Hole Cleaner
A shaft-mounted hole-cleaning tool removes residual auger spoil from the bottom of a drilled hole to help prepare a clean, flat base.
When to choose it
- Removing residual spoil after auger drilling
- Preparing bored-pier bases for inspection
- Cleaning holes after core removal where the selected tool suits
When it’s not the right call
- Rock drilling. A cleaner removes residual spoil; it does not replace a drilling or core-removal tool.
- Dewatering or casing. Cleaning the base does not control groundwater or support the bore walls.
- Automatic pour acceptance. The base still needs the inspection and acceptance required by the foundation design.
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.
- Bore: Finished diameter, casing internal diameter and depth.
- Spoil and water: Loose material, groundwater and required cleaning standard.
- Connection: Drive hub, shaft, extensions and base-inspection procedure.
- 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 a hole cleaner used for in bored piers?
A hole cleaner removes residual loose material from the bottom of a drilled hole to help prepare a clean, flat base, typically for footings and bored piers.
Do I need a hole cleaner after augering?
Where the design or inspection requires a clean base, an auger alone may leave loose material. A hole cleaner is used after drilling to help meet that requirement; the engineer's specification sets what is acceptable.
What size hole cleaner do I need?
The cleaner should match the hole diameter and the drive connection. Tell us the bore sizes and your drive or carrier so we can match it.
Can a hole cleaner work in wet or unstable holes?
Water and unstable sides affect base cleaning and hole stability. Those conditions need assessment of the bore support and drilling method, not just the cleaning tool.
Will a hole cleaner 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 hole cleaner against the carrier before anything mobilises, so the setup arrives matched to the machine and the task rather than being sorted out on site.