IQ-series - IQIP

Ahead. Again.

IQIP is proud to unleash the Hydrohammer® IQ8 — the strongest hydraulic impact hammer in the world.

IQ8. Engineered to drive the foundations of tomorrow’s offshore wind. For the largest monopiles. The most challenging soils. And the boldest ambitions — the kind that drive developers, contractors, and IQIP alike. Building on the legacy of the IQ6 — the world’s most powerful hydraulic impact hammer until now — the IQ8 doesn’t just push boundaries. It redefines them. Just as we did with EQ-Piling — making next generation, noise-compliant monopile installation possible.

With a blow energy exceeding 7,500 kJ, IQIP sets a new benchmark. A new standard that developers and contractors can count on. Guaranteeing final penetration of the largest monopiles — even in the toughest soil conditions. Solidifying our leadership in XXL monopile installation.

IQ8. Ahead. Again.

Advanced offshore wind installation

Dependable solution for complex piling projects

Developed for the large offshore wind turbine foundations of today and tomorrow.

IQ8: the new benchmark in offshore foundation installation

More than 7,500 kJ of energy driving the foundations of tomorrow’s offshore wind.

Optimized efficiency and precision

Continuous 100% capacity operation that can be boosted to 120% depending on soil conditions.

PULSE® compatible

Extended duration of each hammer blow reduces underwater noise, pile fatigue, and environmental disturbance.

Intelligent pile driving with unmatched power and versatility

The IQ-series offers intelligent, efficient, precise pile-driving solutions designed to meet today’s offshore wind construction challenges. Our hydraulic hammers are capable of operating continuously at 100% energy capacity, boosting power to 120% for periods when soil conditions demand it. This adaptability ensures optimized pile driving for stable, long-lasting foundations.

The IQ-series

IQ8 has claimed the title of the world’s most powerful hydraulic impact hammer from its predecessor, the IQ6 — delivering a blow energy exceeding 7,500 kJ.

IQ6, until recently the world’s most powerful impact hammer offers 6,600 kJ.

IQ4 provides up to 4,800 kJ, accommodating monopile and larger pin pile installation.

IQ2 delivers up to 3,600 kJ, and is mostly used for pin pile jacket installation.

Key benefits of all models

Efficient steel-to-steel pile driving

Minimal downtime, proven low failure rate

Advanced piling techniques, such as HiLo (high frequency, low energy), reduce noise and fatigue damage

Comprehensive, verifiable piling records for pre- and post-installation analysis

Additional power acceleration through gas spring technology

Optional Pile Inclination Measurement Equipment (PIME) for precise inclination monitoring

Full energy output in nearly all positions (0–90 degrees)

		IQ2	IQ4	IQ6	IQ8
Max. blow energy	kNm (kJ)	3600	4800	6600	>7500
Blowrate	blows/min	35	36	34	>30
Weight, Hammer	t	290	430	525	700
Length, Hammer	m	20.8	20.4	23.6	23.6
Oil flow	L/min	5100	6600	8800	9900
Powerpack type		O/R	O/R	O/R	O/R

IQ2

IQ4

IQ6

IQ8

Max. blow energy

kNm (kJ)

3600

4800

6600

>7500

Blowrate

blows/min