Pre-Cast Cropper Hire
Designed for pre-cast piles up to 500mm.
PRE-CAST 400mm & 500mm Croppers
Built with precision for pre-cast, modular, and pre-manufactured piles, it offers a safe and tidy finish with minimal manual effort.
Pre-Cast Cropper in action
Images and video of the Pre-Cast 400 and Pre-Cast 500 cutting piles on sites across the UK. More footage of the full range is on our pile cutting videos page.
Pre-Cast Cropper Specification
PRE-CAST 400
- Pile Size (mm) 300-400
- Weight (kg) 550
- Length (mm) 1645
- Width (mm) 848
- Height (mm) 252
- Excavator min size (tonne) 6
- Max operating pressure (bar) 275
- Flow rate (L/Min) 90-180
PRE-CAST 500
- Pile Size (mm) 350 to 500
- Weight (kg) 575
- Length (mm) 1700
- Width (mm) 920
- Height (mm) 252
- Excavator min size (tonne) 6
- Max operating pressure (bar) 275
- Flow rate (L/Min) 90-180
Applications of use...
The Pre-Cast 400 and Pre-Cast 500 cut square pre-cast piles across a range of reinforcement layouts, from single lifts on modular foundations through to repeat cropping across a full piling mat.
Modular Foundations
Pre-fabricated Construction
Fast, Consistent Cropping
Supported Pile Types
Square pre-cast concrete piles from 300mm to 500mm. The Pre-Cast 400 covers 300mm to 400mm and the Pre-Cast 500 covers 350mm to 500mm. For augured, CFA, contiguous and secant piles, see the full pile cropper range.
Why people choose a Pre-Cast Cropper
Tailored For Pre-Cast
Minimal Manual Correction Needed
Consistent For Modular Projects
FAQ's about the Pre-Cast Cropper
What size pile does it suit?
Square pre-cast piles from 300mm to 500mm. The Pre-Cast 400 takes 300mm to 400mm, the Pre-Cast 500 takes 350mm to 500mm.
Is it suitable for square or octagonal piles?
Square piles within those size limits.
What machine does it need?
A 6 tonne excavator or larger, running 90 to 180 litres per minute at up to 275 bar. On most sites that means the cropper runs off a machine already there.
How much of the pile does it take off in one crop?
Around 250mm per pass. Deeper cut-offs are done in successive passes down the pile.
How many reinforcement bars can it handle?
The Pre-Cast 400 is built for piles with four or more bars. The blades cut past the reinforcement to the centre of the pile rather than stopping at the bars.
Does it damage the pile below the cut?
No. It cuts cleanly and does not fracture the pile below cut level, which is the difference between cropping and breaking.
Can the concrete and reinforcement be recycled?
Yes. The concrete comes away from the steel rather than being broken off it, so the two separate on site.
Is it easy to move around site?
The Pre-Cast 400 weighs 550kg and the Pre-Cast 500 weighs 575kg, so both shift easily between pile positions.
