Machinery
APG operates a modern fleet of piling rigs designed to deliver efficient and reliable foundation solutions across residential, commercial, civil and major infrastructure projects. Our fleet includes specialist low-headroom rigs, self-erecting rotary drilling rigs and high-capacity foundation equipment capable of constructing bored, cased and Continuous Flight Auger (CFA) piles across a wide range of ground conditions.
Owning and operating our fleet provides greater flexibility, efficient mobilisation and the ability to select the right rig for each project, enabling APG to deliver foundation solutions across restricted-access sites, urban developments and large-scale infrastructure projects.
SOILMEC SR-65
The Soilmec SR-65 forms part of APG’s in-house piling rig fleet and is the largest self-erecting rig in the company’s fleet. Operating at 66 tonnes with 260 kNm of torque, it combines high-capacity rotary drilling performance with the efficiency of a self-erecting platform, -enabling rapid mobilisation and setup without the need for a support crane.
Key Specifications
– Maximum Depth: 77 m+
– Maximum Pile Diameter: 1,900 mm (bored and cased), 1,200 mm (CFA)
– Piling Applications: Bored, Cased and CFA
– Operating Weight: 66 tonnes
– Maximum Torque: 260 kNm
Capable of drilling to depths exceeding 77 metres, the SR-65 supports bored, cased and CFA piling across a wide range of foundation applications. It can construct bored and cased piles up to 1,900 mm in diameter and CFA piles up to 1,200 mm, making it well suited to large-scale foundation works requiring deep drilling, high-capacity casing installation and efficient project mobilisation.
The SR-65 is commonly used for bored and CFA piling, temporary and permanent steel casing installation, and foundation works across transport, energy, commercial and marine infrastructure projects. Its combination of drilling performance, self-erecting design and efficient mobilisation makes it well suited to major civil and infrastructure projects where programme and setup time are critical.
BAUER BG 33 PremiumLine (BT85)
The BAUER BG 33 PremiumLine forms part of APG’s in-house piling rig fleet, providing high-capacity rotary drilling capability for major piling, civil and infrastructure projects. Delivering 342 kNm of torque and an operating weight of 132 tonnes, it is designed for deep foundation construction and high-performance drilling through demanding ground conditions, including hard rock formations.
Key Specifications
– Maximum Depth: 72 m+
– Maximum Pile Diameter: 2,500 mm (bored), 2,200 mm (cased), 1,200 mm (CFA)
– Piling Applications: Bored, Cased and CFA
– Operating Weight: 132 tonnes
– Maximum Torque: 342 kNm
Capable of drilling to depths exceeding 72 metres, the BG 33 supports bored, cased and CFA piling across a wide range of foundation applications. It can construct bored piles up to 2,500 mm in diameter, install and extract steel casings up to 2,200 mm, and complete CFA piling up to 1,200 mm, making it well suited to large-scale and technically demanding foundation works.
The BG 33 is commonly used for large-diameter bored piling, high-production CFA piling, temporary and permanent steel casing installation, and deep foundation construction through challenging ground conditions. Its drilling performance and versatility make it well suited to bridges, tunnels, transmission infrastructure and other major civil projects.
BAUER BG 28 H PremiumLine (BT85)
The BAUER BG 28 H PremiumLine forms part of APG’s in-house piling rig fleet, providing high-capacity rotary drilling capability for major piling, civil and infrastructure projects. Delivering 277 kNm of torque and an operating weight of 102 tonnes, it is designed for deep foundation construction and high-performance drilling through demanding ground conditions, including hard rock formations.
Key Specifications
– Maximum Depth: 65 m+
– Maximum Pile Diameter: 2,500 mm (bored), 2,200 mm (cased), 1,200 mm (CFA)
– Piling Applications: Bored, Cased and CFA
– Operating Weight: 102 tonnes
– Maximum Torque: 277 kNm
Capable of drilling to depths exceeding 65 metres, the BG 28 H supports bored, cased and CFA piling across a wide range of foundation applications. It can construct bored piles up to 2,500 mm in diameter, install and extract steel casings up to 2,200 mm, and complete CFA piling up to 1,200 mm, making it well suited to technically demanding foundation works.
