The fleet
The Active Fleet at GeoDrill Australia.
Our active drilling fleet — surface and underground configurations, Track and truck-mounted. Click any rig to expand photos, full specifications and download a brochure. Maintained on a FIFO-friendly rotation by an in-house crew.
Overview
Mounted onMAN TGM 18.340 4×4 truck
Year2013
Rotary drive head8 speed 50–750 RPM
Pull down4.6 t
Pull back6.6 t
Breakout table9.6 t hydraulic
Depth capability
NRQ400 m
Rotary mud600 m
8-inch DTH250 m
Key capabilities
- Two winches with twin breakout table and automatic rod breaker
- Automatic SPT hammer fitted as standard
- L09 Bean Pump and high-volume mono pump
- HMLC, NMLC, PQ3, HQ3 coring, 8-inch DTH, push tube & Packer testing
- Mine-compliant configuration
Overview
Mounted onIsuzu FVZ 1400 truck
Year2009
ConfigurationGeotechnical · Environmental
Key capabilities
- SPT hammer and push tube sampling
- Rotary mud and rotary air head drilling
- HQ and NQ coring
- Packer testing capability
- Twin breakout table
Overview
ConfigurationTrack-mounted
Year2018
Primary useGeotechnical · Environmental
Key capabilities
- Rubber tracks — remotely controlled for difficult terrain access
- Rotary mud and rotary air head drilling to 250m
- HMLC, NMLC, PQ3 and HQ3 coring
- 8-inch DTH, push tube, SPT hammer and Packer testing
- Casing extractor included
Overview
Mounted onDAF 8×4 truck
Year2012
MethodsRC · Diamond · Geotechnical
Key capabilities
- Multipurpose surface exploration rig
- RC with booster and air-pack configuration
- NQ wireline diamond coring
- Hands-free rod handling as standard
- KWL rod handler fitted
Overview
Mounted onMercedes Actros 4141 8×8
Year2011
ConfigurationRC + compressor · combo rig
Max depth (NRQ)2,000 m
Angle rangeVertical to 45°
Key capabilities
- Multipurpose exploration — geotechnical, water well, mineral & coal
- NRQ coring capability to 2,000m
- KWL hands-free rod handling as standard
- Australian Standards safety configuration
- RC booster and air-pack configuration
- Built in Australia for Australian ground conditions
Overview
Mounted onMercedes Actros 4141 8×8
Year2011
ConfigurationRC + compressor · combo rig
Key capabilities
- Multipurpose surface exploration
- RC with booster and air-pack
- NRQ coring to 2,000m
- KWL hands-free rod handling as standard
- Australian Standards safety configuration
Overview
Mounted onMAN 8×8 41.480 truck
Year2011
Pull back20 t
ConfigurationCombo compressor & welder
Key capabilities
- 20 t pullback — heavy-duty surface exploration
- RC with booster and air-pack configuration
- NRQ coring capability
- Combo compressor and welder on-board
- KWL hands-free rod handling as standard
Overview
MakeSandvik DE840
Mounted onMercedes Actros 8×8 truck
Year2008
ConfigurationSurface diamond drill rig
Max depth (NQ)1,000 m
Power180 hp
Key capabilities
- Advanced automation and ergonomic operator cabin
- NQ wireline coring to 1,000m
- Chuck drive series 20HQ rotary head
- John Deere 130 kW powerplant
- 89 kN pull out
Overview
MakeBoart Longyear KWL 1600H
Mounted onTatra 8×8 truck
Year2011
ConfigurationUnderground diamond drill rig
Max depth1,600 m+
Angle range−90° to +90°
Key capabilities
- Full angle range −90° to +90°
- NQ and HQ wireline coring
- Directional drilling — Navi and Wedging
- Multiple daughter holes from a single parent
- Underground mine-compliant configuration
Overview
MakeSchramm T685WS
Mounted onMAN 8×8 truck
Year2007
Primary methodReverse Circulation
Key capabilities
- High-capacity RC with on-board booster
- MAN 8×8 for extreme terrain access
- Hands-free rod handling as standard
- Remote and FIFO program ready
Overview
MakeUDR1500
ConfigurationTrack-mounted
Year1997
Primary methodReverse Circulation
Key capabilities
- Track-mounted for site accessibility
- RC surface drilling
- Proven workhorse platform
- Hands-free rod handling