Our Equipment
CGD maintains a versatile fleet of drilling rigs and support vehicles to tackle projects large and small. Our fleet includes heavy-duty solid-stem auger rigs capable of drilling deep investigation holes, as well as compact units for remote or confined sites. Each rig is outfitted for safety and efficiency – from powerful hydraulic winches to GPS navigation and downhole cameras. Many of our drill rigs are CPT-ready, meaning we can equip a rig for CPT pushes when needed​. In fact, using a drill rig to perform CPT is highly cost-effective, allowing us to provide that advanced service seamlessly alongside auger drilling. Whether drilling in a downtown lot, a rural mine, or along a rugged pipeline corridor, our equipment is supported by modern generators, light plants, and all-terrain vehicles to ensure continuous operation.
IR-60 TRUCK MOUNTED DRILL RIG
Our IR-60 is a heavy-duty, truck-mounted drill rig that excels in deep geotechnical investigations and aggregate resource drilling. It delivers high power and torque for penetrating dense soils and bedrock while maintaining excellent sample recovery. Despite its large size, this rig mobilizes efficiently via road to reach remote sites and performs reliably even in harsh winter conditions. The IR-60’s robust build and deep drilling capacity make it ideal for large-diameter boreholes, deep soil profiling, and challenging drilling programs in Western Canada.
B-57 TRUCK MOUNTED DRILL RIG
The B-57 is a versatile mid-sized drilling rig known for its agility and precision on geotechnical and environmental projects. Compact yet powerful, it can operate in confined or urban spaces with limited access, all while providing the necessary force to drill through tough soils. The B-57 supports a variety of sampling methods – from hollow-stem augering to standard penetration testing – ensuring reliable soil and groundwater data. Its modest footprint and easy maneuverability allow our team to tackle jobs where larger rigs cannot fit, without sacrificing drilling capability or sample quality.
MARL M-10 TRACKED RIG
Mounted on a Nodwell tracked carrier, our MARL M-10 rig offers exceptional access to hard-to-reach locations and soft ground conditions. This low-ground-pressure unit can traverse muskeg, snow, and rugged terrain that truck rigs cannot handle, making it invaluable for remote geotechnical and environmental projects in all seasons. The MARL M-10 provides solid drilling performance for moderate-depth boreholes, allowing for reliable sampling and well installations even in isolated areas. Its combination of off-road mobility and stable drilling power ensures we can work effectively on sites with minimal infrastructure or winter access only.
GEMCO CME-550 BUGGY RIG
Our GEMCO-built CME-55 is mounted on an articulated carrier with oversized tractor tires that shrug off soft ground and uneven terrain. The central pivot lets the front and rear frames “snake” independently, so the rig can thread through tight tree lines, negotiate sharp turns, and keep all four wheels planted on rolling landscapes where rigid frames lose traction. Once in position, the CME-55 delivers the proven torque and feed force the 55-series is known for—advancing solid or hollow-stem augers—while its low ground pressure minimizes site disturbance. The result is a nimble, go-anywhere platform ideal for geotechnical and environmental drilling programs in difficult, off-road Alberta condition
CME-550 BUGGY RIG
Our yellow CME-550 is mounted on a rugged four-wheel-drive carrier that delivers excellent maneuverability on soft ground. The wide turf-style tires spread the load, allowing us to access remote muskeg, cleared right-of-ways, and thawing spring sites that truck rigs cannot reach. Once positioned, the CME-550’s powerful rotary head and ample feed force make quick work of deep geotechnical or aggregate borings while maintaining sample integrity. Hydraulic outriggers and a compact frame keep the rig stable without the need for large drill pads, speeding up set-up and reducing site disturbance.
Specialty Heli portable & Skid-Steer Drilling
For sites with extreme access constraints, we deploy compact heli-portable gear or a high-torque skid-steer auger to obtain shallow geotechnical and environmental samples where larger rigs can’t go. These nimble solutions minimize surface disturbance and mobilize rapidly to remote or urban infill locations.
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Need ultra-light or tight-access drilling? Reach out and we’ll tailor a portable plan for your project.
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