One of the benefits of working with SIMCO Drilling Equipment, Inc., is the fact that we are always improving and innovating our drilling rig options. One feature available for most of our drilling rigs is the In-Out slide base and / or Side-to-side slide base. Adding this option to a SIMCO 2400 or 2800, gives […]
The days of throwing a drilling rig on any truck bed, no matter the size, shape, or configuration, are long gone. Domestic and international regulations for emissions and GVWR vary widely. “Higher emissions standards in the United States creates a requirement for clean diesel fuel, which isn’t available in the majority of the rest of […]
The quality and reliability of SIMCO drilling equipment allows businesses to grow their fleets and expand their capabilities without a lot of up-front capital. This 2009 SIMCO 7000 is the perfect powerhouse to boost your business to the next level. With low hours and mileage, you can build up your fleet and add a powerful […]
The beginning of 2019 saw the implementation of new business deduction rules put in place by the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. While some of these new rules can hurt drilling-related businesses, there are several ways to stretch your capital and save through business growth. Drilling businesses have a lot of up-front costs to […]
The snow has finally stopped and spring is on the horizon. Now is the perfect time to take advantage of the calm before the production storm and make sure your rigs are ready when your customers start calling. At SIMCO, we have the expertise and hardware necessary for maintaining your drilling rigs. Here are some […]
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 […]
“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 […]
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, […]
Getting the job done safely, correctly and efficiently is the name of the game for SIMCO Drilling Rigs and Equipment. That’s why our on-site engineers are always working to create the best drilling rig features – whether for water well drilling, geothermal drilling or geotechnical drilling. One of the most impressive features SIMCO offers is […]
SIMCO Drilling Rigs and Equipment have been the gold-standard for Water Well drilling operations around the world for over 40 years. Whether our customers are drilling wells in a rural neighborhood in the Midwest or providing life-saving water well access to struggling villages in Africa, the proper drilling rigs and equipment make or break the […]
