Drill Rig Rental Price: What Decides the Cost?

There is no single price list for drill rig rental, because no two projects are the same. These are the factors that shape a quote, and what you can do to keep it efficient.

The rig itself

A larger rig costs more to own and run than a compact one. A 45-ton crawler blast hole rig like the PRD BH 45 250 is a different proposition from a compact 18-ton PRD BH 15 100. Choosing the smallest rig that comfortably covers your diameter and depth is the biggest saving you can make.

Rental duration

Longer, well-planned campaigns use the rig more efficiently than short, stop-start work. Give us your realistic programme length.

Mobilisation and demobilisation

Distance to site, road conditions and the mounting (crawler or truck) all affect the cost of getting the rig to work and back.

Compressor and auxiliary equipment

RC and DTH drilling depend on compressed air. Whether a compressor is included, and its size, is a significant part of the configuration.

Consumables

Bits, hammers and rods wear in proportion to metres drilled and how abrasive the ground is.

Standby

Time when the rig is on site but can't drill (waiting on access, approvals or weather) should be planned for in the agreement.

How to get a sharper quote

• Be precise about diameter, depth and metres.
• Share site location and access conditions.
• Give a realistic start date and duration.
• Ask us to recommend the rig if you're unsure: we'll match it to the job, not the other way round.

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