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title: "How much does a jackhammer weigh?"
description: "A jackhammer weighs 10–42 kg (22–92.6 lb). How that compares to other things, and where the number comes from."
url: https://atoneplace.net/weight/jackhammer/
site: "At One Place"
---

# How much does a jackhammer weigh?

**Typical weight: 10–42 kg**

That is 22–92.6 lb.

A percussive breaker that drives a chisel into concrete or rock, powered by compressed air, electricity or hydraulics.

> Electric demolition hammers 10-30 kg; pneumatic road breakers come in 60 lb (27 kg) and 90 lb (41 kg) classes.

## How that compares

*Jackhammer against things of a similar mass.*

- Common wombat: 20–40 kg
- Jackhammer: 10–42 kg
- Pit bull: 14–32 kg
- Bag of cement: 20–50 kg
- Pressure washer: 8–55 kg
- Bale of hay: 18–700 kg
- Shopping cart: 12–35 kg
- African wild dog: 18–36 kg

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- [How much does a jackhammer cost?](https://atoneplace.net/cost/jackhammer/) — 300–3,500 $
- [How loud is a jackhammer?](https://atoneplace.net/loud/jackhammer/) — 95–115 dB
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## Common questions

### How much does a jackhammer weigh?

A jackhammer weighs 10–42 kg (22–92.6 lb). Electric demolition hammers 10-30 kg; pneumatic road breakers come in 60 lb (27 kg) and 90 lb (41 kg) classes.

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## Sources

- Typical range compiled from manufacturer specifications — At One Place (/about/)