Core Drills, Augers & Saws
Bore and cut instead of breaking. Hydraulic core drills take clean cored holes for drainage, sewer and water pipe, cable and ventilation duct, and asphalt core samples — the APT MHC5 cores up to 8 in. freehand or in a stand, and the Atlas Copco LCD 1500 handles the large, deep holes with hydraulic torque control that limits kickback if a bit binds. Augers like the LPHB post hole borer bore 3.5 to 13.8 in. holes up to 4.3 ft deep. Cut-off saws — the LS-14, APT MHS14, and CP SAW 14 — cut concrete, asphalt, and steel on a direct drive. All of them run off a hydraulic power pack.
Why These Tools Run on Hydraulics
Hydraulic drive buys two things a gas engine cannot: spark-free, fume-free operation for indoor, underground, tunnel, and rescue work, and steady torque under load instead of a belt that slips. Direct drive also cuts maintenance. Match flow and pressure to the tool on the power pack page.
Coring, Boring, or Cutting
Pick by the hole you need. A core drill removes a clean cylinder through reinforced concrete and asphalt for pipe penetrations and sampling. An auger displaces soil for posts and utility holes. A cut-off saw makes straight cuts and squares up openings before demolition. For breaking rather than cutting, see demolition and digging tools.
Bits, Blades, and Water
Consumables decide the cost per hole. Diamond core bits and abrasive or diamond saw blades are matched to aggregate hardness and whether rebar is in the cut. Water kits are available for the saws to cool the blade and knock down dust, and a stand steadies a core drill for deep or overhead work. Ships from Denver.
Common Questions
Will a core drill cut through rebar? Yes — a diamond core bit cuts reinforced concrete including rebar. An auger will not; augers are for soil. If you expect heavy steel in the hole, slow the feed and let hydraulic torque control keep the bit from grabbing.
Where can I buy a hydraulic core drill? Right here — see the core drill range from Atlas Copco and APT. Tell us the hole diameter and depth and whether you will work freehand or in a stand and we will size the drill and the power pack together.
What can a hydraulic cut-off saw cut? Concrete, asphalt, and steel with the right blade. The open cutting face makes it workable in tight and awkward positions, and the direct-drive layout needs less upkeep than a belt saw.
What powers these tools on site? A hydraulic power pack, or an existing hydraulic circuit on a carrier. Flow and pressure both have to match the tool, so check them before pairing. See the power pack range for units sized to handheld tools.