The BG 28 H is commonly used for large-diameter bored piling, high-production CFA piling, temporary and permanent steel casing installation, and deep foundation construction through challenging ground conditions. Its drilling performance and versatility make it well suited to bridges, tunnels, transmission infrastructure and other major civil projects.
BAUER BG 45 (BS95) Rotary Drilling Rig
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.
SOILMEC SR-45
The Soilmec SR-45 forms part of APG’s in-house piling rig fleet and is the most utilised rig within the company’s Soilmec fleet. Operating at 37 tonnes with 185 kNm of torque, it combines a wide-track undercarriage with high drilling performance, making it well suited to sites with limited ground-bearing capacity while delivering the power required for demanding ground conditions and hard rock formations.
Key Specifications
– Maximum Depth: 65 m+
– Maximum Pile Diameter: 1,500 mm (bored and cased), 1,000 mm (CFA)
– Piling Applications: Bored, Cased and CFA
– Operating Weight: 37 tonnes
– Maximum Torque: 185 kNm
Capable of drilling to depths exceeding 65 metres, the SR-45 supports bored, cased and CFA piling across a wide range of foundation applications. It can construct bored and cased piles up to 1,500 mm in diameter and CFA piles up to 1,000 mm. Its high torque output makes it particularly effective for installing and extracting large-diameter steel casings on technically demanding projects.
The SR-45 is commonly used for bored and CFA piling, temporary and permanent steel casing installation, and foundation works across transport, energy, commercial and marine infrastructure projects. Its self-erecting design enables efficient mobilisation between project sites while supporting high-productivity operations.
SOILMEC SR-40
The Soilmec SR-40 forms part of APG’s in-house piling rig fleet, providing a versatile rotary drilling solution for piling, civil and infrastructure projects. Operating at 50 tonnes with 161 kNm of torque, it combines high drilling performance with a wide-track undercarriage that distributes its weight across a larger ground contact area, making it well suited to sites with limited ground-bearing capacity and softer ground conditions.
Key Specifications
– Maximum Depth: 60 m+
– Maximum Pile Diameter: 1,500 mm (bored and cased), 750 mm (CFA)
– Piling Applications: Bored, Cased and CFA
– Operating Weight: 50 tonnes
– Maximum Torque: 161 kNm
Capable of drilling to depths exceeding 60 metres, the SR-40 supports bored, cased and CFA piling across a wide range of foundation applications. It can construct bored and cased piles up to 1,500 mm in diameter and CFA piles up to 750 mm, providing the versatility to undertake a broad range of foundation works while maintaining efficient performance through demanding ground conditions.
The SR-40 is commonly used for bored and CFA piling, temporary and permanent steel casing installation, and foundation works across transport, energy, commercial and marine infrastructure projects. Its self-erecting design enables efficient mobilisation and transport between project sites while supporting high-productivity operations.
SOILMEC SR-35
The Soilmec SR-35 forms part of APG’s in-house piling rig fleet, providing a compact and versatile rotary drilling solution for piling, civil and infrastructure projects. Operating at 33 tonnes with 150 kNm of torque, it is designed to deliver reliable drilling performance across a wide range of ground conditions while maintaining the mobility and flexibility of the Soilmec self-erecting range.
Key Specifications
– Maximum Depth: 60 m+
– Maximum Pile Diameter: 1,500 mm+
– Piling Applications: Bored and Cased
– Operating Weight: 33 tonnes
– Maximum Torque: 150 kNm
Capable of drilling to depths exceeding 60 metres, the SR-35 supports bored and cased piling applications with pile diameters exceeding 1,500 mm. Its combination of drilling performance, compact footprint and self-erecting design makes it well suited to projects requiring efficient mobilisation and high-capacity piling in restricted or challenging site conditions.
