Gefco 500K

Gefco 500K

Gefco 500K

Product catalog summary
Overview: The GEFCO 500K is a state-of-the-art drilling rig designed for safe and efficient operation with a minimal crew. It is highly mobile, requiring only ten loads for transportation, and features a compact footprint.
Key Specifications:
  • Hook Load: 500,000 lbs. (226 Tonnes)
  • Top Head Drive System: Rack & Pinion with Adjustable Force Limiter
  • Rotary System: Dual Pinion & Gear Drive with variable torque, max torque of 30,000 ft. lbs. (40,675 Nm), and max speed of 137 RPM
  • Slip Spindle: 6 5/8 API-FH Lower Tool Joint Connection
Dimensions and Weight:
  • Top Head Drive: 14 ft. length, 10 ft. width, 46,000 lbs. weight
  • Derrick Mounted Drill Rig: 66 ft. length, 10 ft. width, 131,600 lbs. weight
  • Stinger Axel: 18 ft. 6 in. length, 8 ft. 6 in. width, 6,800 lbs. weight
Derrick:
  • Configuration: Two-piece working assembly
  • Trailer Mounted Dimensions: 55 ft. 6 in. length, 10 ft. width, 49,600 lbs. weight
  • Total Derrick Assembly Weight: 70,600 lbs.
Power Train:
  • Engine: Two Caterpillar C-18 Tier III Diesel engines, each 755 HP, total 1,510 HP
  • Mounting: Sound-reducing ISO containers
Driller’s Cabin:
  • Dimensions: 20 ft. length, 8 ft. width, 8.5 ft. height
  • Platform Weight: 49,000 lbs.
Substructure:
  • Upper Mud Boat: 37 ft. length, 82,000 lbs. weight
  • Lower Mud Boat: 29 ft. length, 23,788 lbs. weight
Wrench:
  • Type: Open-side style with 7 in. bore
  • Max Breakout Torque: 80,000 ft. lbs.
Pipe Handling System:
  • Max Drill Pipe Size: Range III
  • Max Lift Rating: 4,400 lbs. for Range II, 3,600 lbs. for Range III
Additional Features: The rig includes a self-erecting driller’s control cabin, hydraulic wrenches, and a pipe handling system. It accommodates a variety of drill pipes, collars, and casing sizes.
Note: Specifications and features are subject to change without notice from the manufacturer.
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Catalog excerpts

Gefco 500K-1

The GEFCO 500K is the most advanced and easy-to-operate rig in the world. The safe, efficient operation keeps your 2-3 man crew out of Danger Zones! Only ten loads for the rig, power packs, Driller’s Cabin and Pipe Handler makes for fast mobility, fast rig up and fast rig down while leaving a small foot print. The GEFCO 500K has a hook load of 500,000 lbs. (226 Tonnes). The Top Head Drive, Rack & Pinion rig also features a Slip Spindle, prolonging the life of the pipe threads. The GEFCO 500K is equipped with a Self-Erecting Driller’s Control Cabin, Hydraulic Wrenches for Make Up & Break Out, Driller’s Cabin operated Pipe Handling System, 27 1/2 in. (698.5 mm) Master Bushing and Accommodates Range III Drill Pipe as well as Drill Collars & Casing to 20 in. (508 mm).

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Gefco 500K-2

Top Head Drive Drilling Rig SPECIFICATIONS Top Head Drive Top Head Drive System: Max Hookload: Rotary System: Max Rotary Torque: Max Rotary Speed: Max Rotary Pressure: Slip Spindle: Top Head Drive Dimensions: Length: Width: Top Head Drive Weight: Rack & Pinion Drive with Adjustable Force Limiter 500,000 lbs. (226 Tonnes) (2) Pinion & Gear Drive with Infinitely Variable Torque 30,000 ft. lbs. (40,675 Nm) 137 RPM @ 11,500 ft. lbs. (15,592 Nm) 5,000 psi (345 bar) 6 5/8 API-FH Lower Tool Joint Connection 14 ft. (4.26 m) 10 ft. (3.04 m) 46,000 lbs. (20,866 kg) Derrick Mounted Drill Rig Transport Dimensions...

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