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A hydraulic pile driver machine is used to drive piles into the ground for the purpose of foundation reinforcement or building support.YG produces pile driving machines with advanced technology research and development. The professional engine matching with the pile driver can meet the strong power output under heavy-duty working conditions. It also has a good economy of use. Pile drivers can be widely used in subway stations, tunnels, bridges, municipal engineering, civil engineering, and other projects.
Hydraulic Pile Driver Machine Specifications
| Model | YGL300R | YGL400R | YGL500R | YGL600R | YGL390H |
| Operating weight(KG) | 7500 | 7600 | 7700 | 7800 | 7410 |
| Engine | Yuchai | Yuchai | Yuchai | Yuchai | Yuchai |
| Engine Model | YCD4J23G/4BTA3.9-C100 | YCD4J23G/4BTA3.9-C101 | YCD4J23G/4BTA3.9-C102 | YCD4J23G/4BTA3.9-C103 | YCD4J22G |
| Power（KW) | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 85 |
| Emission standard | National II | National II | National II | National II | National II |
| Hydraulic pump brand | Domestic | Domestic | Domestic | Domestic | Domestic |
| Distributor brand | Domestic | Domestic | Domestic | Domestic | Domestic |
| Slewing motor brand | Domestic | Domestic | Domestic | Domestic | Domestic |
| Walking motor brand | Domestic | Domestic | Domestic | Domestic | Domestic |
| Dimension（L*W*H） | 4800x1980x2900mm | 5800x1980x2900 | 6800x1980x2900 | 7800x1980x2900 | 4500*2260*2970 |
| Driving mode | Hydraulic motor | Hydraulic motor | Hydraulic motor | Hydraulic motor | Hydraulic motor |
| Hammerhead model | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | Hydraulic hammerhead |
| Optional Accessories | The remote control can be installed | ||||
| A level can be installed | |||||
| A diameter less than 180mm can be equipped with dust collection | |||||
Hydraulic Pile Driver Application
Pile driving machine is widely used in construction and civil engineering fields, often used in the following scenarios:
- House construction: such as houses, apartments, office buildings, factories, etc., will use pile drivers for foundation treatment to ensure the stability of the buildings.
- Bridge construction: reinforced concrete piles are driven into the river bottom or seabed to ensure the stability and load-bearing capacity of the bridge.
- Subway and tunnel construction: The foundation is treated to ensure the project’s stable construction.
- Water conservancy projects: such as locks, dams, embankments, and other reinforcement treatments to improve the load-bearing capacity and stability.
Classification and Characteristics of Pile Driver Machine
Pile drivers can be classified into many types according to the different types of pile hammers and working principles.
- Diesel hammer piling rig works reliably with high impact force but with high noise and vibration.
- Hydraulic hammer pile driver has the advantages of precise quantity control, low noise, and vibration, which are more suitable for urban construction needs.
Working Steps of the Hydraulic Static Pile Driver
Step 1: Site Positioning
Level the construction ground first to make sure the ground can bear the full machine weight.
- Mark each pile position accurately on site following the construction drawings.
- Use the hydraulic walking system with horizontal and vertical cylinders to move and adjust the machine, aligning the center of the pressing frame with the marked pile spot.
Step 2: Lifting & Alignment
Fix the machine in place before lifting precast piles, such as pre-stressed concrete pipe piles or steel piles.
- Lift the pile vertically from storage using the onboard hydraulic crane or an external crawler crane.
- Lower the pile into the machine’s central clamping unit.
- Operators adjust pile verticality with an electronic level or plumb bob. Accurate upright positioning is critical; minor tilt may lead to slanting or broken piles during pressing.
Step 3: Clamping the Pile
- High-pressure hydraulic cylinders push clamping jaws to grip the pile tightly.
- Clamping force adjusts automatically based on pile material and wall thickness. It prevents slipping during pressing while avoiding crushing concrete piles from excessive squeezing.
Step 4: Static Pressing (Core Process)
Hydraulic power turns into a steady downward pressure to drive piles into soil.
- Main hydraulic cylinders extend down to push the clamping unit and sink the pile into the ground smoothly.
- Once cylinders reach full stroke, clamps release the pile, retract upward, re-clamp, and repeat the pressing cycle.
Step 5: Joint Welding / Extension (Optional)
Connect pile sections when the single-pile length cannot meet the required depth.
- Stop pressing when the top of the first pile stays 0.5–1 m above ground.
- Hoist the next pile and align its bottom end with the top of the installed pile.
- Weld the steel ends of two piles or connect via mechanical couplers. Resume pressing after cooling and inspection.
Step 6: Final Pressing & Verification
- Stop construction once the pile tip reaches the bearing stratum, like hard weathered rock or compact soil, hitting the designed depth or preset final hydraulic pressure.
- Site engineers record final hydraulic pressure readings. The pressure value reflects ground resistance, serving as an on-site load test to guarantee qualified bearing capacity.
Step 7: Releasing & Shifting
- Clamping cylinders retract fully to release the finished pile.
- Lift the outriggers and shift the whole machine to the next marked pile location to restart the whole construction procedure.
Features of Mobile Pile Driver
- Flexible regulation & high construction efficiency: The hydraulic system enables precise adjustment of impact energy and striking frequency. Two piling modes (high-frequency low-stroke and low-frequency high-stroke) are switchable freely to suit diverse ground conditions, including clay, sand layers, and weathered rock strata, greatly improving pile sinking efficiency.
- Energy-saving & eco-friendly for urban construction: The machine runs with low vibration and noise. Equipped with an engine meeting emission standards, it produces minimal exhaust to comply with urban environmental construction regulations.
- Multiple optional fittings & multi-purpose application: Optional accessories include remote controllers and level gauges; a dust removal system is available for piles with a diameter below 180mm. Thanks to the modular design, replacing front attachments allows operations such as piling, pile extraction, and drilling for wide geological adaptability.
- Stable structure & safe operation: Designed with a low-center-of-gravity layout, the machine features excellent supporting stability and strong anti-tipping performance. Equipped with intelligent monitoring components, it guarantees the verticality of foundation piles and on-site construction safety.
- Long service life & low maintenance cost: Adopting a closed hydraulic circuit, core hammerhead parts are strengthened via heat treatment. Hydraulic buffer effectively reduces component wear, extending equipment lifespan and cutting later maintenance expenses.
Use and Maintenance of Pile Driving Machine
The use and maintenance of hydraulic pile driver machines are essential to ensure their performance and prolong their service life.
- Before use, adequate preparatory work should be carried out, including checking whether the components are normal, filling up lubricating oil and fuel and cleaning up debris around the equipment.
- During use, operating procedures and safety precautions should be strictly observed to ensure the safety of personnel and equipment.
- For maintenance, maintenance and repair work should be carried out regularly, including cleaning, lubricating, replacing worn parts, etc.
Hydraulic Pile Driver Price Provided by YG
YG produces various types of piling machines, besides hydraulic pile driver machines, we also produce solar pile driver machines and guardrail pile drivers. These two kinds of piling rigs are used mainly in solar power generation projects and roadside guardrail infrastructure construction. Besides, there are water well drilling rigs, fully hydraulic core drilling rigs, DTH drilling rigs, rotary drilling rigs, and so on. As a professional piling rig manufacturer, we have professional production technology and equipment and a professional testing department and equipment. For each piling rig, we will go through strict quality inspection and test run. We are committed to providing our customers with professional, powerful, accurate, and economical piling rigs! Consult us to offer you a competitive price!
