This section provides an overview for pile driving hammers as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 15 pile driving hammer manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked pile driving hammer companies as of November, 2024: 1.International Construction Equipment, LLC, 2.MKT Manufacturing Inc, 3.INTERNATIONAL ATTACHMENTS INC.
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A pile-driving hammer is a tool used for driving piles, such as fence posts, into the ground for various structures.
Unlike a regular hammer, a pile-driving hammer is operated differently. It involves inserting a stake into the pipe handle, lifting the assembly, and then driving the stake into the ground with vigorous up-and-down motions.
While a regular hammer requires an awkward posture due to its high striking point, a pile-driving hammer allows for a more natural and safe position, ensuring secure and effective driving of the pile.
Constructed from durable materials like iron and aluminum, this hammer is not susceptible to decay and offers long-term usability.
Pile-driving hammers are commonly used in agricultural settings, particularly for tasks such as installing vermin control fences.
For instance, when setting up a vermin control fence, posts must be inserted about 1 to 1.5 feet into the ground. Regular hammers make this task challenging due to the awkward working position required. In contrast, pile-driving hammers simplify the process: stakes are inserted into the pipe handle, and the hammer slides up and down for easy driving.
Additionally, the hammer can be used traditionally, utilizing the head's striking surface for regular hammering tasks.
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MKT Manufacturing Inc., founded in 1986, is a US-based manufacturer of foundation construction equipment headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. The company‘s product portfolio includes excavator-mounted & crane-hung vibratory hammers, hydraulic augers, air/steam hammers, and excavator-mounted lead systems used by foundation engineers and contractors. It also offers custom design-fabrication services of complete units or components depending on the uniqueness of the project or challenging technical requirements. The company is a member of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, Pile Driving Contractors Association, and Deep Foundations Institute.
International Construction Equipment, LLC, founded in 1974 in the USA, is a manufacturer and distributor of vibratory drivers, extractors and deep foundation equipment. Its power units are powered by CAT diesel engines with simple components, ensuring performance anywhere. Its hammers utilize an open-loop hydraulic system, and the gearbox housing design provides maximum pile amplitude while being lightweight. Models such as the 14D, with a driving force of 74 tons and a weight of 3,935 lbs is just a part of the range available for construction sites. The company offers drivers, extractors, diesel hammers, rotary heads, and hammers mounted on excavators.
International Attachments Inc., is a supplier of demolition attachments and hydraulic attachments established in 2006 and headquartered in Tampa, Florida, USA. The company offers various demolition attachments such as pile breakers, mini crushers, demolition shears, rotational crushers & pulverizers, and auger drills for backhoes, excavators, backhoes, and skid steer loaders. Their hydraulic attachment portfolio includes hydraulic hammers and hydraulic drilling rigs. The company offers its products to the earthmoving, recycling, forestry, mining, and construction industries and is available with a three-year warranty.
GeoQuip, established in 1987 and located in Orlando, Florida, with an additional location in Chesapeake, Virginia is a supplier of foundation construction equipment on the East Coast. The company has a rental fleet of deep foundation equipment, offering an extensive range, including pile hammers (hydraulic/diesel impact and vibratory), hydraulic augers, custom lead systems, machine shop services, and heavy fabrication capabilities. GeoQuip is an authorized dealer for renowned brands like HPSI Vibratory Hammers, Pileco Diesel Hammers, Dawson Construction Equipment, Taets Pilebreakers, and Tunkers Vibratory Dampeners.
Hammer & Steel, Inc., established in 1989 and headquartered in Hazelwood, Missouri, is a supplier of drilling and pile-driving equipment for construction projects across the United States and Canada. With care in selecting pile drivers, grout plants, diesel hammers, drill rigs, and various piling products the company offers equipment from various brands including Euro Drill, Delmag, Comacchio, Soiltek, and Dawson. The company also offers flexible equipment rental options, accommodating monthly, weekly, and even daily customer needs.
