Auger Torque Helps Trojan Contracting Achieve Faster Dewatering with 25,000 Max

What is Dewatering?

Dewatering is the process of removing water from soil, construction sites, or mining areas to create a dry, stable environment. It is essential in many industries, particularly construction, where excess groundwater can weaken soil and compromise structural integrity. Common dewatering methods include pumping, siphoning, and the use of drainage trenches or wells to redirect water away from the area. This helps prevent waterlogging, erosion, or instability during excavation or foundation work. When done effectively, the removal of water ensures soil compaction and ground stability  when in which structural foundation work can begin.

For clients who undertake dewatering contracts, speed and efficiency are paramount to ensure low operational cost . The cost / hole plays a very critical aspect as the job entails drilling multiple 4” – 6 “holes / 6  m deep. In strata that is never homogenous.  Customers can encounter soft , granulated soil condition combined with strong layers of calcium carbonate that can show the drilling process. This coupled with significant wear and tear on the augers ( due to  abrasive ground condition) can ensure a particular contact being financially deficient very quickly is proper cost planning and prudency is not involved.

Dewatering Excellence with Auger Torque

Trojan Contracting, in collaboration with GB Equipment, has recently upgraded its dewatering process using the Auger Torque Earth Drill 25,000 Max, paired with 150mm continuous flighted dewatering augers. This powerful combination, mounted on a JCB JS 175 carrier machine, has dramatically improved project timelines and efficiency.  The customer faced significant challenges in dewatering, particularly with the time required to drill each hole. Previous methods using alternative equipment resulted in taking up to 35 minutes per hole—a significant bottleneck in their operations.

The Auger Torque Advantage: 15-Minute Drilling

Auger Torque proposed using ED25,000 Max coupled with 150mm continuous flighted dewatering hard rock augers made from anti-abrasive steel, with hard rock pilot head offered an unique advantage: it was capable of drilling each hole in just 15 minutes. This is less than half the time required by competitor machines, resulting in a substantial increase in overall project efficiency.

Custom Solutions for Tough Conditions

The harsh conditions of dewatering require equipment that can withstand significant wear and tear. The Earth Drill 25,000 Max combined with custom Hard Rock Pilot Bits, ensured optimal performance even in the toughest ground conditions. The anti-abrasive steel flights ensured double the lifetime of each auger there by reducing the number of drilling strings / augers being used and ultimately reducing direct operational cost and thereby improving customer profitability.
By choosing Auger Torque’s Earth Drill 25,000 Max, Trojan Contracting has significantly reduced the time required for dewatering, increasing their productivity and efficiency. This investment in high-quality, durable equipment is a testament to Trojan Contracting’s commitment to excellence in their field.