Technical precision requires the right mechanical capability. The Lucas fleet is one of the most versatile and advanced in the Australian drilling sector, featuring multi-purpose rigs, high-capacity pumps, and specialised support equipment.
Rigorously maintained to Tier 1 compliance standards, our machinery is selected and engineered to perform under extreme operational loads and complex geological constraints.
By matching our elite crews with fit-for-purpose technology, we ensure your project achieves maximum efficiency, safety, and operational continuity from day one.
Our directional drilling fleet is specifically configured to manage high-precision trajectories and extensive lateral reaches across Australia’s major resource basins. These highly advanced rigs deliver the immense mechanical power required to drill over 120,000 metres annually while maintaining absolute control over complex wellbore paths.
Every asset in this category integrates seamlessly with our specialised steering technology to support complex Surface to Inseam (SIS) operations.
Our heavy-duty infrastructure fleet is engineered to handle the massive torque and mechanical loads required to construct critical large-diameter ventilation and service pathways. These rugged, robust rigs possess the specialised capacity to safely drill and case vertical or angled bores up to 36” (914mm) in diameter.
Designed specifically for challenging underground mine settings, this machinery excels in high-stress goaf degasification and drainage projects, maintaining hole stability when penetrating post-mining caved areas, highly fractured strata, or unstable geology. Deploying these units allows operators to safely manage hazardous goaf gas accumulations, establish dependable mine drainage, facilitate ballast dropping, and secure essential ventilation infrastructure with minimal operational downtime.
Our exploration fleet consists of highly versatile, and rigorously maintained multi-purpose rigs built to extract pristine geological data from diverse formations. These agile units are capable of switching seamlessly between diverse drilling methodologies, including diamond coring, conventional core recovery, and rapid down-hole hammer systems.
By prioritizing exceptional sample integrity, this fleet allows our field crews to maximize core recovery rates even in the most challenging sub-surface environments. Asset managers rely on these high-performing units to deliver the uncompromised stratigraphic data required to define resource models with high confidence.
Our specialised tooling and ancillary equipment form the technical backbone of our field operations, ensuring optimal rig performance and project continuity. This category encompasses high-capacity mud pumps, advanced fluid containment systems, calibrated Electronic Drilling Recording platforms, and industry-standard directional tracking tools.
We mitigate downhole mechanical risks prior to mobilisation by matching every rig package with highly calibrated, fit-for-purpose downhole components. Backed by our robust critical spare networks and close OEM relationships, our extensive tooling inventory is strategically managed to guarantee maximum operational uptime.
From high-capacity directional giants to versatile exploration workhorses, everyone on site has a favourite. We asked our team what their favourite...
Industry-leading rigs and heavy-duty torque capacities mean nothing without precision trajectory design, active downhole modeling, and elite crew execution.
At Lucas, we don't just supply advanced machinery; we back it with single-source engineering accountability to turn massive mechanical power into predictable asset performance.
Let’s collaborate to configure the optimal equipment and engineering package for your next drilling campaign.
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