Truck Mounted Water Well Drilling Rig/200-1200m Drilling Rig

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In many parts of the world, clean water remains a scarce resource. Whether for agricultural irrigation, residential drinking water, industrial water use, or geothermal development, drilling a deep well is the most direct way to obtain a reliable water source. However, drilling wells tens or even thousands of meters underground requires reliable drilling equipment. A truck-mounted water well drilling rig, also commonly called a truck-mounted borehole drilling machine, vehicle-mounted water well drilling rig, or vehicle-mounted deep well drilling rig, is a mobile drilling device that integrates the drilling rig, power unit, air compressor, or mud pump, all mounted on a truck chassis.

How Does It Differ from Other Types of Drilling Rigs?

vs. Crawler Drilling Rig: Truck-mounted rigs move on wheels, allowing for rapid deployment on roads and relocation of hundreds of kilometers in just a few hours; tracked rigs rely on tracks, offering good mobility in muddy conditions, but require a trailer for road relocation.
vs. Trailer-Mounted Drilling Rig: Trailer-mounted rigs require another vehicle to tow them, while truck-mounted rigs can move on their own.
vs. Portable Drilling Rig: Portable rigs are small, inexpensive, but cannot drill deep; truck-mounted rigs can drill wells 100-1200 meters deep.

In short: Truck-mounted water well drilling rigs offer the best combination of “long-distance mobility + deep drilling,” suitable for drilling contractors with dispersed projects, large drilling depths, and frequent relocation needs.

If you are interested, please contact YG now for more information.

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YG Truck Mounted Water Well Drilling Rig Technical Parameters

Model	YG-180	YG–200	YG–300	YG–300A	YG–400	YG–600
Drilling hole diameter	140-254mm	140-305mm	140-325mm	140-325mm	140-350mm	140-350mm
Drilling depth	180m	200m	300m	300m	400m	600m
One-time advance length	3.4m	3.4m	6.6m	3.4m	6.6m	6.6m
Walking speed	2.5km/h	2.5km/h	2.5km/h	2.5km/h	2.5km/h	2.5km/h
Climbing angles (Max.)	30	30	30	30	30	30
Equipped capacitor	55kw	65-70kw	84kw	75.8kw	92kw	115kw
Using air pressure	1.7-2.5mpa	1.7-3.0mpa	1.7-3.3mpa	1.7-3.0mpa	1.7-3.5mpa	1.7-3.5mpa
Air consumption	17-31m³/min	17-30m³/min	17-35m³/min	17-35m³/min	17-35m³/min	17-35m³/min
Drill pipe length	1.5m, 2.0m, 3.0m	1.5m, 2.0m, 3.0m	1.5m, 2.0m, 3.0m,6.0m	1.5m, 2.0m, 3.0m	1.5m, 2.0m, 3.0m,6.0m	1.5m, 2.0m, 3.0m,6.0m
Drill pipe diameter	76mm, 89mm	76mm, 89mm	89mm, 102mm	76mm, 89mm, 102mm	89mm,102mm,108mm	102mm,108mm,114mm
Rig lifting force	15t	12t	20t	16t	22t	28t
Swing speed	45-65rpm	45-70rpm	45–115rpm	40–70rpm	45-115rpm	45–115rpm
Swing torque	3200-4600(N.m)	3500-4800(N.m)	6200-8500(N.m)	5700-7500(N.m)	6500-9000(N.m)	8500-11000(N.m)
Dimension	380015002200mm	400017502450mm	590020002850mm	410019502600mm	590021002850mm	600022002850mm
Weight	4500kg	5800kg	9000kg	7000kg	10000kg	12000kg

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YG Truck-Mounted Water Well Drilling Rigs Mainly Consist of the Following Systems

Truck Chassis: Options include brands such as Sinotruk and Dongfeng, or customer-specified chassis and custom-made rigs.
Drilling Tower System: Telescopic or folding drilling tower, 6-8 meters high, with a load capacity of up to 30 tons, operated by dual hydraulic lifting cylinders.
Power Head (Rotating Head): Hydraulic or mechanical drive, torque range 3,200-24,000 N·m, steplessly adjustable speed 40-190 rpm
Power System: Yuchai/Weichai/Cummins diesel engine, power 65-194 kW, also supports power take-off (PTO) to draw power from the truck engine
Pressure Control System: Hydraulic pressure control cylinders, pressure 11-36 tons, lifting force 12-60 tons
Walking System: Self-propelled truck chassis, highway speed up to 60-80 km/h
Auxiliary Systems: Optional high-pressure air compressor, mud pump, foam pump, welding machine, etc., integrated into the truck body
Operating Control System: Centralized control panel, hydraulic control handle + instrument monitoring, supports wireless remote control

Truck-Mounted vs. Tracked vs. Trailer-Mounted Water Well Drilling Rigs: Which Mobility Method Should You Choose?

Truck-Mounted Rigs:

Project locations are scattered, requiring frequent long-distance road relocations (>100 km).
Good road connections between work sites.
Desire to reduce logistics vehicles and personnel.
Relatively ample budget (truck chassis costs more than trailers).

