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News and features about drilling rigs, pump hoists, pump trucks and other types of heavy equipment commonly used on all types of drilling jobsites.

]]> https://www.thedriller.com/rss/2795 en-us Driller Feedback Drives Innovation in Geotechnical & Environmental Drilling Today's drilling challenges demand smarter solutions. Discover how real operator feedback is driving breakthrough innovations in multi-application rigs, digital integration, and training-friendly designs that boost productivity and profitability.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93877 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93877-driller-feedback-drives-innovation-in-geotechnical-and-environmental-drilling SEMCO Pump Hoist: Mobile Workover Rigs and More since 1969 The S20,000 SEMCO Hydraulic Pump Hoist features a hydraulic outrigger with a 44′ telescoping mast and 140′ per minute line speed at 20,000# single line.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93720 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93720-semco-pump-hoist-mobile-workover-rigs-and-more-since-1969 Compact Power for Precision Drilling The Beretta Rig T43/2 is designed for drillers who need dependable performance in confined or complex jobsite conditions. This compact tracked rig delivers a balance of power, control, and maneuverability.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93820 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93820-compact-power-for-precision-drilling Expand Potential Talent Pool Adding Updated, Non-CDL Equipment Preparing for company growth consistently hinges on hiring the next generation of drillers, many of whom lack CDLs. Companies adding new rigs to their fleet find them easier for new drillers to operate while also creating a safer work environment. Read how one company’s decision to add a DM250 increased production with a recent helper-turned-driller at the controls.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93775 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93775-expand-potential-talent-pool-adding-updated-non-cdl-equipment Equipment That Helps Solve Your Workforce Problem The right rigs and tooling help you overcome staffing challenges, simplify scheduling, and sustain productivity when labor is tight.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93726 Mon, 01 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93726-equipment-that-helps-solve-your-workforce-problem When Efficient Air Decides the Job: Sansui Kaihatsu’s Golf Course Well That’s the bottom line for Sansui Kaihatsu: by bringing in air that doesn’t quit, they finished jobs faster, cut downtime, and kept operational costs manageable.


]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93691 Fri, 31 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93691-when-efficient-air-decides-the-job-sansui-kaihatsus-golf-course-well An Autonomous Drill Rig… in a Quarry? Yep, That Just Happened Epiroc and Luck Stone plan to share performance data publicly, meaning others in the industry can learn from this instead of watching from the sidelines in disbelief.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93581 Wed, 03 Sep 2025 21:43:08 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93581-an-autonomous-drill-rig-in-a-quarry-yep-that-just-happened Terramac Adds Four New Dealers to Expand U.S. Distribution Network Terramac’s dealer network is a central part of its strategy to support customers in diverse industries and regions with specialized equipment solutions and responsive service.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93576 Tue, 26 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93576-terramac-adds-four-new-dealers-to-expand-us-distribution-network Breaking: Charger Acquires Versa-Drill Versa-Drill is well positioned to benefit from macro tailwinds including increased investment in water infrastructure, domestic re-shoring initiatives, and growing demand for geothermal energy solutions.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93509 Wed, 02 Jul 2025 11:37:45 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93509-breaking-charger-acquires-versa-drill Built for You: Smarter Drill Rigs, Stronger Support, Bigger Opportunities A good drill rig manufacturer designs with the operator in mind, adapts quickly to market needs, and helps maximize your drill rig’s lifespan and versatility.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93410 Mon, 05 May 2025 11:30:00 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93410-built-for-you-smarter-drill-rigs-stronger-support-bigger-opportunities Applying Coiled Tubing Technology to Ground-Source Geothermal  Soren Soe, Rig Developer, discusses the advantages of utilizing Coiled Tube Drilling.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93322 Tue, 25 Feb 2025 16:30:00 -0500 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93322-applying-coiled-tubing-technology-to-ground-source-geothermal Innovative Excavation System Introduced by Toku America Hydraulic breaker technologies in mining and aggregate applications have evolved rapidly to include advancements that are focused on optimizing breaking efficiency, reducing operating costs, and minimizing downtime on the job.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93305 Thu, 13 Feb 2025 13:35:07 -0500 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93305-innovative-excavation-system-introduced-by-toku-america SINAMICS G120XE Enclosed Drive Series Siemens has released the SINAMICS G120XE, an enclosed drive system designed for industrial applications in harsh environments, featuring advanced setup and monitoring capabilities for improved efficiency and reduced emissions.