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LARGEHDD Rigs Census
When a project calls for horizontal directional drilling (HDD),
it's important to use a qualified contractor and the right equipment
for the specific needs, especially when it involves a large rig.
This annual census, compiled by Underground Infrastructure
and Pipeline & Gas Journal, serves as a valuable resource in the
selection process and, ultimately, project success.
The most common industry standard for this HDD-rig category
is pullback force of at least 100,000 pounds and, in this year's
census, reaches a maximum of 1.8 million pounds. Other relevant
statistics include maximum pipe diameter and maximum torque.
Aaron Enterprises Inc.
300 Cloverleaf Rd.
York, PA 17406
p: (717) 854-2641
w: aaronenterprises.com
e: pgrove@aaronenterprises.com,
hdd@aaronenterprises.com
contact: Paul Grove
5 Rigs with Minimum 100,000 lbs. Pullback
Maximum Pipe Diameter: 60 in.
Maximum Pullback: 625,000 lbs.
Maximum Torque: 80,000 ft.-lbs.
Aaron Enterprises offers tooling for
environmentally sensitive crossings,
on-staff engineers, real-time remote
monitoring system with client access,
soil stabilization, and installation of
conductor casing.
ARB Inc.
26000 Commercentre Dr.
Lake Forest, CA 92630
p: (949) 598-9242
w: primoriscorp.com
e: dwarrilow@prim.com
contact: Dorian Warrilow
2 Rigs with Minimum 100,000 lbs. Pullback
Maximum Pipe Diameter: 60 in.
Maximum Pullback: 750,000 lbs.
Maximum Torque: 92,000 ft.-lbs.
ARB Inc. is a full-service pipeline
contractor performing all aspects of HDD,
including drilling services, pipe fabrication
and tie-ins, in the United States.
Atlas Trenchless LLC
1351 Broadway St. West/P.O. Box 488
Rockville, MN 56369-0488
p: (320) 685-7578
w: atlas-trenchless.com
e: jiml@atlas-trenchless.com
contact: Jim Lagios
6 Rigs with Minimum 100,000 lbs. Pullback
Maximum Pipe Diameter: 60 in.
Maximum Pullback: 750,000 lbs.
Maximum Torque: 85,000 ft.-lbs.
National HDD contractor specialized
in horizontal directional drilling, auger
boring, guided auger boring, tunneling
and microtunneling.
Canadian Horizontal Drilling Inc.
RR #1
Wetaskiwin, Alberta, Canada T9A 1W8
p: (780) 352-5041
w: canadianhorizontal.ca
e: rob@canadianhorizontal.ca
contact: Rob Fontaine
4 Rigs with Minimum 100,000 lbs. Pullback
Maximum Pipe Diameter: 48 in.
Maximum Pullback: 500,000 lbs.
Maximum Torque: 75,000 ft.-lbs.
Badger Drilling LLC
9980 Sandler Road
Jacksonville, FL 32222
p: (904) 379-0549
w: jacksonvilleboringcontractors.com
e: lnicks@badgerdrillingllc.com
contact: Leonard Nicks
2 Rigs with Minimum 100,000 lbs. pullback
Maximum Pipe Diameter: 42 in.
Maximum Pullback: 500,000 lbs.
Maximum Torque: 75,000 ft.-lbs.
We drive Florida-wide and are specialized
in Florida ground conditions. Badger has
operated in the business for 20 years
and has highly skilled technicians.
Benton-Georgia Inc.
PO Box 838
Douglasville, GA 30133
p: (770) 942-8180
w: benton-georgia.com
e: jjinks@benton-georgia.com
contact: Jamie Jinks
5 Rigs with Minimum 100,000 lbs. Pullback
Maximum pipe diameter: 60 in.
Maximum Pullback: 625,000 lbs.
Maximum Torque: 100,000 ft.-lbs.
Operates and maintains a fleet to meet
ever-changing HDD needs, completing
installations in lengths up to 6,500 feet
and diameters up to 48 inches.
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Company specializes in hard-rock
formations, with expertise in all HDD
applications and technical proficiency
in all areas of HDD.
Carson Corporation
171 Route 94
Lafayette, N.J. 07848
p: (973) 579-4100
w: carsoncorporation.net
e: estimating@carsoncorporation.net
contact: Colin Harris
8 Rigs with Minimum 100,000 lbs. Pullback
Maximum Pipe Diameter: 60 in.
Maximum Pullback: 1,100,000 lbs.
Maximum Torque: 100,000 ft.-lbs.
Carson Corporation owns and operates
one of the largest directional drills on
the East Coast and has successfully
drilled throughout the country.
Cherokee Directional Drilling Inc.
8706 N. Highway 259
Longview, TX 75605
p: (903) 663-9091
w: cherokeeddi.com
e: mmorales@cherokeeddi.com
contact: Miguel Morales
4 Rigs with Minimum 100,000 lbs. Pullback
Maximum Pipe Diameter: 42 in.
Maximum Pullback: 440,000 lbs.
Maximum Torque: 80,000 ft.-lbs.
Cherokee DDI is a family-owned and
-operated business that specializes
in installation of pipelines, water and
sewer lines, telecom and other utilities,
by HDD method.
Chisholm Services LP
500 W. Vista Ridge Mall Drive
Lewisville, TX 75067
p: (469) 240-5794
w: chisholmservices.com
e: brian@chisholmservices.com;
trag@chisholmservices.com
contact: Brian Whitaker; Trag Bailey
5 Rigs with Minimum 100,000 lbs. Pullback
Maximum Pipe Diameter: 42 in.
Maximum Pullback: 440,000 lbs.
Maximum Torque: 154,000 ft.-lbs.
HDD installation servicing the oil & gas,
municipality, and telecom industries;
pipe installations range from 2- to
42-inch diameter and up to 4,000 feet.
Central Trenchless Inc.
501 53rd Street SW
Minot, ND 58701
p: (701) 839-6767
e: shouim@ctihdd.com
contact: Shaun Houim
3 Rigs with Minimum 100,000 lbs. Pullback
Maximum Pipe Diameter: 36 in.
Maximum Pullback: 440,000 lbs.
Maximum Torque: 60,000 ft.-lbs.
COE Drilling Pty Ltd
Level 2, 22 Cordeila Street
Brisbane, Queensland, 4101 Australia
p: +61 7 3029 1300
w: coedrilling.com.au
e: e.foley@coedrilling.com.au
contact: Eamon Foley
6 Rigs with Minimum 100,000 lbs. Pullback
Maximum Pipe Diameter: 56 in.
Maximum Pullback: 1,300,000 lbs.
Maximum Torque: 100,000 ft.-lbs.
2023
http://www.aaronenterprises.com http://www.cherokeeddi.com http://www.canadianhorizontal.ca http://www.jacksonvilleboringcontractors.com http://www.carsoncorporation.net http://www.chisholmservices.com http://www.primoriscorp.com http://www.benton-georgia.com http://coedrilling.com.au http://www.atlas-trenchless.com http://www.UndergroundInfrastructure.com
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