Effective January 1, 2019, SIMCO Drilling Equipment, Inc. will no longer produce equipment powered by diesel engines that meet the older Tier 3 or Tier 4 Interim EPA Off-Road emission regulations for sale in USA, Canada & EU. We are able to manufacture drill rigs powered by these older tier engines through 2018 by utilizing the EPA’s […]
When your drilling rig needs to perform in difficult environments, look no further than the SIMCO 2800. Compact enough to get into tight spots in the city while still being rugged and strong enough to get the job done in any rural terrain, the 2800 is one of the toughest geotechnical drilling rigs currently available. The SIMCO 2800 drilling […]
Brian Beaulieu, CEO of ITR Economics, presented a positive economic forecast for drillers and contractors at the recent Mechanical Contractors Association of America’s Annual Convention. As one of only two countries with a growing population base, the U.S. is struggling with low inventory of existing homes. This has led to increased single-family housing construction across […]
Meet the sales team from SIMCO Drilling Equipment at the South Atlantic Well Drillers Jubilee this July! Each year, drillers and manufacturers from across the country converge on Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to attend one of the industry’s biggest trade shows. The Jubilee provides educational programs for all aspects of the drilling business as well […]
For the SIMCO sales team, their work doesn’t end with the sale of a drilling rig. One of the things that sets SIMCO apart from the competition is the outstanding customer service that goes on long after the purchase is complete. The sales process for SIMCO always puts the customer first. A member of the […]
“What is the capacity of that drill rig?” This is a question we get asked a lot. Ultimately, when you reach the depth where you can’t pull up the drill string, you’ve reached the rig’s capacity. Based on this criteria, though, the max capacity rating of the SIMCO 7000, SIMCO’s largest rig would be well […]
When looking into buying a drilling rig, it can be easy to try to cut corners on the purchase by thinking any truck bed or trailer will do. But with SIMCO, the trailers and truck beds for our drilling systems are built on-site to provide the quality and stability SIMCO drilling rig systems are known […]
SIMCO’s reputation for service and quality is well-known – and for good reason. Every part is designed and built in-house, allowing quality control in every aspect of building your drilling rig. Not sure what ‘in-house’ truly means? Schedule an appointment and take a tour to see for yourself! At SIMCO, virtually every piece that goes […]
SIMCO is now offering reduced parts pricing to help you manage costs and overhead while keeping your rigs in the best working condition possible. As the owner of a drilling business, your bottom line is always a major consideration. Maintenance on your drilling rigs is essential, but can also be costly. That’s where SIMCO delivers. SIMCO […]
Recently we were contacted for a quote on a new SIMCO drill for small diameter, geotechnical auger drilling up to 100’ depths. The inquiry was for our most basic model that could be mounted on a truck to be used in very hot and harsh conditions in Africa. The request offered up an estimated budget […]
Since 1969, SIMCO Drilling Equipment has been fabricating and developing some of the best drills in the industry from their state of the art manufacturing facility in Osceola, Iowa. Providing the tools for an assortment of drilling needs including water well, environmental, geothermal, geotechnical, construction and exploration, SIMCO drills are used all over the world, […]
A recent parts purchase from the SIMCO service department resulted in a proud revelation. The long-time client had said that his company had sold all their drilling rigs and switched to outsourcing pavement coring jobs. But that wasn’t the full story: the company sold all their drilling equipment except their two SIMCO rigs that they […]
