Vertical Access Drill 1750 – Specialist Rig for Cliff Drilling, High-Wall & Vertical Face Drilling

Use Cases

The Vertical Access Drill 1750 is purpose-built for environments where only a small number of rigs in the world can operate — cliff faces and sheer vertical walls. This rig enables safe, accurate drilling in places where vehicle-mounted equipment cannot reach.

It is ideal for:

• Cliff face drilling for stabilisation and reinforcement
• High-wall drilling in mining, civil and road-cut operations
• Rock bolting & soil nailing on vertical or overhanging surfaces
• Geotechnical drilling on steep escarpments and canyon walls
• Emergency stabilisation after landslides or rockfall events
• Remote, walk-in cliff sites with no machinery access

If the drilling location is a cliff, ledge, or vertical face, the Vertical Access Drill 1750 is designed for that environment.

Overview

The Vertical Access Drill 1750 is a lightweight, modular geotechnical rig engineered specifically for cliff-edge and vertical-face drilling. Traditional rigs cannot be positioned safely on steep walls or transported up narrow, unstable slopes. This machine solves that problem.

Weighing only 450 kg and designed in small modular sections, the rig can be carried by hand or helicopter to cliff tops or ledges. Once anchored, it provides a stable, precise drilling platform capable of handling demanding geotechnical work such as rock bolts, soil nails, and vertical sampling.

The 25 HP petrol engine delivers reliable power for drilling in hard formations, while the compact footprint allows crews to set up in extremely restricted spaces along cliff edges, escarpments, and high walls.

Key Capabilities

• Built specifically for cliff and vertical-face drilling
• Stable anchoring on sheer walls and steep slopes
• Modular 450 kg design for easy transport to cliff tops and remote ledges
• Supports air drilling, N-size diamond drilling, and auger drilling
• Fast setup with small crews in dangerous or restricted areas
• Reliable 25 HP petrol engine for consistent drilling output

Technical Specifications

Drilling Capability

• Air Drilling: 30 m (4” hole)
• Diamond Drilling: 75 m (N-size)
• Auger Drilling: 15 m (4”)
• Suitable for cliff faces, fractured rock, and steep vertical formations

Engine & Power

• 25 HP petrol engine

Mobility

• Total Weight: 450 kg
• Modular for manual, rope-assisted, or helicopter transport
• Designed for cliff-top assembly and narrow ledges

Safety & Technology

• Multi-point anchoring system for vertical drilling on cliffs
• Simple operation suitable for small geotechnical teams
• Low environmental footprint on sensitive terrain

Operational Advantages

The Vertical Access Drill 1750 enables contractors to take on high-risk, high-margin cliff drilling projects that were previously inaccessible. Its ability to operate directly on or above sheer walls dramatically reduces the cost and complexity of stabilisation work. Contractors gain:

• Access to niche cliff and high-wall markets
• Lower mobilisation costs than crane-supported rigs
• Safe, stable drilling capability in extreme environments
• Faster project turnaround on dangerous cliff sections
• Competitive edge for infrastructure, mining, and road-cut stabilisation projects

Case Study: Cliff Rock Bolting on a Mountain Wall

A geotechnical contractor faced a project that required drilling rock bolts into a vertical mountain cliff where no heavy machinery could operate. Walking access was steep and narrow, and helicopter lift was required for equipment.

The Vertical Access Drill 1750 allowed the crew to:

• Transport the modular rig onto the cliff ledge
• Anchor the machine securely on the wall
• Drill precisely into the cliff face to install stabilisation bolts
• Work efficiently with a small team

The rig performed so well that the client later purchased four units, making it their standard machine for cliff and high-wall stabilisation.

Why Contractors Choose the Vertical Access Drill 1750

This rig fills one of the rarest and highest-value geotechnical needs: safe drilling on cliffs and extreme vertical terrain. Its compact design, reliable performance, and specialised vertical-access capability make it an essential tool for contractors tackling some of the world’s most challenging environments.

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