Multipurpose Drilling Rig

Suitable for a range of geotechnical applications including

  • Down-Hole Hammer
  • Wireline Diamond Core
  • Angled Holes
  • Concrete Coring
  • Casing Advancement Systems
  • Solid Augers
  • Push Tube Sampling
  • Auto SPT hammer (Standard Penetration Test)
Borehole drilling machine being unloaded from truck
Man operating borehole drilling machine
Close up of man operating borehole drilling machine

Drilling Rig Specifications

  • Drilling Depth Capacity
  • 100-150mm diameter: Up to 150M
  • Power and Performance
  • Engine: Hyundai D4BB Diesel Motor
  • Top Head Drive
  • Max. Pull Back: 8000kg
  • Retract Speed: 25 m/min
  • Pull Down Speed: 30m/min
  • Max. Spindle Speed: 800RPM
  • Head Torque (Max.): 3530NM
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Wireless Remote Tramming
  • Rubber Tracks for maneuverability on various terrains
  • Dual Motor Rotation Head
  • Wireline Winch
  • Rod Guard with Interlock
  • Hose Covering
  • Twin break out system
  • Dimensions & Weight
  • Overall Length: 5.78M
  • Overall Width: 2.2M
  • Overall Transport Height: 2.87M
  • Overall Height (Mast Extended): 6.50m 
  • Dry Weight: Approximately 5T (depending on configuration)

Cone Penetration Testing Rig

Versatile and manoeuvrable with a hydraulic rubber tracked carriage

CPT machine
Close up of CPT machine
Back shot of man operating CPT machine

Cone Penetration Testing Rig Specifications

  • Testing Capabilities
  • Static penetrometer tests: 
CPTu & SCPTu
  • Dynamic tests and sampling: DPSH
  • Performance
  • Thrust capacity with anchorage: 150 kN (15 tons)
  • Drop hammer for dynamic testing (63.5 kg with 750 mm drop height - DPSH/SPT configuration)
  • Engine, Dimensions & Weight Specifications
  • Engine Petrol (standard): 
2-cylinder V, 23 HP (16.9 kW), 
Air-cooled
  • Length: 2.50m
  • Width: 1.50m
  • Transport Height: 1.70m
  • Weight: 1.40T
  • Other Technical Specifications
  • Max. operating pressure: 240 bar
  • Driving (insertion) force: 150 kN
  • Extraction force: 160 kN
  • No-load driving speed: 
0-10 cm/sec
  • No-load extraction speed: 
0-7.5 cm/sec
  • Stroke: 1250 mm
  • Stabilizers: 3, hydraulic with articulated feet

Volvo FM500 8-Wheeler Transporter Truck

  • Make and Model: Volvo FM500
  • Configuration: 8-wheeler transporter truck
  • Payload Capacity: 15 tonnes
  • Body Type: Flat deck with beavertail and hydraulic loading ramps
Side shot of borehole drilling machine loaded on truck
Truck, borehole drilling machine and other vehicles parked outside Topdrill workshop
Truck parked outside Topdrill workshop