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Drilling Rig Shipping & Packing Checklist
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Before booking transport, obtain the actual packed dimensions and gross weight for every package, the machine’s transport configuration and an itemised packing list. Catalogue machine dimensions or operating weight alone do not establish container fit, freight cost or unloading requirements.
By RigSpan · Published and reviewed 17 October 2026
Items to record.
| Review line | Information to reconcile |
|---|---|
| Machine identity | Offered model, serial number when assigned and accepted configuration revision |
| Transport state | Mast / attachment position, removed components and assembly instructions |
| Package schedule | Marks, contents, quantity, package type and dimensions for each item |
| Weight information | Net and gross weights for each package; confirmed total |
| Handling information | Supplier-approved lifting / restraint information and unloading responsibility |
| Document reconciliation | Packing list, invoice and transport-document references; destination requirements confirmed |
Ask which dimensional state the number describes.
The ST300 supplier listing labels its dimensions as packing size; the 400 m crawler listing says overall dimensions. These labels cannot be interchanged. Request a drawing and dated packing schedule for the actual equipment, including loose tooling and auxiliaries.
Use a package-by-package schedule.
The International Trade Administration describes packing lists with package counts, contents, marks and net / gross weights. Use that distinction to request a complete equipment schedule rather than relying on a single machine weight. Its page is US-oriented general documentation guidance, not a China-to-every-country compliance checklist.
Agree handling and booking responsibilities.
Have the supplier provide the applicable lifting and restraint information and have the appointed logistics provider confirm the proposed transport arrangement. Record the destination, delivery basis, unloading arrangements and responsibility for removed components. Do not infer container fit from nominal container length alone.
Reconcile the records before dispatch.
Check that the accepted configuration, packing list, invoice and agreed inspection record refer to the same equipment and accessories. Ask the importer and freight forwarder which documents are required for the actual route. This checklist does not establish tariffs, customs classification or country-specific certification requirements.
Use the review worksheet.
Record evidence and open questions before accepting the offer.
Download CSV WorksheetRelated configurations.
Related procurement reading.
Sources and evidence scope.
Reviewed 17 October 2026. Supplier links support only their own listed configurations; they are not independent performance tests or an accepted order specification. The schedules and comparison questions are RigSpan editorial guidance. Other manufacturers’ references explain their own systems and do not imply affiliation or compatibility.
- 200 m Trailer Water Well Rig — supplier listing
- ST300 Trailer Water Well Rig — supplier listing
- 400 m Crawler Water Well Rig — supplier listing
- 800 m Truck-Mounted Water Well Rig — supplier listing
- XY-2B Core Drilling Rig — supplier listing
- PV-60 Solar Pile Driver — supplier listing
- International Trade Administration: common export documents
Build a quotation around the actual work.
Send your project brief and the items you need confirmed.