Versatility and reliability are essential when it comes to drilling, and SIMCO’s 2800 drilling rig has been held as the standard in the drilling industry for years. Rugged and compact, this tough geotechnical drilling rig’s variable speed drill head is just one of the superstar components of the 2800. It gives you torque when you […]
Core drilling with SIMCO rigs, whether the 255 PTC, 2400, 2800, or 7000 model, gives you an advantage over other drilling rigs time and time again. Even hard material and rocky surfaces are no match for SIMCO power. Whether you’re working small diameters for mineral exploration or need up to 18” diameter pavement coring capability, […]
SIMCO provides top-of-the-line options for all of our drilling rig packages. From water well drilling to core testing and more, the diversity of our drilling rig packages gives SIMCO customers strategic advantages over the competition. One advantage available to our customers is our all-hydraulic, infinitely adjustable rotation speed drill heads. The ability to precisely control […]
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 […]
Deep in the sandhills of northwestern Nebraska you’ll find a SIMCO 2800 water well drilling rig churning away, producing upwards of 120 wells a year. That rig, along with a SIMCO 7000, belongs to Lanny Forster and his son, Austin, of Forster Well Drilling, Inc. out of Gordon, Nebraska. For over three decades, the Forster […]
SIMCO Drilling Equipment, Inc. is always working hard to meet the needs of our customers and our custom trailers are just one more example of our commitment to drilling excellence. A trailer’s job is more than just a way to move the rig safely from place to place. The compact 3700 trailer is designed to […]
SIMCO rigs are used for water well drilling throughout the world, in virtually every terrain. But an organization in the Andes Mountains of Peru is going to great heights to reach the right depths with the SIMCO 2800. A non-profit group out of Arkansas established the ministry farm of Villa Milagro in the Cajamarca Valley […]
SIMCO Drilling Equipment takes great pride in our craftsmanship, engineering, and reliability. Some of our rigs have been out working in harsh conditions for decades. Our 2800 is one of the most versatile and rugged drilling rigs on the market, no matter if your focus is water well drilling or geotechnical drilling. One of our […]
SIMCO’s 2800 drilling rig is one of the best in the industry for versatility and reliability. With the multiple RPM drill head, you get torque when you need it and maximum RPM efficiency. The 2800 variable speed drill head offers important benefits for you, your customers, and your business. Smoother Operation – With infinitely adjustable […]
When companies outgrow their SIMCO rigs, those drilling systems can become the perfect investment for someone else. That’s why SIMCO offers used equipment that is thoroughly inspected and tested to provide a cost-effective option to our customers. Whether you are new to the drilling industry or a tried-and-true veteran expanding your business, investing in a […]
The summer of 2017 saw Hurricane Harvey slam into the city of Houston, Texas, causing widespread flooding and damage. The recovery has been long and is still ongoing. Any time there is flooding such as in the aftermath of Harvey, contamination can be extensive and dangerous. The need for soil surveys and sampling grows exponentially […]
“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 […]
