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Excavator with drive head installing helical piles on site
Installation Equipment

The Right Drive Head for Every Pile and Every Site

Drive heads from 1,300 Nm to 150,000 Nm. Excavator-mounted equipment and portable electric drills for purchase or rental, delivered with the correct bucket attachment for your machine.

Excavator-Mounted
Digga PDH15 drive head with alignment monitoring

Digga Drive Heads

We supply Digga drive heads, a proven third-party brand of excavator-mounted units from 1,300 Nm to 100,000 Nm, suitable for 1.5-tonne mini excavators up to 35-tonne machines. You get the right drive head matched to your excavator and pile type, complete with the correct bucket attachment.

  • Excavator classes from 1.5 t to 35 t and above
  • Torque range from 1,300 Nm to 100,000 Nm
  • Delivered with the right bucket attachment for your machine
  • Straightness sensor available on select models
  • Multiple models for different pile diameters and soil conditions
Rotopile Equipment
Portable electric helical pile drill

Drive Heads & Electric Drills

Our own installation equipment. High-torque drive heads for excavators up to 150,000 Nm, and portable 230V electric drills for HELIX piles. When your site is tight or you are handling installation yourself, this is a practical, proven option designed specifically for helical pile work.

  • Excavator drive heads up to 150,000 Nm
  • 230V electric drills for HELIX piles and DIY installation
  • Designed for direct connection with HELIX pile heads
  • Extension booms for added reach
  • All bucket attachments and adapters included
Precision Tool

Real-Time Alignment Monitoring

Available on select Digga drive heads, the alignment system helps your operators install helical piles plumb by providing real-time feedback during driving. Fewer corrections, faster work, and better results on every pile.

  • Real-time tilt and alignment display visible from the cab
  • Reduces rework and correction time on site
  • Improves consistency across large pile fields
  • Available as a factory-fitted or retrofit option
Drive head alignment system, auger angles illustration
Variable speed heavy-duty drive head
Heavy-Duty Piling

Variable Speed Drive Head

For the largest projects, our biggest drive head delivers up to 146,000 Nm of torque. A two-speed variable drive with a premium hydraulic motor handles the heaviest piles, well beyond 1,000 kN per pile. Standing over 2 metres tall, it is built for demanding infrastructure work.

  • Max torque146,000 Nm
  • DriveVariable speed, 2 ranges
  • Min. excavator25 t
  • Output shaft177 mm square
  • Max pressure345 bar

Available for purchase or project rental. Contact us for availability and pricing.

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Flexible Options

Purchase or Rental. Your Choice.

Whether you need equipment for one project or want to add helical pile installation to your permanent offering, there is a flexible option for you.

Purchase

Own your equipment outright. Full technical support and operator training are included with every purchase. You get a setup matched to your excavator and pile type, ready to work from day one.

Rental

The rental fleet covers drive units from 1,300 Nm to 150,000 Nm. Every rental unit is equipped with the correct bucket attachment for your excavator, so you are ready to install from the moment it arrives. Ideal for single projects or when you want to test a setup before committing.

Bobcat drive head installing helical piles next to the Olympic marina in Barcelona
Professional drive heads for fast, precise installation.

Not Sure Which Drive Head Fits Your Machine?

Tell us your excavator model and pile type. You will get a recommendation for the right setup, including the correct bucket attachment and torque class.

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Or email us at info@rotopile.com