Which measurements belong in a freight enquiry?
Record length, width and height with the rig arranged as it will travel, including the position of the feed, boom and any attached equipment. Provide the relevant weight evidence and explain which attachments it covers. Brochure dimensions can describe another configuration or production version. A product photograph is also insufficient for a freight quotation. Ask the equipment and logistics teams to resolve any difference between the documents and the physical machine before booking. Keep the measurement record linked to the stock ID and serial number.
- Send a dated transport-configuration record with photographs showing how the dimensions were taken.
What must be listed separately?
Identify rods, bits, hoses, detached attachments, spare parts and any compressor included in the sale. Record the quantity, packing arrangement and dimensions and weight of each separate package. State which items are attached to the rig during transport and which are packed independently. This makes it possible to compare freight offers for the same cargo. It also provides a receiving checklist. Do not infer that every object visible in a yard photograph is part of the purchased shipment; use the agreed equipment list.
- Match the packing list to the quotation before handing the cargo to the transport provider.
How is the transport method selected?
Ask a competent freight provider to select and confirm a suitable arrangement using the actual cargo information, route, terminal constraints and receiving facilities. A rig's model designation alone does not establish that it fits a container or can use a particular shipping service. The IMO, ILO and UNECE CTU Code provides non-mandatory guidance on packing and securing cargo transport units. It is a reference for the responsible professionals, not a certificate for the machine or a substitute for a shipment-specific plan.
- Obtain the provider's written confirmation of the cargo configuration accepted in its offer.
Agree who handles loading and delivery
Record the named collection and delivery points and the work each party will perform. Include yard access, loading equipment, terminal handling, customs-document responsibilities and the receiving site's unloading arrangements in the commercial discussion. ICC's Incoterms checklist helps distinguish delivery rules and transport modes. Have the parties and their logistics advisers select an appropriate term and name the place precisely. A short label alone does not describe every service in a freight quote, so keep the itemised scope beside it.
- Use the same cargo list, named place and service scope when comparing freight quotations.
What should be documented during loading?
The responsible personnel should follow the applicable machine instructions and an approved loading and securing plan. Use rated equipment and the manufacturer's designated handling points as confirmed by competent personnel; a general article cannot specify lifting or lashing arrangements for an unidentified rig. Record the machine identity, agreed accessories, package labels and visible condition at handover. Photographs should show the actual shipment and relevant stages without being presented as proof of every technical condition. Keep them with the signed collection or handover documents.
- Arrange the evidence and acceptance steps with the carrier before loading starts.
Prepare the receiving team before dispatch
Give the receiving team the final cargo list, transport configuration, delivery arrangements and document contacts. Confirm that access and unloading facilities suit the agreed shipment before dispatch. Atlas Copco D50 CR-012 and Atlas Copco D45 CR-017 are separate Plinton stock records; request a unit-specific transport file for the selected machine rather than borrowing dimensions from another listing. Plinton's shipping page explains the enquiry process, while the inspection guide covers machine checks. The freight provider must verify the exact cargo and route for its own plan.
- Send the stock ID and destination when asking for the transport information needed by your freight provider.
Topic decision table: Shipping a Used Drilling Rig: Dimensions, Loading and Handover
| Topic checkpoint | Buyer action | Evidence-based explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Which measurements belong in a freight enquiry? | Send a dated transport-configuration record with photographs showing how the dimensions were taken. | Record length, width and height with the rig arranged as it will travel, including the position of the feed, boom and any attached equipment. |
| What must be listed separately? | Match the packing list to the quotation before handing the cargo to the transport provider. | Identify rods, bits, hoses, detached attachments, spare parts and any compressor included in the sale. |
| How is the transport method selected? | Obtain the provider's written confirmation of the cargo configuration accepted in its offer. | Ask a competent freight provider to select and confirm a suitable arrangement using the actual cargo information, route, terminal constraints and receiving facilities. |
| Agree who handles loading and delivery | Use the same cargo list, named place and service scope when comparing freight quotations. | Record the named collection and delivery points and the work each party will perform. |
Apply this guide to current inventory
- Drilling Rigs →
- Air Compressors →
- Inspection →
- Export planning for Indonesia, the Middle East and Africa →
- Atlas Copco D50 · CR-012 →
- Atlas Copco D45 · CR-017 →
- Used Drilling Rig Prices: How to Compare Equipment Quotes →
- Used Drilling Rig Inspection Checklist: 12 Evidence-Based Checks Before You Buy →
- Used Drill Rig Spare Parts: What to Check Before Purchase →
Editorial details and evidence notes
How should the evidence be interpreted?
| Evidence type | What it can support | What it cannot prove |
|---|---|---|
| Official or manufacturer source | The cited family, standard or regulatory statement | The configuration or condition of a listed used unit |
| Published inventory record | Stock ID, supplied fields and linked listing photos | Current availability, hidden condition or included scope |
| Unit inspection evidence | Serial-specific observations within the agreed test scope | Performance outside the tested conditions |
Questions about using this guide
Does this guide prove that a listed machine has the feature or compliance discussed?
No. The guide explains a verification method. Confirm the exact stock ID, serial identity, installed configuration and destination rules before relying on it.
What should a buyer do before requesting a final quote?
Send the stock ID, project requirement, destination and requested inspection scope, then ask for current machine-specific evidence.
