RC65DR EXPLORATION DRILL RIG

The RC65DR builds on the trusted performance of our GT SERIES, offering unparalleled efficiency and safety in Exploration drilling. With the innovative double-headed design, the RC65DR ensures borehole stability even in the most challenging formations and able to reach depths beyond 2,600 feet (800 m).

The RC65DR comes complete with our unique rod rack and loading system, the most robust, reliable, and safest rod handling system on the market, ensuring maximum safety and efficiency in all drilling operations.

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RC65DR

  • 65,000 LBS
    PULL-BACK

  • 513HP
    CUMMINS ENGINE

  • 20FT DRILL RODS
    600FT ON BOARD RODS

  • EURODRILL TOP DRIVE – RH24X
    TORQUE OF 9,293 LB-FT

  • EURODRILL CASING HEAD – RH40X
    TORQUE OF 29,500 LB-FT

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 lbs – 66,000 lbs (25,000 kg – 30,000kg) pull-back
    • 26,455 lbs (12,000 kg) push-down
    • 24’ 6” (7.5 m) top head stroke

DRILL PIPE & CASING

    • 4½” (114.3 mm) × 20’ (6 m) 30 rod capacity – 600’ (180 m) (OTHER SIZES AVAILABLE)
    • Max diameter 12½” (320 mm) Casing head up to 8” (219MM)

    CRAWLER (TRACK) BASE

    • Doosan Solar 130
    • Steel with rubber pads
    • Wireless remote travel

EURODRILL ROTARY DRILL HEAD - RH24X

    • EA61V head motors
    • Swivel with 5” thru-hole
    • 220rpm at 3,319 lb-ft (4.5 kNm)
    • 77rpm at 9,293 Ib-ft (12.6 kNm)
    • Floating spindle (shock absorber)

EURODRILL CASING HEAD - RH40X

    • Rotation: 180 rpm
    • Torque 29,500 lb-ft (40 kNm)
    • Dual Head Tip Out System
    • Head 30° Angled Tip Out System
    • Diverter: 4” (102 mm) with Hydraulic adjustable compression
    • Chuck: 4½” (114.3 mm), 8” (219MM)

RC COMPONENTS

    • Blast Box
    • Blowdown Valves
    • Swivel
    • Sampling Spliter

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 (MP75)
    • DTH Lube System
    • Rod Rack & Rod Loader
    • Jacks/ Outriggers
    • Air Compressor: 24 cfm (673 lpm), 130 psi (9 bar)
    • Tablet Computer & Engine Diagnostics Software
    • Sandline Winch Length 1,000’ – 6,500’ (300 m – 2,000 m)
    • Angled Drilling (45°)

OPTIONS

    • Hydraulic Sliding Rod Wrench
    • Safety Cage
    • Head 30° Angled Tip Out System
    • Hydraulic Welder & Generator (7.5 kW)

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OUR GT SERIES MODEL DRILL 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.


SINGLE HEAD DRILL RIGS

GT65

  • 65,000 LBS
    PULL-BACK
  • 513HP
    CUMMINS ENGINE
  • 25FT DRILL RODS
    1,200FT ON BOARD RODS
  • EURODRILL TOP DRIVE - RH24X
    TORQUE OF 17,700 LB-FT
  • DRILL BEYOND
    1,000FT
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GT45

  • 46,000 LBS
    PULL-BACK
  • 380HP
    CUMMINS ENGINE
  • 20FT DRILL RODS
    880FT ON BOARD RODS
  • EURODRILL TOP DRIVE - RH16X
    TORQUE OF 11,897 LB-FT
  • DRILL BEYOND
    850FT
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GT35

  • 35,000 LBS
    PULL-BACK
  • 290HP
    DOOSAN ENGINE
  • 20FT DRILL RODS
    880FT ON BOARD RODS
  • DRILL BEYOND
    650FT
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DOUBLE HEAD DRILL RIGS

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GT65DR

  • 65,000 LBS
    PULL-BACK
  • 513HP
    CUMMINS ENGINE
  • 25FT DRILL RODS
    960FT ON BOARD RODS
  • EURODRILL TOP DRIVE - RH24X
    TORQUE OF 17,700 LB-FT
  • DRILL BEYOND
    1000ft
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GT45DR

  • 45,000 LBS
    PULL-BACK
  • 380HP
    CUMMINS ENGINE
  • 25FT DRILL RODS
    800FT ON BOARD RODS
  • EURODRILL TOP DRIVE - RH16X
    TORQUE OF 14,976 LB-FT
  • DRILL BEYOND
    850ft
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THE GT65DR, GT45DR, GT65 and GT45 RIGS ARE ALL FITTED WITH EURODRILL HEADS AS STANDARD, WIDELY ACCEPTED AS THE BEST ON THE MARKET

EXPLORATION DRILL RIGS

The RC65DR builds on the trusted performance of our GT SERIES, offering unparalleled efficiency and safety in Exploration drilling. With the innovative double-headed design, the RC65DR ensures borehole stability even in the most challenging formations and able to reach depths beyond 2,600 feet (800 m).

The RC65DR comes complete with our unique rod rack and loading system, the most robust, reliable, and safest rod handling system on the market, ensuring maximum safety and efficiency in all drilling operations.

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RC65DR

  • 65,000 LBS
    PULL-BACK
  • 513HP
    CUMMINS ENGINE
  • 20FT DRILL RODS
    600FT ON BOARD RODS
  • EURODRILL TOP DRIVE - RH24X
    TORQUE OF 9,293 LB-FT
  • DRILL BEYOND
    1000ft
  • MORE INFO >

GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS

DRILLER FOCUSED SUPPORT

Our customer support stands out because we provide not only equipment assistance but also extensive drilling support as we are Drillers too, with decades of experience we are willing to share to help with your drilling operations.

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FACTORY TOUR

A behind-the-scenes tour of GTD Desco’s cutting-edgestate-of-the-art manufacturing factory and advanced R&D innovation center in South Korea, offering an in-depth look at our technologydevelopment process, and world-class engineering capabilities.

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OUR STORY

We don’t just build rigs that are known for their ease of operation, efficiency, and safety. We are geothermal drillers to the core, equipped to deliver real-world drilling experienceknowledge, and specialist support service, not just for the machines but for the drilling too.

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