JCS500 – Solar Piling Rig

A compact, self-propelled crawler rig for solar PV foundations — auger and down-the-hole drilling with full 360° positioning and reliable Cummins diesel power. Built and supported by Drillbuilders for African solar projects.

Feature

Specification

Your Benefit

Drilling Method

Auger to 500 mm + DTH 130–400 mm

One rig handles soft ground and hard rock.

Pile Depth

4 m single pass

Reaches solar pile depth in one go.

Power-Head Torque

8,000–12,000 N·m

Powers through compacted and rocky ground.

Engine

Cummins diesel, 85 kW

Reliable, fuel-efficient, well-supported power.

Feed Stroke

4,100 mm

Long, fast drilling cycles.

Chassis

360° rotating · 350 mm steel tracks

Precise pile alignment without repositioning.

Operating Weight

7.2 t · transport 5670×1980×2375 mm

Stable on site, easy to transport.

Drilling Method

Spec: Auger to 500 mm + DTH 130–400 mm

Benefit: One rig handles soft ground and hard rock.

Pile Depth

Spec: 4 m single pass

Benefit: Reaches solar pile depth in one go.

Power-Head Torque

Spec: 8,000–12,000 N·m

Benefit: Powers through compacted and rocky ground.

Engine

Spec: Cummins diesel, 85 kW

Benefit: Reliable, fuel-efficient, well-supported power.

Feed Stroke

Spec: 4,100 mm

Benefit: Long, fast drilling cycles.

Chassis

Spec: 360° rotating · 350 mm steel tracks

Benefit: Precise pile alignment without repositioning.

Operating Weight

Spec: 7.2 t · transport 5670×1980×2375 mm

Benefit: Stable on site, easy to transport.

TOP 3 REASONS TO CHOOSE THE JCS500

Fast, Accurate Solar Piling

• Auger + DTH drilling from one machine — 500 mm auger holes and 130–400 mm rock holes.

• 8,000–12,000 N·m torque with a 4,100 mm feed stroke for fast, consistent cycles.

• Single-pass 4 m piles keep installation moving across the array.

Built for African Sites

• 350 mm steel crawler tracks cross soft soil, sand and uneven farmland with ease.

• 360° rotating chassis aligns piles precisely without repositioning the base.

• 7.2-ton stability with a low, compact stance for safe, steady drilling.

Cummins Power, Local Support

• 85 kW Cummins diesel — reliable, fuel-efficient and easy to service.

• Ergonomic controls let less-experienced operators work accurately.

• Parts & field support from Drillbuilders keep the rig running long after delivery.

Engineered for Performance

The JCS500 packs proven drilling power into a compact crawler built for the realities of solar-farm foundation work.

Versatile Drilling

Switch between auger and down-the-hole drilling to suit the ground — no second machine needed.

360° Rotating Chassis

Position and align piles across compact panel layouts without moving the base, cutting cycle time.

Operator-Friendly

An arranged control layout and comfortable workspace keep crews productive through long shifts.

COMPATIBLE EQUIPMENT

Hydraulic Pile Rammer (1800 J)

A hydraulic post-driving hammer that mounts on the JCS500 mast to drive solar piles to depth. Sold separately.

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Drilling Tooling

Augers, DTH hammers, bits, drill pipe and sub-adapters supplied with the rig — and replacements held locally.

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