Compact hydraulic vibratory pile driver
VMV 57
A compact VMV model for tight access, smaller excavators, dock work, seawalls, residential marine work, and light commercial pile driving.
Overview
VMV 57 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
- 5-10 ton excavators
- Operating Weight
- 1,140 lbs
- Centrifugal Force
- 50 kN (~11,200 lbf)
- Hydraulic Flow
- 15 GPM
- Operating Pressure
- 2,100-2,600 PSI
- Minimum Power
- 25 HP minimum
- Frequency
- ~2,140 RPM (~36 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 57 Specs And Use Notes
Use these numbers for early carrier screening and job planning. Final fit should be checked against the excavator, pile type, soil conditions, lift chart, hydraulic readings, and working radius.
- Carrier class
- 5-10 ton excavators
- Operating weight
- 1,140 lb
- Hydraulic flow
- 15 GPM
- Operating pressure
- 2,100-2,600 PSI
- Max back pressure
- 210 PSI
- Centrifugal force
- 50 kN
- Vibration rate
- Approx. 2,140 RPM
- Grapple range
- Up to 22 in open / 4 in closed
Who This Unit Fits
- Dock builders and residential marine contractors using compact excavators.
- Crews working around existing docks, seawalls, piers, tight access, or soft ground.
- Jobs where a larger carrier is hard to move, stage, or control safely.
- Light sheet pile, vinyl/PVC sheet pile, smaller timber pile, pipe, and repair work when pile size and soil conditions fit the model.
Why The Design Helps
The 1,140 lb operating weight keeps the attachment practical for 5-10 ton excavators. That matters when the machine has limited lift capacity at reach or when the crew needs to work from a smaller footprint.
The 15 GPM hydraulic requirement is easier to match on compact carriers than the larger VMV models, but flow, pressure, and return pressure still need to be measured before work starts.
Problems It Solves
- Driving or extracting piles where access limits the carrier size.
- Replacing hand methods or less controlled equipment on smaller marine jobs.
- Handling dock, seawall, and light retaining work without moving into a mid-size excavator class.
Setup Checks
- Confirm 15 GPM flow at operating RPM.
- Confirm 2,100-2,600 PSI operating pressure.
- Keep return/back pressure within the 210 PSI limit.
- Check coupler, bracket, pile clamp fit, lift chart, and machine stability at the working radius.
Planning note: the VMV 57 is not the choice for high-production heavy pile work. It is the compact unit for access, control, and lighter-duty marine or civil pile tasks.
VMV 57 FAQ
Practical Questions Before You Quote
Planning answers to help match the VMV 57 to the right machine, material, and jobsite.
What carrier size does the VMV 57 fit?
The VMV 57 is designed around 5-10 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 57 best for?
This model is best suited for tight-access marine work, residential docks, seawalls, light commercial pile driving, and smaller excavator jobs. 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 57 is the compact VMV option when access, carrier size, and transportability matter most. 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.