LST1G+HDA Soil Sampling Drill
The LST1G+HDA geotechnical rig addresses the growing need for automatic hammers for soil sampling applications. The automatic hammer’s design ensures precise, foolproof sampling depths as well as easy operation. The drill includes a hydraulic winch with 1,500 pounds of pull and features a planetary reduction gearbox with up to 1,100 foot-pounds of torque. This model comes standard with a 3,000-psi hydraulic system and A 25-horsepower Honda gas engine with EFI and electronic governor. A rotary speed of 100 rpm is achieved with a 12.5-gpm hydraulic power pack.
- Drilling Depth: 100 ft (30.5 m)
- Borehole Diameter: 6 in (15 cm)
- Pull/Push Back Force: Up to 8,500 lbs (3,855.5 kg)
- Soil Types: Sand, clay & soft rock formations
- Applications: Soil testing, core sampling, geotechnical engineering, standard penetration testing (SPT) and well monitoring
- Transport Options: Truck bed or trailer mounted
Downloads
Mast Folded for Travel
Control Valves
Rotary and Swivel
140-pound Automatic Safety Hammer
Drill Rig Package
- Honda iGX800 25-horsepower gas engine
- Powerful 3,000-psi hydraulic system
- Hydraulic lift cylinder to raise and lower the mast
- Split spoon samplers
- AWJ drilling rod
- Can ship fully assembled in a 20-foot container or by truck
Trailer Mounted Option
- Single axle
- 3,500-pound (1,591-kg) rated
- Can be towed by ATV or truck
- 4-by-5-foot open grating bed
- Three leveling jacks
- 2-inch ball coupler
- Spare tire
Augers & Bits
- 3- to 8-inch diameter D-series augers available in 3-, 4- or 5-foot lengths
- Hollow stem auger in 6- or 8-inch diameter
- Standard point and blade for soft soil, carbide blade for medium to hard soil, rock tooth auger for hardpan and weathered formations
Truck Mounted Option
- Specially designed frame
- Accessible grease points
Optional Component
- Interchangeable head
Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS
Soil Sampling Kit Included
Drilling Depth
Borehole Diameter
Dimensions LxWxH
Operating Weight
Auger Diameter
Auger Length
Pull/Push Back Force
Max Drilling Torque
Drilling Angle
Frame
Transport Options
Engine
Fuel Tank Capacity
Speed
Rotary
Rotary Controls
Draw-works Controls
Hydraulic Power Source
Hydraulic Reservoir
Oil Cooler
LST1G+HDA
100 ft (30.5 m)
6 in (15.2 cm)
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3,000 lbs (1,360.8 kg)
3 - 8 in (7.6 - 20.3 cm)
3, 4 or 5 ft (.91, 1.22 or 1.52 m)
Up to 8,500 lbs (3,855.5 kg)
1,100 ft*lbs (1,491.4 N m) @ 2,800 psi
Vertical only
Heavy-duty welded steel
Truck bed or trailer mounted
Honda iGX800 25 hp (18.64 kW)
5 gal (18.9 L)
100 rpm @ 12.5 gpm (51.1 L/m)
1.25-in (3.18-cm) box connection standard, 1.13-in (2.85-cm) or 1.63-in (4.13-cm) in hex optional
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4-way spring-centered valve, bypass flow control on push down, circuit provides adjustable weight on bit
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5 gal (18.9 L)
Oil cooler with 10 in (24.4 cm) fan
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