Oil Rigs Now is an independent marketing platform that connects buyers with available 1500 hp drilling rigs for sale used. Each listing represents equipment offered directly by sellers, so buyers can compare units from different sellers side by side.
What to Consider When Buying Used Drilling Rigs
When searching for 1500 hp drilling rigs for sale used, several factors decide whether a rig fits your program:
- Condition: Assess the overall condition of the rig. An independent inspection can provide insights into its operational status.
- History: Understand the rig's usage history, including previous projects and maintenance records.
- Specifications: Verify that the rig's specifications align with your project needs, such as depth capacity and drilling techniques.
- Seller Reputation: Ask for references and check the seller's title documents.
Advantages of Buying Used Drilling Rigs
There are several advantages to purchasing used drilling rigs, such as:
- Cost-Effectiveness: Used rigs typically come at lower prices compared to new models.
How to Find 1500 hp Drilling Rigs for Sale
One can browse the listings on Oil Rigs Now to explore available options. Each listing shows the rig's published details.
Contact for More Information
For specific inquiries and detailed information about a particular rig, reach out to Bob Neundorf at [email protected] or call 832-563-0880. Pricing on a specific listing comes from the seller.
1500 HP Units on Oil Rigs Now: What the Spec Sheets Say
1500 HP is a common size for onshore horizontal programs. The current listings include:
- IDM-1500 Rig 5 – 1500 HP SCR Drilling Rig: built 2007, SCR drive. The sheet lists an IDM QDS-1500 136 ft telescoping mast, 750,000 lb hook load, a 22 ft hydraulic telescoping substructure, two Gulf Electroquip 800 HP DC traction motors, three Cummins KTA50DR engines at 1,470 HP, two Continental EMSCO FB-1600 mud pumps and an 848 bbl mud system.
- NOV Ideal 1500HP AC Rig #826: AC VFD drive, 720,000 lb hook load, a 142 ft cantilever slingshot mast, an NOV TDS-11SA 500-ton top drive, two NOV 12-P-160 pumps at 1,600 HP, three MTU 12V4000 engines, a Shaffer 10K BOP and an 18,000 ft depth rating.
- Dreco Cantilever Triple 1500 HP Rig 24: a Dreco P1604008 cantilever triple with a 142 ft clear mast, 750,000 lb hook load on 12 lines, an NOV DSGD 375 drawworks, a Varco TDS-11SA top drive, two Gardner Denver Maverick pumps at 1,500 HP and 7,500 psi, 460,000 lb setback and a 16,400 ft depth rating.
- Oilwell 840E 1500 HP Land Drilling Rig 1428 and TDS 1500 HP AC-VFD Drilling Rig 19: an Oilwell 840E land rig and an AC variable frequency drive rig.
These figures are the sellers' own spec sheets as listed. Confirm each one against the equipment and its paperwork during an independent inspection.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I look for when inspecting a used drilling rig?
How can I verify the seller's credibility?
How are payment terms handled?
SCR or AC: does the drive type matter on a 1500 HP rig?
Yes. An SCR rig runs DC motors controlled by silicon-controlled rectifiers. An AC-VFD rig gives finer torque control at low speed, which helps on long laterals and automated drilling, and AC motors have no brushes or commutators to service. Check which drive the listing actually has before comparing two units.
Is the 1500 HP figure the rig rating or the drawworks input?
Spec sheets are not consistent. Some quote the rig rating and others quote drawworks input power, which can be higher. Ask the seller which figure is shown and request the drawworks nameplate data.