{"id":20723,"date":"2026-06-09T09:35:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-09T06:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/setmakina.com\/?p=20723"},"modified":"2026-06-13T21:42:31","modified_gmt":"2026-06-13T18:42:31","slug":"hydraulic-crawler-drill-buying-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/setmakina.com\/en\/technical-insights\/hydraulic-crawler-drill-buying-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Questions to Ask Before Buying a Hydraulic Crawler Drill"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!--\n=================================================================\n  SET MAKINA \u2014 Blog Post Topic 10\n  Top 5 Questions to Ask Before Buying a Hydraulic Crawler Drill\n\n=================================================================\n  YOAST FIELDS \u2014 PASTE INTO WORDPRESS BEFORE PUBLISHING\n  \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\n  Post title (H1 \/ WP title field):\n    Top 5 Questions to Ask Before Buying a Hydraulic Crawler Drill\n\n  Focus keyphrase:\n    hydraulic crawler drill\n\n  SEO title (58 chars):\n    Top 5 Questions Before Buying a Hydraulic Crawler Drill | Set Makina\n\n  Meta description (149 chars):\n    Buying a hydraulic crawler drill? 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Get it right and it pays back steadily for ten years or more. Get it wrong and the mismatch costs you in productivity, consumables, and downtime from the first week. In this guide, we walk through the five questions every buyer must answer before committing \u2014 and show exactly how Set Makina&#8217;s crawler drill range maps onto each one.\n  <\/p>\n\n\n  <!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 SECTION 01 \u2014 What is a hydraulic crawler drill \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n  <h2><span class=\"sm-num\">01<\/span>What is a hydraulic crawler drill \u2014 and when do you need one?<\/h2>\n\n  <p>\n    A hydraulic crawler drill is a self-propelled drilling machine mounted on tracked undercarriage, using hydraulic power to drive both its movement and its drilling head. Unlike hand-held rock drills or fixed column drills, a crawler drill moves independently across the site, positions itself at each hole location, and drills without requiring a separate compressor or column setup at every station.\n  <\/p>\n  <p>\n    According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mining.com\/technical-insights\/equipment-selection-guide-rock-drilling\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mining.com Equipment Selection Guide<\/a>, crawler drills occupy a distinct niche in the drilling equipment market \u2014 they bridge the gap between hand-held portable drills (limited to shallow, low-volume work) and full-size rotary or crawler blast-hole rigs (suited to large open-pit mining). Specifically, crawler drills excel in medium-scale quarrying, construction slope stabilisation, foundation drilling, and geotechnical investigation \u2014 anywhere that requires multi-directional drilling across a working face with rapid repositioning between holes.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <div class=\"sm-callout\">\n    <p><strong>You need a hydraulic crawler drill when:<\/strong> your operation requires drilling in multiple directions (vertical, horizontal, angled) across a moving work front, you cannot afford the setup time of a column drill at each hole, or your terrain is too uneven for wheeled or static equipment to operate safely.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 SECTION 02 \u2014 The 5 questions \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n  <h2><span class=\"sm-num\">02<\/span>The 5 questions to ask before buying<\/h2>\n\n  <div class=\"sm-questions\">\n\n    <!-- Question 1 -->\n    <div class=\"sm-question\">\n      <div class=\"sm-question-header\">\n        <div class=\"sm-q-badge\">1<\/div>\n        <div>\n          <p class=\"sm-q-heading\">What is your primary application \u2014 and does it change by season or project?<\/p>\n          <p class=\"sm-q-sub\">Application fit is the single most important selection criterion<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <p>\n        Hydraulic crawler drills serve a wide range of applications, but each application places different demands on the machine. For instance, geotechnical core sampling requires a machine with a dedicated core barrel head and the ability to drill to 40 metres or more with consistent rotation speed. Quarry bench drilling, on the other hand, prioritises hole diameter, feed force, and rapid repositioning between closely spaced holes.