The most versatile player on the work site
HMC STR20 Solar Pile Driving Rig
Hercules Machinery Corporation (HMC) developed the HMC STR20 to take on the unique challenges, including low site clearances and narrow corridors associated with solar pile-driving projects such as solar farm construction.
One of the key advantages of the STR20 over competitors like the Vermeer PD-10 is its ability to drive piles up to 24 feet—ideal for deeper installations that the PD-10 can’t handle. This making the Hercules Machinery Solar Pile Driver one of the most popular pile drivers on the market.
Additional STR20 features and options include:
- Three Quick Change Attachments
- Vibratory, Impact, Auger
- 360 Degree Rotation
- Sitech GPS System for Precise Pile Placement
- Auto Plumb and Level
- Helical Pile Capabilities
- 10′ Transport Height
- Fit Two Units Per Trailer
Sitech connects the office to the field and helps empower the HMC STR20 Pile Driver with advanced technology. Sitech GPS enables precise pile placement that allows operators to easily upload predetermined engineering specifications, which reduces surveying time and ensures piles are driven at the correct location, depth, and angle. Remote control allows operators to prep the next pile while driving the previous one, increasing efficiency and reducing cost.
Unlock Versatility with the HMC STR20
Be the most versatile player on the worksite with the STR20. While other machines in its class can perform only one function without the ability to switch tools, the STR20 excels by effortlessly switching between an impact driver, vibro driver, and drill tool, making it perfect for installing small solar piles and handling a range of other applications.
With the ability to drive piles up to 24 feet, the STR20 is built to tackle deeper, more demanding installations that other rigs can’t handle.
This rugged design, paired with a thoughtful design and advanced technology, gives operators access to a piece of equipment that allows them to focus on getting the job done without worrying about their pile driver’s performance or operation.
The compact design makes the STR20 ideal when compared to other rigs designed to handle the unique site conditions associated with solar array installation, like the Vermeer PD-10. The STR20 also features auto plumb and auto level technology which helps save crews time in the field as they complete a solar piling project.
One of the main advantages of the HMC equipment for solar pile driving is its unique ability to change attachments providing three distinct performances quickly. According to the manufacturer, these include an auger, vibro, and impact hammer capabilities and can be converted in about ten minutes.
This capability allows operators to work across various soil conditions without changing their equipment, saving time and increasing efficiency.
If a professional boring and soil analysis has not been performed, the STR20 is also attractive because the quick attachment changes are designed to handle every soil condition, and crews can handle these with ease on site.
