FAQ’s about WORD Rock Drills
Will a WORD Rock Drill work for my drilling project?
WORD Rock Drills offers skid steer and excavator-mounted drilling attachments for a wide range of construction, foundation, utility, fencing, solar, and geotechnical drilling applications.
Choosing the right rock drill depends on factors such as hole diameter, hole depth, ground conditions, drilling method, carrier equipment, hydraulic requirements, and the number of holes required.
Our team works with each customer to review the specific needs of the jobsite and recommend the drilling attachment, drilling head, tooling, and accessories best suited for the project. If a WORD Rock Drill is not the right solution for the application, we will tell you.
Do I need an experienced driller to operate a WORD Rock Drill?
No. WORD Rock Drills are designed for operators with varying levels of drilling experience.
Installation and operator training are included with the purchase of a WORD Rock Drill. This training helps your crew understand how to safely operate, maintain, and get the best performance from the drilling attachment.
The level of drilling experience required may vary depending on the application, ground conditions, and drilling method being used.
Can a WORD drilling attachment mount to an excavator or skid steer?
WORD drilling attachments are designed to operate on compatible excavators and skid steers, but the carrier must meet the hydraulic and mounting requirements of the specific drill.
Important compatibility factors can include:
- Hydraulic flow
- Hydraulic pressure
- Carrier size and capacity
- Mounting configuration
- Drill model and drilling application
When discussing your project with WORD Rock Drills, our team can help determine whether your existing skid steer or excavator is compatible with the drilling attachment and identify any additional equipment or mounting components that may be required.Want more information on WORD Drilling Attachments? Click HERE.
What size holes can a WORD Rock Drill drill?
Depending on the drill model, drilling head, tooling, and application, WORD Rock Drills can accommodate hole diameters ranging from approximately 1 inch to 12 inches.
Different drilling heads can be used to support different hole sizes and drilling methods. When selecting a drilling system, our team considers both your current project and the types of drilling work you may perform in the future.
Choosing a versatile drilling head can allow one WORD drilling attachment to accommodate multiple hole sizes and applications.
If I need a different hole size for another project, do I need to buy another drilling machine?
Not necessarily.
Many WORD drilling attachments are designed to accept interchangeable drilling heads, allowing contractors to use one machine for multiple types of drilling work.
Depending on your existing drill configuration, you may be able to change the drilling head, tooling, or accessories to accommodate a smaller or larger hole diameter or a different drilling method rather than purchasing an entirely new drilling attachment.
WORD Rock Drills can review your existing equipment and help determine which drilling head options are compatible with your machine.
How much does a WORD drilling attachment cost?
The price of a WORD Rock Drills skid steer or excavator drilling attachment depends on the configuration required for the project.
Three primary factors influence the cost:
- The type of drilling attachment, such as skid steer-mounted or excavator-mounted
- The drilling head required for the application
- The accessories and tooling needed for the job
Project requirements such as hole diameter, hole depth, number of holes, feed rail length, ground conditions, drilling method, and environmental considerations also help determine the final equipment configuration and price.
Contractors can use the Price Your Drill feature on the WORD Rock Drills website to receive an estimated drilling equipment cost based on their project requirements. You can use the “Price Your Drill Today” feature on our website to get an estimated cost based on your needs.