Where are Italdem breakers manufactured?

Italdem breakers are manufactured in Cavezzo, in the Modena province of Emilia-Romagna, Italy — a region renowned for precision engineering and manufacturing excellence.

How does Italdem compare to Indeco?

Both are Italian manufacturers competing in similar market segments. Indeco (based near Salerno) has a larger global footprint and broader product range extending to heavier mining class. Italdem is strongest in compact to medium class demolition and has a strong presence in northern Italy and central Europe.

Brand Profile Italy Est. 1982

Italdem Hydraulic Breakers

Italdem S.r.l.

Italian engineering — compact and medium breakers for demolition and construction

Overview

Italdem S.r.l. is an Italian manufacturer of hydraulic breakers and demolition attachments, founded in 1982 in the Modena area of northern Italy. The company specialises in compact to medium class breakers for demolition, construction, and recycling applications. Italdem products are distributed across Europe and exported to over 40 countries.

History

Italdem was established in 1982 in Cavezzo, in the Modena province of Emilia-Romagna — a region historically known for precision engineering and manufacturing. The company initially focused on demolition attachments before expanding into hydraulic breakers. Through the 1990s and 2000s, Italdem built a European distribution network and developed a reputation for well-engineered, competitively priced breakers in the compact and medium class segments.

Key Technologies

Monoblock Body Construction

Italdem breakers use a monoblock body design where the cylinder and outer casing are machined from a single steel billet, eliminating potential leak points and providing a more rigid, durable structure compared to multi-piece designs.

Automatic Stroke Adjustment

Italdem's automatic stroke system continuously adjusts piston stroke length based on material resistance, optimising impact energy delivery and reducing blank firing on soft materials.

Integrated Dust Protection

Italdem front heads incorporate integrated dust protection seals designed to prevent fine particles from entering the tool bushing area, extending bushing life in dusty demolition environments.

Product Range

Model	Class	Excavator	Impact Energy	Oil Flow	Working Pressure	Notes
IB 10	Mini	0.8–2.5 t	80–180 J	12–28 L/min	90–130 bar	Compact mini class
IB 30	Mini	2–5 t	180–320 J	22–42 L/min	100–140 bar	Mini/light class
IB 80	Light	4–9 t	350–580 J	44–72 L/min	118–158 bar	Light construction
IB 160	Medium	8–17 t	680–1100 J	70–110 L/min	138–178 bar	Medium standard
IB 280	Medium	14–26 t	1100–1850 J	108–158 L/min	150–190 bar	Medium high-output
IB 450	Heavy	22–40 t	2000–3200 J	165–230 L/min	162–202 bar	Heavy quarry model
IB 700	Super Heavy	35–60 t	3500–5200 J	240–330 L/min	180–220 bar	Super heavy mining

* Specifications are approximate and vary by model year and configuration. Consult the manufacturer for exact data.

Recommended Models

SB-series breakers compatible with Italdem specifications — click any model for full technical details.

SB10Mini

Excavator

1–4 ton

Impact Energy

150–250 J

Weight

85–110 kg

Oil Flow

20–35 L/min

Full Specifications

SB20Mini

Excavator

2–6 ton

Impact Energy

250–400 J

Weight

130–170 kg

Oil Flow

30–50 L/min

Full Specifications

SB30Light

Excavator

4–8 ton

Impact Energy

400–600 J

Weight

200–260 kg

Oil Flow

45–70 L/min

Full Specifications

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Italian precision manufacturing from Emilia-Romagna engineering region
Monoblock body for durability
Competitive pricing vs northern European premium brands
Strong European distribution network

Limitations

Limited presence outside Europe
Smaller brand recognition vs Indeco or Montabert globally

Market Position

Italdem occupies a mid-range position in the European hydraulic breaker market, competing on Italian build quality at prices below Epiroc and Rammer. The brand is strongest in Italy and southern Europe, with growing distribution in central and eastern Europe.