Tracked Rigs:

Work sites are in muddy, mountainous, or roadless areas.
Requires self-movement and repositioning within the work site.
Rare road relocations (occasional trailer transport is acceptable).
Soft ground conditions; wheeled rigs are prone to getting stuck.

Trailer-Mounted Rigs:

Limited budget; wanting the most economical method.
Narrow relocation distances or infrequent relocations.
Own towing vehicle.
Relatively simple work site conditions.

YG offers all three chassis types and also supports custom installation on existing customer chassis. Choosing the right chassis maximizes efficiency.

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Case Studies of Clients in Kenya and Indonesia Who Purchased YG’s Truck-Mounted Water Well Drilling Rigs to Complete Projects

Case Study 1: Kenya Rural Water Supply Project

The client is a small local drilling contractor in Kenya, primarily undertaking rural government water supply projects. Previously, they used a split-type towed drilling rig, requiring trailers for disassembly and reassembly at each site, resulting in low efficiency and extremely high transportation costs in remote areas.

In 2024, the client purchased a 200-meter truck-mounted water well drilling rig from YG, along with a mud pump and a complete set of drilling tools. After being put into use:

Transferring between villages and towns no longer requires hiring trailers, reducing transportation costs by 70%, and reducing transfer time from half a day to 1 hour.
The single-well construction cycle has been shortened from 3 days to 1.5 days, and the number of wells that can be completed per month has doubled.
The equipment is easy to operate; local workers quickly mastered it, and maintenance is also convenient.

The client’s project manager commented: “This equipment solved our biggest pain point in relocation, significantly reducing operating costs and enabling us to undertake projects in more remote villages.”

Case Study 2: Indonesian Agricultural Irrigation Drilling Project

The client is a local Indonesian agricultural engineering company undertaking irrigation well projects for plantations. The project area has complex geological strata, with soil on top and hard rock underneath. Previous equipment could only drill through soil layers, and progress in the hard rock sections was very slow.

In 2025, the client purchased a 300-meter truck-mounted drilling rig from YG, along with a high-pressure air compressor, supporting both mud and pneumatic processes. After use:

Mud drilling is used for soil layers, while a pneumatic down-the-hole hammer is used for hard rock layers. One machine can handle all formations without needing to change equipment on site.
Drilling speed in hard rock sections is increased by 3 times, and the overall project schedule is completed 20% ahead of schedule.
The entire vehicle can be easily moved between different plantations, making travel highly efficient.

Customer feedback: “The dual-process configuration is extremely practical. We no longer need to rent separate equipment for hard rock, and the overall project profit has increased significantly.”

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Frequently Asked Questions about Truck-Mounted Water Well Drilling Rigs

Q1: How deep can a truck-mounted borehole drilling rig drill?

A1: YG truck-mounted drilling rigs cover depths of 150-1200 meters. The MWT series covers 180-500 meters, and the T series covers 700-1200 meters. The actual depth depends on formation conditions and drill bit size.

Q2: What equipment is needed for a truck-mounted borehole drilling machine?

A2: The basic configuration includes the rig itself, air compressor (or mud pump, depending on the drilling process), drill pipe, and drill bit. YG can provide a complete machine configuration, saving you the hassle of purchasing and matching parts separately.

Q3: Can a truck-mounted drilling rig be replaced with a tracked or towed rig?

A3: YG offers a full range of truck-mounted, tracked, and towed drilling rigs, and also supports customization based on the customer’s chassis. If you are unsure which is most suitable, you can contact a YG engineer for an assessment of your project needs and recommendations.

Q4: What qualifications are required to operate a truck-mounted drilling rig?

A4: Requirements vary by country. Generally, only basic mechanical operation skills and basic safety training are required. YG provides on-site operation training (usually 1-3 days), allowing beginners to quickly get started.

Q5: Can water well drilling rigs drill in rock formations?

A5: Yes. YG truck-mounted drilling rigs support air down-the-hole hammer drilling technology. With a high-pressure air compressor, they can efficiently drill into hard rock formations such as granite, basalt, and limestone, achieving drilling speeds of 30-80 meters per day.

Q6: What about after-sales service after the equipment is shipped overseas?

A6: YG exports to over 80 countries. Spare parts are shipped directly via international express, with commonly used spare parts arriving within 3-7 days. Technical support is provided remotely via WhatsApp/WeChat video guidance; for major issues, engineers can be arranged for on-site visits. The entire machine comes with a 1-year warranty and lifetime technical support.

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Truck-mounted water well drilling rigs represent the optimal combination of high-efficiency mobility and deep drilling. They integrate the entire drilling equipment onto a single truck, enabling rapid road transport, immediate drilling on-site, and comprehensive capabilities across multiple drilling processes. Whether for agricultural irrigation, residential drinking water, industrial water supply, geothermal development, or geological exploration, YG truck-mounted water well drilling rigs can handle it all.

YG Machinery offers a full range of truck-mounted water well drilling rigs from 150 meters to 1200 meters, supporting truck, tracked, and towed chassis configurations. They also support different drilling process configurations with air compressors/mud pumps and can be customized to meet customer needs and existing chassis. The performance and reliability of YG drilling rigs have been validated in over 80 countries worldwide.

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