As Technical Director of Casagrande UK, I’m proud to share that we’ve recently completed the delivery of three specialist piling rigs—designed in collaboration with Roger Bullivant Limited (RBL) and Casagrande Spa. These include two driven piling rigs and one purpose-built vibro rig, all of which have now entered active service within the RBL fleet and have been very well received.
This project marks a significant milestone in what we hope will be a long and productive partnership. It’s been a genuine pleasure working alongside the talented team at Roger Bullivant, and I look forward to continuing this collaboration on future innovations.
The newly launched 5508 and 5509 driven piling rigs are the first at RBL to be built on Casagrande’s B175XP-2 base—engineered specifically for piling applications. These rigs feature integrated hydraulic systems, real-time performance monitoring via Casagrande’s Fleet Master, and enhanced safety controls. They are powered by Stage V emissions-compliant engines and operated entirely by radio remote control, offering both environmental and operational benefits.
Each rig is equipped with RBL’s in-house developed 5.5-tonne quiet hammer, designed to reduce noise during pile driving. They are capable of installing precast concrete piles from 200 mm to 350 mm in diameter, as well as steel tubular piles.
Originally intended to replace older equipment, the 5508 and 5509 rigs will now supplement RBL’s fleet to meet increasing demand.
The future is what we make of it—and this is just the beginning.
Customer Collaboration at it's Best!
At the heart of everything we do is a commitment to building strong, long-term partnerships, and our journey with Roger Bullivant Limited is a perfect example of that in action.
We’re proud to have worked alongside their incredibly knowledgeable and professional team to unveil the brand new 5508 and 5509 driven piling rigs, a major milestone for RBL and Casagrande Spa.
These are the first rigs at RBL to be built on Casagrande’s B175XP-2 base unit, purpose-built for piling (not just a modified excavator!). Together, we’ve delivered machines that are:
✅ Powered by Stage V emissions-compliant engines optimised for power draw and utilisation
✅ Operated entirely via radio remote control keeping a tried and tested operations design from the RB team
✅ Equipped with real-time performance monitoring through Casagrande’s Fleet Master
✅ Designed with enhanced safety and efficient, modern proportional integrated hydraulic systems.
This collaboration is a testament to what’s possible when innovation meets partnership. Here's to pushing boundaries together! 💪
Concrete Connect 15th July Article (Roger Bullivant launches three new piling rigs)
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