\n      <\/p>\n      <p>\n        Moreover, many operations do not fit neatly into a single category. A construction contractor may drill foundation anchors in summer and switch to slope stabilisation work in autumn. In this case, the most valuable feature is a multi-head system \u2014 a machine whose drilling head swaps between a core barrel, a DTH hammer, and a pneumatic drifter without structural modification. Consequently, versatility can be worth more than peak performance in any single mode.\n      <\/p>\n      <p>\n        Both the <a href=\"https:\/\/setmakina.com\/en\/products\/smart-drill-electricity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TIGER SMART DRILL ELECTRIC<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/setmakina.com\/en\/products\/tiger-smart-drill\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TIGER SMART DRILL DIESEL<\/a> address this directly \u2014 their drilling heads are interchangeable between core barrel, DTH hammer (3\u20133.5&#8243;), and pneumatic drifter configurations without modification, covering core depths to 40 metres and drilling diameters from \u00d876 to 90 mm.\n      <\/p>\n      <div class=\"sm-answer\">\n        <div class=\"sm-answer-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M9 16.17L4.83 12l-1.42 1.41L9 19 21 7l-1.41-1.41L9 16.17z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n        <p>Ask yourself: what is the single most critical application \u2014 and what three others might you need within 24 months? Choose a machine whose head system covers all of them.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Question 2 -->\n    <div class=\"sm-question\">\n      <div class=\"sm-question-header\">\n        <div class=\"sm-q-badge\">2<\/div>\n        <div>\n          <p class=\"sm-q-heading\">What are your site terrain and access constraints?<\/p>\n          <p class=\"sm-q-sub\">Undercarriage type and machine dimensions determine where you can actually work<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <p>\n        A hydraulic crawler drill that performs well on a prepared quarry floor may become unworkable on a steep construction slope or inside a tight tunnel access. Therefore, terrain and access constraints must be evaluated before drilling performance specifications \u2014 because a machine that cannot reach the work face delivers no performance at all.\n      <\/p>\n      <p>\n        The key terrain factors to evaluate are: maximum slope gradient the machine can traverse safely, minimum turning radius for confined-space manoeuvre, ground pressure (relevant on soft or unstable ground), and transport dimensions for road or site access. In addition, some applications require work above or beside the machine \u2014 roof drilling in tunnels, for example \u2014 which requires the machine&#8217;s boom to reach overhead angles the operator needs.\n      <\/p>\n      <p>\n        The TIGER SMART DRILL series weighs 1,580 kg with a compact 2,300 \u00d7 1,100 \u00d7 2,000 mm envelope \u2014 designed specifically to operate in restricted spaces where larger crawler rigs cannot enter. Furthermore, the rubber-tracked undercarriage provides excellent grip on uneven terrain without surface damage, with a steel track option available for harder ground where rubber wear would be a concern. The drilling column itself supports vertical, horizontal, and angled drilling across the full working arc via the hydraulic wing system.\n      <\/p>\n      <div class=\"sm-answer\">\n        <div class=\"sm-answer-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M9 16.17L4.83 12l-1.42 1.41L9 19 21 7l-1.41-1.41L9 16.17z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n        <p>Map your three most demanding access scenarios before comparing specifications. If the machine cannot physically reach those locations, its drilling performance is irrelevant.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Question 3 -->\n    <div class=\"sm-question\">\n      <div class=\"sm-question-header\">\n        <div class=\"sm-q-badge\">3<\/div>\n        <div>\n          <p class=\"sm-q-heading\">Electric or diesel \u2014 what does your power infrastructure support?