

In remote areas or restricted sites, one man water well drilling rigs are the ideal choice for farmers, small construction teams and emergency well drillers because of their convenience, flexibility, easy operation and high cost performance. These rigs are generally compact in design and easy to transport, and can be used in a variety of scenarios such as farmland irrigation, rural domestic water use, and field exploration.
YG Mini Borehole Drilling Machine Parameters
Parameter | HY-180 | ZX-220 | HY-240E | ZX-280 | HY-350 |
Opening Hole Diameter | 80-200mm | 0-280mm | 0-240mm | 0-280mm | 350mm |
Drilling Depth | 80m-100m | 120m | 100m | 120m | 100m |
Drill Pipe Diameter | φ42mm | φ51mm | φ51mm | φ51mm | φ51mm |
Drill Pipe Length | 1.5m | 1.5m | 1.5m | 1.5m | 1.5m |
Motor Power | 1.5kw-2kw | 4kw | 4kw | 4kw | 3kw |
Pump Power | 2.2kw | 2.2kw | 2.2kw | 2.2kw | 2.2kw |
Voltage | 220v | 220v | 220v | 220v | 380v |
Lifting Force | 500kg | 800kg | 500kg | 800kg | 1000kg |
Size (L×W×H) | 700×700×2500mm | 800×700×2500mm | 700×700×2500mm | 800×700×2500mm | 800×800×2000mm |
Weight | 120kg | 200kg | 200kg | 200kg | 250kg |
In practice, these small well drilling machines are generally equipped with a two-wheeled mobile chassis, a one-touch start/stop switch and a hydraulic motor with adjustable speed to ensure the penetration effect under different geological conditions.


Why are One Man Drilling Machines so Popular?
A real one man well drilling rig is not only “mobile” but also “controllable”. In our customers’ feedback, many of them say that compared to the traditional tracked drilling rigs operated by many people, the collapsible or portable drilling rigs are more suitable for mountainous areas, small farms, private land and other space-constrained areas. One person can complete the whole process of leveling, drilling and lifting independently, which greatly reduces labor costs and the risk of collaborative errors.
The “control” comes from the lightweight alloy structure and the rational layout of the split hydraulic system, allowing one operator to complete the lowering of the drill pipe and the advancement of the drill hole with minimal force.
How to Choose a Suitable One Man Drilling Rig?
From our experience, the selection should not only be based on the drilling depth, but also on three dimensions:
- the hardness and water content of the target formation;
- the availability of power or fuel resources;
- the interchangeability of drilling accessories and after-sales service.
It is recommended to choose the equipment with expandable structure and standard anti-jamming device to meet the needs of different formations.


Response to Common Problems:
Suggestions for handling jammed and dropped drills
Jamming often occurs when encountering hard interbedding or when the drill pipe is not lifted in time. YG equipment is equipped with an anti-slewing clutch and a quick drill lifting device as standard, which can complete the reversing and freeing operation in less than 30 seconds. When the drill is dropped, we recommend suspending the operation and using a special take-out tool (e.g., clamp hook jaw) to lift with slow slewing to avoid secondary jamming or well wall collapse.
In the training and instruction manual provided by us, it is specifically stated that “the operator should wear protective gloves and operate the drill in the area where no personnel are close to the drill” to ensure the safety of the whole operation.
YG Small Well Drilling Machine for Independent Drilling
If you’re looking for true one man water well drilling rigs, YG offers a wide range of proven models to choose from. We have years of experience in portability, safety and adaptability, and our products have been exported to more than 50 countries and are trusted by our customers.
You can also learn about the following related equipments: small water well drilling machine, hydraulic core drilling rig, portable DTH drilling machine, etc. Welcome to contact us to get the selection suggestion or quotation. WhatsApp/WeChat/Phone】+86 13837115193.