Soilmec at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026: Technology, Customer Proximity, and Solutions for the Foundations of the Future

• Soilmec will showcase its latest drilling rigs and Blue Tech Plus technology at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026, emphasizing innovation and customer support.

• The SR-35 and SR-45 Blue Tech Plus rigs feature enhanced fuel efficiency, reduced emissions, and improved productivity through advanced hydraulic systems and powerful Cummins engines.

• Additional models like the SR-65 Blue Tech and compact SM-11 offer versatility for various jobsite conditions, including confined spaces and demanding drilling applications.

• Soilmec's booth includes a comprehensive hospitality and exhibition area, supported by a dealer network ensuring fast service, training, and parts availability across North America.

In Las Vegas, at the heart of the largest construction trade show in the US, Soilmec is bringing more than equipment—we’re bringing our mission. Standing beside our customers means delivering innovative solutions, cutting-edge technologies, and real, handed support that turns into tangible value in the field. Our presence at CONEXPO isn’t just an exhibition; it’s a concrete commitment to those who build the future.

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Alongside the Soilmec North America branch, our strategic partners will be on site: Western Equipment Solutions LLC, American Equipment & Fabrication Corp. e Selix Equipment. This dealer network ensures a well-structured, technically skilled, and locally rooted service organization capable of responding quickly to the needs of contractors across the North American market. For industry professionals, this means faster support to reduce downtime, qualified training to maximize efficiency and safety, and immediate parts availability to maintain productivity—even on the most demanding jobsites with tight deadlines. Visiting us at CONEXPO2026 means connecting with a team that puts your needs first ready to turn every challenge into an opportunity for growth and success.

Our booth #P7941, covering a 60’ x 80’ area, has been designed to oƯer a fully immersive and personalized experience for anyone who wants to explore the Soilmec world up close. Inside, you’ll find a spacious hospitality zone featuring a 30’ x 30’ tent equipped with a reception desk and a dedicated meeting room—ideal for private conversations and strategic business discussions in a comfortable, professional environment.

Right next to it, the exhibition area will let you experience Soilmec’s latest products firsthand, discover new technologies, and talk directly with our specialists about drilling methods and equipment solutions. Outside, four drilling rigs will be on display:

• SR-35 Blue Tech PLUS

• SR-45 Blue Tech PLUS

• SR-65 Blue Tech

• SM-11 fitted with a dual-head system

There will also be special moments and dedicated spaces—such as our new Hat-Bar—designed to make every visit not only useful, but also memorable and unique. Because we believe that the value of an encounter goes beyond technology: it’s built on relationships, shared experiences, and opportunities.

Stopping by our booth means connecting with a team fully focused on your needs, ready to offer practical solutions to boost productivity, reduce operating costs, and help you tackle future challenges with confidence.

Blue Tech Plus: Efficiency That Creates Value, Technology That Transforms the Jobsite

In the drilling world—where every decision impacts time, cost, and reliability—Soilmec has taken a clear direction: innovate to reduce fuel consumption and emissions without compromising performance. This vision led to Blue Tech, the technology that has transformed SR rigs into more efficient, intelligent, and sustainable machines by optimizing available power.

Today, Blue Tech evolves into Blue Tech Plus. It’s not just an upgrade, it’s the headline innovation of the show. The same philosophy, elevated to a new level: greater energy efficiency, lower maintenance costs, unmatched productivity, and real-world sustainability. Not just single components, but an integrated system engineered and tested to optimize the entire work cycle.

Blue Tech Plus is the natural evolution of a technology created for energy savings—and today it has become the benchmark for those who demand high performance and operational simplicity.

