Screw Pile Drive
A dedicated hydraulic torque head rotates approved helical piles into the ground as part of a designed screw-piling installation system.
When to choose it
- Installing engineer-specified helical piles
- Foundations with a defined installation torque and verification procedure
- Sites where the designed screw-piling method suits the ground and access
When it’s not the right call
- Unengineered pile selection. The attachment does not select the pile design or determine foundation capacity.
- Rock or obstructions. Ground refusal may require pre-drilling or a revised installation method.
- Torque alone as acceptance. Installation records and capacity verification must follow the pile designer's procedure.
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.
- Pile design: Shaft, adaptor, installation depth and required torque.
- Ground: Logs, obstructions and any pre-drilling requirements.
- Verification: Torque measurement, calibration, records and designer acceptance criteria.
- 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 screw pile drive?
A screw pile drive is a dedicated hydraulic torque head that rotates approved helical piles into the ground as part of a designed screw-piling system.
Can I install screw piles with an excavator?
Yes, with a drive, adaptor and installation method approved for the pile design. The excavator must suit the drive's weight and hydraulic requirements and the forces involved.
Do screw piles need torque monitoring during installation?
Many pile designs specify installation torque as part of verification. Confirm the monitoring and recording requirements with the designer so the setup includes them.
What screw pile sizes can you install?
Pile size and required torque come from the design. Send us the pile specification and design torque and we will check what drive and carrier combination suits.
Will a screw pile drive 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 screw pile drive against the carrier before anything mobilises, so the setup arrives matched to the machine and the task rather than being sorted out on site.