Terra Sonic TSi 150CC Compact Crawler Sonic Drill Rig
The Terra Sonic TSi 150CC Compact Crawler is a powerful sonic drill rig designed for environmental, geotechnical, and resource investigation projects where performance and mobility are critical. Despite its compact footprint, the Terra Sonic TSi 150CC delivers full sonic drilling capability and industry leading power for challenging drilling environments.
Mounted on a crawler track system, this rig is built to access difficult terrain and limited access sites while maintaining excellent stability and drilling efficiency. Its compact size also allows it to operate on smaller drilling pads and in locations where larger rigs cannot be mobilized.
Powered by a 225 HP diesel engine and Terra Sonic’s proprietary TSi 150 Sonic Oscillator, the rig generates up to 50,000 lbs of resonant sonic energy to efficiently advance casing and core samples through a wide range of subsurface conditions using advanced sonic drilling technology.
With the ability to drill up to 800 to 1,000 feet depending on geology and casing configuration, the TSi 150CC offers the performance required for complex sonic drilling, investigation, and construction projects.
Key Capabilities
The TSi 150CC provides versatile drilling capabilities for a wide range of investigation and construction projects.
Compact and Mobile Design
The crawler mounted platform allows the rig to access restricted sites and rough terrain while maintaining low ground pressure for work in sensitive environments.
Wide Drilling Range
The rig supports drilling diameters from 3 inches to 12 inches, allowing flexibility for a variety of sampling, monitoring, and construction applications.
High Power Sonic Drilling
The TSi 150 series sonic head utilizes up to 150 HP of resonant energy to rapidly advance casing and core barrels with minimal disturbance to surrounding soils, making it highly effective for sonic drilling applications.
Versatile Mast Design
The mast allows drilling angles between vertical and 45 degrees, enabling angled drilling and increased flexibility on complex sites.
Deep Drilling Capacity
Capable of drilling to depths of up to 800 to 1,000 feet, depending on lithology and casing design.
Enhanced Safety and Efficiency
A fold down driller platform and integrated hydraulic controls improve operator safety and operational efficiency during drilling operations.
Typical Application
The TSi 150CC is commonly used for sonic drilling applications such as:
• Environmental site assessments
• Geotechnical investigation and soil sampling
• Mineral and aggregate exploration
• Dam and levee investigations
• Landfill assessment and expansion projects
• Water resource characterization
• Construction dewatering
• Geothermal loop installation
• Infrastructure and geo construction projects
Why Owens Drilling Uses This Equipment
The TSi 150CC Compact Crawler allows Owens Drilling to complete sonic drilling projects in challenging environments where larger rigs cannot operate. Its compact footprint, powerful sonic drilling capability, and mobility make it ideal for environmental and geotechnical investigations requiring precision sampling and minimal site disturbance.
Owens Drilling uses this equipment to support sonic drilling projects across the Kootenays, Lower Mainland, and Western Canada, delivering reliable performance in complex site conditions.