New SR-35 Blue Tech Plus: Efficiency That Creates Value

Previewed for the first time at CONEXPO 2026 in Las Vegas, the new SR-35 Blue Tech Plus represents the evolution of a product line that has stood for reliability and performance for more than 30 years. Since the launch of the first R-312 in 1995, Soilmec’s 30-ton class drilling rigs have successfully tackled jobsite challenges all over the world—from the frozen landscapes of North America to African deserts, from dense urban centers to iconic projects such as the Leaning Tower of Pisa. With over 1,500 units sold, we’re once again raising the bar. The SR-35 Blue Tech Plus maintains the compact footprint and agility that made the series famous, featuring a 3800 mm (150 in) tail swing radius and an operating weight of roughly 36 tons (80000 lb) with Kelly bar. This ensures fast mobilization, smooth transport, and optimal job-site maneuverability. A key design upgrade is the new stackable counterweight, allowing operators to add extra ballast for demanding applications and enhancing flexibility in the field. Performance is driven by the powerful Cummins B6.7 engine and a next-generation rotary head delivering 141 kNm (103995 lb·ft) of maximum torque. Optimized hydraulic lines, a dedicated distributor, and DMS-controlled power management ensure the ideal torque-to-speed balance for every drilling technology and soil condition.

The upgraded main winch—now oƯering 140 kN (31475 lbf) — can handle Kelly bars up to 13,5 m (44.3 ft), reaching maximum depths of 63,4 m (208 ft) in rathole configuration and up to 25 m (82 ft) in CFA with a 4th-pull setup.

But the true revolution lies at the heart of the machine: the Blue Tech Plus hydraulic system. With a single 390l /min (103 US gal/min) pump, the system intelligently manages flow distribution, reducing fuel consumption and emissions while delivering high production levels on site. Its simplified, robust layout cuts maintenance costs, while optimized performance management ensures unprecedented productivity.

SR-45 Blue Tech Plus: The New Frontier of Efficiency

The second Blue Tech Plus model is the new SR-45, a rig that redefines standards for performance, sustainability, and productivity. Engineered for contractors who demand maximum output on every job, the SR-45 blends the strength of a proven design with the innovation of Blue Tech Plus—turning efficiency into real jobsite value.

At its core is the 209 kW (280 HP) Cummins B6.7, powering an advanced hydraulic system with a 300 l (79 US gal) pressurized tank, cutting maintenance costs by up to 50% and simplifying service operations. Thanks to intelligent flow management, Blue Tech Plus reduces fuel consumption by up to 30%, generating operational savings and lowering environmental impact.

Performance is uncompromised: the rotary delivers 184 kNm (136447 lb·ft) of maximum torque, ensuring high drilling speeds and excellent productivity. The SR-45 reaches 70 m (230 ft) in LDP and 26 m (85 ft) in CFA, offering the versatility required for virtually any foundation project. The Kelly-to-CFA conversion takes just half a day, minimizing downtime and increasing operating continuity.

The compact upper structure provides nearly 180° direct visibility, improving operator safety and machine control. The Soilmec-designed electro-proportional joystick ensures smooth, precise movements, making operations easier and less fatiguing.

Blue Tech Plus is more than technology—it’s an integrated system that reduces fuel usage, simplifies maintenance, boosts productivity, and minimizes environmental impact. With one of the lowest noise emission levels in its class and compatibility with HVO diesel and biodegradable oil, the SR-45 is the ideal choice for contractors who want responsible operation without sacrificing performance.

SR-65 Blue Tech: Power, Efficiency, and Smart Mobility

The SR-65 Blue Tech represents Soilmec’s most successful and widely trusted drilling rig—renowned by contractors worldwide for its reliability, versatility, and outstanding jobsite performance. Building on this strong legacy, the Blue Tech version introduces a redesigned hydraulic layout, improved energy-saving systems, and significantly higher eƯiciency across all drilling conditions. Thanks to optimized hydraulic flow and reduced performance losses during duty-cycle operations, the SR-65 Blue Tech delivers smoother response, stronger torque consistency, and higher productivity even in demanding soils.

One of its strongest advantages for contractors is its ability to mobilize quickly: the rig can be transported with the Kelly bar mounted and start drilling in less than 30 minutes upon arrival. With an operating weight of approximately 65 tons (71 US tons), it remains within single-load transport limits in most regions—an immediate benefit for logistics, jobsite transitions, and overall project scheduling.

