The official specification lists a maximum drilling diameter of 1,500 mm and depth configurations of 44/56 m. It also identifies a 160 kN main-winch lifting force. These figures describe the available configuration envelope; the actual bore achievable on a project depends on the selected working equipment and the conditions encountered below ground.

Building foundations, bridge-support foundations and general civil piling are useful applications to assess. Choosing the drilling tools and Kelly bar around the ground investigation helps match the rig to the work. The site layout should also provide for spoil removal and the next foundation stage, allowing the XR158E to fit a coordinated construction operation.