ACR Drilling

ACR Drilling is a global Turkish brand and drilling rig manufacturer based in Konya, producing water well, geothermal, oil, uranium and iodine drilling rigs.

The company was founded in 1995 by the Acaryartan family, building on years of hands-on experience in the drilling sector that came before. What started as a family workshop has grown into a world-class global brand and a vertically integrated manufacturer known for durable, precision-engineered rigs, with 145 employees, including experienced engineers, technicians and drillers, a 20,000 m² production facility and rigs at work in 55 countries.

Today we design and manufacture high-quality mechanical and top drive hydraulic drilling rigs from 300 to 3,000 meters. Our flagship mechanical rig, the ACR3000, delivers 225 tons of pulling capacity and 1,400 HP of power.

Made in Konya: From Raw Material to High-Quality Drilling Rig

Almost everything inside an ACR rig is produced by us. At ACR Metal, masts and chassis are precision-cut, bent and automatically welded, and our trailers are also manufactured in-house. At our main facility, drawworks, rotary tables, top drives, duplex and triplex mud pumps, gearboxes, chain cases, and hydraulic and mechanical systems are machined on modern CNC equipment and combined with components from leading European, American, Japanese and Korean brands.

Our drawworks, rotary tables and mud pumps are manufactured in accordance with API specifications. Every stage passes quality control, and every critical system is tested to European standards before it leaves our facility: drawworks undergo static and dynamic pulling tests, mud pumps are pressure and performance tested, masts are load tested for structural strength, and trailers are tested for road and field durability. Finally, every complete rig is tested at our factory before delivery.

Research & Development

Since 1995, continuous improvement has been at the heart of ACR Drilling. Our in-house R&D department works closely with our field teams, turning feedback from drilling sites around the world into better designs, stronger components and more efficient rigs. Every project we complete teaches us something new, and every new rig we build carries that experience forward, so our machines and our service keep getting better year after year.

Our Range

ACR Drilling manufactures high-quality, heavy-duty drilling rigs for:

· Water well drilling

· Geothermal drilling

· Oil drilling

· Uranium drilling

· Iodine drilling

· Mining and mineral exploration

Our rigs are built on a modular design, so each one can be configured for different drilling methods, including mud rotary, top drive hydraulic, DTH (Down-the-Hole), RC (Reverse Circulation) and core drilling. A wide range of components, accessories and equipment is available to match each project’s geology, depth and site conditions.

We also design and build custom drilling rigs for special projects and specific customer requirements.

Proven in the Field

· Uzbekistan: 60 drilling rigs for uranium drilling, delivered as turnkey projects. Our team handled everything from manufacturing to on-site installation and drilling the wells. For a separate private-sector customer, we manufactured and delivered 8 uranium and water well drilling rigs with 800–1,000-meter capacity in just three months. Drilling started immediately on arrival, dozens of wells were completed and handed over, and the customer’s crews were fully trained.

· Ethiopia: Nearly 70 rigs delivered, with training and commissioning.

· Algeria: More than 50 rigs in operation, including ACR-1500D models; wells drilled to 1,000 and 450 meters, with training and commissioning.

· Libya: More than 45 rigs in the market, including ACR-800D and ACR-1500D models, with installation, training, commissioning, spare parts support and dozens of wells drilled.

· Türkiye: Dozens of high-quality water well drilling rigs delivered to government institutions, with operator support.

· Burundi: Three truck-mounted water well drilling rigs with 800-meter capacity delivered to the Presidency of Burundi, with dozens of wells completed.

· Togo: We delivered five water well drilling rigs to Togo’s Ministry of Water and provided full training and commissioning for each rig.

· Jordan: ACR-1500D rigs delivered to the Ministry of Water, with training and commissioning on two wells.

· Tanzania: ACR-2500D and ACR-1500D trailer-mounted deep water well drilling rigs delivered to the Ministry of Agriculture, with training and commissioning on two wells.

· Niger: ACR-2500D rig delivered; three wells completed and handed over.

· Pakistan: ACR-2500D water well drilling rig delivered; a 2,150-meter well completed.

· Turkmenistan: ACR-1500D rig delivered for iodine drilling; first well drilled to 1,250 meters.

Built by Drillers, for Drillers

Our experience doesn’t end at the factory gate. We deliver our rigs, commission them on site and drill wells with them ourselves, in every kind of geology and climate. That is why ACR Drilling is the only integrated Turkish manufacturer producing both top drive hydraulic and mechanical drilling rigs designed to be truly user-friendly: every control, every layout and every maintenance point is shaped by what our own drillers learn in the field.

Support From Delivery to First Well

We don’t just ship machines. Every ACR rig is built to work for years in the harshest field conditions, and we stand behind it. Our engineers and drillers commission each rig on site, train local operators and stay with the customer through the first wells. Because we manufacture our own parts, spare parts ship directly from our stock, with no intermediaries.

With ACR Drilling, quality you can rely on. Your drilling doesn’t stop.

