

A deep water well drilling machine is a vertical spindle core drilling rig that uses a vertical rotating spindle to drive the drill string, capable of both core sampling and water well drilling, with water well drilling as its primary application across six models covering drilling depths from 180 meters to 600 meters. This water drilling machine for sale represents the classic vertical spindle design that has been widely used in domestic and international drilling for decades, offering a proven mechanical structure that combines rotational torque from the spindle with vertical feed force to drive the drill bit through various geological formations. The deep well drilling machine supports both pneumatic drilling and mud drilling modes, allowing the operator to switch between high-speed pneumatic drilling in hard rock and mud-protected drilling in loose formations.
Deep Water Well Drilling Machine Parameters:
| Model | YG-180 | YG–200 | YG–300 | YG–300A | YG–400 | YG–600 |
| Drilling hole diameter | 140- 254 mm | 140- 305 mm | 140- 325 mm | 140- 325 mm | 140- 350 mm | 140- 350 mm |
| Drilling depth | 180m | 200m | 300m | 300m | 400m | 600m |
| One-time advance length | 3.4m | 3.4m | 6.6m | 3.4m | 6.6m | 6.6m |
| Walking speed | 2.5km/h | 2.5km/h | 2.5km/h | 2.5km/h | 2.5km/h | 2.5km/h |
| Climbing angles (Max.) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Equipped capacitor | 55kw | 65-70kw | 84kw | 75.8kw | 92kw | 115kw |
| Using air pressure | 1.7-2.5mpa | 1.7-3.0mpa | 1.7-3.3mpa | 1.7-3.0mpa | 1.7-3.5mpa | 1.7-3.5mpa |
| Air consumption | 17-31m³/min | 17-30m³/min | 17-35m³/min | 17-35m³/min | 17-35m³/min | 17-35m³/min |
| Drill pipe length | 1.5m, 2.0m, 3.0m | 1.5m, 2.0m, 3.0m | 1.5m, 2.0m, 3.0m, 6.0m | 1.5m, 2.0m, 3.0m | 1.5m, 2.0m, 3.0m, 6.0m | 1.5m, 2.0m, 3.0m, 6.0m |
| Drill pipe diameter | 76mm, 89mm | 76mm, 89mm | 89mm, 102mm | 76mm, 89mm, 102mm | 89mm, 102mm, 108mm | 102mm, 108mm, 114mm |
| Rig lifting force | 15t | 12t | 20t | 16t | 22t | 28t |
| Swing speed | 45-65rpm | 45-70rpm | 45–115rpm | 40–70rpm | 45-115rpm | 45–115rpm |
| Swing torque | 3200-4600(N.m) | 3500-4800(N.m) | 6200-8500(N.m) | 5700-7500(N.m) | 6500-9000(N.m) | 8500-11000(N.m) |
| Dimension | 3800*1500*2200mm | 4000*1750*2450mm | 5900*2000*2850mm | 4100*1950*2600mm | 5900*2100*2850mm | 6000*2200*2850mm |
| Weight | 4500kg | 5800kg | 9000kg | 7000kg | 10000kg | 12000kg |


Why the YG Deep Water Well Drilling Machine Stands Out
The YG deep water well drilling machine series offers a combination of features that make it a practical choice for water well contractors, exploration companies, and geotechnical firms.
- Depth and diameter range. From 180 metres at 254mm diameter to 600 metres at 350mm diameter, the YG series covers the majority of water well drilling applications. This range means you can select a machine that matches your typical work without over-investing in capacity you will not use.
- Dual drilling modes. The ability to switch between air drilling and mud drilling gives you the flexibility to handle different ground conditions without changing machines. This versatility reduces the number of rigs you need to own and maintain.
- Chassis options. Crawler or trailer mounting lets you choose the mobility solution that fits your operating environment. Both configurations use the same drilling components, so performance does not change—only the way you move the rig.
- Proven components. The YG series crawler water well drilling rig uses established engine brands including Changchai, Quanchai, Yuchai, and Cummins, with options to specify customer-preferred engines. This component choice ensures parts availability and service support in most regions.
- Practical specifications. The YG series delivers the torque, lifting force, and rotation speed that water well drilling requires—not the highest numbers in the market, but the right numbers for the job.


Deep Water Well Drilling Machine Vs Hydraulic Core Drilling Rig
YG offers both vertical spindle and fully hydraulic core drilling rigs, and the two designs serve different primary purposes with distinct capability profiles.
1. Application scope.
The vertical spindle deep water well drilling machine handles both core sampling and water well drilling, with water well drilling as its primary application — the operator configures it for core work with core barrels and diamond bits, or for well drilling with drag bits, DTH hammers and appropriate circulating systems. The fully hydraulic core drilling rig is designed exclusively for core sampling, primarily wireline coring, and cannot be used for water well drilling.
2. Depth capability.
The vertical spindle machine suits shallow exploration core holes generally up to 150 meters, but handles water well depths from 180 to 600 meters across the six models because well drilling uses different bit and circulating methods matched to the spindle drive. The fully hydraulic rig is designed for deeper exploration holes where hydraulic feed provides precise weight-on-bit control and wireline retrieval allows efficient core recovery from far greater depths.
3. Accessory configuration.
The deep well drilling machine uses different accessories for core sampling versus well drilling — core barrels and diamond bits for core work, well drilling bits and larger drill strings for well work — and the operator should never mix the two configurations because components are designed for different operating conditions. The fully hydraulic rig uses wireline core barrels and diamond bits that are not interchangeable with vertical spindle accessories, and cannot be reconfigured for well drilling even with accessory changes.
4. Mechanical structure.
The crawler water well drilling rig uses a mechanical gearbox and spindle assembly for rotation with a mechanical or hydraulic feed system, offering a proven, durable and easy-to-maintain structure widely understood by drilling crews worldwide. The fully hydraulic design uses hydraulic motors and feed cylinders for both rotation and feed, providing infinitely variable speed and force control advantageous for precise core drilling but requiring more complex hydraulic maintenance and higher operator training.


Water Drilling Machine For Sale
Your choice of a deep water well drilling machine determines drilling speed, hole quality, and ultimately your project’s success. The YG series offers drilling depths from 180 to 600 metres, hole diameters from 140 to 350mm, and the flexibility of air or mud drilling in a crawler or trailer-mounted configuration.
Contact the YG sales team with your drilling requirements—target depth, hole diameter, and typical ground conditions. They will recommend the model and configuration that matches your operational needs and provide a competitive quotation. Put the power of a reliable deep well drilling machine to work on your next water well or exploration project.

