Mid-Range Series

HC42 Rapid Impact Compaction Machine

42kJ RIC Equipment | 1.2-2.5m Effective Depth | Versatile & Cost-Effective Ground Improvement Equipment

42 kJ Impact Energy
1.2-2.5 m Effective Depth
3.5 tons Drop Weight
30t Excavator or 5t Loader
HC42 Rapid Impact Compactor
HC42

Product Overview

The HC42 is a versatile mid-range Rapid Impact Compaction machine perfect for highway construction, railway projects, and industrial foundations. As a professional Rapid Impact Compaction manufacturer, we supply this cost-effective hydraulic impact compactor with 42kJ impact energy and 1.2-2.5 meters effective depth, offering excellent cost-performance ratio for medium-depth compaction needs.

Highway Specialist

Ideal ground improvement equipment for highway subgrade, bridge abutments, and new-old roadbed junctions. Proven on high-speed rail projects.

Cost-Effective

Lower carrier requirements (30t excavator or 5t loader) means better accessibility and lower operational costs.

Highly Mobile

Can be mounted on both excavators and loaders. Easy site transfer and flexible deployment.

Multi-Project Solution

Successfully used as professional RIC equipment in chemical plants, factories, schools, and various infrastructure projects worldwide.

Technical Specifications

Basic Parameters

Model HC42
Impact Energy 42 kJ
Drop Weight 3,500 kg
Working Height 3,730 mm
Working Weight 6.3 tons
Plate Diameter 1,000 mm

Hydraulic System

Working Pressure 16 MPa
Working Flow ~160 L/min
Impact Frequency 40-90 times/min

Carrier Requirements

Suitable Carriers 30t excavator or 5t loader
Excavator Examples VOLVO L120GZ, CAT 950L, HITACHI ZX360
Loader Examples 5t class wheel loaders

Performance

Effective Depth 1.2 - 2.5 m
Compaction Degree ≥95%
Soil Types Clay, sand, gravel, mixed fill, loess

Applications

HC42 is the optimal choice for medium-depth compaction in various infrastructure projects

Highway & Railway

Subgrade, bridge abutments, culvert backfill, new-old roadbed junctions

Most common

Industrial Facilities

Factory foundations, warehouse floors, workshop ground treatment

Cost-effective

Chemical Plants

Chemical facility foundations requiring stable ground conditions

Reliable

Public Facilities

Schools, community centers, and other public building foundations

Versatile

Project Cases

HC42 has been successfully deployed in 5+ major projects across different sectors

Guangzhou-Zhanjiang High-Speed Railway
Railway

Guangzhou-Zhanjiang High-Speed Railway

Guangdong, China Completed

High-speed rail bridge pier foundation compaction using HC42 with SANY SY215C and local soil.

Bridge pier foundation High-speed rail standards
CRRC Sifang Material Workshop
Industrial

CRRC Sifang Material Workshop

Qingdao, China Completed

Railway equipment manufacturing facility foundation treatment using HC42 with KOMATSU PC300.

Heavy industry foundation Precision requirements
Ningbo Factory Foundation
Industrial

Ningbo Factory Foundation

Zhejiang, China Completed

Factory building foundation compaction using HC42 with SANY SY205 and local soil materials.

Factory foundation Local soil treatment
Angola Luanda School
International

Angola Luanda - New School

Luanda, Angola Completed

School construction original foundation compaction using HC42 with ZL50GN loader.

Education facility Loader-mounted
Anhui Chuzhou End-Stage Piling
Special

Anhui Chuzhou - End-Stage Piling

Anhui, China Completed

End-stage pile driving application using HC42 with XCMG XE300 excavator.

Pile driving Special application
Sanli Expressway
Special

Sanli Expressway

China Completed

HC42 with Lonking 855

High Embankment Clay application

Why Choose HC42

01

Perfect for Medium Depth

1.2-2.5m effective depth covers most highway, railway, and industrial foundation requirements. Optimal choice for bridge abutments and culvert backfill.

02

Lower Carrier Requirements

Works with 30t excavators or 5t loaders - more accessible and cost-effective than larger models. Easier to source carriers in most markets.

03

Dual Carrier Options

Can be mounted on both excavators and wheel loaders, providing maximum flexibility for different site conditions and project requirements.

04

Excellent ROI

Lower equipment cost, lower carrier requirements, and lower operational costs while maintaining professional compaction quality. Best value in mid-range.

05

Proven in Multi-Model Projects

Successfully used in combination with HC84 and HC180 in Saudi chemical project, demonstrating its role in comprehensive depth coverage strategies.

06

International Track Record

Deployed in Angola, Saudi Arabia, and across China. Proven reliability in diverse climates and soil conditions.

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