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What do owners think about their Geoprobe® drill rig? Check out some of the stories below to learn how their rigs helped them achieve success and perhaps discover how a Geoprobe® drill rig could spark the next step in your own environmental, geotechnical, exploration, geothermal, and water well drilling business growth.


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Rent NMR for Hydrological Investigation

NMR works by using an induced magnetic field to affect and align the nucleus of the hydrogen atoms within water molecules.

ID: 14037 | Date:
Probing Times Spring 2024
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"I could take on more jobs if I could just find more operators!"

Geoprobe® machines feature safe, intuitive, and user-friendly controls for a fast learning curve for operators as well as drop racks and storage options for convenient tooling access.

ID: 14036 | Date:
Probing Times Spring 2024
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3.5 Sonic Rod

Geoprobe® engineered and manufactured with industry-compatible threads, our NEW 3.5 Sonic Rod is lighter weight, especially important when site conditions require manually handling rod.

ID: 14035 | Date:
Probing Times Spring 2024
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Sonic Casing "Stack Rack"

The new 4x6 Stack Rack designed for 4X6 tooling systems, includes a lower storage area for 6-inch sonic casing and an upper storage are for either 3.5 or 4.5 sonic rods.

ID: 14034 | Date:
Probing Times Spring 2024
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Virtually Hands-Free Sonic Rig Drilling Sites

Enhancing safety on sonic job sites just got simpler with the self-propelled SRC30DT rod carrier. When paired with 8150LS and rod handler, achieve virtually hands-free tooling operation.

ID: 14033 | Date:
Probing Times Spring 2024
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Comprehensive Sonic Core Drilling System Advantages

There are many advantages with the Geoprobe® Sonic Drilling System including training, service, peace of mind, ease, mobility, safety, efficiency, and options.

ID: 14032 | Date:
Probing Times Spring 2024
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Drilling Mechanic Expertise Keeps Fleet in Peak Shape

The East Coast Service Team works hard to keep companies like Odyssey Environmental Services in the field as much as possible.

ID: 14031 | Date:
Probing Times Spring 2024
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Manufacturer Expertise Provides Rig Refurbishment Confidence

Geo Drill Inc appreciates how knowledgeable the Geoprobe® Service Team is and their ability to help solve problems quickly.

ID: 14030 | Date:
Probing Times Spring 2024
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Larger Than Life Drilling Equipment Services Knowledge

Regular maintenance and assistance from international service team keeps rigs running smoothly for our international customers.

ID: 14029 | Date:
Probing Times Spring 2024
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Expanded UV Range Creates NAPL Detection Confidence

OIP-UVR provides added confidence when detecting lighter-end jet fuels.

ID: 14028 | Date:
Probing Times Spring 2024
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Injecting Innovative Remediation Products Relies Upon Quality, Innovative Tooling from Geoprobe®

Geoprobe® manufactures high quality tooling by listening to customer feedback and continuing to innovate.

ID: 14027 | Date:
Probing Times Spring 2024
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Expanding from Geotechnical to Environmental Drilling Services

The small footprint of the 6011DT slides into tight indoor spaces for site investigations.

ID: 14026 | Date:
Probing Times Spring 2024
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New Rig and Tools Accelerate Collecting Groundwater Samples

The new electric actuator expedites projects, eliminating doing sampling by hand.

ID: 14025 | Date:
Probing Times Spring 2024
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Goldilocks of Mineral Exploration Drilling Rigs

7822DT provides perfect power to size ratio to complete geological exploration of a Maryland mine.

ID: 14024 | Date:
Probing Times Spring 2024
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Partnership Critical to Derailment Site Investigation Success

Combination of 7822DT, 6620DT, and 6610DT provides perfect fleet to do site investigations involving hazardous material contamination and remediation.

ID: 14023 | Date:
Probing Times Spring 2024
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Right Rig for Challenging Drill Rig Work

Multifunctional capabilities of 7822DT make it the ideal choice for crane deployment.

ID: 14022 | Date:
Probing Times Spring 2024
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DT 325 SPT OTE Simplifies Shift to Geotechnical Sampling

Companies opt for the DT325 SPT OTE method for its worker safety, consistency, speed of drilling, and lack of soil disposal.

ID: 14021 | Date:
Probing Times Spring 2024
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Continuous Sampler Improves Auger Sampling Efficiency, Quality

The new 4.25 HSA continuous sampler system has improved their ability to pack a solid soil core.

ID: 14020 | Date:
Probing Times Spring 2024
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Deep Rock Drilling Achieved to Aid Geothermal Studies

Driller praises the power and smoothness of the 3230DT when coring rock.

ID: 14019 | Date:
Probing Times Spring 2024
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Power, Drill Rig Safety Solve Sampling Struggles

Torque, down force, and pulling force of 3230DT chews through tough soil conditions with added safety compared to conventional rigs.

ID: 14018 | Date:
Probing Times Spring 2024
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Subtle Changes Make Big Difference

Customers can trust in Geoprobe® quality because of the years of research and development that go into each machine before being sold.

ID: 14014 | Date:
Probing Times Spring 2024
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Sonic Drills Re-engineered to Increase Reliability, Reduce Sonic Work Cost

8150LS V3 includes new unmatched 3-year/1,000 hour GV5 head warranty, beefed up breakout to handle range of tooling diameters, and adjustable height control panel.

ID: 14013 | Date:
Probing Times Spring 2024
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ASTRA CPT Cone — Good Quality, Good People, Good System

ASTRA CPT cone manufactured by Geoprobe® provides strength to tackle tough subsurface conditions.

ID: 14012 | Date:
Probing Times Spring 2024
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Dedicated CPT Drilling Rig and Seismic CPT Creates Demand

Owning 20CPT Press on skid steer increases drillers' ability to take on more technical exploration projects and makes their in situ investigations easier.

ID: 14011 | Date:
Probing Times Spring 2024
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Partnership Results in Speedy CPT Soil Test Rig for Solar Field

Geoprobe® Engineers listen to customer feedback to innovate and improve machines like the 20CPT Press.

ID: 14010 | Date:
Probing Times Spring 2024
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Rock Coring Drill Requires Crane Ride

The ability to mobilize tools on drop rack and efficiently set up for boring positioned 3126GT for success on project requiring crane lift over wall.

ID: 14009 | Date:
Probing Times Spring 2024
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Interlocking Split Spoon Simplicity Speeds Up Geotechnical Boring

Drillers impressed with efficiency, speed, and ease of use with Geoprobe® patented interlocking split spoon samplers.

ID: 14008 | Date:
Probing Times Spring 2024
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Geoprobe® Measurement While Drilling MWD Leads Industry Adoption

MWD takes advantage of data already available from the rig and makes it useable in other software or logging hardware for operators looking to utilize that data.

ID: 14007 | Date:
Probing Times Spring 2024
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Bread and Butter Truck for Deeper Holes

3100GT offers comfortable truck chassis with added efficiency of 31series centerline head side shift mast, including intrinsic safety features.

ID: 14006 | Date:
Probing Times Spring 2024
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C24 Concept Rig: Proven Features Plus More

C24 Concept Rig supplies drillers with favorite rig features like centerline head side shift plus additional power.

ID: 14005 | Date:
Probing Times Spring 2024