Serving Stone Masons WorldwidE
Hydraulic Stone Splitters and Block Splitters
Block Shear builds hydraulic stone splitters and block splitters in Pittsburgh, PA for stone masons, hardscape crews and landscapers. Four machines split natural stone, pavers, retaining wall block, concrete block, brick and slab with up to 40,000 lb of force, in manual hydraulic or air-assist hydraulic models. Most users report the splitter pays for itself on the first job.
- Made in the USA and sold direct by Ray Lackner
- Splits on your line with no saw, no water and no dust cloud
- Prices from $1,650 plus shipping
Why Masons Choose Block Shear
PICK YOUR MACHINE
Which Splitter Do You Need?
Start with the material. For natural stone like limestone, sandstone and granite, choose the Stone Splitter, which takes stone up to 8.25″ high and 18.25″ wide. For wide slabs, treads and large format pavers up to 24.5″ wide, step up to the Stone & Slab Splitter.
For concrete products, choose the Masonry Block Splitter. It is the block splitter hardscape crews use for pavers, retaining wall block, concrete block and precast. For brick, thin veneer and soft stone, the 90 lb Mini Stone Splitter is the compact brick splitter that goes anywhere.
Every model comes in manual hydraulic, which needs no power or air, or air-assist hydraulic, which runs off a compressor for faster cycles. Not sure? Ray will talk it through with you.
Quick Guide
- Natural stone: Stone Splitter, $2,950
- Slabs up to 24.5″: Stone & Slab Splitter, $3,600
- Pavers, wall block, CMU: Masonry Block Splitter, $2,150
- Brick and thin stone: Mini Stone Splitter, $1,650
Manual hydraulic prices shown, plus shipping.
The Favorite of Stone Masons & Landscapers Worldwide
BLOCK SHEAR™ hydraulic splitters are activated either manually or Air-assist-Activated. In either variant, it’s the hydraulics that turn our splitter into power tools, as compared with still commonly used labor-intensive (manual) block and stone cutting and splitting methods. Please read on to learn why BLOCK SHEAR™ portable machines are the favorite of stone masons and landscapers worldwide.
What Masons and Dealers Say
Great service-great american made tools
MNM Studio
1 review
7 years ago
After using the Blockshear stone splitter effectively for almost 5 years the only issue I had was a broken hose. The hose was not defective, it was cut while in transport. I called Ray at block shear for advice on how to fix it. Instead of advising me he immediately shipped out a replacement hose at no cost! Not only are the machines at Blockshear amazing, the service is second to none! Thanks Ray!
MMM Masonry
Great supplier and product
I have been dealing with Ray for many years now and I sell his products with the greatest of confidence knowing that the customer is getting a great stone splitting product and that with Ray’s help we make sure together that the customer is getting the right product . Ray backs up his products and is always there when you call to answer any questions such as choosing the right guillotine for the type of stone and size you which to split . As a supplier having satisfied customers is our priority and we achieve that with quality products that they can rely on .
GREAT EXPERIENCE
We have been dealing with Ray since 2005 and he gives us credit for getting him off the ground. The machines he sells are good quality and dependable. They are shipped quickly to our customers and we never have an issue.
Built in Pittsburgh
Block Shear splitters are built in our shop in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Questions about a machine? Call Ray at (412) 445-0703.
How-To Guides
Step by step guides from the people who build Block Shear splitters.
Splitter Questions
In Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Block Shear builds and sells its splitters direct, and Ray Lackner, the company president, answers the phone.
Block Shear splitters start at $1,650 for the Mini Stone Splitter. The Masonry Block Splitter is $2,150, the Stone Splitter $2,950 and the Stone & Slab Splitter $3,600 in manual hydraulic. Air-assist models cost more, and all prices are plus shipping.
Block Shear sells by phone and email so Ray can match the machine to your material. Call (412) 445-0703 or email ray@blockshear.com.
A stone splitter is built for natural stone. A block splitter is built for concrete products like pavers, wall block and CMU. Block Shear makes both, and natural stone should go on the Stone Splitter.
Manual hydraulic needs no power or air, so it works anywhere. Air-assist runs off a compressor and cycles faster for high volume work.
Block Shear serves masons worldwide and ships by freight. In Canada, Merkley Supply in Ottawa sells Block Shear splitters. Call Ray for a freight quote.
Blades and frame weldment are warranted for one year from purchase, and replacement parts for 90 days.
Yes. See our guides on how to cut pavers, how to cut retaining wall blocks, how to cut concrete block and how to split stone.
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