GT65 DRILL RIG
The GT65 model is ideal for drilling 1000ft and beyond boreholes productively using mud, air, and hammer drilling methods. It is equipped with our unique rod rack and loading system, which is the most robust, reliable, and safest rod handling system on the market, ensuring maximum safety and efficiency in all drilling operations.
The GT series of drill rigs are known for their high productivity and reliability in geothermal drilling, with proven performance in both domestic and commercial applications around the world. These rigs are the number one choice for leading industry professionals, thanks to their versatility and ability to handle a variety of drilling conditions with precision and efficiency.
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65,000 LBS
PULL-BACK513HP
CUMMINS ENGINE25FT DRILL RODS
1,200FT ON BOARD RODSEURODRILL TOP DRIVE – RH24X
TORE OF 17,700 LB-FTDRILL BEYOND
1,000FT
SPECIFICATIONS
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT
- Length 41′ (12.5m)
- Width 8′ 2″ (2.5m)
- Height 10′ 3″ (3.2m)
- Weight 66,000 lbs – 77,000 lbs
(30,000 kg – 35,000 kg)(Actual weight will vary depending on the options selected and installed, e.g. Rods.)
DERRICK & FEED SYSTEM
- 55,000 – 66,000 lbs (25,000 -30,000 kg) pull-back
- 26,455 Ibs (12,000 kg) push-down
- 25′ (7.62 m) top head stroke
DRILL PIPE & CASING
- 3 ½” (88.9 mm) × 25′ (or 7.62 m)
48 rod capacity – 1,200′ (or 365 m) - 3 ¾” (95 mm) × 25′ (or 7.62 m)
44 rod capacity – 1,100′ (or 335 m) - 4″ (101.6 mm) × 25′ (or 7.62 m)
40 rod capacity – 1000′ (or 304 m) - Max diameter 12 ½” (320 mm)
ROTARY DRILL HEAD - EURODRILL RH24X
- EA61V Head Motors
- Swivel with 2″ or 3″ thru-hole
- 220rpm at 3,319 lb-ft (4.5 kNm)
- 77rpm at 17,700 Ib-ft (24.1 kNm)
- Floating Spindle (Shock Absorber)

CRAWLER (TRACK) BASE
- Doosan Solar 130
- Steel with rubber pads
- Wireless remote travel
ENGINE
- Cummins X12 Tier 4 (Stage 5)
- 513 hp (377 kW)

GTD STANDARD FEATURES
- Sideshift – Sliding Drill Head
- Swivel & Floating Spindle Sub
- Height Adjustable Working Table
- Triple Clamps – One Rotating
- Hydraulic Centralizing Rollers
- Hydraulic Breakout Chain Wrench
- Auxiliary Hydraulic Ports and Controls
- Main Winch – 22,000 lbs (10,000 kg)
- Wire/Sandline Winch
- Water Injection Mist Pump
- DTH Lube System
- Rod Rack & Rod Loader
- Hydraulic Welder & Generator (7.5Kw)
- Self Loading Jacks/ Outriggers
- Air Compressor: 24 cfm (673 lpm), 130 psi (9 bar)
- Centrifugal Pump: 4x3x13 Single-stage
- 6 x 6.5 TRIPLEX PISTON MUD PUMP:
528 gpm @ 580 psi [2000 lpm @ 40 bar] - Tablet Computer & Engine Diagnostics Software
OPTIONS
- Hydraulic Sliding Rod Wrench
- Angled Drilling
- Safety Cage
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GEOTHERMAL DRILLING RIGS
The GT series drill rigs are proven for their high productivity in Geothermal and Water Well drilling in both domestic and commercial use. From our flagship Double-Head rig, featuring a Cummins X12 engine, to our smallest compact rig with Doosan power. All models are versatile machines, with full capability for Mud, Air or DTH drilling.
GT SERIES SINGLE-ROTARY RIGS
65,000 LBS
PULL-BACK513HP
CUMMINS ENGINE25FT DRILL RODS
1,200FT ON BOARD RODSEURODRILL TOP DRIVE – RH24X
TORE OF 17,700 LB-FTDRILL BEYOND
1,000FT
46,000 LBS
PULL-BACK380HP
CUMMINS ENGINE20FT DRILL RODS
880 FT ON BOARD RODSEURODRILL TOP DRIVE – RH16X
TORE OF 11,897 LB-FTDRILL BEYOND
850FT
35,000 LBS
PULL-BACK290HP
DOOSAN ENGINE20FT DRILL RODS
880FT ON BOARD RODSDRILL BEYOND
650FT
GT SERIES DUAL-ROTARY RIGS
46,000 LBS
PULL-BACK380HP
CUMMINS ENGINE20FT DRILL RODS
880FT ON BOARD RODSEURODRILL TOP DRIVE – RH16X
TORQUE OF 11,897 LB-FTEURODRILL CASING DRIVE – RH26X
TORQUE OF 14,976 LB-FT
65,000 LBS
PULL-BACK513HP
CUMMINS ENGINE25FT DRILL RODS
1,200FT ON BOARD RODSEURODRILL TOP DRIVE – RH24X
TORQUE OF 17,700 LB-FTEURODRILL CASING DRIVE – RH40X
TORQUE OF 29,500 LB-FT
THE GT65DR, GT45DR, GT65 & GT45 RIGS ARE ALL FITTED WITH EURODRILL HEADS AS STANDARD, WIDELY ACCEPTED AS THE BEST ON THE MARKET