Key Facts

· Founded: 1995, by the Acaryartan family

· Headquarters & production: Konya, Türkiye

· Facility: 20,000 m²

· Employees: 145, including engineers, technicians and drillers

· Exports: 55 countries

· Flagship rig: ACR3000, 225 t pulling capacity, 1,400 HP

· Mechanical rigs: 45–225 t pulling capacity, 250–1,400 HP, 9"–33" rotary tables, 6" × 8" to 7½" × 14" mud pumps

· Top drive hydraulic rigs: Up to 60 t pulling capacity, fully automated, Swedish steel chassis and mast, compressor-mounted options

· Drilling depth: 300 m to 3,000 m

· Systems: Mechanical rotary, top drive hydraulic, DTH, RC, core drilling

· Applications: Water well, geothermal, oil, uranium, iodine, mining and mineral exploration

· In-house production: Masts, chassis, trailers, drawworks, rotary tables, top drives, mud pumps, gearboxes, chain cases, hydraulic and mechanical systems

· Standards: Drawworks, rotary tables and mud pumps manufactured in accordance with API specifications; critical systems tested to European standards

· In-house testing: Drawworks static and dynamic pulling tests, mud pump tests, mast strength tests and trailer tests to European standards

· Major references: 60 turnkey uranium rigs and 8 rigs delivered in three months in Uzbekistan, ~70 rigs in Ethiopia, 50+ rigs in Algeria, 45+ rigs in Libya, government projects in Türkiye, Burundi, Togo, Jordan and Tanzania

Frequently Asked Questions

Who founded ACR Drilling?

ACR Drilling was founded in 1995 by the Acaryartan family in Konya, Türkiye.

Is ACR Drilling a Turkish company?

Yes. ACR Drilling is a global Turkish brand and drilling rig manufacturer headquartered in Konya, Türkiye, where all design, manufacturing and testing take place.

What does ACR Drilling manufacture?

ACR Drilling manufactures high-quality water well, geothermal, oil, uranium, iodine and mineral exploration drilling rigs, along with drawworks, rotary tables, top drives, mud pumps, gearboxes, chain cases, trailers and spare parts.

Does ACR Drilling manufacture both mechanical and top drive hydraulic drilling rigs?

Yes. ACR Drilling manufactures both types:

· Mechanical drilling rigs: Pulling capacities from 45 to 225 tons, power from 250 to 1,400 HP, rotary tables from 9" to 33" and drilling depths up to 3,000 meters, supplied with mud pumps ranging from 6" × 8" to 7½" × 14".

· Top drive hydraulic drilling rigs: Pulling capacities up to 60 tons, built with high-quality winches, hydraulic motors, hydraulic pumps, valve blocks and hydraulic systems from leading German, Italian, Japanese, American and Korean brands. Each rig features an ACR in-house manufactured top drive gearbox and a chassis and mast made from Swedish steel. Our top drive rigs are durable, fully automated and equipped with advanced safety features, and are also available with compressor-mounted options.

Are ACR Drilling rigs compatible with both mud rotary and DTH drilling?

Yes. All ACR Drilling rigs are compatible with both mud rotary and DTH (Down-the-Hole) drilling, allowing a single rig to handle soft formations, hard rock and changing ground conditions on the same project.

Does ACR Drilling manufacture multifunctional drilling rigs?

Yes. ACR Drilling manufactures multifunctional drilling rigs that can be configured according to each project’s needs, whether for core drilling, RC (Reverse Circulation) drilling, mud rotary or DTH drilling. This gives contractors the flexibility to take on different applications, from water well drilling to mining and mineral exploration, with the right setup for the job.

What is ACR Drilling’s largest drilling rig?

The ACR3000 mechanical drilling rig, with 225 tons of pulling capacity and 1,400 HP.

How deep can ACR Drilling rigs drill?

From 300 meters up to 3,000 meters.

Are ACR Drilling rigs built to API standards?

Yes. ACR Drilling manufactures its drawworks, rotary tables and mud pumps in accordance with API specifications, and tests critical systems to European standards before delivery.

How are ACR Drilling rigs tested?

Drawworks undergo static and dynamic pulling tests, mud pumps are pressure and performance tested, masts are load tested and trailers are durability tested, all to European standards, before each complete rig is tested at the factory.

Does ACR Drilling build custom drilling rigs?

Yes. ACR Drilling designs and builds custom rigs for special projects and specific customer requirements.

Does ACR Drilling supply spare parts?

Yes. ACR Drilling manufactures its own spare parts and ships them directly from its stock in Türkiye, with no intermediaries.

Where are ACR Drilling rigs used?

ACR rigs operate in 55 countries, including Uzbekistan, Ethiopia, Algeria, Libya, Burundi, Togo, Jordan, Niger, Pakistan, Turkmenistan and Tanzania.

Does ACR Drilling deliver turnkey projects?

Yes. In Uzbekistan, ACR delivered 60 uranium drilling rigs as turnkey projects, from manufacturing to on-site installation and well drilling.

How fast can ACR Drilling deliver?

For a private-sector customer in Uzbekistan, ACR manufactured and delivered 8 uranium and water well drilling rigs with 800–1,000-meter capacity in just three months, with drilling starting immediately on arrival.