Series: MB | Carrier: Approx. 38,000–66,000 lbs (19–33 t)
The Epiroc MB 1700 is a hydraulic breaker built for contractors, rental fleets, demolition crews, quarry operators, and equipment owners who need a breaker that fits their carrier correctly and delivers reliable output in the field. This model sits in the Epiroc MB range and is well suited for site preparation, road base breaking, foundation work, utility trenching in mixed material, and general concrete demolition. When a breaker is matched correctly to the carrier — by weight class, hydraulic flow, and operating pressure — operators get better production, less unnecessary vibration transmitted back to the machine, reduced wear on the attachment and bracket, and fewer problems with hoses, bushings, retainers, and seals.
The Epiroc MB 1700 is positioned between the MB 1650 and MB 1500 in the Epiroc MB series, designed for approximately 38,000–66,000 lbs (19–33 t) carrier weight, with a service weight of approximately 3,750 lb (1,700 kg). The tool steel diameter is approximately 140 mm (5.5 in), oil flow requirements are approximately 34–46 L/min (9–12 gpm), operating pressure is approximately 2,320–2,610 PSI, and the impact rate is approximately 320–650 BPM. These specifications define where this breaker fits in the lineup. A unit that is too small for the job will force the operator to work the tool harder than intended, causing overheating and premature wear. A unit that is too large for the carrier can create excess hydraulic heat, damage mounting hardware, and shorten the service life of both the hammer and the machine.
Maintenance discipline is as important as correct sizing. A hydraulic hammer operates in some of the most demanding conditions on a jobsite — dust, shock load, side load, heat, moisture, and thousands of impact cycles per hour. Even a well-built breaker will lose performance if the lower bushing wears undetected, the tool is run dry, the seals harden from heat cycling, nitrogen or accumulator pressure drifts out of specification, or hydraulic flow and pressure fall outside the recommended range. Owners should inspect the tool steel, retainers, bushings, tie rods, hoses, fittings, and the grease system on a regular schedule. A properly maintained hammer hits harder, runs cooler, and protects the carrier better than a neglected one. For many contractors, the real value of this model is not the purchase price alone — it is the ability to keep it running through repairable wear rather than replacing the whole breaker.
The design characteristics of the Epiroc MB 1700 include MB-series construction with ContiLube II integrated lubrication, PowerAdapt hydraulic protection, StartSelect operating mode selection, and a full-housing design suited to medium and large excavator platforms in sustained commercial demolition and construction work. These attributes make it well suited for applications where productivity, controllability, carrier protection, and access to service support all matter. When comparing this model against similar breakers, pay close attention to carrier size match, hydraulic circuit setup, tool steel availability, and the parts support network available in your area. Matching the hammer correctly to the carrier improves efficiency and helps prevent common issues such as weak hitting, slow cycling, tool overheating, premature bushing wear, and cracked mounting hardware.
HBS provides complete support for the Epiroc MB 1700, including hydraulic hammer repairs, full rebuilds, routine maintenance, and sales. Parts stocked and available for this model include chisels (approx. 140 mm tool steel), tie rods, upper and lower bushings, retainer pins, accumulator diaphragms or membranes, hydraulic seals and seal kits, front head components, and hoses and fittings. Whether this breaker is leaking oil, hitting weak, cycling slowly, overheating, wearing tools too fast, breaking retainers, or due for a full overhaul, HBS can diagnose the issue and return it to working condition. Contact HBS for service pricing, parts availability, rebuild options, and expert guidance on matching this hammer to the right carrier and application.
Key Features
- Epiroc MB 1700 is positioned between the MB 1650 and MB 1500 in the Epiroc mid-size lineup, providing a carrier-matched option for 19–33 t excavators where the incremental energy step between adjacent MB models represents a meaningful performance difference in dense concrete demolition and road base work on mid-size carrier platforms
- Epiroc MB-series design delivers the same ContiLube II automatic lubrication, PowerAdapt hydraulic protection, and StartSelect frequency control found in larger Epiroc models, bringing the full Epiroc feature set into the mid-size excavator carrier class without the simplified feature content found on competitor entry-level offerings in this weight range
- Full-housing construction on the MB 1700 protects the power cell, accumulator assembly, and hydraulic connections from dust, concrete splash, and physical contact damage during wall demolition and confined-space breaking applications where the breaker and carrier boom operate in close proximity to falling debris and abrasive material
- HBS stocks parts for the Epiroc MB 1700 including chisels (approx. 140 mm tool steel), tie rods, upper and lower bushings, retainer pins, accumulator components, hydraulic seal kits, front head parts, and hoses — supporting repairs, rebuilds, and preventive maintenance without extended wait times
Key Specifications & Service Points
- Recommended carrier match: approx. 38,000–66,000 lbs (19–33 t) — service weight approx. 3,750 lb (1,700 kg)
- Core performance: tool steel approx. 140 mm (5.5 in); impact rate approx. 320–650 BPM
- Hydraulic requirements: oil flow approx. 34–46 L/min (9–12 gpm); operating pressure approx. 2,320–2,610 PSI
- Parts available from HBS: chisels (approx. 5.5 in. tool steel), tie rods, upper and lower bushings, retainer pins, accumulator components, hydraulic seal kits, front head parts, and hoses
