Rental: HX Series Skid Steer & Excavator Drilling Attachment

Not every drilling project requires purchasing a dedicated drill rig. An HX Series rental drilling attachment allows contractors to add drilling capability to compatible equipment for the duration of a project.

Whether you need a skid steer rock drill rental, excavator drilling attachment rental, DTH drilling attachment, or foundation drilling solution, WORD Rock Drills can help determine the appropriate HX configuration for your application, carrier, hole requirements, and ground conditions.

Contact WORD Rock Drills for current HX Series rental availability and help selecting the right drilling attachment for your project.

Rental Units are Available for a wide range of industry applications. Please contact us for more information!

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HX538

The HX538 is configured with the DF538X drilling motor and provides a compact hydraulic percussion drilling solution for contractors who need efficient drilling performance from a skid steer or excavator-mounted system.

HX538 Rental Configuration

  • DF538X Motor
  • Rotation Torque: Up to 133 ft-lb
  • Maximum Rotation Pressure: 1,900 psi
  • Rotation Speed: 300 rpm
  • Shank Sizes: R25, R32, R38, T38
  • Radio Remote Controls
  • Single Clamp
  • Mist Pump
  • Line Oiler
  • Tooling sold separately

HX57

The HX57 provides higher rotary torque for drilling applications requiring a versatile skid steer or excavator-mounted attachment.

HX57 Rental Configuration

  • M057 Motor
  • Rotation Torque: Up to 1,622 ft-lb
  • Maximum Rotation Pressure: 2,500 psi
  • Rotation Speed: 100 rpm
  • Shank Size: 2 3/8″ API
  • Radio Remote Controls
  • Single Clamp
  • Mist Pump
  • Line Oiler
  • Hammer and bits sold separately

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The WORD Rock Drills HX Series rental drilling attachment gives contractors a versatile solution for rock drilling, foundation work, and other demanding drilling applications without the commitment of purchasing a dedicated drill rig.

Designed to operate on compatible skid steers or excavators, the HX Hybrid Drilling Attachment allows contractors to choose the carrier that best fits the jobsite while using one compact drilling system. This dual-carrier capability can simplify mobilization, maximize equipment utilization, and provide greater flexibility for short-term projects or specialized drilling needs.

HX Series drilling attachments are available for rent for a variety of construction, foundation, utility, fencing, solar, and geotechnical drilling applications. Contact WORD Rock Drills to discuss availability and the configuration required for your project.

Why Rent an HX Hybrid Drilling Attachment?

Renting an HX Series drilling attachment gives contractors access to professional drilling equipment while utilizing a compatible skid steer or excavator already in their fleet or available through a local equipment rental provider.

The hybrid design is ideal for contractors who need:

  • A rental rock drilling attachment for a temporary or project-specific application
  • The flexibility to operate from a skid steer or excavator
  • A compact alternative to mobilizing a dedicated drilling rig
  • Equipment capable of working in a variety of drilling applications
  • Fast mobilization between jobsites
  • A drilling solution that can be configured around specific project requirements

Rental HX Series Drilling Applications

Depending on the HX model, drill head, tooling, and configuration, rental units can support applications including:

  • Rock drilling
  • Down-the-hole (DTH) drilling
  • Hydraulic rotary drilling
  • Hydraulic percussion drilling
  • Pre-drilling and refusal hole drilling
  • Ground screw installation
  • Solar foundation installation
  • Fencing and post-hole drilling
  • Utility and infrastructure drilling
  • Foundation drilling
  • Ground anchoring
  • Geotechnical drilling

HX Series Rental FAQs

Can I rent a rock drilling attachment for a skid steer?

Yes. WORD Rock Drills offers rental drilling attachments that can operate on compatible skid steers, allowing contractors to add rock drilling capabilities to equipment they may already own or have available on the jobsite.

Can the same HX rental attachment be used on an excavator?

The HX Series is designed as a hybrid drilling attachment for compatible skid steers and excavators. Carrier hydraulic requirements and mounting compatibility must be confirmed before operation, so WORD Rock Drills can help determine whether a specific machine is compatible.

What types of projects can an HX rental drill be used for?

Depending on the selected configuration, HX Series rental drilling attachments can support rock drilling, DTH drilling, pre-drilling, foundation drilling, utility work, fencing, solar foundation installation, ground anchoring, and other construction and geotechnical drilling applications.