<\/p>\n          <p class=\"sm-q-sub\">Drive type affects operating cost, emissions compliance, and where you can deploy<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <p>\n        The choice between electric and diesel drive is more consequential than many buyers initially appreciate. It affects not just fuel cost, but emissions compliance, noise levels, maintenance complexity, and long-term total cost of ownership. Specifically, for operations that will use the machine predominantly on a single fixed site with grid power access, electric drive almost always delivers lower operating cost and better regulatory outcomes.\n      <\/p>\n      <p>\n        Electric drive eliminates diesel fuel cost entirely, produces zero direct exhaust emissions on the work face, runs more quietly (relevant for urban construction sites and residential-proximity quarries), and requires significantly less maintenance \u2014 no fuel system, no exhaust system, no oil changes at diesel intervals. The TIGER SMART DRILL ELECTRIC runs on 380 VAC at 20 HP (15 kW), making it compatible with standard industrial electrical infrastructure.\n      <\/p>\n      <p>\n        Diesel drive, by contrast, offers complete site independence \u2014 no power cable, no generator requirement, and full mobility across remote locations without infrastructure. The TIGER SMART DRILL DIESEL delivers 28 HP (20 kW) from its diesel engine with a 20-litre fuel tank, providing extended continuous operation on sites where grid power is unavailable or impractical. Additionally, for operations that frequently move between multiple sites, diesel eliminates the logistics of electrical connection at each location.\n      <\/p>\n      <div class=\"sm-callout-warn sm-callout\">\n        <p><strong>Important:<\/strong> If your operation runs in an enclosed space \u2014 an underground drive, a tunnel, or an indoor processing facility \u2014 electric drive is not merely preferable but may be a regulatory requirement. Diesel exhaust in enclosed spaces creates health and safety obligations that electric operation eliminates entirely.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"sm-answer\">\n        <div class=\"sm-answer-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M9 16.17L4.83 12l-1.42 1.41L9 19 21 7l-1.41-1.41L9 16.17z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n        <p>If grid power is reliably available at your primary work location, choose electric. If you need site independence or operate remotely, choose diesel. If you are unsure, the SMART DRILL series offers both at identical specifications \u2014 making a future swap straightforward.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Question 4 -->\n    <div class=\"sm-question\">\n      <div class=\"sm-question-header\">\n        <div class=\"sm-q-badge\">4<\/div>\n        <div>\n          <p class=\"sm-q-heading\">What drilling depth and diameter does your work actually require?<\/p>\n          <p class=\"sm-q-sub\">Over-specifying costs money; under-specifying costs productivity<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <p>\n        Over-specifying a crawler drill \u2014 buying more depth capacity or drilling diameter than your work requires \u2014 adds purchase cost and increases the machine&#8217;s weight and footprint unnecessarily. Under-specifying, however, is more damaging: a machine regularly pushed to the edge of its depth or diameter rating experiences accelerated wear, higher maintenance frequency, and ultimately shorter service life.\n      <\/p>\n      <p>\n        In practice, the right approach is to identify your 90th percentile hole \u2014 the depth and diameter that covers 90% of your work \u2014 and buy to that specification with a comfortable margin. For example, if your typical geotechnical boreholes run to 25 metres at \u00d838 mm core, a machine rated to 40 metres at \u00d838 mm core gives you comfortable headroom without the cost and weight of a 100-metre rig.\n      <\/p>\n      <p>\n        The TIGER SMART DRILL series covers the most common crawler drill working range: core drilling to 40 metres depth at \u00d838 mm, DTH drilling at 3\u20133.5 inch hammer, and open-hole drilling from \u00d876 to 90 mm. Similarly, the <a href=\"https:\/\/setmakina.com\/en\/products\/hpdc-1600-excavator-drill\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TIGER HPDC 1600<\/a> excavator attachment \u2014 a hydro-pneumatic column drill mounted on any standard excavator \u2014 offers a drilling height of 3,700 mm and top hammer diameters from \u00d834 to 57 mm for high-volume, shorter-hole quarry applications where the excavator provides the mobility.