San Diego Based

Equipment

Versatile Rigs for Challenging Projects

Pacific Drilling Co. operates a diverse fleet of high-performance rigs across the Southwestern US, designed to tackle complex geotechnical, environmental, and construction drilling projects. With state-of-the-art equipment, including remote-controlled, limited-access, and large-diameter drilling rigs, every project is handled with precision and efficiency.

Our Equipment in California:

The Fraste Mantis MultiDrill rig working on a bluff above a coastal valley.

Fraste "Mantis" MultiDrill PL-G All Terrain Track Mount Rotary Rig

A high-powered, all-terrain track rig with remote-controlled tracking and Tier 4f diesel power, built for high-efficiency drilling.

Specifications

  • Weight10,000 lbs
  • Width48 in – 54 in
  • Length Mast Down16-22 ft
  • Height Mast Down8-9 ft
  • Length Mast Up13 ft
  • Mast Height22 ft
  • Max Noise Level85db
  • Rubber Tracks
  • Radio Remote Controlled Tracking
  • Tier 4f Diesel Power Plant
  • Equipped with an eSPT Auto Hammer

Services

  • Hollow Stem Auger
  • Rotary Wash
  • Rock Coring (HQ/PQ)
  • Cased Air Percussion (ODEX™)
  • Direct Push
The Sabercat MTXD truck rig set up among boulders on rough ground.

Sabercat MTXD All Terrain Truck Rig

A heavy-duty, all-terrain truck rig with an eSPT Auto Hammer designed for precise geotechnical testing and drilling.

Specifications

  • Weight33,000 lbs
  • Width8 ft
  • Length22 ft
  • Height13 ft
  • Mast Height36 ft
  • Tire Pressure Range20-100 psi
  • Equipped with an eSPT Auto Hammer
  • TireBoss Tire Pressure Management System

Services

  • Hollow Stem Auger
  • Mud Rotary
  • Rock Coring (HQ/PQ)
  • Cased Air Percussion (ODEX™)
  • CPT/SCPT
The Yeti M10 truck rig from behind, its control panel open and drill string down, parked on a driveway.

Yeti M10 Hi-Torque Truck Rig

A high-torque drilling rig built for deep and heavy-duty geotechnical applications.

Specifications

  • Weight33,000 lbs
  • Width8 ft
  • Length25 ft
  • Height13 ft
  • Mast Height35 ft
  • Equipped with an eSPT Auto Hammer

Services

  • Hollow Stem Auger
  • Mud Rotary
  • Cased Air Percussion (ODEX™)
  • CPT/SCPT
The Mole low-overhead track rig working at a roadside beneath power lines.

Mole Low Overhead Track Rig

Designed for low-clearance environments, allowing for drilling in confined spaces with precision.

Specifications

  • Weight7,000 lbs
  • Width54 in
  • Length Mast Down12 ft
  • Height Mast Down80 in
  • Length Mast Up9 ft
  • Mast Height10 ft 6 in
  • Max Noise Level85db
  • Rubber Tracks

Services

  • Hollow Stem Auger
  • Max Slope Drilling (3:1)
  • Angle Drilling
The Mini-Mole track rig drilling inside an occupied retail interior.

Mini-Mole All Terrain Track Rig

A lightweight, maneuverable rig ideal for drilling in tight spaces and sloped terrains.

Specifications

  • Weight5,500 lbs
  • Width36 in
  • Length Mast Down12 ft
  • Height Mast Down6.5 ft
  • Length Mast Up13 ft
  • Mast Height9-14 ft
  • Max Noise Level85db
  • Rubber Tracks

Services

  • Solid Stem Auger
  • Rotary Wash
  • Air Rotary
  • Hillside Drilling
Two crew members operating the Beaver tripod rig in dense vegetation.

Beaver Tripod Mounted Rig

A lightweight, tripod-mounted system designed for drilling in challenging and confined locations.

Specifications

  • Minimum Required ClearanceRoom to Walk
  • Minimum Operating Height8 ft
  • Power Source13 hp Gas
  • Crane Weight200 lbs

Services

  • 6 in Solid Stem Auger
  • Maximum Slope Drilling (1:1 Slope)

Pacific Drilling Co. operates a fleet of advanced drill rigs, equipped for a wide range of subsurface conditions, and staffed by experienced operators. We provide accurate, efficient, and consistent geotechnical drilling services to support soil and materials investigations across the Southwest.

Additional Services in California

Site support services we provide alongside our drilling work.

A closed lane marked out with cones and a LANE CLOSED sign, an arrow board truck at the far end.

Traffic Control

Lane closures, flagging and signage so crews can work safely in the right of way with minimal disruption to traffic.

A locator in high-visibility gear sweeping a sidewalk with a utility locating receiver, the ocean behind.

Private Utility Locating

Locating buried private utilities ahead of drilling — the lines a public locate does not cover — to reduce the risk of a strike.

A vacuum excavation truck with its boom extended over a coned-off pothole, an operator guiding the hose.

Hydroexcavation and Vac Truck Services

Hydroexcavation potholing and vacuum excavation to expose buried utilities without mechanical contact, then remove the spoil.

A crew member in high-visibility gear finishing the edge of a fresh asphalt patch in the road.

Asphalt Hot Patch Repair

Hot patch restoration of asphalt surfaces after coring and boring, leaving the work area close to how it was found.

Call 619-294-3682 to get started.