What is a jackhammer used for? It is normally used for: Breaking pavement. Making large holes...
It is generally used like a hammer to break the hard surface or rock in construction works and it is not considered under earth-moving equipment...
For concrete and masonry, rotary hammers (also called breaker, demolition or combination hammers) are key. These are something you'd rent and use to bust out an old stoop, sidewalk or concrete wall or to crack a basement slab. Smaller hammers are sometimes ideal for breaking tile free from a wood or masonry substrate.