In January 2025, a farming cooperative in Arequipa, Peru, contacted YG Machinery with an urgent request. Years of unreliable water access had been affecting both crop yields and livestock welfare. The cooperative needed a compact, cost-effective drilling solution that could reach groundwater at depths between 80 to 150 meters and operate across various soil types. After evaluating several options, they chose YG’s small water well drilling rigs for sale—a decision that dramatically improved their operations within weeks.
The farmers praised the equipment’s simple operation, portability, and surprising power. “It’s compact enough to transport across the farm yet strong enough to drill through dry clay and gravel,” one user noted. Since its deployment, the machine has helped establish five permanent wells across the area, enabling continuous irrigation and better resource planning for future planting seasons.
Small Water Well Drilling Machine Parameters
| Model | YG-S120 | YG-S180 | YG-S240 | YG-S350 | YG-S500 | YG-S220 | YG-S380 |
| Drill depth(m) | 80 | 80 | 100 | 100 | 120 | 100 | 120 |
| Drill dia.(mm) | 80-120 | 80-200 | 80-220 | 80-350 | 80-500 | 80-220 | 80-280 |
| Drill pipe | F42,1.5m | F42,1.5m | F51,1.5m | F51,1.5m | F65,1.5m | F51,1.5m | F51,1.5m |
| Engine | 220V | 220V | 220V | 380V | 380V | Gasoline/Diesel | Gasoline/Diesel |
| Power(kW) | 1.25-1.5 | 1.5-2 | 4 | 3 | 5.5 | 15hp | 8hp |
| Water pump(kW) | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 5.5 | 7.5hp | 3.5hp |
| Dimension(m) | 0.7*0.7*2.9 | 0.7*0.7*2.5 | 0.7*0.7*2.5 | 0.8*0.8*2.7 | 1*1.5*2 | 0.8*0.8*2.7 | 0.8*0.8*2.7 |
| Weight(Kg) | 120 | 120 | 150 | 250 | 600 | 250 | 200 |
It’s optimized for rough terrain and can be used in mountainous regions or remote agricultural zones where larger rigs are impractical or impossible to operate.
Addressing Peru’s Growing Demand for Groundwater Access
Peru’s geography presents a challenge: coastal deserts, high-altitude plateaus, and Amazonian lowlands all exist within one country. Many remote areas, especially in the Andes, suffer from seasonal droughts or low groundwater tables. In rural regions like Arequipa, Puno, and Ayacucho, access to water is vital for agricultural productivity.
The cooperative’s old equipment—a second-hand rotary drill—was unreliable and time-consuming. Local contractors charged exorbitant fees, and delays of up to six months for well installations were common. That’s where our solution came in. The small well drilling machine we provided was quick to deploy and easy to learn, even for operators with no prior drilling experience.
How YG Solved the Problem: A Tailored Drilling Solution
Understanding the customer’s pain points—delayed well installation, poor drilling accuracy, and difficult soil layers—our engineering team proposed a portable unit with reinforced bits and a powerful engine. With small water well drilling rigs for sale, the client was able to:
- Drill up to 50 meters per day, doubling their previous speed.
- Relocate the machine using a small pickup truck.
- Train four operators in just three days.
- Reduce labor and contractor costs by 60%.
The machine’s self-lubricating rotary system minimized downtime, while its intuitive controls allowed the team to monitor performance metrics like drilling pressure and speed in real-time. This was a major improvement over their outdated equipment.
Versatile Applications of Water Well Drilling Rig Machine
Why is YG’s rig the top choice in Peru and other developing markets? Its portability, low fuel consumption, and high efficiency make it ideal for various fields:
- Farms and rural cooperatives: For irrigation and livestock water sources.
- Household use: Homeowners in rural zones use it as a small water well drilling machine to create personal water wells.
- Government water projects: Suitable for emergency relief or rapid infrastructure deployment.
Compared to large commercial rigs, it offers quick ROI. And unlike DIY setups, YG’s machines are professionally engineered, tested for safety, and backed by comprehensive after-sales support.
YG: Trusted Manufacturer of Small Water Well Drilling Rigs
YG Machinery has over 20 years of experience designing and manufacturing water well drilling rig machines. Our products are exported to over 30 countries and meet ISO and CE standards. From after-sales support to spare parts supply, we ensure every customer gets long-term value and service. We’re not just selling machines—we’re solving problems. Whether it’s for farms in Peru or humanitarian projects in Africa, our solutions are tailored to meet real-world challenges. In addition, we offer full hydraulic core drilling rigs, trailer water well drilling rigs, DTH drilling rigs, etc. Contact us to know more details now!【WhatsApp/WeChat/Phone/Skype】+86 13837115193.