1978 Archives - Preferred Pump https://www.preferredpump.com/product-category/1978/ The #1 Wholesale Distributor of Submersible Pumps and Water Well Equipment Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:21:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 https://i0.wp.com/www.preferredpump.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/cropped-preferred-pump-impeller.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 1978 Archives - Preferred Pump https://www.preferredpump.com/product-category/1978/ 32 32 132857711 1978 Gus Pech 66 Super George Drilling Rig https://www.preferredpump.com/product/1978-gus-pech-66-super-george-drilling-rig/ Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:45:11 +0000 https://www.preferredpump.com/?post_type=product&p=34811
  • Mounted to a 2006 Sterling with 244,035 miles
  • New Cummins 6.7L deck engine (952 hours) installed by Gus Pech in 2017
  • 51-in table with brand new ring and Downmax hydraulic drive motor (2026)
  • 94 feet of drive Kelly rebuilt in 2020
  • Auxiliary sandline
  • 18-in, 32-in and 42-in buckets
  • 8-in reverse swivel with 20-ft 8-in Kelly
  • (34) sections of 8-in x 25-ft flanged drill pipe with external air
  • 28-in and 48-in reverse drill bits
  • Re-painted in October 2026
  • No warranty (sold as is)
  • Located in Fenton, MO
  • Call Tim: (636) 343-3029 or email: tim@bwp-inc.com

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    ]]>     34811     1978 Portadrill 524 Drilling Rig https://www.preferredpump.com/product/1978-portadrill-524-drilling-rig/ Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:13:02 +0000 https://www.preferredpump.com/?post_type=product&p=38175
  • Mounted to a 1978 International
  • 7.5 x 8 Gardner Denver mud pump
  • Bean pump
  • Extended derrick
  • 2-3/8 IF drill pipe included
  • Rig is currently working
  • No warranty (sold as is)
  • Located in Gilette, WY
  • Call Brady: (307) 299-5290 or email: bblakeman@gmail.com

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    ]]>     38175     1978 Midway 1500 Drilling Rig https://www.preferredpump.com/product/1978-midway-1500-drilling-rig/ Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:34:19 +0000 https://www.preferredpump.com/?post_type=product&p=35502
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  • Mounted to a 2007 International 7500
  • HT570 engine with 48,900 miles
  • 5,600 hours
  • 18,000 lbs front axle
  • 46,000 lbs rear axle
  • 10-speed transmission
  • 5-1/2 x 8 mud pump
  • LeRoi 256 air compressor
  • 8-1/2 sliding table
  • 3-cylinder injection pump
  • (4) jacks
  • Super clean truck and rig
  • No warranty (sold as is)
  • Located in Calhan, CO
  • Call Tim: (719) 332-1424 or email: mskunau@gmail.com

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    ]]>     35502     1978 Ingersoll Rand TH60 Drilling Rig https://www.preferredpump.com/product/1978-ingersoll-rand-th60-drilling-rig-2/ Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:08:29 +0000 https://www.preferredpump.com/?post_type=product&p=35233
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  • Mounted to a 1978 International 5000
  • 8v92 Detroit
  • 13 speed transmission
  • 5x6 mud pump
  • 700/250 compressor
  • 2 cylinder injection pump
  • Sand line and main line
  • Selling to go back to a lighter Kelly rig
  • We average 2-3 wells a week with this rig and it’s too big and heavy to get on some sites
  • The cylinders in the jacks leak oil and need to be packed along with some other small hydraulic leaks
  • The compressor needs a oil seal on the front where the clutch mounts
  • Replaced all 8 injectors within the last 2 years, rebuilt starter
  • Changed rear axles over to Eaton rears with Budd wheels
  • Replaced all bearing in the transfer case last year, new batteries installed this past December
  • Cab has some rust because it came from up north but have a completely identical cab that can go with the rig
  • Rig will come with 300’ of drill rod, along with spare parts I’ve accumulated over the last few years for it (truck air compressor, power steering pump, alternator, radiator)
  • No warranty (sold as is)
  • Located in Equality, AL
  • Call David: (334) 415-5501 or email: basswaterwells@gmail.com

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    ]]>     35233     1978 Mayhew 1500 Drilling Rig https://www.preferredpump.com/product/1978-mayhew-1500-drilling-rig/ Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:19:08 +0000 https://www.preferredpump.com/?post_type=product&p=33986 1978 Kenworth Truck

    • Flushed out fuel lines
    • Replaced starter, alternator, air lines, hydraulic lines, Kelly hose components, drum cables, and air actuated valves
    • Re-built rotary clutch 8"
    • New railing additions
    • Updated wheels and tires (used, good condition)
    • Assorted tools
    • 1961 Fruehauf Pipe Trailer
    • Updated tires (Used, good condition, pulled on road to current location in June 2024)
    • Pipe handling skate with new winch line
    • Approx 200 feet of 2-7/8 IF drill pipe
    • 2-7/8" IF lifting subs
    • 3-1/2" drill collar lifting subs
    • Recently run

