The 10 Best Pallet Busters

This wiki has been updated 25 times since it was first published in October of 2018. Dismantling pallets is a laborious and time consuming job when you try and do it with a hammer and a crowbar. Luckily, someone invented these busters, which make the task a whole lot easier and quicker. These tools come in a variety of designs and shapes, but they all provide you with a lot of leverage. When users buy our independently chosen editorial selections, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki.

This wiki has been updated 25 times since it was first published in October of 2018. Dismantling pallets is a laborious and time consuming job when you try and do it with a hammer and a crowbar. Luckily, someone invented these busters, which make the task a whole lot easier and quicker. These tools come in a variety of designs and shapes, but they all provide you with a lot of leverage. When users buy our independently chosen editorial recommendations, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki.

1. Duckbill Deck Wrecker

The Duckbill Deck Wrecker (appx. $85) has a nice long handle that allows you to achieve a lot of leverage, which means your work will be easier since you won't have to use as much force. Thin points on the tip let you quickly slide it between tight boards.

Convenient rotatable head
Comfortable padded grip
Useful for a variety of jobs

2. Stoic Tools Deck Wrecker

While we really can't imagine anything bending or breaking the stout prongs on the Stoic Tools Deck Wrecker (about $50), we do like the fact that its head can be quickly replaced by just removing a cotter pin on the off chance you do manage to damage it.

Includes a pry bar
Comes with leather work gloves
Extremely good value at this price

3. Vergo Industrial Premium

The Vergo Industrial Premium (around $49) is constructed of sturdy steel that ensures you'll never have to worry about the teeth or shaft bending, no matter how much pressure you put on them. Plus, a bright yellow color makes it easy to find if left in a random corner of the warehouse.

Rarely splits boards
Helpful articulating head
High-quality welds

4. Esright Industrial Breaker

The Esright Industrial Breaker (around $40) allows you to disassemble an entire pallet in just 10 minutes and will barely cause you to break a sweat while doing so. It should keep the majority of the planks in one piece, which is great for those looking to make reclaimed furniture.

Works well for ripping up decks
Corrosion-resistant coating
Dual-fork design

5. Angel Guard Deck Demon

Rather than having flat-tipped prongs, the Angel Guard Deck Demon (about $69) has slits in the front of each fork, much like the head of a crowbar. This patented design allows you to pull planks and remove nails using just one handy tool.

Reduces deconstruction time
Commercial-grade build quality
Fits over four by four runners

6. Eizzy Bar Pro

Unlike most other models, the Eizzy Bar Pro (about $100) has a single tooth, which makes it capable of slipping into narrow areas that others can't. This results in the tool being more versatile, but also means it has a greater tendency to cause splintering.

Lightweight at just eight pounds
Handle is 43 inches long
Seems a bit overpriced

7. Vestil SKB-DLX

Whether you are pulling planks or removing an old wooden dock, the Vestil SKB-DLX (appx. $53) can help you get the job done with less effort. One sharp, swift motion is usually all that is needed to rip up a board, and it generally leaves them in one piece.

Sturdy but not overly heavy
Often doesn't even bend the nails
Can be used anywhere

8. Yaheetech Heavy-Duty

The Yaheetech Heavy-Duty (around $46) is designed to gently put pressure against the planks as you pull them up to cause less damage, generally resulting in more usable wood. Each of the forks moves independently, allowing you to use one or both at a time.

Robust construction
100-percent money-back guarantee
Handle padding is short

9. CTS Welding

The CTS Welding (around $29) comes in at a low price, but it is worth noting that it doesn't include a handle, so you'll need to have one of your own lying around that measures 1 to 1-1/4 inches in diameter. It is made in the United States from high-quality steel.

Strong vertical bars
Tightening screw to keep it in place
Hard to fit into narrow openings

10. Molomax Wrecker

The Molomax Wrecker (about $27) comes in two colors and has relatively thin, flat prongs that slip into any crevice, but it may not be as strong as some other models if subjected to a large amount of force. A locking pin keeps it in place and makes it easy to remove.

Simple but effective design
Handle must be purchased separately
Welds are sloppy

Last updated by Brett Dvoretz

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