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Old 14th July 2006, 11:24
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Whats the name?

Hey guys! Could you help me please! I need to find out what a machine is called in english that drills holes for railroad power poles. Any suggestions?
May be someone even knows who sells them?

Thanks in advance! Cheers!


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Old 14th July 2006, 20:58
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No! but I will try and find out.
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Old 14th July 2006, 21:10
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Probably something like a "Rail-mounted Auger"
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Old 24th July 2006, 17:36
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Funny - thats something that we don't have on the railway anymore - they insist on using impact piling these days - much worse for the track structure. Any augering is done by traditional contractors plant.

As to manufacturers - try Aarsleff or Windhoff - only a guess mind
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Old 30th July 2006, 09:17
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