Rig 05 – Christie Hand Portable (Xander)
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Rig 05
Christie Hand Portable

Rig 05 – Christie Hand Portable (Xander)

A hand-portable drilling rig configured for concrete coring, washboring and NMLC rock coring where access is too restricted for a tracked rig.

Rig Profile

Built for demanding investigations.

Rig Specifications

1.5 m Length (frame)
1.2 m Width (frame)
2.1 m Mast height
Current Capabilities

One rig. Multiple drilling and sampling methods.

01
Concrete coring To 200 mm depth
02
Rotary mud drilling (washboring) To 2 m depth
03
NMLC coring To 20 m depth
Rig Gallery
Christie hand portable drilling rig set up on a residential back lawn
Christie hand portable drilling rig working in a narrow side passage between buildings
Estimated Productivity

Indicative output per 10–11 hour day.

Productivity varies with parking, access between boreholes, ground conditions, well installation, waste handling, water supply and cleanup requirements.

Ground / Method Typical day Indicative output per borehole Bedrock must be Class 4 or above at less than 2 m depth; topsoil is hand augered to reach it; water tap required onsite; no SPT.
Decent sandstone up to 8-10 m for one borehole
Decent shale up to 6-8 m for one borehole
Project Planning

Is Rig 05 – Christie Hand Portable (Xander) the right rig for your site?

Review access, required drilling method, target depth, parking, water availability and borehole movement before mobilisation.