ACE Versatile, Shallow Exploration Drill Unit


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Drill Rig Specs


  • Lightweight (Under 3,000 lbs.) Transported Easily into Difficult Terrain
  • 4 Speed Transmission – Up to 1,300 RPM
  • Drill Head Swivels 360 Degrees
  • Shallow Exploration (900 ft. ‘N’ Wireline)
  • Wireline Winch Available
  • 30” Spindle Travel
  • Automatic Chuck
  • In / Out Slide Base
  • 4 Speed Cathead
  • Wire Drum Hoist


ACE Standard Features

  • Power Unit - 28 H.P. diesel engine with 12-volt electric start. Other power options available on request.
  • Drill Head - AW6-S hydraulic drill head with 24” stroke, AW rod hand chuck, spiral bevel gears and manual spindle lockout when hoisting or sampling. Drill head swivels 360 degrees.

    Thrust - 9,424 lbs. Pull - 12,566 lbs. Spindle I.D. - 1-27/32”

    Drill Head Speeds:
    1st gear (204 RPM) - 2nd gear (422 RPM)
    3rd gear (772 RPM) - 4th gear (1,302 RPM)
    Optional speeds available on request.

  • Transmission - Four (4) speed automotive sliding gear type with one (1) speed in reverse. Features flange mounted drive for hydraulic pump.
  • Main Hoist - Planetary wire drum hoist with 75 ft. of 5/16” cable. Brake and clutch wrap around bands - self-energized-cam type. Capacity 5,000 lbs.
  • Cathead - Cathead cargo type hoist with manual lockout. Capacity 2,000 lbs.
  • Mounting - Structural steel drag skid base with 16” hydraulic retraction.
  • Derrick - For hoisting 10 ft. sections of rods/casing.

ACE Optional Features

  1. (1) Drill Head - BWC2-S with 2-5/16” spindle bore and 24” travel. Also available with 30” travel.
    (1a) Drill Head - NXC2-S with 3-5/8” spindle bore and 24” travel. Also available with 30” travel.
  2. Ackermatic Hydraulic Chuck Assembly - Hydraulic chuck available to suit all drill heads.
  3. Water Pumps - Hydraulically driven Moyno Type or Triplex Type (check with factory for details).
  4. Wireline Hoist - Hydraulic wireline winch with 750 ft. of 3/16” cable and internal brake.
  5. Derrick - Angle hole type derrick. Up to 25 degrees from vertical for 10 ft. pulls.
  6. Trailer - Two (2) wheel trailer with ball or pintle hitch with electric brakes and four hand screw or hydraulic jacks.

ACE Weights and Dimensions

(Approx. Standard Build, No Options)

  • Length/Overall: 72 inches (1,829 mm)
  • Width/Overall: 40 inches (1,015 mm)
  • Height: 63 inches (1,600 mm)
  • Net Weight: 2,250 lbs. (1,023 kg)
  • Gross Weight Crated: 2,500 lbs. (1,136 kg)
  • Standard Derrick: 280 lbs. (127 kg)

Note: Weights are approximate and dry measured, + or - 10%


Contact factory for additional details. A complete line of optional accessories are available.