Skelair Adds Three New Klemm Rigs To İts Rental Fleet

Skelair has extended its existing rental fleet with the addition of three new Klemm rigs. Available for hire with immediate effect, investment in the new rigs will bolster the suppliers of ground engineering and rock drilling equipment’s fleet profile, enabling Skelair to offer increased flexibility and choice across all tracked drilling and excavator mounted drill mast applications.

The three new Klemm rigs – two KR702-2 and a KR709-2 – have been added to the rental portfolio to meet the needs of piling contractors and more specifically, mini piling contractors. Weighing 4.5 tonne, the Klemm KR702-2 is a small drill rig with telescopic mast and is capable of drilling with 450mm augers. The enhanced hydraulic KR702-2 boasts all the benefits of the KR702-1 but brings with it increased engine power and carrying capacity.

Addressing medium weight drilling requirements, the 13 tonne Klemm KR709-2 is the second of its type to be added to the fleet, with the current KR709-2 already in active demand. This drill rig is capable of 450mm – 600mm holes and has an extendible mast section.

John Mayo, Operations Director, Skelair, comments: “There’s been a distinct shift in the market towards rentals over purchase of equipment, which has undoubtedly been driven by economic conditions. Responding to this change in need, we’re committed to investing in our hire equipment with the objective being to create and maintain the UK’s most versatile and flexible drill rig fleet.”