CHOOSING A SCREW PILE DRIVE
Helical Pile Equipment Suitability Guide for 7,000 to 30,000 FT-LBS Torque
7K Drive Class is Best Suited to:
- Most Square Shaft Anchors & Piers
- Round Shaft Screw Piles from 1-7/8” to 3-1/2” Diameter
12K Drive Class is Best Suited to:
- All square Shaft Anchors & Helical Piers
- Round Shaft Screw Piles from 2-3/8” to 4-1/2” Diameter
20K Drive Class is Best Suited to:
- All Square Shaft Anchors & Helical PiersRound
- Shaft Screw Piles from 2-7/8” to 4-1/2” Diameter
- Occasional Round Shaft Screw Piles 5-1/2” Diameter
30K Drive Class is Best Suited to:
- Round Shaft Screw Piles from 2-7/8” to 5-1/2” Diameter
- Occasional Round Shaft Screw Piles up to 7” Diameter
Note: These are general guidelines only. The torque required to install screw piles varies by helix size, shaft material and thickness, soil properties etc…
Screw Pile Drive Sizing Guide
Wondering What Size of Drive You Need?
