LST1G+ Soil Sampling Drill
The LST1G+ geotechnical rig is ideal for soil sampling, geotechnical testing and well monitoring in limited-access areas. The unit’s 4-inch-diameter auger drills 6-inch boreholes to 100 feet. The setup includes a tower, cathead and pulley to facilitate standard penetration testing with a 140-pound manual safety hammer. Additionally, the drill’s 5,000-pound lifting capacity ensures easy removal of augers and extensions. The drill can be mounted to the bed of a small truck or flatbed using specially designed frames.
- Drilling Depth: 50 ft (15.24 m)
- Borehole Diameter: 6 in (15 cm)
- Pull/Push Back Force: Up to 5,000 lbs (2,268 kg)
- Soil Types: Sand, clay & soft rock formations
- Applications: Soil sampling, geotechnical testing, standard penetration testing (SPT) and well monitoring
Downloads
Mast Folded for Travel
Control Valves
Rotary and Swivel
Drill Rig Package
- Honda 20-horsepower gas engine
- 3,000-psi hydraulic system
- Tower and cathead for SPT
- Soil Sampling Kit
- Hydraulic lift cylinder to raise and lower the mast
- Tool box & spare parts
Trailer
- Single axle
- 3,500-pound (1,590-kg) rating
- Towable by ATV or truck
- Three leveling jacks
- 2-inch ball coupler
- Spare tire
Augers & Bits
- 3- to 8-inch diameter D-series augers available in 4- or 5-foot lengths
- 6-inch outside diameter (2.75-inch inside diameter) or 8-inch outside diameter (3.75-inch inside diameter) hollow stem augers
- Standard point and blade for soft soil, carbide blade for medium to hard soil, and rock tooth auger for hardpan and weathered formations
Optional Component
- 140-pound manual safety hammer
- Split spoon samplers
- AWJ drilling rod
- Anchor kit to push beyond the weight of the trailer
- Specially designed frame to mount on a truck or flatbed
Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS
Drilling Depth
Borehole Diameter
Pull/Push-Back Force
Operating Weight
Auger Diameter
Auger Length
Max Drilling Torque
Frame
Engine
Speed
Fuel Tank Capacity
Hydraulic Reservoir
Transportation
LST1G+
50 ft (15.24 m)
6 in (15 cm)
Up to 5,000 lbs (2,268 kg)
1,850 lbs (893.15 kg)
3 - 8 in (7.6 - 20.3 cm)
4 or 5 ft (1.22 or 1.52 m)
500 ft-lbs (678 N-m)
Heavy-duty welded steel
Honda GX630 20 hp (14.9 kW)
150 rpm at 10 gpm (37.9 L/m)
5 gal (18.9 L)
5 gal (18.9 L)
Truck bed or trailer mounted
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