Drilling a water well on your own property sounds like a big job. But what if your land is a narrow greenhouse? What if your courtyard gate is only one meter wide? What if you cannot fit a truck in your vineyard?
Most farmers and homeowners face the same three fears: the drilling rig is too big to fit through the gate, too heavy to move without help, and too complex to operate without a specialist.
The YG-150 small water well drilling rig solves these problems. This portable well drilling machine weighs only 550kg, rolls on wheels behind a pickup truck, and one person can run it. No wide roads required. No sitting around waiting for a drilling contractor.
What Is a Small Water Well Drilling Rig?
A small water well drilling rig is a compact, lightweight drilling machine designed for shallow to medium-depth wells up to 150 meters. Unlike large truck-mounted rigs that need acres of space, this portable water well drilling rig fits through standard gates and works in greenhouses, courtyards, and between vineyard rows. It uses a diesel engine, a mud pump for clearing cuttings, and a simple hydraulic system that one person can operate.
Technical Parameters of Small Well Drilling Machine
| Model | YG-150 |
| Motor type | Diesel |
| Power | 22HP |
| Max drilling depth | 150m |
| Drilling diameter | 75-325mm |
| Electric start | Yes |
| Mud pump | Included |
| Lift weight | 800kg |
| Lift height | 2.5m |
| Machine weight | 550kg |
| Mobility | Wheeled (towable) |
The YG-150 comes with everything you need: diesel engine, mud pump, electric start, and lifting system. Hook it to your pickup and go.
Core Advantages of Portable Water Well Drilling Rig
Only 550kg – One person can move it. No crane. No second truck.
Wheeled with tow bar – Pull it with a pickup or tractor. Move between sites in minutes.
22HP diesel engine – Strong enough for 150m depth. Fuel cost 40 percent less than big rigs.
Electric start – No hand-cranking. Push a button.
800kg lift capacity – Pull out stuck drill pipes. No waiting for help.
One-person operation – No crew needed. Pay one worker, not three.
Fits through narrow gates – 1 meter wide. Goes into courtyards, greenhouses, vineyards.
Mud pump included – Clears cuttings. No extra purchase.
Small Well Drilling Rig vs Large Truck-Mounted Rig
| Comparison | YG-150 Small Rig | Large Truck-Mounted Rig |
| Machine weight | 550kg | 8,000-15,000kg |
| Mobility | Tow with pickup | Needs heavy truck |
| Gate width needed | 1 meter | 3+ meters |
| Works in greenhouse | Yes | No |
| Operators needed | 1 person | 2-3 people |
| Fuel cost per hour | Low (40% less) | High |
| Investment recovery | 8-10 wells | 30-50 wells |
| Can you own it as a farmer | Yes | Too expensive |
A big rig sits on a construction site. YG-150 goes where the water is needed: in your field, your vineyard, your backyard.
Applications of Small Water Well Drilling Machine
Household drinking water – Drill a well in your courtyard. No more buying bottled water. No more waiting for tanker trucks.
Greenhouse irrigation – Fits between plant rows. Drill right inside the greenhouse. No long pipes from outside.
Vineyard irrigation – Move between rows. Drill 80-110m wells for grapevines. Keep vines alive through dry seasons.
Small farm irrigation – One well waters 5-20 acres. Stop depending on rain. Start growing year-round.
Emergency drought relief – Deploy fast. Set up in hours. Get water to villages when every day counts.
Geothermal heat pump – Drill vertical loops for home heating and cooling. Lower utility bills year-round.
Customer Case
Fear: Remote mountain villages had no drinking water. Big drilling rigs could not climb the narrow, winding mountain roads. The community thought they had no solution.
The problem: The only water source was underground, through hard rock. Local hand-dug wells reached only 10 meters. No water in dry season.
The solution: The community bought a YG-150 portable water well drilling rig. At only 550kg, a pickup pulled it up the mountain roads. The wheeled design turned on tight switchbacks. The rig set up on a small flat area next to the village.
The result: Drilled through hard rock at 18-22 meters per day. Completed 12 wells for five remote villages. Villagers finally had clean drinking water at home. No more walking hours to a river.
What this means for you: If this rig can climb the Andes and drill through mountain rock, it can drill anywhere on your property.
How to Choose the Right Portable Well Drilling Rig?
1.By your site access:
| Your site | Best rig type |
| Wide open field, good roads | Any rig works |
| Narrow gate, courtyard, greenhouse | YG-150 wheeled |
| Mountain roads, tight turns | YG-150 wheeled |
| Soft soil, muddy ground | Crawler rig |
2.By your geology:
| Rock type | YG-150 suitability |
| Sand, clay, soil | Excellent. 25-30m/day |
| Sandy clay, soft limestone | Good. 18-22m/day |
| Hard granite, basalt | Slower. Consider DTH rig |
3.By your well depth:
| Depth | Recommended |
| Under 100m | YG-150 perfect |
| 100-150m | YG-150 works |
| Over 150m | Consider larger rig |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How deep can this small water well drilling rig drill?
A: Maximum 150m. Most household and small farm wells are 60-120m. That is the sweet spot.
Q: Can it drill through rock?
A: Soft rock like limestone, yes. Hard rock like granite, slower but possible. For pure hard rock projects, ask us about DTH rigs.
Q: How many people does it take to operate?
A: One person. Electric start, hydraulic controls, and simple design mean one worker handles everything.
Q: Does it fit through a standard garden gate?
A: Yes. The YG-150 is designed for narrow access. One meter wide is enough.
Q: How do I move it between sites?
A: Hook it behind a pickup or tractor. The wheeled chassis has a tow bar. Simple.
Q: What is the fuel consumption?
A: About 40% less than large truck-mounted rigs. The 22HP diesel engine is very economical.
Q: How many wells to pay back my investment?
A: Most users recover their cost after drilling 8-10 standard water wells. Then every well after that is pure profit.
Q: What comes with the machine?
A: Diesel engine, mud pump, electric start, lifting system, tow bar. Everything except the pickup truck.
You Have Three Options
Option 1: Keep paying drilling contractors $50-80 per meter. For a 100m well, that is $5,000-$8,000. Drill one well per year. Pay forever. Own nothing.
Option 2: Rent a rig. Pay daily rates. Rush to finish. Stress about every hour of downtime. No flexibility. No equipment to show for it.
Option 3: Buy a YG-150 small water well drilling rig. Drill your own wells. Drill for neighbors. Start a small drilling business. Own an asset that makes money for 10+ years.
Option 3 is the only one that builds wealth.
Why Choose YG Small Water Well Drilling Rig?
YG has been making drilling rigs for over 18 years. Our small water well drilling rigs have been exported to Peru, Chile, Oman, Mexico, Philippines, Kenya, and more.
What you get from YG:
- Factory direct price (no middleman markup)
- 550kg light weight for easy towing
- Wheeled mobility for narrow spaces
- One-person operation
- 150m drilling depth
- One-year warranty + spare parts support
You do not need a fleet of trucks.You just need water. YG-150 gets it for you.
