Big Bang 750 3-Point
Product information, applications, features, benefits, and brochure.
Big Bang 750 3-Point
Overview
The Big Bang 750 3-Point Hitch is an accelerated weight drop seismic source designed for reliable, high-speed, low-cost seismic surveying. It provides high-speed cycle time and fast move-up performance to help reduce field costs and improve acquisition productivity.
The Big Bang 750 3-Point Hitch provides the full spectrum of important high and low frequency seismic energy. Unlike the trailer-mounted version, this model is designed to use hydraulic pressure from the host tractor, making it well suited for tractor-mounted or skid steer mounted field operations.
The system stores energy in eight common garage door springs, which are low cost and reliable. It can connect to a standard 3-point tractor hitch or to a skid steer using the optional skid steer mount.
Features
- Reliable accelerated weight drop seismic source
- Designed for high-speed, low-cost seismic surveying
- 5 to 6 second cycle time
- Best-in-class move-up time
- Full spectrum high and low frequency seismic signal
- Impact hammer weight: 750 lbs
- Release height: 24 inches
- Impact foot size: 20 x 20 inches
- Impact energy: approximately 20,000 joules
- Energy storage using eight 140 lb standard garage door springs
- Uses hydraulic pressure from the host tractor
- Power plant: tractor hydraulic system, not provided
- Designed for tractor-mounted field operation
- Can be used with optional skid steer mount
- Standard 3-point tractor hitch mount
- Optional skid steer mount available
- Adjustable hitch with 10 inch adjustment
- Rear streamer array storage area: 50 x 30 x 20 inches
- Spare tire included, not shown
- Total system weight: 1200 lbs
- Height: 79 inches
- Width: 60 inches
- Operation length: 60 inches
- Crated shipping weight: approximately 1100 lbs
Benefits
- The 750 lb hammer and approximately 20,000 joules of impact energy provide a powerful source for demanding near-surface seismic acquisition.
- The 3-point model uses hydraulic pressure from the host tractor, reducing the need for a separate onboard engine package.
- The fast 5 to 6 second cycle time and quick move-up workflow help crews acquire more shots per day.
- Common garage door springs provide a low-cost, reliable energy storage system for field operation.
- The system can mount to a standard 3-point tractor hitch or optional skid steer mount for flexible field deployment.
- The rear streamer array storage area supports efficient mobile seismic acquisition using streamer-style receiver systems.
Brochure
Big Bang 750 3-Point BrochureRelated Applications
Learn more about applications commonly used with this product.
- Use as a high-energy accelerated weight drop source for shallow seismic, refraction, and engineering geophysics projects.
- Provides repeatable impact energy for surface wave and MASW acquisition workflows.
- Uses tractor hydraulics and 3-point hitch mounting for field acquisition in agricultural or open terrain.
- Optional skid steer mount provides flexibility for construction, engineering, and rough-terrain projects.
- Rear streamer storage supports efficient streamer-based seismic acquisition.
- Use when higher impact energy is needed for deeper penetration or challenging field conditions.