Terex Utilities has announced a new spin bottom drill bucket for use with digger derricks.
The new 46-cm diameter spin bottom drill bucket was introduced at the 2019 International Construction and Utility Equipment Expo (ICUEE), held October 1 to 3 in Louisville, Kentucky.
The drill bucket is designed to improve productivity when drilling in unstable ground conditions, such as wet or sandy environments.
As the tool drills into the ground, barrel teeth cut through the material while the bucket captures it, allowing the operator to dump the material outside of the hole. The spin bottom is simple to control with forward and reverse motions to open and close the tool.
“We are always looking for ways to make our customers’ jobs easier,” said Dale Putman, product support manager for auger tooling and auger drills. “When the ground material won’t stay on the auger carry flight, the spin bottom drill bucket enables digger derrick operators to clear a hole faster and easier.”
While Terex Utilities has previously offered similar tools for auger drills, this is the first time this type of tool has been available for digger derricks from the company.
Additional sizes of up to 91-cm diameter are available.
The tool features 1.5 cm wall thickness, 76 cm barrel length, and 2.6 metre overall length. As well, dirt teeth and pilot bit are standard for the spin bottom drill bucket, and hex hub options include 5 cm, 6.3 cm, and 7 cm.
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“Terex both designs and manufacturers auger tools to get the maximum performance out of your drilling equipment,” Putman said.
Furthermore, for unique drilling challenges, the company will design and build custom auger tooling for specific applications.
Terex Corporation is a global manufacturer of lifting and material processing products andservices delivering lifecycle solutions that maximize customer return on investment. Major Terex brands include Terex, Genie and Powerscreen.