What Equipment Do I Need to Install Truemont’s Redi-Rock Precast Retaining Wall Solutions?

At Truemont Materials, we provide contractors like you across Florida and South Georgia with a wide range of precast solutions. When installing Redi-Rock retaining walls, we’ve detailed each piece of equipment and the tools you need to tackle your project efficiently.

Equipment for Installing Redi-Rock Retaining Walls by Truemont Materials

Understanding the equipment required for efficient Redi-Rock wall installation is key before starting work on the job site. Whether you are constructing gravity, mechanically stabilized earth (MSE), hybrid, or freestanding walls, you’ll find the equipment you need to get started listed below.

Unloading and staging blocks - Specific equipment needs will be based on load requirements and site conditions, but options may include:

• Rubber-tired Backhoes, Skid-Steer, Loaders, or
• Mini-Excavator: For moving blocks and handling materials, especially in tight spaces.
• Forklift or Telehandler: For lifting and placing heavy blocks.
• Crane: For lifting and placing larger blocks if required.

Excavating and preparing a leveling pad:

• Excavator or Backhoe: For digging and preparing the foundation
• Walk-Behind Vibratory Plate Compactor: To compact the gravel foundation for your wall, recommended to be capable of delivering a minimum of 2000 lb (8.9 kN) centrifugal force.

Setting Blocks and building a wall: Specific equipment needs will be based on load requirements and site conditions, but options may include:

• Mini-Excavator: For moving blocks and handling materials, especially in tight spaces.
• Forklift or Telehandler: For lifting and placing heavy blocks.
• Crane: For lifting and placing larger blocks if required.

Additional Hand Equipment:

• Shovel
• 2-ft (0.6 m) level, 4-ft (1.2 m) level
• Broom
• Hammer
• Tape measure
• Spray paint
• Laser level or string line
• 16-in (406 mm) concrete cut-off saw

Safety Gear:

• Appropriate personal protection clothing, including, but not limited to, steel toe boots, eye protection, hard hats, gloves, hearing protection, and fall protection rigging if required.

For additional installation information, visit Redi-Rock's installation page, where you can find comprehensive installation videos, guides, and more.

With the right gear and a clear plan, your crew can transform even the toughest site into a landscape of strength and stability. By partnering with Truemont Materials and installing Redi-Rock retaining walls, you’re not just building a wall—you’re building trust, saving on labor costs, and delivering results that stand the test of time.