Crawler or Truck-Mounted RC Rig: Which Suits Your Site?

The PRD OZ RC can be crawler-mounted or truck-mounted, powered by a suitable PTO-driven truck engine or a 360 hp deck engine. Prime mover, compressor and mounting combinations vary according to design feasibility. Here's how to think about the choice.

Choose a crawler when…

• The site is rough, soft or steep, with no proper roads between drill pads.
• Holes are close together and the rig moves short distances often.
• You want the rig to work directly off rough ground without preparing access for a truck.

Choose a truck mount when…

• The drill pads are spread out and connected by usable roads or tracks.
• The rig must travel between distant sites, where road speed saves days.
• You want the prime mover and rig as one unit on the road.

What stays the same

Whichever mounting you choose, the drilling package is the PRD OZ RC: 450 m RC capacity, 140 mm holes, 25,800 kgf pull-up force and 45°–90° drilling, with four hydraulic levelling jacks to set up on site.

Not sure?

Tell us about your site access and the spacing of your holes in the form below, and we'll recommend the mounting.