Our HP 850 truck rig is a hugely versatile machine it can drill Diamond & Reverse Circulation in various diameters and depths also has the ability to drill angle/inclined holes.
The drilling rig has regular monthly maintenance inspections that are recorded on a schedule and kept with the machine. It is fully equipped for all aspects of Exploration Drilling.
The rig is transported on a Mercedes 8×8 truck
Rig Year 2011
Truck Model Mercedes 8×8
Engine Standard Cummins
(260hp at 2500rpm)
Rotary Drive Hydrapower Gearbox —
steel casing with floating hollow
spindle and hydraulic head lock and swing.
Variable speed, 0–1400rpm low speed torque to 8700Nm
Main Winch Maximum pull is 10,000kg.
Maximum line speed is 60m/min.
Over spool protection device
Wireline Winch1400m with auto spooler. Maximum
pull is 2000kg. Maximum line
speed is 140m/min
Pull down capacity is 10,000kg.
Pull out capacity is 16,500kg
Mast Fitted with 2.0m mast dump for angle drilling.
Standard length is 10m, supplied with hydraulically
operated breakout spanner and
top pulley swivel.
Break out Table Yes
Break Out Spanner Dual make/break drill table
Drilling Type Exploration
Air Rotary Yes
Mud Rotary Yes
Wireline Coring NQ, HQ3, and PQ3
Air Core Yes
Reverse Circulation Yes
Rod/Auger Guard Yes
Emergency Stop Yes
Remote Emergency Stop Yes
Spill Kit Yes
Fire Extinguishers Yes (1 x 9kg)
Fire Suppresion Yes
First Aid + Snakebite kit Yes
Width 2400mm
Length 10000mm (mast down)
Weight 24 tonnes GVM
Height (Mast up) 10000mm
Height (Mast down) 3630mm
With experience in all aspects of Exploration, Geotechnical, Environmental drilling, and Hydro and Water Well Drilling, we are here to look after our clients in a professional, ethical, and reliable manner, while maintaining safe, environmentally responsible practices.
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