Little Beaver Releases Lone Star LS T1 Geotechnical Drill
Solid stem augers are available in 3- to 8-inch diameters, and the unit is capable of drilling 6-inch boreholes down to 100 feet.
The Lone Star LS T1 Geotechnical Drill from Little Beaver gives contractors a rugged and dependable drill for standard penetration tests (SPT) and sampling through tough soils in nearly any environment. The LS T1 Geotechnical drill is mounted to a single axle-trailer that can be towed by an ATV or small truck for quick and easy maneuverability from site to site.
It comes with Little Beaver’s SSK1 kit, which includes a tower, pulley, third hydraulic valve and a steel cathead. The kit allows users to perform standard penetration tests with Little Beaver’s optional 140-pound safety hammer, split spoon samplers and AWJ drilling rod. Solid stem augers are available in 3- to 8-inch diameters, and the unit is capable of drilling 6-inch boreholes down to 100 feet. Little Beaver also offers two sizes of hollow stem augers that can drill down to 60 feet. The unit’s hinged shuttle plate allows users to swing the rotary aside for quick and easy access to the borehole.