A boring vehicle is a drilling rig fitted to a carrier so that one machine can travel to a site and drill. It brings together three things: the rig, the hydraulic system and the operator controls.
What it includes
- The rig: the mast, drilling head and feed system that turn and push the drill string
- The hydraulic system: pumps, valves, hoses and cylinders that raise the mast, feed the drill and run the controls
- The controls: levers and pressure gauges, usually on a control panel the operator can reach and see
- The carrier: a truck, a crawler chassis or a tractor
- Storage: space for rods, bits and tools
How it is built
- Design the layout: the weight must sit correctly on the carrier, hydraulic lines should be short and protected, and the controls must be easy to reach
- Fabricate the frame and mounts that hold the rig on the carrier
- Fit the rig, hydraulics and controls, then test every movement and pressure
- Paint and finish so the vehicle can stand up to site conditions
Choosing a carrier
- Truck: fast road travel between far-apart sites
- Crawler: rough, steep or soft ground and quarries
- Tractor: a lower-cost option for farm borewells and short moves
Repair and upgrades
Older boring vehicles can often be repaired, repainted and upgraded with new controls or hydraulics instead of being replaced. Our mechanics work on rig hydraulics and on the vehicles that carry them.
Jai Ambey Hydraulics designs, fabricates and fits boring vehicles at its workshop in Bhilwara, Rajasthan. Tell us your carrier, depth and location and we will suggest a layout.