Equipment & Capacity
Equipment & Capacity
At the core of UDS operations is our extensive fleet of modern, purpose-built rigs designed to handle the diverse drilling challenges faced by our clients. Each rig is maintained to the highest standard and supported by strict safety systems.
Our Rig Fleet Includes:
- Sandvik DE840 Drill Rigs – with capacity up to 2223m core depth, full safety systems, dust suppression, fire protection, and mounted on all-terrain Mercedes carriers.
- LF160 Handsfree Exploration Rigs – we own the largest private fleet in the Southern Hemisphere, with over 70,000 operating hours LTI free. Fully handsfree rod handling improves both safety and efficiency.
- Hydco 1200 Multipurpose Rig – a “go anywhere, do anything” rig capable of R/C, core drilling, and mud rotary programs, mounted on a TATRA 8x8 carrier built for extreme terrain.
- UDR650 Rigs – versatile medium-sized rigs ideal for pre-collars and core programs in challenging locations.
- Desco SP7000SA Rigs – compact but powerful rigs with high torque and pullback, designed for minimal disturbance pads in sensitive environments.
- 70T C-Tech Rapid Service Rigs – highly mobile rigs with water tanks, hydraulic cat-walks, and all necessary support equipment for completions and workovers.
- Hanjin D-8 Rigs – Proven Geotech rigs both track and truck mount, fully mine compliant complete with 4x4 support vehicles and vac trucks.
- Deep Earth Rigs - Range of 3 deep earth drilling rigs including our complete dustless unit are purpose built for installing earth stakes and SWER on our power distribution network.
Combining Technology with Expertise
By investing in cutting-edge equipment and pairing it with experienced crews, UDS ensures that every project is delivered safely, efficiently, and with precision.
Delivering on Every Project
The diversity of our fleet means we can deliver on projects of any scale or complexity. As Kelvin Hussey, Principal Geologist at Arafura Rare Earths, observed:
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