Workover rigs. Rigged for your success.

34 NOV and Service King rigs of varying horsepower, with 18 more on the way. The youngest, newest workover fleet in the United States, crewed and ready across Texas and Louisiana.

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Two TCES workover rigs on location under a clear sky
Rigs working
34
More on order
+18
Rig-up time
2–4hrs
Crew size
4–5people

More choice, greater control

Three rigs. Pick the one your well needs.

Every rig in the fleet is an NOV or Service King build. Here is how the three models line up. Full spec sheets are below.

NOV 5C NOV 6C Service King SK 675
Best forEveryday rod & tubing workHeavy hook loads, completionsDeep service & drill-outs
Depth6,500 ft—18,000 ft service · 14,000 ft workover
Hoist / hook load125 or 150 tons300,000 lb on 8 lines—
MastRod transfer, tong positioner117′ API—
DrawworksD500D500 + Parmac 202 assistTriple 140 chain, 42″ water-cooled brake
Engine—Detroit Diesel Series 60, 525 HPMTU S1300 Tier 4
Transmission—Allison 4700 OFSAllison 4500 OFS

— means not listed on the spec sheet. Ask us for the full model data.

NOV 6C workover rig on location

NOV · 6C

6C Rig

A tall, heavy-hook carrier rig for deeper workovers and completions. Work platforms at bed level, 17′, 25′ and 35′, and a racking board with a rod board option.

EngineDetroit Diesel Series 60, 525 HP
TransmissionAllison 4700 OFS
DrawworksD500 with Parmac 202 assist brake
Sand drum & PTO160BB sand drum · Model 450 PTO
Mast117′ API, 50′ mast base beam
Hook load (external)300,000 lb on 8 lines · 280,000 lb on 6 lines
Hook load (internal)250,000 lb on 6 or 8 lines
RackingDelayed-folding racking board, auto-folding rod board option
Work platform2⅛″ to 25′-0″
Tanks500 gal assist brake water · 60 gal splash water
Full 6C spec page →
Service King SK 675 rig working on a well pad, seen from above

Service King · SK 675

SK 675 Rig

Our deepest-reaching rig, on a Tier 4 six-axle carrier. Service work to 18,000 ft and drilling to 8,000 ft with 3½″ drill pipe.

Service depth18,000 ft
Workover depth14,000 ft
Drilling depth8,000 ft with 3½″ drill pipe
EngineMTU S1300 Tier 4
TransmissionAllison 4500 OFS
Carrier6 axles, high-tensile alloy wide-flange beam
Axles20,000 lb front (spring) · 46,000 lb rear tandem (walking beam) · 25,000 lb push axle
Main drum brake42″ × 12″ water-spray cooled, double 48″ air-cooled disc assist
Drum18″ × 38″ barrel · triple 140 chain · 6.60″ shaft
Full SK 675 spec page →
TCES workover rig mast raised on location

NOV · 5C

5C Rig

A standardized rig design that offers excellent value and proven dependability. New masts come with rod transfer, tong positioners and delayed racking board deployment built in.

DrawworksD500
Hoist capacity125 tons (113 t) or 150 tons (136 t)
Depth capacity6,500 ft (1,982 m)
Mast featuresRod transfer system, tong positioner, delayed racking board
SafetyOSHA-compliant handrails and walkways
Road gearingGear ratios set to local road conditions
Full 5C spec page →

Key benefits

Less time rigging up. More time working the well.

  • 2–4 hrs

    Rig-up time

    On location and turning to the right in hours, so your well is down for less time.

  • 4–5

    Person crew

    A compact, experienced crew runs each rig. Fewer people on the pad, lower day rate.

  • Cost

    Effective by design

    Newer equipment means less downtime, and quick moves mean you pay for work, not waiting.

  • Fewer

    Truckloads to move

    Carrier-mounted rigs move in fewer loads, which cuts road miles and the carbon footprint of every job.

NOV 6C carrier rig

What a workover rig does

Bring existing wells back to full production.

  • Pull and run tubing and rods
  • Replace damaged tubing or casing
  • Clean out wellbores
  • Re-perforate to restore productivity
  • Completions support and stick pipe drill-outs
  • Remove, repair and replace downhole equipment

The crews

A good rig needs a good crew.

Every TCES rig runs with an experienced 4 to 5 person crew. Crews work under our HSE program, with yearly ENFORM COR audits and leadership on location.

Our HSE program
TCES floorhands on the rig floor Crew running tongs Crew working at the wellhead

Where our rigs work

Close to the wells. Quick to move.

  • West Texas

    Permian Basin

    Yard at 8201 W Industrial Ave, Midland. The heart of our rig work.

  • South Texas

    Eagle Ford

    Yard at 5690 E Highway 44, Alice. The Eagle Ford is where TCES got its start.

  • East Texas · Louisiana

    Haynesville

    Yard at 1535 Grimmett Drive, Shreveport.

FAQ

Workover rig questions.

What is a workover rig?

A rig that services wells already drilled, instead of drilling new ones. It replaces damaged tubing or casing, cleans out wells and re-perforates zones to bring production back up.

What are the benefits of using one?

Workover rigs raise the productivity of wells you already own, and they are generally less expensive and easier to mobilize than drilling rigs. Ours rig up in 2 to 4 hours with a 4 to 5 person crew.

Are workover rigs safer than drilling rigs?

Both run safely with proper training and maintenance. Workover rigs can be safer in some cases, because the operations are less complex and carry less risk of blowouts.

Can workover rigs be used offshore?

Yes. They can maintain and repair offshore wells, though they may need specialized equipment or modifications for the marine environment. Our fleet works on land in Texas and Louisiana.

Which rig is right for my well?

The NOV 5C covers everyday servicing to 6,500 ft. The NOV 6C brings a 117′ mast and up to 300,000 lb hook load. The SK 675 reaches 18,000 ft service depth. Tell us the job and we’ll match the rig.

Check availability

Talk to our rig desk.

Tell us the well and the start date. We’ll come back with a rig, a crew and a price.

Jeffery Chesshir VP of Sales · in workover rigs since 2005

+1 (318) 953-3649 jeffery@tces.us

1-281-717-2240

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