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93054 Sun, 30 Jun 2024 23:00:00 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93054-sinamics-g120xe-enclosed-drive-series HammerDrum AG Achieves Milestone with Fully Automated Geothermal Drilling Robot HammerDrum AG has developed and successfully deployed the world’s first fully automated geothermal drilling robot, promising cost-effective and accessible deep drilling for urban and large property geothermal energy solutions.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93048 Wed, 26 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93048-hammerdrum-ag-achieves-milestone-with-fully-automated-geothermal-drilling-robot Bobcat’s L95 Compact Wheel Loader Company says compact loader performs well for a wide range of construction, materials-handling needs.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/92882 Mon, 15 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/92882-bobcats-l95-compact-wheel-loader FuelPro Trailers Releases New Diesel Support Trailer Company says FuelPro 990 features high capacity, DOT compliance, tool compartments and more.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/92892 Sat, 13 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/92892-fuelpro-trailers-releases-new-diesel-support-trailer Compact Equipment Manufacturer Bobcat at World of Concrete Company says it plans to feature range of products, including portable power units and excavators.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/92880 Thu, 04 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/92880-compact-equipment-manufacturer-bobcat-at-world-of-concrete Soil Sampling Company Goes Big in Small Spaces Alabama-based geotechnical firm Quality Assurance Testing Labs finds scaling success with small drills.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/92868 Wed, 20 Dec 2023 10:00:00 -0500 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/92868-soil-sampling-company-goes-big-in-small-spaces Is Santa Bringing a New Drill Rig for Christmas? questions@askbrock.com (Brock Yordy) Of course, host Brock Yordy can put in a good word for you with the Big Guy. Now, let’s dream about that rig.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/92862 Thu, 14 Dec 2023 09:30:00 -0500 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/92862-is-santa-bringing-a-new-drill-rig-for-christmas Makinex Releases All-Electric Jobsite Power Solution Company says Portable Power Box a greener solution to jobsite power than diesel generators.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/92854 Sat, 09 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/92854-makinex-releases-all-electric-jobsite-power-solution In Detail: 3 Things About Drilling Fleet Expansion verduscoj@bnpmedia.com (Jeremy Verdusco) We go deep on financing drill rigs, other heavy equipment with Mac Nehring of Civista Leasing & Finance.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/92851 Fri, 08 Dec 2023 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/92851-in-detail-3-things-about-drilling-fleet-expansion ASV Introduces New Loader, Skid Steer Attachments Options include teleboom, site clearing attachments for construction and forestry work.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/92852 Thu, 07 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/92852-asv-introduces-new-loader-skid-steer-attachments 3 Things About Fleet Expansion Going into 2024 verduscoj@bnpmedia.com (Jeremy Verdusco) Buying a drilling rig, support truck or other heavy equipment soon? Read this first.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/92842 Sat, 02 Dec 2023 10:00:00 -0500 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/92842-3-things-about-fleet-expansion-going-into-2024 FleetWatcher Adding Unauthorized/Untrained Users Functionality Construction telematics platform to feature updates like unauthorized user alerts at 2024 World of Concrete.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/92830 Sat, 25 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/92830-fleetwatcher-adding-unauthorized-untrained-users-functionality Doran Introduces YardCheck 360 to Monitor Even Parked Tires Company says monitoring device gives equipment owners visibility into off-road vehicle tire maintenance.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/92828 Wed, 22 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/92828-doran-introduces-yardcheck-360-to-monitor-even-parked-tires Epiroc Adds Electrics to Pit Viper Lineup Company calls new electric-driven blasthole drill rigs cleaner and safer for operators, the environment.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/92826 Tue, 21 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/92826-epiroc-adds-electrics-to-pit-viper-lineup Brokk Hires Manager for Parts Warehouse Dan Quam joins demo machine manufacturer at Washington State facility to support Brokk and Aquajet products.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/92825 Tue, 21 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/92825-brokk-hires-manager-for-parts-warehouse The Last Chapter – Perhaps – on Cable-Tool Fishing Hazyschmitt@aol.com (John Schmitt) Columnist John Schmitt wraps up a series on fishing tools, with detailed descriptions and use recommendations.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/92810 Fri, 10 Nov 2023 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/92810-the-last-chapter-perhaps-on-cable-tool-fishing Spudder Rigs: Recounting Two Phone Calls and a Catalog Hazyschmitt@aol.com (John Schmitt) Columnist John Schmitt talks about recent inquiries about cable-tool drill rigs and a 1950s 20W publication.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/92789 Fri, 29 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/92789-spudder-rigs-recounting-two-phone-calls-and-a-catalog Dedicated Equipment: First Time Project for a Piling Rig For Philadelphia Navy Yard sheet pile project, civil contractor JJA goes beyond a diesel hammer and crane.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/92787 Tue, 26 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/92787-dedicated-equipment-first-time-project-for-a-piling-rig