Drilling a water well is not complicated. What is complicated is doing it when the water is 200 meters down, through solid granite, on a hillside that trucks can’t climb.
A crawler water well drilling rig solves these problems. This hydraulic crawler drilling rig climbs steep slopes, walks through soft soil, and punches through granite with DTH hammer technology. Whether you need a 180m well for a village or 600m for a farm, YG has the right crawler drilling rig for you.
What Is a Crawler Water Well Drilling Rig?
A crawler water well drilling rig is a self-propelled drilling machine mounted on rubber tracks. It uses a diesel engine to power a hydraulic system, which drives the rotary head and feed cylinder. The rig works with an air compressor to operate a DTH (Down-The-Hole) hammer. Unlike truck-mounted rigs that need flat roads, this crawler drilling rig walks anywhere: hillsides, farm fields, and rocky outcrops.
Technical Parameters of Water Well Drilling Rig
| Model | YG-180 | YG-200 | YG-300 | YG-400 | YG-600 |
| Drilling depth | 180m | 200m | 300m | 400m | 600m |
| Hole diameter | 140-254mm | 140-305mm | 140-325mm | 140-350mm | 140-350mm |
| Swing torque | 3200-4600N.m | 3500-4800N.m | 6200-8500N.m | 6500-9000N.m | 8500-11000N.m |
| Swing speed | 45-65rpm | 45-70rpm | 45-115rpm | 45-115rpm | 45-115rpm |
| Lifting force | 15T | 12T | 20T | 22T | 28T |
| Air consumption | 17-31m³/min | 17-30m³/min | 17-35m³/min | 17-35m³/min | 17-35m³/min |
| Air pressure | 1.7-2.5MPa | 1.7-3.0MPa | 1.7-3.3MPa | 1.7-3.5MPa | 1.7-3.5MPa |
| Walking speed | 2.5km/h | 2.5km/h | 2.5km/h | 2.5km/h | 2.5km/h |
| Climbing angle | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° |
| Weight | 4.5T | 5.8T | 9T | 10T | 12T |
All models use diesel engines. Drill pipe diameters: 76mm, 89mm, 102mm, 108mm, 114mm. Pipe length options: 1.5m, 2.0m, 3.0m, 6.0m.
Core Advantages of YG Crawler Drilling Rig
| Feature | What It Means for You |
| Rubber tracks | Climb 30° slopes. Walk through mud and soft soil. No road needed. |
| Hydraulic rotary head | 11,000N.m torque. Drills through granite, basalt, limestone. |
| DTH hammer | Faster penetration. No stuck drill pipes. Clean holes. |
| Multi-speed rotation | 45-115rpm. Match speed to rock hardness. |
| Strong lifting force | 28T pullback. No stuck drill strings. |
| One-person operation | Hydraulic controls. No extra helpers. |
Crawler Drill Rig vs Truck-Mounted vs Trailer Rigs
| Comparison | Crawler Drill Rig | Truck-Mounted | Trailer Rig |
| Drilling depth | 180-600m | 150-300m | 50-150m |
| Hard rock ability | ✅ High torque + DTH | ❌ Limited | ❌ No |
| Mountain access | ✅ Climbs 30° | ❌ Needs roads | ❌ Needs flat ground |
| Soft ground | ✅ Walks on tracks | ❌ Sinks | ❌ Sinks |
| Operators needed | 1 person | 2-3 people | 2 people |
| Setup time | 10 minutes | 30 minutes | 20 minutes |
A truck rig needs a road. A trailer rig needs flat land. A crawler rig goes where the water is.
Applications of Water Well Drilling Rig
Agricultural irrigation – Drill 120-300m wells for farms. One well waters 50-200 acres. No more waiting for rain.
Rural water supply – Drill wells for villages. A single 200m well serves 300-800 people daily. Clean water. No truck delivery.
Construction dewatering – Drill wells to lower water table before excavation. Keep pits dry. Work through rainy season.
Mining exploration – Drill core samples. Test rock quality. Map mineral deposits.
Geothermal wells – Drill for ground source heat pumps. Stable temperature year-round.
