Raising The Bar: Aussie Buckets’ New Partnership with Daemo

For years, we’ve been brutally honest about one thing, our rock breaker range was good on price and warranty, but it didn’t exactly set the world on fire. The breaker market is crowded. Everyone sells them, and most feel like the same kit in a different colour. Reinventing the wheel seemed impossible.

But over time, we spotted something big:

A massive gap between average, run-of-the-mill breakers and the top-of-the-line, cutting-edge models.

For years, that gap has gone unfilled, and it comes down to how breakers are built, particularly in stroke adjustment technology. After more than a year of research and testing, we’ve found the perfect partner to bridge it: Daemo Engineering, a South Korean manufacturer pushing the limits of hydraulic attachment technology.

Why Daemo?

Daemo isn’t just “another manufacturer.” They’re the OEM supplier for Hyundai in South Korea, a trusted partner of TATA HITACHI in India since 1997, and the OEM for American giant ASTEC Industries. Their global presence spans 70+ countries, but here in Australia? Almost no footprint, until now.

Founded in 1989 under the slogan Reliable Promise, Daemo has built a reputation for constant innovation. With over 140 patents, state-of-the-art smart factories, and a focus on AI-driven production, they’ve taken rock breaker design to a level the industry hasn’t seen before.

How a Rock Breaker Works (and Why Stroke Adjustment Matters)

A hydraulic rock breaker works by using oil pressure and nitrogen gas to drive a piston into a chisel, delivering high-impact strikes to break material. The key to performance isn’t just raw power, it’s stroke adjustment: changing the length of the piston’s travel to adapt to the material.

Long stroke = heavier hit, slower blows - ideal for hard rock

Short stroke = lighter hit, faster blows - better for softer material or precision work

Until now, most breakers in Australia fell into one of four categories:

Most of the market sits in Tier 1 or 2. Daemo has invented and patented the Tier 4, and we are the only company in Australia who have our hands on them.

Our New Breaker Line-Up

We’re now offering four levels of breakers, so you can match the right tool to your workload, material, and budget:

AB Breaker - Our entry-level workhorse. Simple, reliable, perfect for average or infrequent use.

BN / ALICON Series - Manual 2-stroke adjustment for those who want flexibility without a big price tag.

SM Series - Automatic 2-stroke hydraulic adjustment for heavy users who value productivity and minimal downtime.

SMe Series - The crown jewel. Automatic 3-stroke electronic adjustment, in-cab smart display, GPS monitoring, anti-blank firing, dust and underwater protection, auto greasing, and unmatched performance.

Why This Changes the Game

With the SMe, you’re looking at up to 8% more material broken in a 30-minute test compared to leading competitors. Over a week or month, that’s huge for productivity, and your bottom line.

Features like the in-cab display, GPS smart connector, and automatic stroke adjustment mean you’re not just breaking harder, you’re breaking smarter. Whether you’re tunnelling, mining, or working in variable rock conditions, the breaker adapts in real time, saving chisels, reducing repairs, and keeping your operation moving.

To Wrap Up

For too long, Australia’s breaker market has been stuck between basic and ridiculously expensive. With our partnership with Daemo, Aussie Buckets is filling that gap, giving operators a genuine choice in performance, price, and innovation.

It’s time to break more than just rock.

It’s time to break the mould.

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