The SR-35 is commonly used for bored piling, temporary and permanent steel casing installation, and foundation works across transmission, infrastructure, commercial and industrial projects. Its self-erecting design allows for efficient mobilisation and transport between project sites.
SOILMEC SR-30
The Soilmec SR-30 forms part of APG’s in-house piling rig fleet, providing a compact and versatile rotary drilling solution for piling, civil and infrastructure projects. Operating at 33 tonnes with 150 kNm of torque, it is well suited to sites where access, ground-bearing capacity or ground conditions limit the use of heavier drilling rigs, while offering increased drilling performance across a wider range of ground conditions.
Key Specifications
– Maximum Depth: 60 m+
– Maximum Pile Diameter: 1,500 mm+
– Piling Applications: Bored and Cased
– Operating Weight: 33 tonnes
– Maximum Torque: 150 kNm
Capable of drilling to depths exceeding 60 metres, the SR-30 supports bored and cased piling applications with pile diameters up to 1,500 mm. Its combination of compact size, drilling depth and increased torque makes it well suited to projects requiring greater rock-drilling capability while maintaining the flexibility to operate on soft ground and piling platforms with limited bearing capacity.
The SR-30 is commonly used for bored piling, temporary and permanent steel casing installation, and foundation works across transmission, infrastructure, commercial and industrial projects. Its self-erecting design allows for efficient mobilisation and transport between project sites.
SOILMEC SR-20
The Soilmec SR-20 forms part of APG’s in-house piling rig fleet, providing a lightweight and manoeuvrable rotary drilling solution for piling, civil and infrastructure projects. Operating at 27 tonnes with 100 kNm of torque, it is well suited to sites where access, ground-bearing capacity or ground conditions limit the use of heavier drilling rigs.
Key Specifications
– Maximum Depth: 40 m+
– Maximum Pile Diameter: 1,200 mm
– Piling Applications: Bored and Cased
– Operating Weight: 27 tonnes
– Maximum Torque: 100 kNm
Capable of drilling to depths exceeding 40 metres, the SR-20 supports bored and cased piling applications with pile diameters up to 1,200 mm. Its compact size and lower operating weight make it particularly effective on soft ground, piling platforms with limited bearing capacity, and clay-dominant site conditions where larger rigs may be less suitable.
The SR-20 is commonly used for standard-diameter bored piling, temporary and permanent steel casing installation, and foundation works across transmission, infrastructure, commercial and industrial projects. Its self-erecting design allows for efficient mobilisation and transport between project sites.
GEAX EK40
The GEAX EK40 forms part of APG’s in-house piling rig fleet, providing specialist low-headroom and restricted-access drilling capability for piling, civil and infrastructure projects. Weighing 14.9 tonnes in its standard configuration and 9 tonnes in its low-headroom configuration, it is designed to operate beneath bridges, inside existing structures and in other confined environments where larger piling rigs cannot be deployed.
Key Specifications
– Maximum Depth: 27 m+
– Maximum Pile Diameter: 1,000 mm
– Piling Applications: Bored, Cased and CFA
– Operating Weight: 14.9 tonnes (standard configuration), 9 tonnes (low-headroom configuration)
– Maximum Torque: 85 kNm
Despite its compact footprint, the EK40 delivers 85 kNm of torque, supports bored, cased and CFA piling applications, and is capable of constructing piles up to 1,000 mm in diameter and 27 metres or more in depth. This combination of compact size, drilling performance and versatility makes it an effective solution for projects requiring high-quality foundation construction in challenging site conditions.
The GEAX EK40 is commonly used for low-headroom piling, restricted-access construction, basement and internal building works, bridge widening, rail possession works, temporary and permanent steel casing installation, and projects with limited overhead clearance.
