Heavy-duty hydraulic vibratory pile driver
VMV 1835
A heavy-duty VMV model for 20-35 ton excavators, used for larger marine, bridge, infrastructure, foundation, and production pile-driving work.
Overview
VMV 1835 At A Glance
Core specifications for early planning. Final machine setup should be confirmed with our team for your carrier, hydraulic circuit, and jobsite conditions.
- Carrier Class
- 20-35 ton excavators
- Operating Weight
- 5,700 lbs
- Centrifugal Force
- 180 kN (~40,460 lbf)
- Hydraulic Flow
- 36 GPM
- Operating Pressure
- 3,000-3,500 PSI
- Minimum Power
- 75 HP minimum
- Frequency
- ~2,140 RPM (~35 Hz)
- Jaw Opening
- 0-22 in
Features
Designed Around Control And Reliability
- Hydraulic clamping for pile handling
- Excavator-mounted operation for jobsite flexibility
- Contractor-focused setup support
- American-made VMV manufacturing and service access
Field Reference
VMV 1835 Specs And Use Notes
The VMV 1835 is the heavy-duty model for larger carriers, heavier pile sections, and production work where the job requires more force and careful setup planning.
- Carrier class
- 20-35 ton excavators
- Operating weight
- 5,700 lb
- Hydraulic flow
- 36 GPM
- Operating pressure
- 3,000-3,500 PSI
- Max back pressure
- 210 PSI
- Centrifugal force
- 180 kN
- Vibration rate
- Approx. 2,140 RPM
- Grapple range
- Up to 22 in open / 4 in closed
Who This Unit Fits
- Marine, bridge, infrastructure, and foundation contractors running 20-35 ton excavators.
- Crews working with heavier pile sections, deeper penetration requirements, dense soils, or higher production schedules.
- Projects where the contractor needs stronger force output than the VMV 57 or VMV 818 can provide.
Why The Design Helps
The 180 kN centrifugal force gives the VMV 1835 the working range for larger pile and higher-resistance conditions. The added force is useful only when the carrier can safely handle the attachment, pile, and radius while maintaining the required hydraulic output.
The 5,700 lb operating weight means the carrier load chart is not optional. The customer should account for attachment weight, coupler weight, pile weight, reach, ground conditions, and any barge or water-side setup.
Problems It Solves
- Heavy marine pile driving and extraction where smaller units lose production.
- Bridge, retaining, shoring, foundation, and infrastructure jobs with larger pile sections.
- Production work where downtime from an undersized attachment would cost more than using the correct carrier class.
Setup Checks
- Confirm 36 GPM flow and 3,000-3,500 PSI operating pressure under normal operating RPM.
- Keep return/back pressure within the 210 PSI limit.
- Confirm lift capacity with the actual pile and working radius.
- Inspect mount, pins, coupler engagement, hoses, clamp surfaces, and hydraulic readings before field operation.
Planning note: the VMV 1835 is not just a larger attachment. It is a carrier-and-jobsite decision. The excavator, pile, soil, reach, and hydraulic circuit need to support the work before the unit is put into service.
VMV 1835 FAQ
Practical Questions Before You Quote
Planning answers to help match the VMV 1835 to the right machine, material, and jobsite.
What carrier size does the VMV 1835 fit?
The VMV 1835 is designed around 20-35 ton excavators. Our team should confirm the final match against your carrier model, hydraulic flow, operating pressure, return pressure, and case drain setup before quoting.
What applications is the VMV 1835 best for?
This model is best suited for heavy marine construction, larger foundation work, infrastructure projects, and demanding pile driving conditions. The right fit depends on pile type, soil conditions, access, production goals, and carrier hydraulics.
What material can it handle?
The VMV Series can support common marine and foundation materials such as sheet pile, H-beam, timber, vinyl/PVC, and pipe casing. Exact material fit should be reviewed with our team based on pile size, soil, and clamp requirements.
What makes this model different from the other VMV units?
The VMV 1835 is the heavy-duty VMV model for larger carriers, heavier pile sections, and higher-resistance job conditions. Our team can compare all three VMV units with your carrier and project details so the attachment is not undersized or oversized for the work.
How do I request a quote or match it to my machine?
Use the Request A Quote form and include your excavator make/model, auxiliary flow, pressure settings, pile material, project location, and timeline. Our team will use those details to help match the attachment to the machine and application.
VMV 1835