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Prepare for Pile Extension

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Can you guess why concrete footings wouldn’t work here?

What happens here

Once the initial section of the helical pile has been driven partway into the ground, the operator stops the rotation and lifts the hydraulic drive head. The exposed portion of the pile is then ready for an extension to be added. In the video, the operator disengages the drive head and prepares to receive the next pile section.

Goal: Position the pile to attach an extension.

Tools and materials

  • Excavator — Lifting the hydraulic drive head
  • Helical Pile — The base for the next section
  • Hydraulic Auger Drive Head — Being disengaged from the pile