HYDCO 1000 – High-Capacity Water & Mineral Drill Rig

The HYDCO 1000 high-capacity water and mineral drill rig represents over 20 years of proven in-field drilling experience across Australia. Built to perform in demanding water drilling, mineral drilling, and RC drilling programs, the HYDCO 1000 drill rig delivers outstanding depth capacity, operational power, and safety performance. This truck-mounted water and mineral drill rig features a robust 10.3 metre mast structure with a 9 metre rod pull, allowing efficient drilling operations in remote and large-scale project environments.

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Engineered for safety and productivity, the HYDCO 1000 high-capacity drill rig is equipped with an advanced Make & Break system. This system allows RC drill rod joints to be mechanically tightened and loosened without physical contact from drill operators, significantly reducing one of drilling’s highest-risk manual handling activities. The result is safer, faster, and more consistent drilling performance across water and mineral applications.

Key features of the Hydco 1000 include:

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• ​Fully welded mast and deck

• Truck-mounted drill rig configuration

• 1000 metre plus depth capacity

• Mast with 9 metre rod pull and 2 metre dump

• Two-speed multi-purpose head with floating spindle

• Cummins Diesel QSC 8.3 litre custom power pack

• FMC John Bean LO9-18HD-BCD water pump