At the core of the SR-65 Blue Tech is the Cummins L9 diesel engine, delivering 272 kW (365 HP) at 2,100 rpm and fully compliant with Stage V / Tier 4f emissions. When required, the engine can be configured to provide up to 280 kW (380 HP), giving crews the extra power needed for challenging rock layers or heavy-duty drilling. Automatic low-idle and cooling management reduce fuel consumption, noise, and wear, while increasing combustion and cooling efficiency.

The redesigned rotary head transmits up to 258.5 kNm (190675 lbf*ft) of torque and features automatic displacement control, allowing the machine to optimize drilling speed and torque in real time. The rotary can be equipped with Soilmec’s exclusive Spin-Off system—ideal for auger applications—or the click-click discharge system, preferred for cohesive soils and bucket work. This versatility makes the SR-65 the perfect fit for LDP, segmental casing, CFA, and a wide range of deep foundation applications.

The high-strength mast supports 16.5 m (54 ft) Kelly bars, enabling drilled depths of over 77,7 m (255 ft), while maintaining compact overall dimensions, including a 3750 mm (148 in) tail swing for improved maneuverability in confined jobsite spaces. Both crowd systems—cylinder crowd and winch crowd—are available depending on customer preference and jobsite requirements.

The SR-65 Blue Tech is the trusted solution for contractors who want reliability, fast mobilization, lower fuel costs, and unmatched drilling versatility.

SM-11: Compact, Powerful, and Built for Complex Jobsites

The SM-11 is engineered to deliver efficiency and productivity on jobsites where access is limited, space is tight, and precision is essential. Thanks to its front-of-wall kinematics and telescopic boom, the rig can be positioned easily even in extremely confined areas, requiring an operating width of just 2.2 m (7.2 ft). For crews working in urban, indoor, or underground environments, this means accessing more sites without modifying structures or setting up complex jobsite preparations.

Powered by a 115 kW (154 HP) Cummins engine, the machine features a low-idle system and a Full-Load-Sensing hydraulic circuit that automatically optimizes available power based on the task—reducing fuel consumption and heat generation. The result is a double benefit: lower operating costs and higher long-term reliability throughout the machine’s lifecycle.

The unit on display is equipped with remote control, the ideal solution for maximizing visibility of the work area and ensuring safe positioning even in irregular or narrow spaces. The operator’s full freedom of movement leads to smoother operations, fewer interferences, and direct, intuitive control over the machine. Additionally, the optimized hose routing eliminates friction and accidental ground contact, reducing wear and boosting uptime.

On the drilling side, the SM-11 can be configured with multiple rotary options depending on customer needs. The unit showcased at the show features an Eurodrill Double Head, selected to provide the ideal balance between torque and rotation speed:

• Upper rotary: 500 daNm (3688 lbf·ft) for drill rods

• Lower rotary: 1200 daNm (8998 lbf·ft) for casing

The integrated 96 kN (21,600 lbf) extractor delivers fast, controlled pull/push maneuvers, while the Ø 50–360 mm (2-14 in)clamp range ensures compatibility with a wide variety of rods and casings. This allows contractors to handle diƯerent types of job with the same machine, increasing operational flexibility and reducing overall fleet requirements.

The DMS digital system gives the operator immediate insight into machine status and operating parameters, enabling performance monitoring, useful data recording, and early detection of anomalies. For the customer, this means greater control, more predictable maintenance, and fewer unplanned interruptions.

The SM-11 is a compact, intelligent, and surprisingly powerful rig relative to its size. It can work where other machines simply cannot fit, reduces operating costs thanks to its energy-efficient design, and offers a versatile range of configurations to meet the real demands of modern jobsites. The show version with remote control highlights maximum freedom, safety, and precision—making the SM-11 an ideal partner for crews who must deliver consistent performance in complex environments.

Stop by our booth to get hands-on with the equipment and discover the technologies and solutions developed to support the needs of professionals across the North American market. Our Soilmec North America team and partner network are ready to share expertise, experience, and the value of a service ecosystem that supports your jobsites every day.

Soilmec North America & Dealers @ CONEXPO 2026 — innovation that works for you, powered by a network that makes the difference.