Soilmec at Bauma 2025

• Soilmec will present at Bauma 2025 with a new stand featuring a 375 sqm covered area for product discussions and relationship building.

• The SC line will showcase the SC-130 HD in Dynamic Compaction configuration, equipped with a Cat C18 Diesel engine and a 29-meter boom.

• The SM line will feature three models, including the versatile SM-11, the renewed SM-18, and the powerful SM-22, each with specific enhancements for micropile and soil consolidation technologies.

• The SR line will highlight the SR-95 and SR-65 Blue Tech models, along with the new Blue Tech Plus line, focusing on greater efficiency and lower emissions.

• The Controls area will introduce the latest DMS Suite innovations, including the DME simulator, J-Eye Cameras with AI for safety, and Smart Maintenance for early detection of abnormal conditions.

Soilmec presents itself at Bauma 2025 with an exhibition that aims to return to the core of our business, focusing on products and human relationships. Maintaining the same position as the previous edition (FN521/9, in the outdoor area dedicated to drillers), Soilmec presents a new stand, a covered area of 375 sqm, characterized by a large open space where relationships can be strengthened, Italian gastronomy can be enjoyed, and products and technologies can be discussed.

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Several offices and a spacious meeting room where business and future market developments can be discussed complete the stand's facilities. In the outdoor area, it will be possible to appreciate the machines on display while comfortably seated in a small, covered pavilion or walking among the exhibited machines, the true heart of the event.

Soilmec will showcase three main product lines: SC, SR, and SM. Innovation and technology will be presented within the machines and in the "controls" area, characterized by the mobile training classroom, where it will be possible to try the SR machine simulator and the latest DMS developments.

SC Line

The SC line, dedicated to "heavy-duty cranes," has seen significant developments in recent years. These advancements have materialized with the construction of the new Tiger line hydromill, the SC-110 Urban, immediately employed in the Grand Paris Express project, and the development of the SC-130 HD, equipped with various technological setups that make it a multifunctional heavy-duty crane.

• SC-130 HD: The SC range will be represented at the fair by the SC-130 HD in Dynamic Compaction configuration. This machine has a lifting capacity of 130 tons and a heavy-duty application capacity of 53 tons, allowing it to be equipped with large buckets and hydromills, available in both Tiger and Cougar versions. To ensure excellent performance in every application, the machine is powered by a powerful Cat C18 Diesel engine, available in both Stage V and Tier III versions, capable of delivering 563 kW (610 HP). The winches are available in two versions: 300 kN, as in the exhibited version, and 350 kN for high load capacity applications. In Dynamic Compaction configuration, it can handle "drop weights" up to 36 tons with a lattice boom length ranging from 20 to 32 meters. In the version exhibited at Bauma, it will be equipped with a 29-meter boom.

SM Line

The Soilmec micropile machine line will be represented at the fair by three models that fully express its distinctive features. These multifunctional machines offer excellent performance in all major micropile, tie rod, and soil consolidation technologies, thanks to their versatility and wide range of positions.

• SM-11: A machine characterized by versatility and compactness. With a width of 2 meters and a working configuration weight of 11 tons, it is suitable for working even in the tightest spaces. It can be equipped with five different rotary heads to offer the ideal solution for the required type of work. The mast is available in different lengths with a stroke ranging from 1850 mm to 4200 mm, equipped with a gear motor push-pull capable of transmitting a force of 96 kN. The SM-11 is powered by a Cummins F3.8 engine delivering 115 kW (154 HP). Great versatility also for movements thanks to the telescopic zoom kinematics and 90° joint, as in the exhibited version, and optionally with a 360° slewing ring.

• SM-18: Represents the history of Soilmec. A machine known and appreciated in the market for many years, renewed with some ad hoc improvements. New 209 kW (280 HP) Diesel engine with the 6.7-liter Cummins and new Jet Grouting kit capable of performing a single-pass treatment of 27.3 meters. In the version exhibited at Bauma, the machine will be equipped with a 10-rod loader, allowing drilling up to a depth of 66 meters in total safety, and with the Soilmec HR21GV rotary head characterized by a very high rotation speed of up to 446 rpm.

• SM-22: The most powerful micropile machine from Soilmec, which makes excavation performance and stability its strengths. Thanks to an operating weight of 22 tons and new adjustable front stabilizers, it is perfect for performing tie rods and anchors. The version exhibited at Bauma will be equipped with a 10.2-meter stroke, with a 150 kN push-pull gear motor, and a two-rod loader for performing up to 27 meters of tie rods in total safety. Performance is also guaranteed by the wide choice of available rotary heads; at the fair, it will be equipped with the HR3700 with 37 kNm, different clamp groups to choose from, and the new telescopic extractor with a 1-meter stroke, ideal for facilitating the extraction of rods even in the most challenging conditions.

