Piling work is the most time-consuming part of solar farm construction. Traditional manual piling methods are slow, low in accuracy, and require a lot of labor, which often delays project schedules. A solar piling machine solves all these problems as a professional crawler-type piling equipment designed for solar projects. Also called a solar pile driver machine, it supports three different construction methods: drilling, screw piling and ramming. You can switch between different working modes according to your project needs. The crawler chassis moves flexibly on uneven ground and fits all kinds of solar farm site conditions.
YG offers both hydraulic and generator-powered models to match different geological conditions, with drilling depths from 0 to 6 meters and hole diameters from 80 to 600 millimeters. All models use diesel engine power with generator drive, which delivers stable performance for long-hour field work.
Solar Piling Machine Technical Parameters
| Hydraulic photovoltaic pile driver | |||
| Overall dimensions | 4700*2100*2800mm | Drill pipe rotational speed | 180r/min |
| Track shoe width | 400mm | gradability | 30° |
| motor | 4108 | rock hardness | 6-20F |
| Drilling diameter | 80-500mm | Slide tilt angle | 120° |
| Drilling depth | 0-6m | Drill arm swing angle | left and right150° |
| Reducer torque | 13000n.m | Slide swing angle | left and right40° |
| Mainstream pump | triple pump | Driving speed | 0-3km/h |
| oil pump | 40/40/32 | ||
| Crawler photovoltaic pile driver | |||
| Overall dimensions | 4700*2200*2800mm | Hydraulic hammer flow | 50-110L/min |
| Track shoe width | 400mm | Impact frequency | 350-800BMP |
| motor | 4108 | Hydraulic system pressure | 25mpa |
| Generator power | 88kw Motor | Strong wind for heat dissipation | yes |
| Drilling depth | 0-6m | oil pump | 40/40/32 |
| Drilling diameter | 80-600mm | Driving speed | 3km/h |
3 Key Factors To Pick The Right Solar Piling Machine For Solar Projects
When looking for a photovoltaic pile driver for sale, you will find many different models on the market. Choosing the right configuration for your project will ensure the best work efficiency and return on investment. Consider these three core factors before buying:
1. Your construction method
First, confirm what piling method your project uses:
Drilling: For pre-drilling holes for concrete piles or foundation piles
Screw piling: For installing screw piles for solar mounting structures, the same base machine as the drilling models is used
Ramming: Driving metal piles like U-steel, H-steel and wooden piles requires an additional hydraulic hammer configuration
2. Site geological conditions
Different geological conditions require different power configurations:
For ordinary soil, Gobi, farmland and cobblestone ground: Generator-powered models work perfectly and have a lower purchase cost
For rock and hard stone ground: Choose a hydraulic model with stronger power, and prepare an air compressor plus impact drill bits for rock drilling
You should also confirm the slope of your site. Our solar pile driver machines can handle slopes up to 30 degrees, which fits most solar farm site conditions.
3. Pile size requirements
Confirm the required hole depth and pile diameter before buying. Standard models support 0-6 meter depth and 80- 600 mm diameter, which covers most solar project requirements. If you need larger or deeper holes, we also provide custom configurations.
If you need to drive metal piles, also confirm the pile length. We have models for 3-meter and 6-meter piles to match different project needs.
If you’re not sure which screw pile driver configuration fits your project, you can tell us your construction method, geological conditions and pile parameters, and we will recommend the most suitable model for you.
Application Fields of Solar Piling Machine
This solar pile driver machine is suitable for a wide range of piling and drilling projects:
- Solar farm construction: It is the core equipment for solar power station piling work. It can drill foundation holes, drive screw piles and ram metal piles for solar panel mounting structures.
- Foundation piling projects: Also works for small building foundation piling, fence post installation, garden piling and other foundation projects.
- Municipal & road construction: Suitable for road guardrail piling, sign post installation and other municipal engineering piling work.
- Other engineering projects: It works for any project that requires holes of 0-6 meters depth and 80- 600 mm diameter, including agricultural greenhouse piling, photovoltaic support installation and more.
5 FAQs About the YG Solar Piling Machine
A: No. It is named for solar projects because of high demand from the solar industry, but it also works as a spiral drilling machine or foundation piling machine. It works for any project that requires holes of 0-6 meters depth and 80- 600 mm diameter.
A: It depends on the ground conditions. You don’t need an air compressor for ordinary soil drilling — you only need a standard auger drill bit. For rock drilling, you need an air compressor plus impact drill bits. A 15-13 specification air compressor works for most rock conditions.
A: No, you cannot ram cement poles directly, as the impact will break the pole. You can use the spiral drilling function to drill the hole first, then place the cement pole into the finished hole.
A: The hydraulic hammer ramming function works for U-shaped steel, H-shaped steel and wooden piles. You need to provide the pile cross-section drawing so we can make the matching pile hammer.
A: Standard models support 0-6 meter drilling depth and 80- 600 mm diameter. Custom configurations are available if you have special requirements for deeper or larger holes.
Photovoltaic Pile Driver For Sale – YG Machinery
YG has focused on piling and drilling equipment for many years. Every screw pile driver equipment we produce undergoes strict factory testing to ensure stable performance and reliable field operation. We have multiple models with different configurations to match different geological conditions and project needs, and we also provide custom solutions for special requirements. If you need professional piling equipment for your solar farm or foundation project, contact us today. Tell us your construction method, site geological conditions and pile parameters, and we will recommend the most suitable model and provide a detailed factory-direct quotation.
