Land Rig Moving System oilfield equipment
Rig Moving Systems

Land Rig Moving System

Designed to carry a whole 300 to 480 tonne land rig without splitting it, this self-propelled moving system is rated to shift up to 400 to 540 tonnes in solid-moving configuration, with mast, drawworks, power pack and floor riding as one load. Travel is deliberately slow: 8 km per hour maximum, with 600 mm ground clearance and a 12,000 mm road-width allowance, because the job is precise well-to-well shifting on the pad rather than highway transit. Hydraulic walking with closed-loop control moves the rig straight, corrects lateral drift and locks down in position, so a cluster-well campaign re-starts at the next slot without re-leveling or re-mating. It is the base layer under the mast, substructure and auxiliary-equipment movers on the same site, sized for the 150 to 850 hp XJ workover range across -17 to 55 degree environments.

Core advantages

Designed around the operating requirement.

400 to 540 t solid-moving capacity, whole rig intact

The self-propelled frame carries up to 400 to 540 tonnes in solid-moving configuration, shifting the mast, drawworks and power pack as one load instead of splitting the rig into trailer-sized pieces.

300 to 480 t rig weight across the XJ range

It is matched to whole rig weights of 300 to 480 tonnes across the 150 to 850 hp XJ workover lineup, with structure and control logic set to the rig tonnage at order time.

8 km/h walking, 600 mm ground clearance

Walking speed holds at 8 km per hour with 600 mm ground clearance, a deliberate slow pad-shift pace that keeps the 300 to 480 tonne rig stable over uneven location ground.

Closed-loop steering and in-position locking

Closed-loop hydraulic walking gives straight-line travel, automatic lateral correction and a combined hydraulic-plus-mechanical lock, so the rig lands level and stays put during heavy workover duty.

12 m road-width allowance for pad-to-pad moves

A 12,000 mm road-width allowance sets the route envelope for moving the whole rig between slots, wider than the dedicated sub-units because it carries the complete spread.

-17 to +55 degree rated operation

The hydraulic and electrical components are rated for -17 to +55 degree operation, sustaining year-round relocation across cold plateaus, deserts and wind-sand Gobi oilfields.

Product Overview
ProductLand Rig Moving System
Product lineRig Moving Systems
Technical Specifications
Basic performanceDesign parameter
Max total weight of drilling rig (t)300~480
Max moving capacity of drilling rig solid moving system (t)400~540
Min clearance from ground (mm)600
Max moving speed (km/h)8km/h
Width of application road (mm)12000
Temperature of application environment (℃)-17~55
Application

Where this equipment is used.

  • Whole-rig relocation without splitting: the self-propelled system carries 300–480 tonne rigs, rated to 400–540 tonnes in solid-moving configuration.
  • Pad-to-pad campaigns on cluster-well projects where hydraulic walking moves the rig straight, corrects drift and locks down in position.
  • Long-distance, cross-region moves of complete rigs in desert and Gobi fields at up to 8 km/h.
  • Frequent well-slot changes in mountainous and hilly terrain where re-leveling and re-mating cost must be avoided.
  • Batch relocation of several rigs in strategic core blocks, with standardised deployment at each slot.
  • Emergency rig shifting during fast workover mobilisation under harsh field conditions.
Next step

Send the operating requirement.

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Configuration

Options for a matched equipment scope.

Available configurations can be matched to the equipment model, operating conditions and project requirements.

  • Capacity and footprint: moving capacity, road-width allowance and ground clearance confirmed against the rig weight and route.
  • Walking control: closed-loop hydraulic walking with drift correction is standard; wireless remote control can be added.
  • Climate package: low-temperature hydraulic start and heat preservation for high-altitude and cold sites.
  • Road provisions: widened anti-sink tires and reinforced suspension for soft desert and muddy routes.
  • Monitoring: moving load, vehicle balance and hydraulic pressure monitored in real time.
  • Documentation and support: manuals, test report and first-period spares included; commissioning and operator training arranged.
Buyer questions

Frequently asked about this equipment.

Buyers evaluating the land rig moving system usually ask about rated rig weight, moving capacity and road speed.

Does the Land Rig Moving System require disassembly before relocation?

No disassembly is required. This system adopts an integral integrated moving design. The whole rig including mast, hydraulic system and operating platform can be moved as a whole, eliminating repeated disassembly and assembly, greatly improving relocation efficiency and reducing equipment loss.

What types of rigs is this moving system compatible with?

It fully matches all XJ series truck-mounted workover rigs from 150HP to 850HP, including 550HP, 650HP, 750HP and 850HP ultra-heavy-duty models. The modular structure can adapt to different chassis driving modes and load specifications, realizing universal matching of the full product line.

Can the system adapt to extreme cold and desert harsh environments?

Yes. The whole system supports -40℃ to +55℃ full-climate operation, equipped with low-temperature heat preservation, sand-proof and anti-corrosion structure. It can stably complete self-propelled relocation and positioning operations in high-altitude cold plateaus, arid deserts and Gobi harsh oilfield environments.

What are the core advantages compared with traditional trailer transportation?

A trailer move disassembles the rig, lifts it by crane and hauls the sections separately, which adds crane days and re-mating work at the next pad. This self-propelled system shifts the whole 300 to 480 tonne rig as one load at up to 8 km/h, with closed-loop hydraulic walking holding the straight line and locking in position, so the cluster-well campaign re-starts at the next slot without re-leveling or re-mating.

Is intelligent control function available for upgrade?

Yes. We can customize intelligent navigation, automatic deviation correction, remote wireless control and real-time status monitoring functions according to customer demands, realizing intelligent and unmanned auxiliary moving operation, further improving construction safety and intelligence level.

Procurement information

Ordering this equipment.

Commercial terms are confirmed in the quotation for the exact configuration, quantity and destination.

Certification & standards

Built to API oilfield equipment standards at the Jingzhou plant under ISO 9001:2015 quality management; the self-propelled frame is load-proved to its 400 to 540 tonne solid-moving rating, walking speed run to 8 km per hour and the 600 mm clearance measured across the hydraulic lock cycle before dispatch. The certificate scope is listed in the quotation.

Documentation

Operation and maintenance manuals, chassis documentation and factory test reports are supplied; the hydraulic and electrical schematics are included for the client's service department.

Lead time

Confirmed in the quotation according to configuration, quantity and destination.

Warranty & after-sales

Manuals, conventional spare parts and remote technical guidance are included; on-site commissioning and operator training can be arranged on request.

Payment & delivery

Payment schedule, Incoterms, port and packaging are agreed in the sales contract.

Spare parts

A recommended spare-parts list for the first operating period is provided with the quotation.