Small diameter piles are designed for different applications. They transfer their loads over skin friction to the load-bearing subsoil / stratum. For their realisation, even small drilling rigs can be used in confined conditions.
In many cases, double-head drilling rigs are chosen.
When drilling in mixed soils with rock deposits, often a DTH Hammer together with augers as internal drill string are utilised for the better discharge of the drilled cuttings. If the soil conditions permit it, an internal drill string consisting only of auger drill rods and a rotary drill bit may be used.