AKELA Ground Engineering has revealed that a specially modified JCB X Series tracked excavator is boosting the firm’s piling and foundations work, as well as supporting clients with cost savings from lower bearing pressures, as well as environmental benefits.
Situated on the outskirts of the market town of Downham Market, the site consisted entirely of undeveloped agricultural land, having been utilised by the RAF during WWII.
By installing recycled tubular steel piles, Akela revealed it will help Persimmon further reduce its carbon footprint and improve accuracy during pile installations from the purpose built piling plant.
The JCB X Series comprises a JCB 220X base machine fitted with BSP-TEX Ltd 12.5m high mast and a DX Range piling hammer. The combination can deliver a mobile, self-erecting, 28-tonne piling rig capable of driving in steel, wood or concrete piles up to eight metres in length.