\n      <\/p>\n      <div class=\"sm-answer\">\n        <div class=\"sm-answer-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M9 16.17L4.83 12l-1.42 1.41L9 19 21 7l-1.41-1.41L9 16.17z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n        <p>Document your last 50 holes \u2014 depth, diameter, and application. Your 90th percentile values are your specification floor. Add 25\u201330% margin and buy to that. Do not buy to your theoretical maximum.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Question 5 -->\n    <div class=\"sm-question\">\n      <div class=\"sm-question-header\">\n        <div class=\"sm-q-badge\">5<\/div>\n        <div>\n          <p class=\"sm-q-heading\">What does after-sales support look like \u2014 parts, service, and documentation?<\/p>\n          <p class=\"sm-q-sub\">The purchase price is a fraction of total ownership cost<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <p>\n        A hydraulic crawler drill is a complex machine with hydraulic circuits, a tracked drivetrain, and a precision drilling head. In a demanding quarry or construction environment, components will wear and require replacement. Consequently, the speed and cost of spare parts supply is as important to your operating economics as the machine&#8217;s initial specification.\n      <\/p>\n      <p>\n        Specifically, ask every prospective supplier: what is your typical lead time for critical hydraulic and drilling head spare parts? Are parts stocked locally or shipped from overseas? Do you provide operator training and technical documentation in my language? Can you provide a service engineer visit within 48 hours if a major failure occurs?\n      <\/p>\n      <p>\n        Furthermore, verify that the machine carries credible certifications \u2014 CE marking confirms compliance with EU Machinery Directive safety requirements and is a prerequisite for operation on regulated construction sites in Europe and many export markets. ISO 9001 certification from the manufacturer provides documented assurance that the production quality system meets international standards, reducing the risk of systematic manufacturing defects.\n      <\/p>\n      <p>\n        Set Makina ships critical spare parts within 24 hours from its Ankara facility and provides service support across 40+ countries. All SMART DRILL products carry CE marking and are manufactured under ISO 9001 quality management certification. Technical documentation is available in multiple languages, and Set Makina&#8217;s engineering team provides application support as part of the standard purchase package.\n      <\/p>\n      <div class=\"sm-answer\">\n        <div class=\"sm-answer-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M9 16.17L4.83 12l-1.42 1.41L9 19 21 7l-1.41-1.41L9 16.17z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n        <p>Request the supplier&#8217;s documented parts lead time and service response commitment in writing before purchase. A verbal assurance is not a service agreement.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 SECTION 03 \u2014 Product comparison table \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n  <h2><span class=\"sm-num\">03<\/span>Set Makina hydraulic crawler drill range \u2014 full specification comparison<\/h2>\n\n  <p>\n    The following table compares the three Set Makina products that answer the hydraulic crawler drill buyer&#8217;s requirements across different application profiles. Each addresses a distinct operational context, so the right choice depends on the answers to the five questions above.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <div class=\"sm-table-wrap\">\n    <table>\n      <thead>\n        <tr>\n          <th>Specification<\/th>\n          <th>SMART DRILL ELECTRIC<\/th>\n          <th>SMART DRILL DIESEL<\/th>\n          <th>HPDC 1600<\/th>\n        <\/tr>\n      <\/thead>\n      <tbody>\n        <tr>\n          <td>Machine type<\/td>\n          <td>Self-propelled crawler<\/td>\n          <td>Self-propelled crawler<\/td>\n          <td>Excavator attachment<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n          <td>Drive type<\/td>\n          <td><span class=\"sm-badge sm-badge-green\">Electric 380 VAC<\/span><\/td>\n          <td><span class=\"sm-badge