Customisable Drill Rigs
Since 1981, Hydrapower Attachments Pty Ltd has been building bespoke drill rigs that are designed specifically for our customers carrying vehicles. We offer a range of models, some of which are strata specific, and they are constructed to the highest quality standards. Our team are available to discuss your specific requirements and work with you to provide the ideal solution from our range of drill rigs outlined below.
Here at Hydrapower Attachments Pty Ltd, we are the number one choice for a diverse range of powered attachments applicable to track steer and wheeled earthmoving equipment. From trenchers and brush mowers to road profilers and purpose build drilling rigs, we are the market leaders.
All of our range is customisable to provide for our clients’ individual needs and the dimensions and capacities are pertinent to each specific model. Subject to geotechnical formations and driller operation, we have included the table below with normal expected drill rigs depths. For further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Trekker 2100 | Scout Mark V | Explorer 500 | Explorer 800 | HP 850 | |
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BQ | 275m | 480m | 670m | 1400m | 1500m |
NQ | 200m | 365m | 350m | 800m | 1250m |
HQ | 150m | 250m | 350m | 800m | 850m |
PQ | 100m | 165m | 230m | 525m | 550m |
DTH Hammer | 60m | 100m | 140m | 250m | 300m |
Rotary Mud | 60m | 100m | 140m | 250m | 300m |
Trekker 2100

The Trekker 2100 drilling rig is ideal for mounting on crawler track vehicles and trucks from 3 tonnes capacity upwards. It can even be used as a standalone unit thanks to the built-in Cummings 4 cylinder engine and power pack. The unit is designed and manufactured to give long and durable service and it represents an outstanding value for money investment for any business that needs a medium-duty drilling rig.
Trekker 2100 | |
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Recommended Base (Minimum) | Choose from Crawler Tracks, 3T Truck or none at all |
Rig Engine | 4 cylinder Cummins A2300T turbo motor with 60hp at 2800rpm |
Rig Hydraulics | Sauer Danfoss porportionally controlled control valves Sauer closed loop pump on Rotary Drive Sauer open loop pump on auxiliary functions |
Rotary Drive | Hydrapower gearbox — steel casing with floating hollow spindle and hydraulic head slide two Speed, 0–150rpm & 0–700rpm low speed torque to 2100Nm, high speed torque to 474Nm |
Head Travel | 2.1m standard |
Main Winch | Maximum pull is 2500kg. Maximum line speed is 28m/min |
Wireline Winch | 1 Off, maximum pull is 780kg. Maximum line speed is 83m/min |
Pulldown | Pull down capacity is 3100kg. Pull out capacity is 4400kg |
Mast | Fitted with 1.8m mast dump for angle drilling. Standard length is 3.2m |
Braekout Table | Optional fixed or split type table |
Rod/Auger Guard | Optional, can be fitted with hydraulic lockout on head rotation |
Tool Cabinet | Optional |
Rig Body | Supplied with operator’s platform, (4) four stabiliser legs with burst valve protection and fuel tank. Rig body and mast painted in Hydrapower red and black |
Toolkit | Flags for rear of mast, mast lock plates, parts and maintenance manual for rig and engine, and hydraulic pump test point pressure gauges |
Scout Mark V

Our Scout Mark V drilling rigs are custom-built to suit the client’s vehicle and specific drilling requirements. Ideal chassis are a minimum of 13 tonnes GVM 4×4 trucks and tracked crawlers with at least 6.3 tonnes load capacity. The durable Hydrapower gearbox delivers slow running torque values of up to 2100Nm and the main winch pulls at 4200kg.
Scout Mark V | |
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Recommended Base (Minimum) | 4×4 Truck with a 13t GVM and a 4.5m wheelbase OR Tracked Crawler with 6.3t load capacity |
Rig Engine | 4 cylinder Cummins CPAK-4BTA3.9-C turbo motor with 125hp at 2200rpm |
Rig Hydraulics | Sauer Danfoss porportionally controlled control valves Sauer closed loop pump on Rotary Drive Sauer open loop pump on auxiliary functions |
Rotary Drive | Hydrapower Gearbox — steel casing with floating hollow spindle and hydraulic head lock and swing. Two Speed, 0–150rpm & 0–700rpm low speed torque to 2100Nm, high speed torque to 474Nm |
Head Travel | 5.1m standard, 6.8m optional |
Main Winch | Maximum pull is 4200kg maximum line speed is 28m/min |
Wireline Winch | (2) Two of in standard configuration. Maximum pull is 780kg. Maximum line speed is 83m/min |
Pulldown | Electrically controlled with dial for speed control. Pull down capacity is 4400kg. Pull out capacity is 6500kg |
Mast | Fitted with 1.8m mast dump for angle drilling. Standard length is 8.1m, supplied with hydraulically operated breakout spanner. Supplied with hydraulic circuit with quick- connect couplings for optional breakout table |
Braekout Table | Optional fixed or split type table |
Rod/Auger Guard | Optional, can be fitted with hydraulic lockout on head rotation |
Tool Cabinet | Optional |
Rig Body | Supplied with operator’s platform, (4) four stabilizer legs with burst valve protection and fuel tank. Rig body and mast painted in Hydrapower red and black |
Toolkit | Flags for rear of mast, mast lock plates, parts and maintenance manual for rig and engine, and hydraulic pump test point pressure gauges |
Explorer 500

