WHY SOIL SAMPLE?
Whether you’re building an infrastructure or determining the best location for a water well, knowing the quality of your soil is essential for reducing the risk of working with unstable or unhealthy soil. Soil sampling equipment from Little Beaver ensures efficiency, precision and accuracy, even in remote locations.
Applications
- Soil Testing
- Core Sampling
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Standard Penetration Testing (SPT)
- Well Monitoring
Soil Sampling Products
Big Beaver Auger Drill Rig
The Big Beaver auger and SSK-1 cathead kit are the ideal combination for environmental soil sampling. The SSK-1 includes a tower kit with stabilizer legs that extend in front of the drill for stability. This allows the powerful Big Beaver to drill a 6-inch hole to depths of 100 feet. The Big Beaver is portable and, with a width of only 26 inches and a height of 80 inches, it easily maneuvers through gates and doorways to reach limited-access locations. When you need a powerful drill for tight spaces, or you simply want to grow your business, turn to Little Beaver.
For hard-hitting power in the most rugged conditions consider Lone Star Drills’ LST1G+ geotechnical rig. The LST1G+ offers 5,000 pounds of push-down force to tackle soft rock formations, in addition to clay and sand. Transport the LST1G+ easily in a truck bed or have the unit trailer-mounted.
Hydraulic Earth Drill
If you need even more portability or don’t require the power of the Big Beaver, you can pair our standard hydraulic post hole digger with a variety of core sampling tools to achieve precise testing in all types of soil. With a powerful hydraulic drive and 11-horsepower engine, Little Beaver’s hydraulic earth drill can achieve controlled drilling up to 4 inches in diameter and provide smooth lifting of samples from as deep as 35 feet with the use of our tripod kit.
Accessories
SSK-1 Cathead Kit
The SSK-1 includes a third hydraulic valve, tower kit and spool. It can be used with Little Beaver’s AWJ drilling rod and 2-inch by 24-inch split spoon sampler, which allows users to obtain core samples for environmental tests or geotechnical engineering projects.
Hollow Stem Augers
For sandy or loose soils, our hollow stem augers provide a path to collect samples without the risk of contamination from the surrounding unstable soil. The augers are available in 6- and 8-inch diameters and feature a 2 ¾-inch or 3 ¾-inch internal diameter. The center rod and center plug can be removed to create a clear path for inserting a soil sampler.
Tripod Kit for Hydraulic Unit
The Little Beaver tripod kit allows fast set-up, controlled drilling and easy removal of a 4-inch auger from as deep as 35-feet.
Split Spoon Sampler
The split spoon sampler provides core sampling up to 24 inches in length. It is commonly used with the cathead kit and safety hammer.
Safety Hammer
The optional 140-pound safety hammer is used to drive our split spoon sampler into the soil.
Hand Sampling Tools
Little Beaver offers standard hand sampling tools for environmental soil testing. The samplers are available in 1.5-and 2-inch diameters and can be used with any of our mechanical or hydraulic augers.
Lone Star Drills Soil Sampling Equipment
LST1A+ / LST1A+HD Soil Sampling Drill
LST1G+ Soil Sampling Drill
LST1G+HD Soil Sampling Drill
LST1G+HDA Soil Sampling Drill
LSGT+HDA Soil Sampling Drill
Soil Sampling FAQs
How do I choose the right Little Beaver equipment for soil sampling depth and conditions?
The best way to choose the right equipment is to understand what your typical job requirements will be, including the soil sampling depth and soil conditions, as well as specific tests that will be required, such as Standard Penetration Testing (SPT). Little Beaver, along with our Lone Star Drills brand, offers a full line of soil sampling equipment with drilling depths ranging between 35 and 100 feet. After selecting a drill, you will choose soil sampling accessories based on factors including soil conditions and SPT requirements. Contact our team to find the best solutions for your operation. You can also check out this blog to help you get started.
Can Little Beaver drills be used for soil sampling in remote locations?
Yes. Our soil sampling equipment is highly portable to provide access for sample collection in remote locations. Our Big Beaver auger drill rig can easily maneuver through gates and doorways. For additional portability if you don’t need as much power, pair our Hydraulic Earth Drill with core sampling tools. Our Lone Star Drills soil sampling rigs are available in track-mounted, trailer-mounted or light- to medium-duty truck-mounted options for easy access to remote locations requiring additional power and depth.
How do soil conditions affect soil sampling equipment selection?
Soil conditions will affect which soil sampling accessories you will use for the job. For example, you will need to decide whether to use a hollow-stem or solid-stem auger based on whether the soil is cohesive or non-cohesive. Additionally, you will want to pair your auger with the proper points and blades to match the soil conditions for drilling efficiency. Contact our team to help determine the best soil sampling equipment for your operation.
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