sm-badge-orange\">Diesel<\/span><\/td>\n          <td>Hydraulic (via excavator)<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n          <td>Motor power<\/td>\n          <td>20 HP (15 kW)<\/td>\n          <td>28 HP (20 kW)<\/td>\n          <td>Excavator hydraulics<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n          <td>Machine weight<\/td>\n          <td>1,580 kg<\/td>\n          <td>1,580 kg<\/td>\n          <td>2,950 kg<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n          <td>Dimensions (L\u00d7W\u00d7H)<\/td>\n          <td>2300 \u00d7 1100 \u00d7 2000 mm<\/td>\n          <td>2300 \u00d7 1100 \u00d7 2000 mm<\/td>\n          <td>3700 mm drill height<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n          <td>Core drilling depth<\/td>\n          <td>Up to 40 m \/ \u00d838 mm<\/td>\n          <td>Up to 40 m \/ \u00d838 mm<\/td>\n          <td>N\/A<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n          <td>DTH hammer size<\/td>\n          <td>3 \u2013 3.5&#8243;<\/td>\n          <td>3 \u2013 3.5&#8243;<\/td>\n          <td>N\/A<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n          <td>Open-hole diameter<\/td>\n          <td>\u00d876 \u2013 90 mm<\/td>\n          <td>\u00d876 \u2013 90 mm<\/td>\n          <td>\u00d834 \u2013 57 mm (TH)<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n          <td>Undercarriage<\/td>\n          <td>Rubber tracks (steel option)<\/td>\n          <td>Rubber tracks (steel option)<\/td>\n          <td>Excavator tracks<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n          <td>Drilling directions<\/td>\n          <td>Vertical \/ horizontal \/ angled<\/td>\n          <td>Vertical \/ horizontal \/ angled<\/td>\n          <td>Vertical \/ horizontal \/ angled + umbrella<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n          <td>Best application<\/td>\n          <td><span class=\"sm-badge sm-badge-blue\">Fixed site \/ enclosed spaces<\/span><\/td>\n          <td><span class=\"sm-badge sm-badge-blue\">Remote \/ multi-site<\/span><\/td>\n          <td><span class=\"sm-badge sm-badge-green\">High-volume quarry bench<\/span><\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n          <td>CE certified<\/td>\n          <td>\u2713 Yes<\/td>\n          <td>\u2713 Yes<\/td>\n          <td>\u2713 Yes<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n      <\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n  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operation<\/li>\n          <li>No reliable grid power access<\/li>\n          <li>Frequent site relocation<\/li>\n          <li>Outdoor open-air application<\/li>\n          <li>Core sampling + DTH + drifter needed<\/li>\n          <li>Maximum power in a compact frame<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"sm-decision-col\">\n        <h4>HPDC 1600<\/h4>\n        <ul>\n          <li>Excavator already on site<\/li>\n          <li>High hole volume per shift<\/li>\n          <li>Quarry bench top hammer drilling<\/li>\n          <li>Slope stabilisation \/ anchoring<\/li>\n          <li>Umbrella or overhead drilling required<\/li>\n          <li>No separate crawler budget needed<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- Product cards -->\n  <div class=\"sm-product-grid\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/setmakina.com\/en\/products\/smart-drill-electricity\/\" class=\"sm-product-card\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n      <div class=\"sm-ptag\">Hydraulic Crawler Drill \u00b7 Electric<\/div>\n      <div class=\"sm-pname\">TIGER SMART DRILL ELECTRIC<\/div>\n      <div class=\"sm-pspec\">1,580 kg \u00b7 20 HP (15 kW) \u00b7 380 VAC \u00b7 \u00d876\u201390 mm<\/div>\n      <div class=\"sm-pdesc\">Electric-drive hydraulic crawler drill for fixed sites and enclosed spaces. Zero exhaust emissions on the work face. Interchangeable core barrel, DTH (3\u20133.5&#8243;), and pneumatic drifter heads. Core depth to 40 m.<\/div>\n      <div class=\"sm-parrow\">View product \u2192<\/div>\n    <\/a>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/setmakina.com\/en\/products\/tiger-smart-drill\/\" class=\"sm-product-card\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n      <div class=\"sm-ptag\">Hydraulic Crawler Drill \u00b7 Diesel<\/div>\n      <div class=\"sm-pname\">TIGER SMART DRILL DIESEL<\/div>\n      <div class=\"sm-pspec\">1,580 kg \u00b7 28 HP (20 kW) \u00b7 20 L tank \u00b7 \u00d876\u201390 mm<\/div>\n      <div class=\"sm-pdesc\">Diesel-drive hydraulic crawler drill for remote and multi-site operations. Full site independence \u2014 no power cable required. Same interchangeable head system as the electric model. Core depth to 40 m.