Water Well Drills

Consider your drilling conditions and transportation needs. Generally, the larger the drill, the more power it will have to get through tough material and the greater depth you’ll be able to achieve. Here’s an overview of when to choose different Lone Star Drills water well drills:

• Mechanical water well drills: The smallest in the Lone Star Drills line, these models drill down to 200 feet in sandy and clay soils. They are ultra-compact, portable and ideal for carrying into remote drilling sites or transporting in the back of a small truck.
• Hydraulic water well drills: These drills provide expanded power and drilling depth, capable of reaching down to 300 feet in sand, clay and rock. Like our mechanical drills, they break down for easy transport.
• Trailer-mounted water well drills: These are the most powerful water well drill rigs in the Lone Star Drills line. They use hydraulic power to produce additional force and some models can drill down to 400 feet in a variety of soil and rock conditions. They are mounted on heavy-duty, lightweight trailers that can be towed with a small truck or ATV.

The answer depends on your power needs, maintenance discipline and jobsite factors including availability and convenience. Here are some considerations when choosing between gas vs. diesel for your water well drill:

• Power: Diesel is often preferred for increased torque, but many manufacturers increase the horsepower in gas engines to account for the difference.
• Availability and Cost: Look into whether gas or diesel is the primary fuel in the area. The answer will impact fuel availability and cost at the drilling location.
• Convenience: What type of fuel does other equipment on the jobsite use? Consistency across machines increases convenience.
• Maintenance: Diesel units tend to be more sensitive to dirt and debris and can be harder to keep running. Gas engines are more forgiving.

Lone Star Drills offers a range of compact water well drills with the smallest, the LS100, capable of drilling down to 100 feet in sandy and clay soils, and the largest, the LS400T+, able to reach down to 400 feet in sand, clay and soft and hard rock formations. When encountering hard rock such as quartzite, limestone, sandstone, granite or basalt, we recommend pairing one of our hydraulic water well drills with a down-the-hole (DTH) hammer to power through these formations down to 300 feet. Learn more about how to maximize productivity in tough rock formations in our blog.

Lone Star Drills water well drills include required components such as the engine, mud pump, mud hoses and drill pipe as well as bits, reamers, a toolbox and spare parts. Depending on the drill, it may also include additional components, such as a winch, swivel, casing flush tool, bailer, rope and anchor kit. We also offer water well drill kits — also known as Missionary Kits — with basic necessities including a casing flush tool, casing slips, hollow braid rope, hoist bracket bailer tripod assemblies, a PVC bailer, hard hats, pipe joint compound, a grease gun, wrenches and miscellaneous nuts and bolts. Take a look at our water well drilling accessories to support your remote project.

Lone Star Drills was founded with a mission to develop water well drills that meet portability and operational challenges that come with drilling in underdeveloped countries. Our drills are tough, tried and tested, with the power and portability to stand up to rugged demands in remote locations. Volunteer and mission organizations are putting Lone Star water well drills to work in more than 40 countries across the globe to bring clean water where it’s needed most. Hear more from our president, Joe Haynes, in this video.

At Lone Star Drills, we offer a half-day training session to familiarize you with your equipment and learn how to properly use it. Additional training is available through partner organizations and operational videos. You can see the full details about water well drill training on our website. We also offer access to ongoing support and replacement parts for your water well drilling equipment. Contact us to learn more about total support for your Lone Star Drills water well drill.