SR Line

The SR line represents the flagship of Soilmec, with multifunctional hydraulic drilling rigs capable of performing all major large-diameter pile and deep Soil Mixing technologies. The range will be represented at Bauma by two of the most appreciated Blue Tech line models in recent years: the SR-95 and the SR-65. Additionally, the result of the latest studies developed by Soilmec's engineering department for internal combustion engine machines will be revealed: the new Blue Tech Plus technology, of which the new SR-45 is the progenitor.

• SR-95 Blue Tech: With an operating weight of almost 100 tons, it will represent the high end of the Soilmec SR line. The machine will be presented at Bauma with the Stage V engine, a Cummins X15 delivering 455 kW (610 HP), and the main winch with a pull of 352 kN. The machine can optionally be equipped with the Single Layer winch version, which optimizes the management of large Kelly bars by combining the advantage of always having the maximum pull of 352 kN and the minimum rope wear. The SR-95 can offer top-notch drilling performance: up to 34.5 meters deep in continuous flight auger (CFA) and up to 33 meters in both deep Soil mixing (TJ) and compacted pile. At Bauma, it will be configured in drilled pile with a telescopic Kelly bar. In this configuration, the machine can perform piles up to over 100 meters deep with friction bars and over 80 meters with locking bars. Additionally, thanks to the rotary table with a variable drilling axis up to 1400 mm, it is possible to install tools up to 2700 mm in diameter in front of the mast.

• SR-65 Blue Tech: The best-selling machine from Soilmec in recent years, a concentration of performance, agility on site, and ease of transport. With an operating weight of 65 tons, the SR-65 can be transported in a single solution while keeping the Kelly bar (of any length) mounted, allowing for a quick start on site. Despite its medium size, the machine excels in drilled piles with Kelly bar and casing. Thanks to the mast design, it is possible to use long casing elements to reduce handling times and increase productivity. A powerful rotary table with 258.5 kNm and a winch push-pull with 330 kN ensure drilling speed and excellent extraction force for heavy casings. The SR-65 can be configured in Low Headroom version with Kelly bar, with a minimum height clearance of 8.5 meters, and in the continuous flight auger (CFA) Front Of Wall version called VDW.

• New Blue Tech Plus Line: The new Blue Tech Plus line represents the greatest innovation showcased at Bauma. This new line introduces further evolution compared to what has already been done with the Blue Tech line and aims to strengthen and implement its main objectives: greater efficiency and lower emissions. It offers a solution with a Diesel engine capable of delivering high-level performance with an eye on the environment. The major innovations are concentrated in the hydraulic system. In particular, the pump and distributor coupling system can manage the hydraulic oil delivery by optimizing the energy demand. Thanks to this solution, the system operates at higher pressures and with less oil in circulation. This has also allowed for a reduction in the oil tank capacity, resulting in a further reduction in the total cost of ownership. The advantages associated with the Blue Tech line remain unchanged: lower fuel consumption, quick conversion between various technologies, and more responsive and precise controls, with the possibility of customizing the control responsiveness according to the operator's preferences. 

Innovation and Controls

In the Controls area, it will be possible to discover and experience the latest innovations of the DMS Suite:

• DME, the Soilmec SR machine simulator, with numerous exercises on drilled pile technologies with Kelly bar and CFA, and a 3D viewer for loading and unloading operations from trucks with remote control. The software is installed in a real cabin and has been developed for operator training, allowing them to familiarize themselves with the controls and learn the maneuvers and excavation sequences in complete safety.

• J-Eye Cameras with Artificial Intelligence for person detection, an advanced video surveillance system of the area around the machine for increased safety on site. The system is integrated with the DMS On Board, allowing for optimal control.

• Smart Maintenance, a new solution with sensors for monitoring the health status of components, and the presentation of an innovative Artificial Intelligence system for machine supervision. This solution allows for early detection of any abnormal working conditions, enabling the customer to schedule maintenance activities in advance.

• DMS-Suite: Discover the numerous and proven drilling support automations of the DMS On Board, such as Autodrilling and automatic cycles in various technologies, the latest news on DMS Manager and DMS PC, such as the ability to manage user accounts independently, better organize the fleet by grouping machines and users, or advanced features for integrating machine data with the customer's management system.