The AERA (articulated earth retention attachment) is an excavator-mounted drilling rig that will outperform other rigs on everything from wide open spaces to obstacles to slopes. Whether you need a long-stroke, single-pass machine, or a short-stroke rig to replace your conventional crawler, the AERA’s unsurpassed mast articulation, in-cab controls for comfort and endless customization options mean productivity and profits for the long haul.
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“We had a problem with our rig on its maiden voyage: We underestimated the production of the AERA 1440. We had to man up to keep up—this was a good problem to have.”
Kim Coffey, Beaty Construction, Inc.
The AERA’s versatility can help you tackle a wide variety of profitable projects. Quick between holes and efficient over the hole, the AERA will make you raise your hand for jobs you’ve overlooked in the past.
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Stroke 8 ft
Minimum bench 8 ft
Feed system Cylinder Crowd 6,600 lbs Pullback 6,600 lbs
Mast scope 2 ft
Operating dimensions Dim A / 17.9 ft Dim B / 11.7 ft Dim C / 210 degrees Dim D / 95 degrees Dim E / 7.2 ft
Transportation specs1 Height 10.5 ft Length 23.7 ft Width 8.5 ft Weight 35,000 lbs
Excavator class Weight 20,000 lbs Power 80 HP
Stroke 20 ft
Minimum bench 11 ft
Feed system Motor Crowd 12,000 lbs Pullback 12,000 lbs
Mast scope 4 ft
Operating dimensions Dim A / 31.3 ft Dim B / 12.5 ft Dim C / 210 degrees Dim D / 95 degrees Dim E / 9.1 ft
Transportation specs1 Height 11.5 ft Length 35.5 ft Width 8.5 ft Weight 58,000 lbs
Excavator class Weight 30,000 lbs Power 125 HP
Stroke 30 ft
Operating dimensions Dim A / 41.3 ft Dim B / 12.5 ft Dim C / 210 degrees Dim D / 95 degrees Dim E / 9.1 ft
Transportation specs1 Height 11.5 ft Length 45.5 ft Width 10.5 ft Weight 62,000 lbs
Excavator class Weight 40,000 lbs Power 140 HP
Stroke 40 ft
Minimum bench 12 ft
Operating dimensions Dim A / 51.3 ft Dim B / 13.2 ft Dim C / 210 degrees Dim D / 95 degrees Dim E / 9.1 ft
Transportation specs1 Height 11.5 ft Length 55.5 ft Width 11.1 ft Weight 66,000 lbs
Excavator class Weight 40,000 lbs Power 150 HP
* Specifications may be limited by excavator engine power
1 Based on two-piece mast with upper section removed
Torque (max) 8,000 ft-lbs
Pressure (max) 2,900 psi
Speed (max) 100 rpm
Weight 450 lbs
Torque (max) 10,000 ft-lbs
Pressure (max) 4,400 psi
Weight 600 lbs
Torque (max) 12,000 ft-lbs
Pressure (max) 2,400 psi
Speed (max) 40 rpm
Weight 265 lbs
Torque (max) 14,000 ft-lbs
Pressure (max) 3,200 psi
Speed (max) 60 rpm
Weight 1,000 lbs
Torque (max) 18,000 ft-lbs
Pressure (max) 3,500 psi
Weight 1,100 lbs
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