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GES Quicksilver 1600HP AC-VFD Drilling Rig — Rig 9

High-capacity AC-VFD rig with mast-skidding capability and 750,000 lb hookload.

1,600 HP
Drawworks Rating
GES AC Drive
750,000#
Hook Load
136 ft mast
7,500 PSI
Mud System
2x BOMCO 1600HP
25 ft
Skid Capability
Mast & substructure
GES Quicksilver 1600HP AC-VFD Drilling Rig — Rig 9
High-capacity AC-VFD rig with mast-skidding capability and 750,000 lb hookload.

The GES Quicksilver 1600HP AC-VFD Drilling Rig (Rig 9) offers a proven AC drive platform with a 136-foot mast delivering 750,000 lb static hookload. Modified to allow skidding of mast and substructure up to 25 feet on location without moving the rest of the rig — a significant operational advantage. Powered by three CAT 3512C engines and equipped with twin upgraded BOMCO 1600HP mud pumps at 7,500 PSI.

Technical Overview

Key Equipment Specifications

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Mast & Substructure

  • Mast TypeGES Quicksilver 136 ft
  • Hook Load750,000 lb static
  • Racking Capacity19,500 ft of 5" DP
  • Floor Height26 ft (22.5 ft clear)
  • SubstructureGES Hydraulic Raise
  • Skid Capability25 ft on location
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Drawworks & Drive

  • DrawworksGES 1,600 HP AC
  • Motor1,500 HP cont / 1,830 HP int AC
  • Drill Line1-3/8"
  • Top DriveCANRIG 1035
  • Traveling Block400-ton, 6-sheave
  • Rotary27.5" hydraulic, 1,150 HP AC
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Power & Mud System

  • Engines3x CAT 3512C @ 1,476 HP each
  • GeneratorsCaterpillar 1,750 KVA / 600V
  • Mud Pumps2x BOMCO 1600HP, 7,500 PSI
  • Mud Capacity~900 bbl active
  • Shakers3x Brandt Dual King Cobra
  • Well ControlKoomey Type 80, 7-station
Equipment Gallery

Rig Photos

Rig 9 — substructure
Rig 9 — substructure
Rig 9 — mast assembly
Rig 9 — mast assembly
Rig 9 — drill floor
Rig 9 — drill floor
Rig 9 — mud system
Rig 9 — mud system
Rig 9 — engines
Rig 9 — engines
Rig 9 — equipment detail
Rig 9 — equipment detail
Rig 9 — equipment detail
Rig 9 — equipment detail
Rig 9 — site view
Rig 9 — site view
Capabilities

Key Advantages

01

AC-VFD Drive Platform

Full AC variable frequency drive system on drawworks, mud pumps, and rotary. GES electronic driller with interface for third-party electronic drilling systems.

02

Skid-on-Location

Modified to allow skidding of mast and substructure up to 25 feet on location without moving the rest of the rig — ideal for pad drilling operations.

03

Upgraded Mud Pressure

Dual BOMCO 1600HP pumps upgraded to 7,500 PSI working pressure, with three-stage Brandt solids control and vacuum degasser for efficient drilling fluid management.

Complete Data

Full Equipment Status

Mast & Substructure

MastGES Quicksilver, 136 ft clear height
Hook Load750,000 lb static (12-line string-up)
Racking Capacity19,500 ft 5" DP or 23,400 ft 4-1/2" DP
SubstructureGES hydraulic raise, 26 ft drill floor
Clear Height22.5 ft under rotary beams
Casing Capacity750,000 lb
Setback Capacity505,000 lb
Combined Load1,255,000 lb
Drill Floor Area21.5 ft x 40 ft
Skid Capability25 ft without moving rest of rig

Drawworks & Top Drive

DrawworksGES 1,600 HP AC
Drive Motor1,500 HP continuous / 1,830 HP intermittent AC
Drill Line1-3/8"
Top DriveCANRIG 1035
Traveling Block400-ton, 6 x 42" sheaves
Rotary27.5" driven by 1,150 HP cont / 1,400 HP int AC

Power Generation

Engine Count3
Engine ModelCAT 3512C Diesel, 1,476 HP each
GeneratorsCaterpillar 1,750 KVA, 600V each

Mud System

Mud Pumps2x BOMCO 1600HP Triplex AC (upgraded to 7,500 PSI)
Stroke12" stroke
Mud Capacity~900 bbl active
Tank ConfigurationSelf-elevating skid, round bottom cleaning tank, suction tank, hopper skid
Shakers3x Brandt Dual King Cobra
DegasserBrandt vacuum vessel
Desander / DesilterBrandt Fluid Conditioner with 16 desilter cones, dual desander cones
Separator48" Mud gas separator / trip tank

Well Control

AccumulatorKoomey Type 80, 7-station, 22-bottle
Choke Manifold10,000 PSI
Fresh Water Tank500 bbl
Fuel Tank500 bbl

Interested in This Rig?

Contact Total Drilling Supply LLC for pricing and to arrange inspection.

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