM0871C/2 AVT demolition hammer is a lightweight and very portable demolition hammer that seriously punches above its weight.

Weighing a tiny 5.8 kg, you’ll be surprised at how well this little beast breaks through concrete and masonry. Featuring variable speed control up to a massive 2,650 bpm and an almost unbelievable 8.1 Joules of impact energy, it’s worth paying extra for this power to weight ratio.

What makes this the best jack hammer for serious DIYers is the range of clever features included with it. You can use it one-handed, the sliding chuck makes it super simple to change out chisels, and there’s even an LED warning light to tell you when the brushes are wearing low.  

With an impressive range of heavy-duty engineering tools as well as useful kit for the home and garden, VEVOR have made one of the most powerful demolition hammers I’ve come across so far. The Z1G-65 demolition hammer is a big, heavy beast that can bust through concrete without breaking a sweat.

Weighing in at a hefty 15 kg, this is one of the heaviest hammers on my list, but it helps to have some heft when you’re breaking through concrete or stone. Featuring a 360° rotating handle and quick-change chisel attachment system, it’s surprisingly comfortable to use and easy to swap out chisels.

The massive 2,200 Watt motor puts out 1,400 rpm on the sharp end, and you get two types of chisel to get working with. There’s a flat chisel and a pointed one for breaking or scraping out. I wouldn’t recommend using this monster unless you’re feeling fit and healthy, but it makes mincemeat out of whatever you put in front of it!

The ReaseJoy 52CC 1700W Heavy Duty Gasoline/Petrol Demolition Jack Hammer is the best jack hammer if you want a powerful, heavy-duty, petrol-powered demolition hammer that can be used in all conditions.

This jack hammer has a single-cylinder, air cooling 2 stroke engine. It produces 2.4 HP (1700W) of power, 2.5 Nm of torque, 9,000 rpm (revolutions per minute (rpm) and 700-1,500 beats per minute (bpm) so you can power through the toughest demolition jobs with ease.

This commercial-grade demolition hammer is suitable for any demolition task and can be used under any conditions. The robust steel body has a comfortable Baumr’s rubber hand grip.

The jack hammer drill weighs 23.8 kg and meets certification GS/EMC/NSAI.

The demolition kit comes with a pointed chisel, a flat chisel, a tool kit set and a petrol can.

Overall this is one of the best power hammers on the UK market and offers a serious piece of kit for professionals who undertake regular demolition work.

The T-Mech Petrol Driven Hammer Drill 2-Stroke 1Kw Rotary Breaker Chiselling Demolition Jackhammer is one of the best demolition hammer drills if you are looking for a powerful yet lightweight tool.

This jack hammer has a 1.0 kw (37.7 cc), 2-stroke petrol engine that delivers 65,000 rpm, 1,500 – 2,000 bpm and 1.65 Nm of torque. This lets you power through the toughest of demolition jobs whatever the weather. The power hammer weighs 12 kg and has comfortable handles.

The jack hammer comes with a tool kit and a tube of grease so you can maintain it in perfect condition. The set also includes an 18 mm x 350 mm chisel and a 30 mm x 400 mm bit. The jack hammer is also CE certified.

This is a professional quality jack hammer drill that is lightweight, comfortable to use and powerful.