Soil sampling often requires drills that can get into delicate and remote locations, whether that’s a back yard, wooded property or rural, rocky area. Our soil sampling rigs offer a variety of transportation options for accessing these challenging jobsites, ranging from trailer-mounted units light enough to pull with an ATV or UTV, to rigs that can be mounted on light- to medium-duty trucks, to track-mounted units with remote-control operation. Each of these options offers unique advantages to match the needs of your operation.
Track-Mounted Drill
A track-mounted drill offers significant advantages for soil sampling projects in areas where you can’t drive a vehicle, or those involving delicate turf where soil stability and the integrity of the land need to be maintained. Track-mounted drills, such as the LSGT+HDA from Lone Star Drills, cause less ground pressure by spreading out the drill’s weight to minimize soil compaction.
A wide base takes things a step further by enhancing drill stability for rough, muddy or uneven terrain. This reduces the risk of tipping and allows for more precise drilling. Travel is remote-controlled with either battery operation or a 50-foot tether cord. Track-mounted drills combine mobility, stability and control, making them a good solution for areas where trailer- and truck-mounted drills can’t go.
Truck-Mounted Drill
Not all truck-mounted soil sampling rigs involve heavy-duty trucks that are difficult to maneuver or unable to navigate diverse terrain. Our LST1G+HD and LST1G+HDA can be mounted on a light- or medium-duty truck. This option is ideal for operations that have a dedicated vehicle for soil sampling and are looking for a speedy setup process.
Our truck-mounted drills are more compact than other, large truck-mounted soil sampling drill options and can navigate into remote locations where larger trucks might not be able to drive. These drills are fast to set up, boosting efficiency on the jobsite. One soil sampling and geotechnical drilling contractor said he could arrive at a jobsite and get the drill ready to go within 10 minutes.
Trailer-Mounted Drill
Soil sampling contractors might prefer trailer-mounted drills for their rural or difficult-to-reach jobs if they have access to a smaller truck, UTV or ATV. One of the main benefits of a trailer-mounted drill, like our LST1A+ or the LST1G+, is that, unlike truck-mounted drills, these can be detached so the truck can be used for other work. Our LST1G+HD and LST1G+HDA also have the option to be trailer-mounted to match the equipment to the needs of your operation.
Trailer-mounted soil sampling drills are a good option for contractors who need to have the vehicle available for other projects as the trailer can be disconnected while the rig is in operation. These drills excel in projects requiring portability and accessibility where larger trucks can’t fit, or a dedicated vehicle isn’t available.
Finding the Best Drill
Our track-mounted, truck-mounted and trailer-mounted soil sampling drills offer durability, versatility and portability to contractors with soil sampling jobs in challenging areas. Let us help you find the best option for your fleet. Contact Lone Star Drills today!