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Pathfinder Guided Boring Machine

In any boring application, line and grade accuracy is often crucial. The Barbco Pathfinder Guided Boring Machine (GBM) system allows you to bore with the utmost precision.

Additionally, the Pathfinder GBM comes air-hammer ready as a standard feature. This makes it ideal for installing pilots in hard-rock ground conditions.

We’ve combined the proven technology of a pilot tube steering system with the dependability of a conventional auger boring machine to deliver accurate casing installations up to 60” diameter. Our unique design includes an option to power the Pathfinder with the auger boring machine being used to complete the bore.

While competing GBM systems boast a compact size, we’ve intentionally built a robust system to pack more rotary torque, so you have the power you need to get the job done. Choose from two models: the PF500 or the PF1000.

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PF500

  • 382,600 LB. MAXIMUM THRUST FORCE
  • 130,500 LB. MAXIMUM PULLBACK FORCE
  • 22,065 LB. ROTARY TORQUE
  • 40 RPM MAX SPEED

PF1000

  • 500,000 lb. maximum thrust force
  • 183,000 lb. maximum pullback force
  • 40,000 lb. rotary torque