

With the rapid development of photovoltaic (PV) industry around the world, the rapid installation efficiency of PV racking has become one of the most important factors restricting the project progress. As a key equipment in the ground construction of photovoltaic power station, solar pile driver plays a vital role in the construction of photovoltaic power station by virtue of the advantages of efficient piling, accurate positioning and stable operation.
Solar Pile Driver Parameters

Hydraulic photovoltaic pile driver | |||
Overall dimensions | 4700*2100*2800mm | Drill pipe rotational speed | 180r/min |
Track shoe width | 400mm | gradability | 30° |
motor | 4108 | rock hardness | 6-20F |
Drilling diameter | 80-500mm | Slide tilt angle | 120° |
Drilling depth | 0-6m | Drill arm swing angle | left and right150° |
Reducer torque | 13000n.m | Slide swing angle | left and right40° |
Mainstream pump | triple pump | Driving speed | 0-3km/h |
oil pump | 40/40/32 |

Crawler photovoltaic pile driver | |||
Overall dimensions | 4700*2200*2800mm | Hydraulic hammer flow | 50-110L/min |
Track shoe width | 400mm | Impact frequency | 350-800BMP |
motor | 4108 | Hydraulic system pressure | 25mpa |
Generator power | 88kw Motor | Strong wind for heat dissipation | yes |
Drilling depth | 0-6m | oil pump | 40/40/32 |
Drilling diameter | 80-600mm | Driving speed | 3km/h |
Structural Composition of PV Pile Driver
A modernized photovoltaic pile driver usually consists of the following core components:
Chassis traveling system
- Mostly tracked chassis, adapting to complex terrain, such as mountain, sand, mud;
2. With strong off-road performance and high stability.
Hydraulic System
- Provide strong power source to drive the piling hammer up and down;
- It controls the piling speed and impact force, and is the “heart” of the whole machine.
Piling Hammer and Guide Rail
- Responsible for driving the steel piles vertically into the ground, and the guide rail ensures the piles are driven straight without any deviation;
- Piling hammer stroke can be adjusted according to pile length.
Operation Console
- Integrated hydraulic control lever system or electronic control panel;
- Simple to learn and flexible to operate on site.


Common Problems and Solutions in Pile Driving
In the actual construction of solar farm pile driving, the following problems are often encountered:
Skewed Piling
Problem Cause:
- Uneven geology;
- The operator does not correct the angle in time;
- Loose guide rail or poor stability of equipment.
Solution Suggestion:
- Use piling equipment with automatic leveling function;
- Equip professional guide frame to ensure the pile is vertical;
- Use geo-radar to check the soil structure before construction.
Cannot drive in
Problem Cause:
- Encountering hard rock or large boulders in the foundation;
- Insufficient pressure in hydraulic system.
Solution Suggestion:
- Replace the high impact piling hammer;
- Survey the geology in advance and pre-drill pilot holes if necessary;
- Check the hydraulic system for blockage or wear.
Inaccurate Positioning
Problem Cause:
- Large error in manual marking;
- The wind and sunshine affect the pile position.
Solution Suggestion:
- Use the ground pile template to unify the points;
- Strengthen the construction training of operators.


Real Customer Case Sharing (Argentina Solar Project)
Customer Background: A large new energy company in Argentina invested in the construction of a 50MW photovoltaic farm in 2024, which is located in a mountainous area with mixed hard soil and gravel, and has complicated terrain.
Customer demand:
- No less than 1000 piles per day
- Require precision control within ±10mm
- Equipment needs to adapt to high temperature and long time continuous operation
YG Solution:
- Recommended model: YG-caterpillar solar pile driver for sale
- Equipped with hydraulic high frequency hammer
- Support 24 hours continuous operation, efficiency meets customer’s expectations
Feedback:
Customer feedback is good, the average time for each pile driving is less than 60 seconds, the site construction saves at least 30% labor cost, the customer purchased 5 sets of machines at one time, and plans to continue to purchase the equipment in the new project.
Daily Maintenance and Care Tips of PV Pile Driver
Quality PV Pile Driver needs reasonable use and regular maintenance to keep running efficiently:
Daily check items:
- Check whether the hydraulic oil is sufficient and whether there is any leakage;
- Clean the mud and debris at the bottom of the track;
- Check whether the bolts of each part are loose.
Regular maintenance program:
- Replacing the hydraulic oil filter element every 100 hours;
- Checking hydraulic system seals every 300 hours;
- Lubricate all moving parts every 500 hours.
Failure prevention suggestion:
- Prohibit overloading piling;
- Avoid stopping and starting the equipment frequently;
- Training operators to use the console skillfully to avoid misuse.
Choose Professional Solar Pile Driver to Help Efficient PV Construction
Whether it is plain, mountain or gravel terrain, YG PV Pile Driver (solar pile driver) can provide efficient, accurate and stable piling solutions. We offer a wide range of models and support customization, suitable for all kinds of PV plant construction needs. We also manufacture the following equipment: photovoltaic pile driver, hydraulic rotary drilling rigs, water well drilling rigs and so on.
If you are looking for solar pile driver for sale, or are choosing the right equipment for solar farm pile driving project, please feel free to contact us for technical solutions and quotation! 【WhatsApp/WeChat/Phone】+86 13837115193.