In geotechnical drilling operations, performance depends on maintaining a careful balance between reliability, consistency, and efficiency. In the field, every interruption slows progress, making dependable equipment essential to keeping operations running smoothly.
At MBI Global, the development of our geotechnical drilling rigs is built directly on our expertise in exploration drilling. Working in demanding and constantly changing environments has allowed us to apply the same standards of precision, reliability, and performance to the design of our equipment.
Today, this approach enables us to deliver geotechnical drilling rigs that perform efficiently in a wide range of challenging conditions, from soft ground and dense clay to hard rock formations and projects requiring precise, consistent sampling.
Rugged Equipment Designed from Real-World Experience
GtechDrill geotechnical rigs are the result of our core drilling expertise combined with a collaborative, customer-focused approach.
In practice, every rig is configured according to the intended application, including the selection of the rotary head, hydraulic functions, and available options such as pumps, masts, rod racks, or truck- and crawler-mounted configurations.
This upfront preparation ensures that every rig arrives ready for operation and adapted to its working environment, minimizing unexpected adjustments during commissioning.
Performance Backed by Measurable Features
The performance of GtechDrill rigs is built on concrete, measurable capabilities.
Thanks to optimized speed and torque combinations, our rigs can reach speeds of up to 965 RPM or generate up to 20,000 lb-ft of torque at low speed, depending on the configuration. This versatility allows operators to adapt drilling performance to various geotechnical conditions, including soft soils, granular deposits, compact clay, and hard rock formations.
The rig’s hydraulic design also delivers smoother, more stable operation, significantly reducing vibrations transmitted to the sampling tools.
The result: higher-quality samples and clearer, more accurate data, regardless of ground or subsurface conditions.
Our rigs also feature:
- heavy-duty components built for intensive use
- durable materials designed for long-term performance
- a modern, ergonomic operator control panel designed to simplify day-to-day operations
An Approach Proven in Real-World Conditions
The development of our equipment also relies on extensive field testing conducted alongside our clients in real or representative conditions.
These testing phases allow us to validate performance, fine-tune equipment, and ensure our rigs meet operational requirements before deployment.
This approach is also reflected in the delivery of one of the first crawler-mounted CPT push rigs in North America, engineered to provide exceptional durability, lower ground pressure, and simplified field operation.
Expertise That Translates into Operational Gains
By relying on equipment configured in advance and designed for real-world conditions, your operations become more predictable and efficient:
- less time spent adapting equipment
- more consistent performance
- fewer equipment-related interruptions
This allows your teams to focus on what matters most: drilling efficiently and producing reliable data.
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