Shift from Sonic to Rotary Rig Drilling in Minutes

Proven GV5 50K Sonic Head + Industry-Leading DMR7 Rotary Head

By combining the proven GV5 50K sonic head with the industry-leading DMR7 rotary head on a single platform you can choose the best drilling technique for virtually any formation without switching rigs.

The GV5 sonic head handles difficult overburden and produces straighter holes, while the DMR7 rotary head delivers more than 5,000 ft-lb of torque and 1,000 rpm. Its best-in-class 2.75-inch through bore maximizes air and mud flow, completing rotary rig drilling in half the time of competing machines. Power from the 275 horsepower CAT^® engine enables utilizing multiple pumps.

Multiple heads and pumps means achieving depth faster for:

• Shorter job timelines
• Better footage rate
• Lower labor costs
• More projects completed

Switch Sonic to Rotary Rig Drilling Techniques in Minutes

The challenge of encountering different formations on site has always been adapting quickly enough to stay productive. An innovative side-shift design lets operators switch between sonic and rotary rig drilling in mere minutes — no tools or fumbling for hours putting on a speed increaser. In short order, crews can use the threaded sub to adapt the DMR7 from air or mud rotary to high-speed coring components. No more "musical rigs" or downtime deciding which rig to bring.

Choose the most efficient drilling method for the conditions, in real time, reaching target depth faster and with greater confidence:

• Sonic for difficult overburden and straighter holes
• Air rotary for fast, clean penetration
• Mud rotary for stability in challenging formations
• Wireline coring for precision sampling

Better Outcomes from Start to Finish

With one versatile rig, arrive on site confident you have the right solution — no second-guessing, no costly delays, and no backup equipment required. Operators can focus on drilling, not logistics. That simplicity translates directly to cost savings for both you and your clients.

The GV5 sonic plus DMR7 rotary dual-head system gives you a single rig with the power to:

• respond to changing conditions instantly
• choose the most efficient method every time
• complete projects faster

GV5 SONIC + DMR7 ROTARY HEAD

ENVIRONMENTAL

Assess contaminants in overburden and bedrock with one rig. Set casing through difficult overburden with GV5 sonic head. Slide over to DMR7 rotary head, leveraging best-in-class through bore to maximize air/mud flow for faster footage rates. Or set DMR7 up for wireline coring, collecting high-quality bedrock samples.

AGGREGATE & MINING

Collect samples with GV5 sonic, then slide over to DMR7 for high-speed coring — no need to tie up a dedicated rig for deep cores. Deploy GV5 sonic head to produce straighter holes through bedrock, critical for shafts and conduits hitting narrow targets for underground operations.

CATHODIC PROTECTION & GEOTHERMAL

With a single rig, choose a drilling technique to drill to target depth the fastest. Set casing to bedrock quickly with GV5 sonic head. Then quickly slide the DMR7 rotary head over the cased hole, using its best-in-class through bore to maximize air or mud flow to finish wells faster.

WATER WELL

When you hit a mud seam, switch from DMR7 air rotary to GV5 sonic, run casing, and switch back — all on one rig and without moving over and starting again. The best-in-class through bore on the DMR7 rotary head maximizes speed and minimizes downtime.