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Integrated Slide Hammer Probe Tool for Hard Ground

Hammer Probe – Slide Hammer Soil Probe for Hard & Compact Ground

T&T Tools, Inc.

Sale price $180.00

Shipping calculated at checkout

Length

Probing Depth: 36"

Overall Height: 61"

Tip Style:
Standard
Standard
Ball Nose
Ball Nose

Available Quantity: 21

 

The Hammer Probe from Mighty Probe is a heavy-duty slide hammer soil probe engineered for professionals who need to penetrate hard, compact, or frozen ground where standard soil probes, pin probes, or soil testing probes may fail.

Unlike traditional probes that require a mallet, the integrated slide hammer mechanism drives the probe smoothly into dense soils, improving efficiency, safety, and control on every job. The MR07 Hammer Probe and similar models feature impact-resistant steel, alloy steel shafts, and threaded needles for long-term use.

WARNING!

The Slide Hammer Probe DOES NOT provide protection from electrical shocks.  For insulated capabilities, please refer to the Mighty Probe(tm).

Slide Hammer Probe Features & Benefits

  • Integrated Slide Hammer Soil Probe: The built-in slide hammer eliminates the need for a separate striking tool, using back hammer techniques for precise penetration.
  • Ideal for Hard Surfaces: Designed for frozen soil, clay, or compacted ground where a standard soil probe may bend or fail.
  • High-Strength Alloy Steel Shaft: Manufactured from a ½-inch hardened steel alloy rod, the internal rod resists bending, bowing, and fatigue, ensuring durability under extreme conditions. 
  • Ergonomic Dual-Handle Design: Dual 16" handles, including rubber-coated hammer grips, provide stability, reduce strain, and allow precise control during slide hammer probe operation.
  • Safety-Driven Construction: The slide hammer head minimizes pinch points and reduces vibration shock, keeping operators safe during prolonged use.
  • Easy Maintenance & Replacement Parts: Threaded head and shaft for secure connection. Compatible with probe tips and replacement handles.

Slide Hammer Soil Probe Best Uses 

  • Utility Locating & Mapping – Drive through compacted or frozen ground to locate buried pipes and lines efficiently.
  • Construction & Civil Engineering – Functions as a soil sampling probe to test compaction and assess soil resistance.
  • Environmental & Geotechnical Work – Reliable for soil core samplers, soil gas samplers, or sludge and sediment samplers in field surveys.
  • Septic & Wastewater – Penetrate dense clay or frozen ground to locate tanks and lines safely.

Need insulation protection? Try the Mighty Probe – Insulated Metal Soil Probe for electrical safety near live utilities.

Feature Description
Rod Diameter 1/2 inch high-quality steel alloy
Lengths Available 36", 42", 48", 54", 60" (rod length)
Stroke Length 18"
Handle Spread 7½" apart (handle length)
Total Weight 13 lbs (shipping weight)
Head Material Impact-resistant tool steel
Tip Type Standard or Ball Nose
Finish Powder-coated bright blue for visibility
Probing Depth Up to 60" depending on model (couplers & extension rods available)
Frequently Asked Questions
A Hammer Probe uses a built-in slide hammer to drive the rod into hard or frozen soil. Ideal for penetrating hard or compact ground where standard probes don’t cut it. Ideal for driving probes into hard or frozen ground without a separate mallet.
No. The Hammer Probe is designed for mechanical strength, not electrical isolation. For insulated pin shafts or protection near energized lines, see the Mighty Probe.
Yes. Replacement probe tips, handles, and couplers are available individually.
They are the same tool type. The Hammer Probe is T&T Tools’ professional version of a slide hammer soil probe, designed for extreme durability and precision.
Always wear personal protective equipment, including gloves, eye protection, and hearing protection. Avoid use near energized lines. For added electrical safety, use an insulated soil probe, such as the Mighty Probe.