Emergency water – After drought or disaster. Drill fast. Get water in days, not weeks.
Customer Case – Kenya: From Rain-Dependent to 45% More Crop Yield
Fear: Joseph, a small farmer in Kenya, relied on rainwater. Dry years cut his corn yield by over 50%. He watched his crops die while his neighbors with wells kept harvesting.
The problem: His land had hard rock starting at 30 meters down. Local drill rigs used mud rotary. They could not break through the rock. The few rigs that could cost twice his budget.
The solution: Joseph bought a YG crawler water well drilling rig. It climbs his rocky hillside. The DTH hammer punches through granite. Hydraulic rotary head delivers high torque.
The result: 220m deep well. Drilled in 3 days. Clean water at 180L/minute. Corn yield up 45%. Saves $30,000 per year in emergency water costs. Now three neighboring farms share water from his well.
What this means for you: If Joseph can drill through Kenyan granite, you can drill through any rock in your area. One rig. One-time investment. Decades of water.
How to Choose the Right Water Well Drilling Rig?
1: Know your target depth
| Water depth | Recommended model |
| Under 150m | YG-180 or YG-200 |
| 150-300m | YG-300 |
| 300-500m | YG-400 |
| Over 500m | YG-600 |
2: Know your rock type
| Rock type | What you need |
| Soft (sand, clay, soil) | Standard rotary. Torque not critical. |
| Medium (limestone, sandstone) | 4500N.m+ torque. Standard DTH. |
| Hard (granite, basalt, quartzite) | 8500N.m+ torque. High-pressure DTH. |
3: Know your site access
| Site type | Best rig type |
| Flat farm land with roads | Any type works |
| Hillsides, mountains, muddy fields | Crawler only |
| Long distance between sites | Truck-mounted or trailer |
4: Match your air compressor
| Drilling depth | Recommended air compressor |
| Under 200m | 17-23m³/min, 1.7-2.0MPa |
| 200-400m | 23-30m³/min, 2.0-3.0MPa |
| Over 400m | 30-35m³/min, 3.0-3.5MPa |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How deep can this crawler crawler drilling rig drill?
A: YG-180 drills 180m. YG-200 drills 200m. YG-300 drills 300m. YG-400 drills 400m. YG-600 drills 600m.
Q: Can it drill through hard rock like granite?
A: Yes. The hydraulic rotary head delivers 11,000N.m torque. The DTH hammer breaks rock. Standard on all models.
Q: How many people does it take to operate?
A: One person. All controls are on a hydraulic panel. No extra helpers needed.
Q: Does it need a road to move?
A: No. Crawler tracks climb 30° slopes. Walk through mud, sand, and soft soil.
Q: What is the fuel consumption?
A: Approximately 8-12 liters per hour. Depends on rock hardness and drilling speed.
Q: What is the drilling speed?
A: In hard rock: 25-35 meters per hour. In soft ground: faster.
Q: Do I need a separate air compressor?
A: Yes. The rig works with an air compressor. We can recommend the right size for your depth.
You Have Three Options
Option 1: Keep paying truck owners $30-50 per meter. For a 200m well, that is $6,000-$10,000. Every well. Every time.
Option 2: Buy a cheap truck-mounted rig. Save money upfront. Get stuck on soft ground. Can’t climb hills. Break down in hard rock. Then pay double to bring in a crawler rig to finish your job. Lose customers.
Option 3: Buy a YG crawler water well drilling rig. Drill your own wells. Drill for neighbors. Build a drilling business. One rig makes money for 10-15 years.
Option 3 is the only one that builds wealth.
Why Choose YG Water Well Drilling Rig?
YG has been making drilling rigs for over 18 years. Our crawler crawler drilling rigs have been exported to Mexico, Cyprus, Philippines, Canada, Honduras, Malaysia, United States, Kenya, Tanzania, and more.
What you get from YG:
- Factory direct price (no middleman markup)
- 6 depth options from 180m to 800m
- High torque for hard rock drilling
- Crawler tracks for rough terrain
