Buying knowledge
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.
13Selection Guide · Sep 14, 2026
When choosing between an integrated DTH machine and a separate air compressor unit, match air demand, mobility, service accessibility and project continuity.Read guide · 6 min read
14Model comparison · Sep 13, 2026
Compare D50 and D55 used drill rigs as complete DTH systems, including the compressor, hammer and drill pipes, rather than choosing based on the model designation alone.Read guide · 5 min read
15Model guide · Sep 12, 2026
A configuration-oriented guide to the used FlexiROC T45, focusing on the rock drill, booms, rod handling, dust-control system, and the evidence needed before requesting a quote.Read guide · 5 min read
16Model Guide · Sep 8, 2026
Use project inputs and machine-specific listing evidence to judge whether a used XCMG XR168E has the right configuration and condition for your piling work.Read guide · 5 min read
17Model guide · Sep 6, 2026
A buyer-oriented inspection approach for a compact used SANY SR125, covering drilling requirements, Kelly bar configuration, wear, transport and quotation scope.Read guide · 7 min read
18Inspection Guide · Sep 5, 2026
Organize the remote video inspection by machine identity, cold start, main functions, defects, and scope of included equipment. Keep a record under the corresponding machine number, and clearly identify which items still require an on-site or instrument inspection.Read guide · 5 min read
19Buying process · Sep 4, 2026
From project requirements to delivery, this step-by-step guide organizes equipment identity, machine inspection records, supporting equipment lists and quotation boundaries, so that proposals from different suppliers can be compared on the same basis.Read guide · 5 min read
20Use and Maintenance Guide · Sep 3, 2026
Build a spare-parts package for the specific model and serial number, covering commissioning, filters, wear parts, key faults, documentation and destination support.Read guide · 4 min read
21Cost of ownership · Sep 2, 2026
Replace unreliable fuel claims with repeatable tests: measure liters per hour, liters per meter or per hole, idle time, and the operating conditions behind the results.Read guide · 5 min read
22Component guide · Sep 1, 2026
Choose and inspect friction or interlocking Kelly bars based on geology, depth, crowd-force transmission, wear, compatibility, and the actual scope of a used drilling rig quote.Read guide · 4 min read
23Model Guide · Aug 31, 2026
Learn how to evaluate a used SANY SR360R by configuration, Kelly bar, structural condition, hydraulic performance, hours, and the overall scope of delivery and costs.Read guide · 5 min read
24Maintenance · Aug 31, 2026
When a rotary drilling bucket rotates in clay but does not advance, the tool may be slipping on accumulated drill cuttings. Diagnose drilling-tool clogging, compare tools, and check used drilling rigs before buying.Read guide · 9 min read