If you are looking to do some serious drilling, you should take a good look at our Explorer 500 drilling rig. This highly efficient unit can be custom-installed on your choice of truck. Our technical team recommends a minimum of 24 tonnes GVM with bogie drive and both diff and cross locks on a 4×6 configuration.
Explorer 500 | |
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Recommended Base (Minimum) | 4×6 truck with 24t GVM bogie drive with diff-lock and cross lock |
Rig Engine | 6 cylinder Cummins CPAK-6BTA turbo after cooled with 176hp at 2500rpm |
Rig Hydraulics | Sauer Danfoss porportionally controlled control valves Sauer closed loop pump on Rotary Drive Sauer open loop pump on auxiliary functions |
Rotary Drive | Hydrapower Gearbox — steel casing with floating hollow spindle and hydraulic head lock and swing. Two Speed, 0–225rpm & 0–966rpm. Low speed torque to 4150Nm, high speed torque to 966Nm |
Head Travel | 6.8m |
Main Winch | Maximum pull is 4200kg Maximum line speed is 28m/min |
Wireline Winch | (1) One of in standard configuration. Maximum pull is 780kg. Maximum line speed is 83m/min |
Pulldown | Electrically controlled with dial for speed control. Pull down capacity is 7000kg. Pull out capacity is 11500kg |
Mast | Fitted with 2.0m mast dump for angle drilling. Standard length is 10m, supplied with hydraulically operated breakout spanner and top pulley swivel. Supplied with hydraulic circuit with quick-connect couplings for optional breakout table |
Braekout Table | Optional split type table |
Rod/Auger Guard | Optional, can be fitted with hydraulic lockout on head rotation |
Tool Cabinet | Optional |
Rig Body | Supplied with operator’s platform, (4) four stabiliser legs with burst valve protection and fuel tank. Rig body and mast painted in Hydrapower red and black |
Toolkit | Flags for rear of mast, mast lock plates, parts and maintenance manual for rig and engine, and hydraulic pump test point pressure gauges |
Explorer 800

The Explorer 800 is the bigger brother of our Explorer range and comes complete with all of the drilling capacity that you are likely to need in the harshest of environments. The 6 cylinder Cummings diesel unit with after cooler delivers an impressive 176 horse power at 2500rpm. With a main winch line pull of 8000kg, you will have all of the drilling power that you are likely to need.
Explorer 800 | |
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Recommended Host Machine | 8×8 or 8×4 Truck with 24 t GVM bogie drive with diff-lock and cross lock |
Rig Engine | 6 cylinder Cummins CPAK-6BTA turbo after cooled with 176hp at 2500rpm |
Rig Hydraulics | Sauer Danfoss proportionally controlled control valves. Sauer closed loop pump on rotary drive. Sauer open loop pump on auxiliary functions |
Rotary Drive | Hydrapower Gearbox — Steel Casing with floating hollow spindle and hydraulic head lock and swing. Two Speed, 0 –225rpm & 0–966rpm low speed torque to 4150Nm, high speed torque to 966Nm |
Head Travel | 6.8m |
Main Winch | Maximum pull is 8000kg. Maximum line speed is 60m/min |
Wireline Winch | (1) One of in standard configuration. Maximum pull is 780kg. Maximum line speed is 83m/min |
Pulldown | Electrically controlled with dial for speed control. Pull down capacity is 7000kg. Pull out capacity is 11500kg |
Mast | Fitted with 2.0m mast dump for angle drilling. Standard length is 10m, supplied with hydraulically operated breakout spanner and top pulley swivel. Supplied with hydraulic circuit with quick-connect couplings for optional breakout table |
Braekout Table | Optional split type table |
Rod/Auger Guard | Optional, can be fitted with hydraulic lockout on head rotation |
Tool Cabinet | Optional |
Rig Body | Supplied with operator’s platform and offsider’s platform, (4) four stabiliser legs with burst valve protection and fuel tank. Rig body and mast painted in Hydrapower red and black |
Toolkit | Flags for rear of mast, mast lock plates, parts and maintenance manual for rig and engine and hydraulic pump test point pressure gauges |
HP 850

The HP 850 offers the ultimate truck-borne drilling rig and it certainly represents value for money to any discerning business operator. This machine will deliver on the client’s expectations and provide many years of durable service in the harsh Australian environment. 8×8 wheel drive and a minimum of 24 tonnes GVM are recommended to carry the HP 850 to work and back.
Explorer 500 | |
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Recommended Base (Minimum) | 8×8 Truck with 24t GVM bogie drive with diff-lock and cross lock Dependant on whether On- board AR is required. |
Rig Engine | Standard Cummins (260hp at 2500rpm) |
Rig Hydraulics | Sauer Danfoss proportionally controlled control valves. Sauer closed loop pump on rotary drive. Sauer open loop pump on auxiliary functions |
Rotary Drive | Hydrapower Gearbox — steel casing with floating hollow spindle and hydraulic head lock and swing. Variable speed, 0–1400rpm low speed torque to 8700Nm |
Head Travel | 7.0m |
Main Winch | Maximum pull is 10,000kg. Maximum line speed is 60m/min. Overspool protection device |
Wireline Winch | 1400m with auto spooler. Maximum pull is 2000kg. Maximum line speed is 140m/min |
Pulldown | Hydraulically controlled with dial for speed control. Pull down capacity is 10,000kg. Pull out capacity is 16,500kg |
Mast | Fitted with 2.0m mast dump for angle drilling. Standard length is 10m, supplied with hydraulically operated breakout spanner and top pulley swivel. Supplied with hydraulic circuit with quick- connect couplings for optional breakout table |
Braekout Table | Optional split type table |
Rod/Auger Guard | Optional, can be fitted with hydraulic lockout on head rotation |
Tool Cabinet | Optional |
Rig Body | Supplied with operator’s platform and offsider’s platform, (4) four stabiliser legs with burst valve protection and fuel tank. Rig body and mast painted in Hydrapower red and black |
Toolkit | Flags for rear of mast, mast lock plates, parts and maintenance manual for rig and engine and hydraulic pump test point pressure gauges |