<\/div>\n      <div class=\"sm-parrow\">View product \u2192<\/div>\n    <\/a>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/setmakina.com\/en\/products\/hpdc-1600-excavator-drill\/\" class=\"sm-product-card\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n      <div class=\"sm-ptag\">Excavator Attachment \u00b7 Hydro-Pneumatic<\/div>\n      <div class=\"sm-pname\">TIGER HPDC 1600<\/div>\n      <div class=\"sm-pspec\">2,950 kg \u00b7 3,700 mm drill height \u00b7 \u00d834\u201357 mm TH<\/div>\n      <div class=\"sm-pdesc\">High-performance hydro-pneumatic drilling column for all excavator types. Converts your existing excavator into a precision drilling rig. Vertical, horizontal, angled, and umbrella drilling. 6 bar operating pressure.<\/div>\n      <div class=\"sm-parrow\">View product \u2192<\/div>\n    <\/a>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/setmakina.com\/en\/drilling-machines\/\" class=\"sm-product-card\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n      <div class=\"sm-ptag\">Full Range \u00b7 All Drilling Machines<\/div>\n      <div class=\"sm-pname\">View Full Drilling Machine Range<\/div>\n      <div class=\"sm-pspec\">TIGERLINE \u00b7 TIGERDRILL \u00b7 HYDRODRILL \u00b7 HORDRILL \u00b7 EXPLORER<\/div>\n      <div class=\"sm-pdesc\">Set Makina&#8217;s complete drilling machine portfolio \u2014 from compact column drills for quarry bench work to core drilling crawlers for geotechnical applications. All CE and ISO 9001 certified.<\/div>\n      <div class=\"sm-parrow\">Browse all products \u2192<\/div>\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <!-- CTA -->\n  <div class=\"sm-cta\">\n    <h3>Not sure which crawler drill fits your operation?<\/h3>\n    <p>Tell Set Makina&#8217;s technical team about your application, terrain, and power setup \u2014 and we will identify the right machine and configuration for your specific requirements.<\/p>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/setmakina.com\/en\/contact\/#action\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get a free equipment recommendation<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <!-- FOOTER META -->\n  <div class=\"sm-footer-meta\">\n    <span>Published by <span class=\"sm-author\">Set Makina Engineering Team<\/span><\/span>\n    <span style=\"color:#ddd;\"> | <\/span>\n    <span class=\"sm-cert\">\n      <svg width=\"12\" height=\"12\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"#1a3a5c\"><path d=\"M12 1L3 5v6c0 5.55 3.84 10.74 9 12 5.16-1.26 9-6.45 9-12V5l-9-4z\"\/><\/svg>\n      ISO 9001\n    <\/span>\n    <span class=\"sm-cert\">CE Marked<\/span>\n    <span class=\"sm-cert\">Since 1991<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <!-- RELATED LINKS -->\n  <div class=\"sm-related\">\n    <div class=\"sm-related-title\">Related products &amp; pages<\/div>\n    <ul>\n      <li><a href=\"https:\/\/setmakina.com\/en\/products\/smart-drill-electricity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TIGER SMART DRILL ELECTRIC<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"https:\/\/setmakina.com\/en\/products\/tiger-smart-drill\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TIGER SMART DRILL DIESEL<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"https:\/\/setmakina.com\/en\/products\/hpdc-1600-excavator-drill\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TIGER HPDC 1600 \u2014 Excavator Attachment<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"https:\/\/setmakina.com\/en\/drilling-machines\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Full Drilling Machine Range<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"https:\/\/setmakina.com\/en\/mining\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mining Solutions<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"https:\/\/setmakina.com\/en\/construction-infrastructure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Construction &amp; Infrastructure<\/a><\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <p class=\"sm-disclaimer\">\n    All specifications referenced in this article are drawn from Set Makina&#8217;s current product data sheets. 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