CFA Cropper Hire
For continuous flight auger piles.
Highly adaptable CFA Cropper
High-performing and highly adaptable, the CFA Cropper is engineered to cut cast-in-place CFA piles swiftly and safely, delivering a clean, level finish with minimal disturbance to the surrounding structure or ground. Because it cuts rather than breaks, you get a precise formation every time and far less trimming at ground level.
Its robust modular design adjusts to suit different pile sizes on site, giving consistent results across varied conditions and making CFA cropper hire a reliable choice for demanding larger diameter piling projects from 300mm to 1200mm. Browse the full pile cropper hire range, or hire a CFA Cropper today.
CFA Cropper in action
Discover images and videos showcasing our CFA Cropper in operation at a range of locations throughout the UK, demonstrating its efficiency and versatility across different environments and site conditions.
Hire a CFA Cropper
Hire a CFA Cropper from National Pile Croppers for fast, accurate trimming of continuous flight auger piles. The CFA Cropper cuts circular augured concrete piles from 300mm to 1200mm diameter, cropping the concrete cleanly while leaving the reinforcement cages intact, so there is no manual breaking and minimal trimming at formation level.
Every CFA cropper hire is delivered nationwide from our depots in Burton-on-Trent and Stevenage on our FORS approved fleet. Our technicians fit the cropper to your excavator on site and give full training and advice on use, with 24/7 support throughout your project.
To hire a CFA Cropper, see how to hire, get in touch with our team or call 03300 240 247. For deeper piles and larger diameters, compare the HD CFA Cropper.
CFA Cropper Specification
7
- Pile Size (mm) 300
- Weight (kg) 770
- Length (mm) 1646
- Width (mm) 1646
- Height (mm) 343
- Excavator min size (tonne) 8
- Max operating pressure (bar) 275
- Flow rate (L/Min) 90–180
7.5
- Pile Size (mm) 450
- Weight (kg) 825
- Length (mm) 1709
- Width (mm) 1709
- Height (mm) 343
- Excavator min size (tonne) 8
- Max operating pressure (bar) 275
- Flow rate (L/Min) 90–180
9
- Pile Size (mm) 600
- Weight (kg) 990
- Length (mm) 1854
- Width (mm) 1854
- Height (mm) 343
- Excavator min size (tonne) 13
- Max operating pressure (bar) 275
- Flow rate (L/Min) 90–180
10.5
- Pile Size (mm) 750
- Weight (kg) 1150
- Length (mm) 2020
- Width (mm) 2020
- Height (mm) 343
- Excavator min size (tonne) 13
- Max operating pressure (bar) 275
- Flow rate (L/Min) 90–180
12
- Pile Size (mm) 900
- Weight (kg) 1320
- Length (mm) 2161
- Width (mm) 2161
- Height (mm) 343
- Excavator min size (tonne) 13
- Max operating pressure (bar) 275
- Flow rate (L/Min) 90–180
13.5
- Pile Size (mm) 1050
- Weight (kg) 1475
- Length (mm) 2325
- Width (mm) 2325
- Height (mm) 343
- Excavator min size (tonne) 13
- Max operating pressure (bar) 275
- Flow rate (L/Min) 90–180
15
- Pile Size (mm) 1200
- Weight (kg) 1650
- Length (mm) 2463
- Width (mm) 2463
- Height (mm) 343
- Excavator min size (tonne) 13
- Max operating pressure (bar) 275
- Flow rate (L/Min) 90–180
Applications of use...
With their modular design, CFA croppers offer real versatility and adaptability, making CFA cropper hire a go-to option for bonded and debonded piles where space is not restricted. See the cropper at work on our A533 bridge CFA pile cropping project.
Bearing piles up to 1200mm
Piling With regular Profiles
Urban Construction
Supported Pile Types
The CFA Cropper is engineered for trimming Continuous Flight Auger (CFA) piles, delivering accurate results even with regular profiles.
Why people choose a CFA Cropper
Built For regular, Continuous flight auger Piles
Reduces Need For manual breaking
Smooth Finish for formation
FAQ's about the CFA Cropper
What diameters does it cover?
CFA piles from 300mm to 1200mm diameter. The seven CFA Cropper sizes cover 300, 450, 600, 750, 900, 1050 and 1200mm piles; for larger diameters and deeper piles see the HD CFA Cropper.
How does it handle reinforcement cages?
It crops concrete, leaving cages intact.
Is it suitable for high-density deep foundation works?
Yes. It is designed for CFA pile spacing and layouts.
How quickly can a CFA Cropper be delivered?
CFA Cropper hire is delivered nationwide from our depots in Burton-on-Trent and Stevenage on our own FORS approved fleet. Our technicians fit the cropper to your excavator on site and give full training and advice on use, with 24/7 support for the length of the hire.
What machine size is needed?
From an 8-tonne excavator for the 300mm and 450mm models, and 13 tonne and above for the 600mm to 1200mm sizes. Each specification table above gives the minimum excavator size for that cropper.
Can it be used for wet concrete?
No – concrete must be cured before cropping.
How fast is the cropping cycle?
Typically 2–5 minutes per pile, depending on size and reinforcement.
Does the CFA Cropper damage the reinforcement cage?
No. The CFA Cropper cuts the concrete and leaves the reinforcement cage intact, so there is no manual breaking and minimal trimming at formation level. The cut face below is left clean rather than broken.
