Abstract: A ripper attachment (120) for an excavation device (20) includes a pair of spaced-apart, generally triangular-shaped plate members (122, 124) configured for connection to the excavation device (20). Each of the plate members (122, 124) has a first interface section, a second interface section, and a third interface section. A body (54) of the ripper attachment (120) has a ripper tip (60) disposed on a distal end (62) and first and second mounting sections (64, 66) disposed on a proximal end (68). The first mounting section (64) is removably attachable to the first interface section of each of the plate members (122, 124), and the second mounting section (66) is removably attachable to the second interface section of the plate members (122, 124). A brace element is interposed between the plate members (122, 124) and is coupled to the third interface area of each of said plate members (122, 124).

Abstract: A ripper attachment (22) for an excavation device (20) includes first and second support members (50, 52) configured for connection to the excavation device (20). In particular, first and second support members (50, 52) are adapted to connect to a coupling apparatus (30) of a tool coupler (28) so that the ripper attachment (22) is fixed relative to the coupling apparatus (30). A body (54) of the ripper attachment (22) is disposed between the first and second support members (50, 52). The body (54) has a ripper tip (60) disposed on a distal end (62) and first and second mounting sections (64, 66) disposed on a proximal end (68). The first and second mounting sections (64, 66) of the body (54) are removably attachable to an interface area (70) of the first and second support members (50, 52). A brace element (56) of the ripper attachment (22) is interposed between and couple together the first and second support members (50, 52).

Abstract: A ripper attachment (22) for an excavation device (20) includes first and second support members (50, 52) configured for connection to the excavation device (20). In particular, first and second support members (50, 52) are adapted to connect to a coupling apparatus (30) of a tool coupler (28) so that the ripper attachment (22) is fixed relative to the coupling apparatus (30). A body (54) of the ripper attachment (22) is disposed between the first and second support members (50, 52). The body (54) has a ripper tip (60) disposed on a distal end (62) and first and second mounting sections (64, 66) disposed on a proximal end (68). The first and second mounting sections (64, 66) of the body (54) are removably attachable to an interface area (70) of the first and second support members (50, 52). A brace element (56) of the ripper attachment (22) is interposed between and couple together the first and second support members (50, 52).

Abstract: In an excavating apparatus including a bucket removably coupled to a distal end of a hydraulically powered boom, a field-detachable and field-attachable ripper comprises a shank portion having a lower tip, a mounting portion disposed along an upper area of the shank portion and a detachable and re-attachable coupling element disposed along the mounting portion. The detachable and re-attachable coupling element secures the ripper to the bucket. There is optionally further included a detachable ripper tip coupled to the lower tip. The detachable ripper tip comprises a metal piece having a point disposed at a first end thereof and having a hollow disposed at a second end thereof. The hollow is adapted to accommodate the lower tip therein. The detachable ripper tip further includes an opening disposed on one side thereof and extending into the hollow. The opening is adapted to accommodate a fastener extending from the side and into the lower tip.