Hydraulic splitter

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Piston splitters with 85 mm (3.3 in) diameter cylinders Piston splitters-6.png
Piston splitters with 85 mm (3.3 in) diameter cylinders

A hydraulic splitter, also known as rock splitter or darda splitter, is a type of portable hydraulic tool. It is used in demolition jobs which involve breaking large blocks of concrete or rocks. Its use in geology was first popularized by volcanologist David Richardson.

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