Drilling Equipment VanMars Capable Machinery

The Boart Longyear LS250 is a compact sonic rig perfect for a wide variety of projects in environmental, geotechnical, water, and mining. Utilizing proven technology, the patented LS250 sonic head has been used in the field for more than 10 years on some of the most technical and difficult projects. This sonic head consistently performs and offers unmatched reliability.

The LS250 features a rod presenter where rod and casing can be loaded horizontally and an actuator then presents the rod and casing vertically to the head which minimizes worker exertion. The dump mast allows the crew to work from the ground, safety is enhanced by avoiding stairs and safety rails often required when working from a platform. The mast articulation allows for drilling at angles from 90 to 45 degrees.

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The Fraste ML’s compact size and 11.5-foot stroke provide fast drilling rates making it well suited for geotechnical and environmental soil and bedrock investigations. With its double jaw set and integral casing puller, the Fraste ML is the preferred rig for drilling ODEX. The Fraste runs a Stage 4 final engine for low emissions.

VanMars has two of the compact and powerful Marl M5T’s in our fleet. With its narrow design and low clearance tower, rubber-tracked drivetrain, and versatile drilling nature the M5T can odex, auger, CPT, SCPT, DCPT, SPT, and much more.

Safety devices including positive air shutoff, electrical kill switches, fire extinguishers, and hydraulic shutdown. This well-known model of drill is ready to get the job done.

VanMars has two of the compact and powerful Marl M5T’s in our fleet. With its narrow design and low clearance tower, rubber-tracked drivetrain, and versatile drilling nature the M5T can odex, auger, CPT, SCPT, DCPT, SPT, and much more.

Safety devices including positive air shutoff, electrical kill switches, fire extinguishers, and hydraulic shutdown. This well-known model of drill is ready to get the job done.

The B53 is a compact, hydraulic drill with applications in geotechnical, environmental, and mineral exploration. Designed for auger drilling, both hollow stem and solid stem, and air rotary (ODEX). Our B53 is mounted on a short Freightliner FL70 sized for go-anywhere versatility. This rig is a highly efficient, compact full-sized truck rig that can be used for shallower boreholes and well installations.

The Hydra52 was designed to be the ultimate limited access drill. Conceptually designed in-house and engineered/fabricated by Hydracore, the Hydra52 has made its mark in the industry. Standing 81″ tall and 36″ wide with a gross weight of 3400 lbs. Using a bore-through head, allowing us to eliminate the need for a hanging swivel, creating maximum travel and control in limited access areas. Ability to disconnect from the power pack and go completely man-portable, breaking down into multiple manageable pieces and running hydraulic extensions.

The rubber track-mounted 9700-VTR is powered by a liquid-cooled, 100HP diesel engine, and comes with a 175-lb hydraulic hammer for direct push sampling and installations. The auger motor, direct push hammer, and SPT auto-drop hammer can be positioned over the same borehole without realignment of the drill rig. The 9700-VTR also has a heavy-duty undercarriage with a wide base platform and 18-inch tracks allowing it to carry more weight, increase torque, and reduce ground pressure. Our 9700-VTR has been retrofitted with a custom-designed/engineered and built 20-foot winch tower to speed up drilling and reduce overall project costs.

The VanMars VacAll Hydrovac truck comes with a 12,000 L waste tank and an 8,000 L freshwater tank providing enough storage and water for a day of daylighting.  Additional onboard items include a jackhammer, sampling spoon, rear-mounted traffic diversion lighting, extendable book, and a dual cyclone for improved suction and dust management.  We can also provide remote hose for difficult-to-access locations.