
GEAX
s.r.l.
Chapter 2
TRANSPORTING THE DRILLING RIG
1
6
fig.2.4.1.2
Clockwise rotation
A
to
B
Before taking on transport configuration with mast in the rear
Anticlockwise rotation
B
to
A
Before starting unloading fig.2.3.2.1
2.4.2
Centre of gravity
In the transport configuration the rig’s centre of gravity is located
approximately 60-70 cm in front of the fifth wheel-cab axis.
2.4.3
Road transport
The truck and trailer must be adequately sized to carry the drilling rig, both in
terms of dimensions and load capacity. Make sure the rig is arranged
compatibly with the maximum allowable load of every axle.
Also, make sure that the planned route is large enough in width and height
(narrowings in the road, bridges, low overhead cables, traffic signs, etc.).
Check the capacity of any bridges along the route. The truck should proceed
at a speed that is compatible with the conditions of the road and such as to
not compromise the stability of the load at any time.