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PILE-X-550CG Pile Driver with Grapple

Pile-X 550CG Product Overview:

Pile-X 550CG Product Photos


Looking for the most efficient and powerful excavator-mounted drop-hammer piledriver on the market? Meet the Pile-X 550CG — the ultimate hydraulic piledriving solution for civil, construction, and agricultural applications.

The Pile-X 550CG combines our proven 550C Pile Driver with a heavy-duty hydraulic hinging grapple, delivering unmatched control and productivity. With this integrated system, a single operator can:

  • Grab the pile
  • Rotate & Tilt for precise alignment
  • Drive into position
  • Set the pile — all from one excavator cab

This reduces the need for multiple machines and operators, streamlining your piling process with increased speed, enhanced safety, and lower labour costs.

Key Specifications

  • 5.0m mast
  • 500kg drop hammer/block
  • Hydraulic side tilt for angled piling
  • Hydraulic hinging grapple with full retraction
  • Optional HD pilecap
  • Suitable for 100–250mm SED piles
  • Adjustable foot for uneven terrain

Features & Benefits

  • 1-machine operation: reduce your fleet size and manpower
  • Improved safety: keep workers out of the drop zone with full in-cab control and pile-holding grapple
  • Fast & efficient: streamlined piling workflow saves time and money
  • Precision control: rotate and position piles with ease
  • Versatility: suitable for hard or soft ground, tight access sites, and various pile sizes

Common Applications

  • Residential house piling
  • Commercial and industrial foundation piles
  • Retaining wall construction
  • Orchard and shelterbelt development

Technical Specifications

Suits Piles:

Wood or steel 

Pile Sizes:

Up to 250mm SED (Timber Pile)

Hydraulic Requirements:
  • Recommended Flow: 40-60L/Minute
  • Recommended Pressure: 2500 psi
  • 2x Hydraulic circuits (2-way)
  • Case drain to tank
Electrical Requirements:
  • Compatible with 12 or 24V Systems
  • Electrical Cable from Piledriver to Control Box in Cab (Cable & Control Box are supplied with machine).
Machine compatibility

10-25 Tonne Excavators

Pile Driver Weight

1500 KG

Digger Hitch

Custom built to fit your Excavator

Remote Control Box in Cab

Tilt, block lift/drop, and grapple open/close, Rotate.


Pile-X 550CG – Setting Pile

Pile-X 550CG – Driving Pile


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