Pile Cropper

THE PRECAST CONCRETE PILE CROPPER – JUST WHAT ARE THEY USED FOR?

If you are needing to cut piles , it is likely that you will have heard of the term pile cropper before as part of your day to day work. However, are you unfamiliar with what this piece of machinery is and how it is used on a construction site?

If you have never worked with a pile cropper before, in this blog post we explain what a pile cropper is and the type of work that it is used for – read on to find out more as we help to get you up to speed!

THE PRECAST CONCRETE CROPPER OR BREAKER CAN BE USED FOR MANY SOLUTIONS

A pile cropper (also known as a pile breaker or pile cutter) is a mechanical device that is used in the reduction of precast concrete piles, of which there are several different types and sizes. For example: augured, bearing, contiguous, secant, CFA, trench and helical displacement of varying sizes generally 13” to 48” diameter.

HOW ARE THEY USED?

Mounted to a 360 degree excavator, pile croppers are used in all sectors of the construction industry, from housing to commercial, public to private, to utilities, road and rail. When lowered onto the pile itself, the hydraulic system operates the jaw(s) which allows the pile cropper to cut the pile and cause the concrete to break away, leaving a level finish as a result.

A pile cropper can also cut precast concrete piles from 6”to 16” square, ensuring that construction workers can get the job done as safely and efficiently as possible. In addition, some types of cropper will easily fit into tight spaces, making it possible to work efficiently in small areas, and also allow for easy removal of cut precast concrete piles to a dumper or designated area.