Pile driver working height: how to choose it
Working height determines the maximum pile length a pile driver can handle. If it is insufficient, the project requires costlier or less efficient solutions.
The choice depends on pile length, embedment depth, and ground conditions. Solar sites and road projects have different requirements.
Working heights of TURCHI models
| Model | Working height | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| TURCHI 260F | Up to 3.5 m | Guardrails, standard-length piles |
| TURCHI 300F | From 4,40 to 6 m (with extensions) | Utility-scale solar, long piles |
The TURCHI 260F suits guardrails and standard-length piles. The TURCHI 300F is designed for utility-scale solar sites with longer piles and adjustable height through extensions.
Site requirements
The assessment starts with three data points:
- Pile length to be driven.
- Embedment depth required by the project.
- Ground conditions, which affect the usable depth.
At solar sites, piles typically require heights above 4 m. For this range, the TURCHI 300F reaches from 4,40 to 6 m with extensions.
Other selection criteria
In the road sector, heights from 2,50 to 3,50 m are generally sufficient. The comparison between truck-mounted and self-propelled pile drivers helps assess the right configuration for guardrails.
Working height is the first criterion, but the full choice also requires impact energy, ground conditions, and productivity. The solar pile driver buying guide examines these factors.
Once pile length, embedment depth, and ground conditions are defined, the 7-step configurator helps set up the machine for your site.
Frequently asked questions
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It is the parameter that defines the maximum pile length the machine can handle. Insufficient height forces costlier or less efficient alternatives, so it is the first selection criterion.
The TURCHI 260F reaches up to 3,50 m and suits guardrails and standard-length piles. The TURCHI 300F works from 4,40 to 6,00 m with extensions, for utility-scale solar projects with longer piles.
At solar sites, piles typically require heights above 4 m. In the road sector, heights from 2,50 to 3,50 m are generally sufficient.
