DESCRIPTION
This 1974 Gardner Denver 1000 Badger is a testament to the enduring quality of vintage drilling equipment. Exceptionally well-maintained, this rig is mounted on a reliable Mack truck, offering a robust and dependable drilling solution.
Key Features:
- Classic Rig: A 1974 Gardner Denver 1000 Badger, known for its durable construction and reliable performance.
- Mack Truck Mount: Mounted on a sturdy Mack R600 truck, powered by a dependable Mack engine.
- Fluid System: Equipped with a 5×6 pump, ensuring efficient fluid circulation for drilling operations.
- Air Compression: Features a 6-cylinder compressor, delivering 150 CFM of air.
- Drill Pipe: Includes 320 feet of 2-⅞” drill pipe with Mayhew Reg connections, providing a substantial drilling depth capacity.
- Condition: Reported to be very well maintained, reflecting a history of careful upkeep.
- Location: Located in Oklahoma, offering accessibility for inspection and potential purchase.
- Ideal for: Water well drilling, Geotechnical investigations, Various drilling applications requiring a reliable vintage rig.
This 1974 Gardner Denver 1000 Badger represents a classic piece of drilling history. The combination of the Gardner Denver rig and the Mack truck provides a solid and reliable platform. As with any vintage equipment, a thorough inspection is highly recommended. This Gardner Denver 1000 Badger offers a valuable opportunity for those seeking a well-maintained and functional vintage drilling rig.
ABOUT GARDNER DENVER
From Gardner Denver’s Website:
“For more than a century and a half, Gardner Denver has been a trusted partner for the world’s most demanding and ever-changing compressed air, pressure and vacuum needs.
Equipped with the industry’s widest product breadth, Gardner Denver is an expert in diverse applications. By choosing Gardner Denver, you are becoming a part of a legendary brand that has more products in more applications than anyone else.
Gardner Denver is a leading provider of mission-critical flow control and compression equipment and associated aftermarket parts, consumables and services, which it sells across multiple attractive end-markets within the industrial, energy and medical industries. Its broad and complete range of compressor, vacuum and blower products and services, along with its application expertise and over 160 years of engineering heritage, allows Gardner Denver to provide differentiated product and service offerings for its customers’ specific uses. Gardner Denver supports its customers with sales, service and technical support through an extensive network of factory-trained and authorized local distributors.”
