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The Masterhitch Pile Cropper

Masterhitch Pile Cropper

Here at Masterhitch Europe Ltd we create the best bespoke excavator attachments to fit your machines. The Masterhitch pile cropper is a popular must-have digger attachment that all construction fleets should have. Here’s why…

What is a pile and what is the purpose of one?

Piles can be made of various materials including wood, concrete or steel, and are recognised as cylindrical poles. They are pushed into the ground, and a structure is built on top of them. They are designed to support buildings in areas that have weak soil. When piles are placed in the ground, they are often topped with a cap that is made of concrete to keep the group of piles together and sturdy.

 How does the Pile Cropper work?

If you work within the construction industry, you’ll likely have come across the pile cropper already. The design of the attachment varies from company to company. You may have seen designs for a square pile cropper, as well as a round pile cropper which will enable you to safely and efficiently cut concrete piles to your required size. Here at Masterhitch our digger attachment is complete with four jaws, resulting in better grip for the operator.

The Masterhitch pile cropper will fit over concrete piles up to 600mm in diameter. It is designed to break the concrete on a pile to gain access to the reinforcement bars inside. To view the design in detail, take a look at our Youtube channel.

If you’re open minded, the attachment could also be used for other purposes, due to the increased grip. The operator could also complete other tasks such as picking up materials and even for demolition. This will reduce the need for multiple digger attachments on site.

An alternative to the pile cropper is a breaker attachment, although both accessories will produce the same outcome.

Which machine sizes will it fit?

We have made the pile cropper to fit 14 and 20 tonne excavators. It can fit larger excavators as it hangs from a shackle point rather than a hitch. If you have any requirements beyond our standard sizes, please contact us as we can bespoke manufacture the attachment to suit your needs.

H.E. SERVICES (Plant Hire) Ltd

H.E. SERVICES (Plant Hire) Ltd are the hire division for H.E. group. They are the UK’s largest specialist excavator hire company, with over 3500 items of plant and 10 UK based depots, you’ll be guaranteed plenty of choice when it comes to hiring. H.E. SERVICES have the following types of plant equipment available to hire:

  • Excavators (Mini/Midi, Tracked, Long Reach)
  • Rollers
  • Dumpers
  • Telehandlers
  • Backhoe Loaders

If you’re looking to hire machinery then contact H.E. SERVICES today. The team will be able to give you a quote for our Masterhitch Pile Cropper alongside the machine.

BuyADigger Ltd

When machines are purchased for H.E. SERVICES and they reach three years old, H.E. Group will purchase new machines for their fleet. The team at BuyADigger are given all of the used construction machinery to sell on.

When you buy machinery from BuyADigger you will benefit from:

  • Young plant machinery averaging 3 – 5 years old
  • Machines in excellent condition
  • Fully serviced machines
  • Machines with only one previous owner
  • International delivery upon request
  • 3 months warranty on all major components

If you speak to the team at BuyADigger, they can provide you with a quote to buy your very own Masterhitch Pile Cropper.

About Masterhitch Europe Ltd

The dedicated and experienced team at Masterhitch will do their utmost to ensure you receive the best digger attachments and buckets for the job at hand. As we design and manufacture all of our bespoke plant equipment we have an in-depth knowledge of the products we supply.

We can provide digger attachments to construction companies in the UK, as well as offering the option of delivery to other customers based in Europe. Additionally, we can guarantee that all of our plant equipment is made to the highest quality with the state of the art equipment in our workshop.

If you’re interested in getting a quote for the pile cropper, contact the Masterhitch team today via email or give us a call on: 01634 290022.

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