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MBW Soil Pick

Designed for utility crews, contractors, municipalities, and arborists, the MBW Soil Pick provides a non-mechanical approach to selective excavation. Its converging/diverging nozzle technology accelerates compressed air to supersonic speeds, creating a concentrated air stream that fractures and displaces soil while helping reduce the risk of damaging nonporous objects beneath the surface.

The tool’s patented dielectric and non-sparking construction makes it particularly useful when excavating near energized electrical lines, natural gas infrastructure, and other potentially hazardous underground utilities. A lightweight design and zero reported hand-arm vibration also help reduce operator fatigue during extended excavation work.

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Key Features

Supersonic Pneumatic Excavation

A high-velocity air stream fractures and displaces soil without relying on conventional mechanical digging action, providing a controlled option for sensitive excavation work.

Approximately 1,475 MPH Air Velocity

Converging/diverging nozzle technology accelerates compressed air to approximately 1,475 mph for effective soil breakup and removal.

Designed for Excavation Around Buried Utilities

The concentrated air stream loosens soil while helping crews avoid damaging nonporous underground objects such as utility lines and infrastructure.

Patented Dielectric Construction

Non-conductive construction makes the Soil Pick particularly well suited for excavation work near electrical infrastructure and other energized utilities.

Non-Sparking Design

Non-sparking characteristics provide an added safety advantage for excavation in environments where natural gas or other potentially hazardous conditions may be present.

Fixed Brass Nozzle

The brass nozzle is permanently secured to the tool shaft, preventing accidental nozzle separation during operation.

Integrated Pressure Gauge

A pressure gauge built into the handle assembly allows operators to monitor operating pressure during excavation.

Lightweight Construction

The Soil Pick's lightweight design improves maneuverability and helps reduce physical strain during prolonged field use.

Zero Reported Hand-Arm Vibration

Vibration-free operation improves operator comfort compared with excavation methods that transmit repeated vibration through handheld equipment.

Benefits

Help Protect Buried Utilities

Using compressed air instead of direct mechanical force helps reduce the risk of damaging gas lines, electrical infrastructure, communication cables, water lines, and other buried assets.

Improve Safety Around Hazardous Infrastructure

The tool's dielectric and non-sparking properties provide important advantages when crews are excavating near electrical facilities or in areas where gas may be present.

Increase Excavation Precision

A concentrated air stream enables selective soil removal, giving operators greater control when exposing utilities in congested underground corridors.

Speed Up Soil Removal

High-velocity compressed air quickly breaks apart compacted soil, helping crews complete excavation tasks more efficiently than manual digging methods.

Reduce Operator Fatigue

Lightweight construction and vibration-free operation improve comfort during repetitive or extended excavation work.

Support Utility Damage Prevention

The ability to remove soil without direct mechanical contact with buried nonporous infrastructure makes the Soil Pick a practical option for daylighting, utility exposure, and other damage-prevention work.

FAQ

The MBW Soil Pick uses compressed air to break apart and remove soil during selective excavation, particularly around buried utilities and other sensitive underground infrastructure.
The converging/diverging nozzle design produces an air velocity of approximately 1,475 mph.
Instead of mechanically cutting through the ground, the tool uses compressed air to fracture and displace soil, helping reduce direct contact with nonporous buried objects.
Yes. The tool features patented dielectric, non-conductive construction intended to improve safety when working near electrical infrastructure.
Yes. Its non-sparking design makes it particularly useful for work in environments where natural gas exposure may be a concern.
The product is described as operating with zero hand-arm vibration, helping improve comfort during extended use.
An integrated pressure gauge on the handle assembly allows the operator to monitor working pressure.
The fixed nozzle design prevents the nozzle from accidentally separating from the shaft and becoming a projectile during operation.
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