Bermingham Foundation Solutions, established in 1897 and headquartered in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, is a manufacturer specializing in foundation construction services. The company brought the first diesel impact hammer to North America in the early 1950’s and started developing its own line of foundation specialty equipment in the late 1960’s. Some of its products include the Berminghammer line of diesel pile driving hammers, reverse-circulation drills, and custom foundation equipment. As of 2019, the company merged with Agra Foundations to become Soletanche Bachy Canada.
Modular Pontoon Systems (MPS), founded in 2008 and headquartered in Aalst, Gelderland, The Netherlands, is a manufacturer of marine equipment, container pontoons, and workboat The company specializes in modular pontoon solutions available for both rental and purchase. MPS maintains an inventory that includes new and used container pontoons, modular workboats, self-elevating platforms, and deck equipment, making them a comprehensive resource for short and long-term projects. The company’s equipment serves various industries, including dredging, civil construction, and oil & gas.
Beijing Sinovo International Trading Co., Ltd., established in 2004 and based in Beijing, is an importer, exporter, and manufacturer of construction and exploration machinery and equipment. The company supplies various types of drilling rigs, such as rotary drilling, core drilling, water well drilling, and hydraulic horizontal directional drilling rigs. Other products include desanders, CFA equipment, casing rotators, diaphragm wall equipment, and dynamic compaction equipment. The company has obtained ISO 9001:2015, CE and GOST certifications and offers equipment used in pile construction machinery, hoisting, water well drilling, and geological exploration equipment.
Shanghai Engineering Machinery Co., Ltd. (SEMW), founded in 1921 and based in Shanghai, China, is a designer, manufacturer, and distributor of piling and deep foundation equipment. SEMW equipment range includes casing rotators, hydraulic & diesel pile hammers, hydraulic pile driving rigs, and trench cutting & re-mixing deep wall equipment. The company’s products are used in various engineering endeavors such as expressways, skyscrapers, bridges, airports, and power stations. SEMW has a dedicated Research and Development team that has developed many new types of equipment, including the Casing Rotator CRD-200 and Diesel Pile Hammer D260.
PAJOT SA, established in 1910 by Alphonse Pajot and located in Saint Barthelemy-d’ Anjou, France, is a manufacturer and supplier of new or used equipment for driving, rearing, formwork, and jacking all types of profiles, such as wooden piles, tubes, sheet piles, and concrete piles. The company produces pendulum vibrators, hydraulic hammers, beating bells, dredging pumps, and pile masts. The company has partners such as Orteco, Delmac, Atlas Copco, Gilbert, and Easy.
PilingPlaza, established in 2013, is a buyer and supplier of piling and foundation equipment and headquartered in IJmuiden, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands. The company operates as an intermediary facilitating the rental, sale, and purchase of a wide range of piling and foundation equipment. Its product portfolio includes hydraulic, diesel pile, and vibratory hammers, as well as compressors and templates for offshore piling. PilingPlaza also offers various hammer services including repair and maintenance and offering various hammer spare parts.
Ranking as of November 2024
Derivation MethodRank | Company | Click Share |
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1 | International Construction Equipment, LLC |
13.4%
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2 | MKT Manufacturing Inc |
11.5%
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3 | INTERNATIONAL ATTACHMENTS INC |
9.3%
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4 | GeoQuip Power Systems, LLC |
7.8%
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5 | Hammer & Steel, Inc |
7.2%
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6 | Modular Pontoon Systems BV |
6.9%
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7 | Shanghai Engineering Machinery Co.,Ltd |
6.5%
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8 | PilingPlaza BV |
6.2%
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9 | Bermingham Foundation Solutions |
6.2%
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10 | Malone Farm Machinery Ireland |
5.9%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the pile driving hammer page as of November 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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United States of America | 5 | 41.7% |
Netherlands | 2 | 16.7% |
Canada | 1 | 8.3% |
China | 1 | 8.3% |
United Kingdom | 1 | 8.3% |
Ireland | 1 | 8.3% |
Italy | 1 | 8.3% |