Comacchio MC 8 D-Limited Access-Micro Drill Rig

Comacchio MC 8D Limited‑Access Micropile Drill Rig – Fully Articulated, Roll‑Off Power Pack Rig for Micropiles, Anchors, and Ground Improvement in Tight, Low‑Headroom Sites.

Comacchio MC8D track drill rig set up on a sandy jobsite near colorful coastal buildings, drilling foundations on a sunny day.
Technician standing at the control panel of a Comacchio MC 8D drill rig inside the npp maintenance shop, inspecting the machine with its mast folded.
Comacchio MC 8D drill rig set up next to a metal building, drilling beside a steel tower with a casing stub visible in the dirt foreground.
Comacchio MC 8D drill rig working under a low industrial mezzanine, installing micropiles beside a worker in high‑visibility gear.
Comacchio MC 8D drill rig working in a narrow urban courtyard, drilling piles beside tall building walls with steel drill rods laid on the gravel surface.
Comacchio MC 8D drill rig working on a concrete slope beside a retaining wall, with a construction worker in a safety vest and hard hat observing in the foreground.
Comacchio MC 8D drill rig tracking up a steep concrete slope while positioning its mast against a tall retaining wall on a clear day.
Comacchio MC 8D drill rig set up on a grassy site with steel micropile casing laid out in the foreground and a grout plant positioned in the background.
Comacchio MC 8D limited‑access drill rig installing a micropile beside an industrial concrete wall, with a crew working in wet, muddy ground.

Comacchio MC 8 D Specs & Job Types

  • Comacchio MC 8D Micropile & Anchor Rig​

    • Ultra‑compact, fully articulated rig for limited‑access, indoor, and urban micropile, anchor, and soil‑nail work where larger machines cannot position.​

    • Power and size: Roughly 75–100 kW (101–134 HP) class powerpack with operating weight around 9–10 tons and narrow overall width for tight‑site transport and setup.​

    • Mast and feed system: Telescopic mast with about 0.95–4.0 m feed stroke and around 5,400–5,500 daN feed/retract force for short to medium rod and casing strings.​

    • Drilling heads: Rotary heads in the ~450–2,000+ daNm torque class for cased micropiles, anchors, and overburden drilling, plus rotary‑percussive heads/drifters for rock sockets and self‑drilling anchors.​

    • Clamp capacity: Approx. 45–360 mm range, covering common small‑ to medium‑diameter micropile, tieback, soil nail, and casing sizes on confined sites.​

    Typical job types​

    • Micropile foundations and underpinning for buildings, bridge abutments, and tanks in tight or interior locations.​

    • Ground anchors, tiebacks, and soil nails for retaining walls, excavation support, and restricted‑access slopes.​

    • Jet grouting and ground improvement on urban and infrastructure projects with strict access or overhead limits.​

    • Ground consolidation and overburden/duplex drilling in mixed or difficult soils with a very compact articulated rig.​

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Comacchio MC 8D Overview

The Comacchio MC 8D is an ultra‑compact, crawler‑mounted drill rig with a fully articulated mast, designed for micropiles, anchors, soil nails, jet grouting, and other specialty ground engineering work in extremely tight or low‑headroom locations. Its separate power pack, flexible articulation, and small footprint make it ideal for indoor work, urban infill projects, and steep or congested sites where larger rigs cannot safely operate.​

Why Rent the MC 8D from NPP

National Piling Products (NPP) focuses on deep‑foundation solutions, offering rental drill rigs, Intric grout plants, materials, load testing, and field consulting centered on micropile and anchor applications. With a fleet built around compact, articulated, and limited‑access rigs, the MC 8D arrives site‑ready, configured by technicians and engineers who understand difficult ground, tight logistics, and fast‑track project schedules.​

Pair the MC 8D with Intric Grout Plants

NPP supplies Intric Grouting Solutions and supports D‑series grout plants like the D9 and D12, available for both sale and rent, so contractors can match the MC 8D with high‑shear, high‑pressure grout systems on the same project. Using a single partner for both drill rig and grout plant helps align drilling parameters, mix designs, and grouting pressures into one coordinated, efficient workflow.​

Expert Support and Maintenance

NPP’s in‑house mechanic team specializes in setup, modification, and repair of deep‑foundation equipment, including Comacchio rigs, TEI attachments, and Intric grout plants. This group maintains the rental fleet, tunes hydraulics and rotary heads, and troubleshoots issues quickly so the MC 8D stays productive from mobilization through demobilization.​

Get in Touch

The National Piling Products YouTube channel features equipment walk‑throughs, setup guides, and training‑style content that can be shared with field crews. For MC 8D rentals, technical assistance, or project support, visit nppius.com or call 1‑855‑801‑7453 to connect with the NPP team.