Excavator Mounted Vibrator (EMV)
An excavator-mounted vibratory attachment grips approved piling elements and assists their installation or extraction using vibration.
When to choose it
- Installing or extracting suitable sheet piles and trench sheets
- Handling approved steel sections within the selected clamp rating
- Casing work only where the clamp and attachment are approved for it
When it’s not the right call
- Rock penetration. Vibration alone cannot be assumed to drive through rock or stiff layers. Pre-augering or another method may be needed.
- Unapproved sections or clamps. Piles and casings need a clamp and model specifically approved for their geometry and weight.
- Sensitive assets. Driving transmits vibration. Ground, distance and asset sensitivity need assessment and monitoring.
Sizes we work with
The size depends on your machine and the job. Share the carrier make and model, material and dimensions so we can check the setup.
Using your own machine or hiring ours? Include that in your enquiry.
The Right Setup Starts Here
Tell us what you need to get done. A few key details about your job help us specify, configure and commission the right attachment for your machine, application and site requirements.
- Piling elements: Type, dimensions, mass, embedment and extraction length.
- Ground: Bore logs, obstructions and any pre-augering requirements.
- Working envelope: Clamp approval, reach, stability, vibration controls and overhead clearance.
- Carrier and access: Machine make/model, operating weight, hitch, reach, working platform and relevant hydraulic circuits.
Tell us about your project.
Complex scope. Tight timeline. Compliance-critical. That's where we start.
Scope your job
Common questions
What is an excavator-mounted vibro used for?
An excavator-mounted vibratory attachment grips approved piling elements, such as sheet piles, and uses vibration to help install or extract them.
Can an excavator install and extract sheet piles?
Yes, with a vibrator and clamps approved for the piling element and an excavator matched to the attachment. Ground conditions, pile length and the method all affect feasibility.
Will vibratory piling affect nearby buildings?
Vibratory installation transmits vibration into the ground. Nearby structures, services and sensitive equipment need assessment and, where required, monitoring against the project's vibration criteria.
What do you need to scope excavator vibro piling?
Share the pile type and length, the ground information, access and any vibration limits. We will check the attachment, clamps and carrier against the work.
Will a excavator-mounted vibrator fit my excavator?
Supply the excavator make, model, operating weight and hitch details, plus available hydraulic flow, pressure and auxiliary circuits for powered tools. We check the excavator-mounted vibrator against the carrier before anything mobilises, so the setup arrives matched to the machine and the task rather than being sorted out on site.