    1972 Lufkin Doghouse Trailer

    • Dog  house
    • Stairs and railing
    • Drillograph "Geolograph" logging device
    • 250-gal propane tank
    • Barrel hand pump
    • Assorted handling tools
    • Shop-Built Mud Pump Trailer
    • "Oil Well" 212-P duplex mud pump (recently run, duplex, 12" stroke, 6" pistons)
    • 8v71 Detroit engine
    • Updated suction end
    • Assorted maintenance tools

    Contact Info

    • No warranty (sold as is)
    • Located in Cameron, TX
    • Call Mark: (940) 447-5188 or email: markgarrison1995@gmail.com

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    ]]>     33986     1978 Chicago Pneumatic 650 Explorer Drilling Rig https://www.preferredpump.com/product/1978-chicago-pneumatic-650-explorer-drilling-rig/ Sun, 22 Feb 2026 23:21:24 +0000 https://www.preferredpump.com/?post_type=product&p=33394
  • Mounted to a 1978 Crane Carrier
  • Big hydraulic pump was just re-built
  • Carousel was taken off b/c it wasn't being used but was re-installed and needs to be fixed
  • 200 feet of 4.5" x 25' rods included
  • Rig fires up and runs well, we're just not using it anymore
  • No warranty (sold as is)
  • Located in Distant, PA
  • Call Brody: (814) 221-9436 or email: brody@toydrilling.com

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    ]]>     33394     1978 Ingersoll Rand T4 Drilling Rig https://www.preferredpump.com/product/1978-ingersoll-rand-t4-drilling-rig/ Mon, 05 Jan 2026 18:05:00 +0000 https://www.preferredpump.com/?post_type=product&p=32871
  • Rebuilt Detroit V12
  • Runs and is in working condition
  • Also have bits, stabilizers, hammers and other drill equip for sale
  • No warranty (sold as is)
  • Located in Moses Lake, WA
  • Call Ken: (509) 750-1097 or email: ktdrill69@gmail.com

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    ]]>     32871     1978 Portadrill TKT Drilling Rig https://www.preferredpump.com/product/1978-portadrill-tkt-drilling-rig/ Wed, 08 Oct 2025 01:24:33 +0000 https://www.preferredpump.com/?post_type=product&p=31826
  • Mounted to a 1978 Ford L9000
  • Cummins 400 engine
  • Gardner Denver 5 x 8 duplex mud pump
  • No air compressor installed
  • Hydrostatic double drum drawworks
    • Adjustable "holdback"
    • Designed for power-in and pwoer-out with the hydraulic motor which is utilized as a hydrostatic brake
  • Bailing drum
  • Hydrostatic Portadrill 7-1/2" retractable rotary table
  • 43-ft derrick rated for 60k lbs static hook load
  • Hydraulic chain pulldown system with transmission and 2" pitch chains
  • "LF" series breakout tong
  • (3) hydraulic leveling outriggers
  • Many repairs and re-builds completed so it's ready for work immediately
  • No warranty (sold as is)
  • Located in Bridgeport, TX
  • Call Michael: (972) 897-9607 or email: summitpowersupply@att.net

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    ]]>     31826     1978 Portadrill TKT Hydrostatic Drilling Rig https://www.preferredpump.com/product/1978-portadrill-tkt-hydrostatic-drilling-rig/ Tue, 01 Apr 2025 09:26:31 +0000 https://www.preferredpump.com/?post_type=product&p=27453
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  • Mounted to a 1981 Kenworth 500C
  • Rig is in fair condition and has been parked since last fall due to lack of operators
  • On-board LeRoi air compressor works but is getting worn
  • Everything is functioning and the 18-in table is the best part of the rig
  • Currently re-building the draw works
  • Includes mast extension
  • No warranty (sold as is)
  • Located in Cedar City, UT
  • Call Aaron: (435) 592-0144 or email: aaron@grimshawdrilling.com

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    ]]>     27453     1978 Ingersoll Rand TH60 Drilling Rig https://www.preferredpump.com/product/1978-ingersoll-rand-th60-drilling-rig/ Wed, 11 Dec 2024 22:50:14 +0000 https://www.preferredpump.com/?post_type=product&p=26905
  • Mounted to a 1978 International Paystar 5000
  • Detroit 8v92 engine with new injectors installed in June 2024
  • 13-speed transmission
  • 5 x 6 Gardner Denver mud pump
  • 750 x 250 Ingersoll compressor with new clutch
  • Bean 2 cylinder injection pump
  • 9-rod carousel for 3-inch rods
  • 300 feet of 3-in 2-3/8 drill rod included
  • Replaced truck rears to Eaton rears with Budd wheels
  • Tires at 75%
  • Recently re-built Cotta box with new seals and bearings in Oct 2024
  • Rig is running daily
  • No warranty (sold as is)
  • Located in Equality, AL
  • Call David Bass: (334) 415-5501 or email: basswaterwells@gmail.com

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