The BAUER BG 45 forms part of APG’s in-house piling rig fleet and is the largest and most powerful rotary drilling rig in the company’s fleet. Delivering 461 kNm of torque and an operating weight of 190 tonnes, it is designed for large-diameter, deep foundation construction and high-performance drilling through demanding ground conditions, including hard rock formations.
Key Specifications
– Maximum Depth: 100 m+
– Maximum Pile Diameter: 3,700 mm (bored), 3,400 mm (cased), 1,500 mm (CFA)
– Piling Applications: Bored, Cased and CFA
– Operating Weight: 190 tonnes
– Maximum Torque: 461 kNm
Capable of drilling to depths exceeding 100 metres, the BG 45 supports bored, cased and CFA piling across a wide range of foundation applications. It can construct bored piles up to 3,700 mm in diameter, install and extract steel casings up to 3,400 mm, and complete CFA piling up to 1,500 mm, making it well suited to the largest and most technically demanding foundation projects.
The BG 45 is commonly used for large-diameter bored piling, deep foundation construction, temporary and permanent steel casing installation, marine piling, bridge foundations and high-capacity rock drilling. Its drilling performance and versatility make it well suited to major infrastructure, transport, energy and other complex civil projects.