Upgrading from Handheld Drivers to a Tracked Helical Pile Machine

[Daria]

Hi all. We have been using handheld and portable hydraulic drive heads for small foundation anchors and retaining walls over the past two years. However, we’re taking on larger underpinning and light commercial contracts this season that require longer 76mm and 89mm helical piers driven to greater depths. The physical strain on the crew and the time spent managing torque reaction bars is getting out of hand. Is making the jump to a dedicated crawler helical piling unit worth the capital investment for a growing contractor?

[Natalia]

The jump from portable units to a crawler machine is massive in terms of both site safety and daily output. When you are going deeper with larger tube diameters, a tracked rig takes all the torsional reaction force away from the operator, meaning zero fatigue and far better vertical accuracy. You can review the operational details at https://iron-mechanics.com/product/helical-pile-machine/ to evaluate the build quality and torque performance. In our experience, the speed increase and ability to tackle tougher soil conditions pays off the investment within just a couple of commercial contracts.

[Daria]

Thank you for sharing your experience, eliminating the manual torque strain alone makes the upgrade worthwhile.

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