Skid Steer Mounted Rock Drills & Feed Systems
RENT SKID STEER DRILLING EQUIPMENT
Turn The Carrier Already On Site Into A Drilling Platform
Skid steer loaders give foundation contractors a useful combination of maneuverability, hydraulic power, and a compact operating footprint, making them a natural carrier for drilling work on sites where a larger rig adds unnecessary complexity. Intech Anchoring Systems supplies skid steer-mounted WORD Rock Drills and feed systems for hollow bar micropiles, tiebacks, soil nails, rock anchors, and related geotechnical drilling applications.
The attachment approach lets crews turn an existing skid steer into a dedicated drilling platform without mobilizing a separate drill rig. Equipment is available for rental, and Intech also offers skid loader feed systems, drifters, and accessories for purchase when recurring drilling work makes ownership a better fit.
More Drilling Capability Without Adding Another Carrier
Built Around Mobility, Positioning & Hydraulic Power
A skid steer-mounted feed system makes especially good sense when a crew already has a compatible carrier on the project. The feed system uses the skid loader’s auxiliary hydraulics, allowing contractors to add drilling capability while keeping the mobility and familiar operation of equipment already common on foundation and earth retention sites. Purchase configurations can also be customized around the skid loader model, feed length, control setup, and drilling head.
That flexibility matters because hollow bar drilling rarely happens under identical conditions from one project to the next. Mast positioning, drilling angle, bar diameter, subsurface conditions, hydraulic output, and available operating space all affect production. A skid steer attachment gives crews a practical option for projects that need more mobility than a conventional drill rig while still demanding controlled feed and rotary-percussive drilling.
Common applications include:
- Hollow bar micropiles: Install self-drilling bars for new foundation support, underpinning, and difficult subsurface conditions.
- Tieback anchors: Drill hollow bar anchors behind retaining walls and excavation support systems.
- Soil nails: Position the feed system for angled drilling along cuts, slopes, and retaining structures.
- Rock anchors: Advance anchoring systems into competent material using hydraulic rotary-percussive drilling.
- Slope stabilization: Move efficiently between drilling locations along accessible grades and stabilization areas.
- Foundation retrofit work: Bring drilling capability onto sites where space or existing improvements make larger equipment less practical.
The result is a drilling setup that stays useful across a wider mix of projects without requiring a dedicated carrier for every installation.
SS540L Skid Steer Feed System
A 10-Foot Feed With 7,000 Pounds Of Push/Pull Capacity
The SS540L is Intech’s skid steer mounted rental configuration, built around a universal skid loader plate, WD3000 drill feed, and Doofor DF540L hydraulic drifter. The system has 10 feet of drill travel and 7,000 pounds of push/pull capability, giving contractors a compact drilling package for hollow bar and related foundation applications.
Manual proportional controls manage rotation, feed, lift, feed extension, and auxiliary functions. Mounting brackets allow attachment from either side of the drill, while lateral cylinder movement adds positioning flexibility once the unit reaches the drilling location.
SS540L Overview
| Specification | SS540L |
| Carrier mounting | Universal skid loader plate |
| Rock drill | Doofor DF540L hydraulic drifter |
| Drill feed | WD3000 |
| Drill travel | 10 feet |
| Push/pull capacity | 7,000 lbs |
| Minimum hydraulic requirement | 38 GPM at 2,500 PSI |
| Rotation torque | 372 to 719 lb/ft |
| Rotation speed | 250 RPM |
| Maximum bar size | Up to 2 inches |
| Maximum bit diameter | Up to 4 inches |
| Controls | Manual proportional |
| Available striker bars | R32, R38, T40, R51, T52 |
The hydraulic requirements should be checked against the skid steer before the rental is scheduled. The SS540L calls for a minimum hydraulic supply of 38 GPM at 2,500 PSI, and the feed system weighs approximately 3,500 pounds before shipping equipment and accessories are added.
Feed System & Drilling Features
The SS540L combines the feed, drifter, controls, mounting hardware, and jobsite accessories into one drilling package. Its physical size and mounting arrangement are designed to make transport and setup practical while still giving crews the travel and force needed for productive drilling.
- Hydraulic drifter: Doofor DF540L with hydraulic percussion and rotation for drilling through demanding soils and competent material.
- Feed travel: WD3000 drill feed gives the unit 10 feet of drill travel.
- Push/pull force: 7,000-pound capability controls advancement and withdrawal during drilling.
- Mounting flexibility: Brackets allow the drill to attach from either side.
- Manual centralizer: Helps control tooling and bar positioning during installation.
- Lateral positioning: Cylinder movement gives the feed additional adjustment at the drilling location.
- Hydraulic clamp: A 2-inch to 8-inch hydraulic clamp is included among the available unit accessories.
- Stabilization: Manual kickstands help stabilize the drilling attachment during operation.
- Hose management: An energy chain controls hydraulic lines as the drifter travels along the feed.
- Jobsite storage: Rental equipment ships on a custom platform with a job box for accessories.
Physical Dimensions
| Measurement | Specification |
| Transport length | 15 ft |
| Total length | 15 ft |
| Feed length | 150 in |
| Width | 60 in |
| Height | 60 in |
| Feed system weight | 3,500 lbs |
| Shipping weight | 4,300 lbs |
These dimensions are important during both carrier selection and jobsite planning. Access width, transport logistics, skid steer lift capacity, hydraulic output, and available drilling room should all be reviewed before the system is reserved.
Rent the SS540L or Build a System for Your Fleet
Rental is a practical option for a contractor taking on occasional hollow bar work, expanding temporarily into a new drilling application, or needing another feed system to meet a demanding project schedule. Straightforward pricing also makes it easier to compare the cost of a project-specific rental against adding another piece of permanent equipment.
For contractors drilling regularly, Intech also offers skid loader feed systems for purchase with configurable feed lengths, interchangeable drifters, optional radio remote control, two-side drilling access, and accessory choices such as a clamp and breaker, angle indicator, stabilizing kickstand, manual centralizer, and shipping platform.
Equipment Rental Process
Flexible Delivery Options
- Request equipment: Submit a request online or contact our team directly to select the right equipment and tooling for your project timeline.
- Coordinate delivery: Pick up from our Intech yard or let us manage the logistics. We deliver directly to active jobsites, yards, or staging areas nationwide.
- Get to work: Every rental arrives fully inspected, serviced, and equipped with all necessary operating accessories so your crew can start working immediately.
