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Make a better shortlist before comparing prices.

Direct guides for buyers who need to match a machine to real work, inspect it remotely, and prepare it for transport.

Used rotary drilling rig candidate in a China equipment yard

Buying process · Sep 4, 2026

How to Buy a Used Drilling Rig from China: Shortlist, Inspect and Ship

A practical buying process for overseas contractors, from project requirements and stock identity to inspection, contract scope, payment, loading and commissioning.Read guide · 10 min read

Used surface drill requiring model-specific rock-drill and filter parts

Ownership guide · Sep 3, 2026

Drilling Rig Spare Parts Checklist Before Importing Used Equipment

Build a model- and serial-specific spare-parts package covering commissioning, filters, wear parts, critical failures, documentation and destination support.Read guide · 9 min read

Used top-hammer drilling rig ready for an operating and fuel-consumption test

Ownership cost · Sep 2, 2026

How Much Fuel Does a Drilling Rig Use? A Buyer’s Test and Cost Method

Replace unreliable fuel claims with a repeatable test that measures liters per hour, liters per meter or hole, idle time and the operating conditions behind the result.Read guide · 9 min read

Used XCMG rotary drilling rig showing mast, rotary drive and Kelly bar system

Component guide · Sep 1, 2026

Friction vs Interlocking Kelly Bar: What Used Rotary Rig Buyers Should Check

Choose and inspect a friction or interlocking Kelly bar by geology, depth, crowd transfer, wear, compatibility and the real scope of a used-rig quotation.Read guide · 9 min read

Used SANY SR360R rotary drilling rig with mast raised

Model guide · Aug 31, 2026

Used SANY SR360R Buying Guide: Kelly Bar, Hours, Condition and Price Scope

Learn how to evaluate a used SANY SR360R by configuration, Kelly bar, structural condition, hydraulic performance, hours and total landed scope.Read guide · 9 min read

Sticky clay packed beneath a rotary drilling bucket

Maintenance · Aug 31, 2026

Rotary Drilling Bucket Won’t Penetrate Sticky Clay? Check the Tool Before Adding Force

When a rotary drilling bucket spins but will not advance in sticky clay, the tool may be riding on packed spoil. Diagnose caking, compare tools and inspect a used rig before buying.Read guide · 11 min read

Used SANY SR405HK heavy rotary drilling rig at an equipment yard

Model comparison · Aug 30, 2026

XCMG XR400E vs SANY SR405HK: Comparing Heavy Used Rotary Drilling Rigs

A project-first comparison of used XR400E and SR405HK rotary drilling rigs, with attention to version, Kelly bar, rebuild history and logistics.Read guide · 10 min read

Used XCMG XR240E rotary drilling rig with mast lowered in a machinery yard

Model comparison · Aug 29, 2026

XCMG XR240E vs XR280D: Choosing a Used Rotary Drilling Rig Class

Compare used XCMG XR240E and XR280D rotary drilling rigs by project demand, Kelly bar, transport, condition evidence and total purchase scope.Read guide · 9 min read

Used Atlas Copco T35 top-hammer surface drill rig parked outdoors

Model comparison · Aug 28, 2026

Used Atlas Copco T35 vs T40: How to Choose the Right Top-Hammer Rig

A buyer-focused comparison of used Atlas Copco and Epiroc T35 and T40 rigs, covering hole range, rock-drill configuration, hours, wear and transport.Read guide · 9 min read

Used Atlas Copco D55 down-the-hole surface drill rig in a quarry yard

Selection guide · Aug 27, 2026

Top Hammer vs DTH Drilling Rig: Which Used Surface Drill Fits Your Quarry?

Compare top-hammer and down-the-hole drilling by hole diameter, bench conditions, air demand, operating cost and the checks that matter on a used rig.Read guide · 9 min read

Used XCMG horizontal directional drilling rig in an equipment yard

Requirement guide · Aug 22, 2026

Used HDD Rig Buying Guide: How to Choose Enough Pullback Tonnage

Do not choose a used horizontal directional drill from the tonne label alone. We work from bore length, product diameter, ground, tooling and pullback risk, then verify the hydraulic system and complete HDD package before export.Read guide · 9 min read

Used compact crawler tunnel drilling rig in a workshop

Mobilization guide · Aug 21, 2026

Used Tunnel Drilling Rig Buying Guide: What to Confirm Before Mobilization

Before a used tunnel drilling rig enters your project, confirm the excavation section, drilling coverage, power, access, support, condition and working test. This guide shows what we ask sellers to prove before export.Read guide · 9 min read