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Drilling Rigs for Sale: How to Find and Buy One Online
A land rig or workover unit is a large purchase. On 9LINE you compare the specs and location on a listing, then contact the seller yourself. There is no listing fee and no commission on the sale.
This guide covers what to decide before you browse, what to check on a used rig, and how a sale works here.
What you get on 9LINE
A broker sits between the two sides and is paid from the sale. 9LINE is the listing. The sale stays between you and the other party.
No sales commission
9LINE does not take a cut of the price you and the seller agree.
Direct contact
Your inquiry goes to the seller by email. There is no broker between you.
Rigs and components
Sellers list complete rig packages and individual machines, such as drawworks, mud pumps, BOPs, and top drives.
You control the deal
You choose the inspection, the negotiation, and the payment. 9LINE does not hold the funds.
No expiration date
A listing stays active until you hide it or mark it sold.
When you publish a listing, buyer inquiries are emailed to the address on it. Signing in is how you manage those listings, see how often they were viewed, set notification preferences, and save equipment to a watchlist.
Know what you need before you browse
The right rig is set by the wells you plan to drill, not by the best-looking listing. Pin these down first.
| Target depth and hole size | Sets the horsepower, hookload, and mast capacity you need. A 1,500 HP rig and a 3,000 HP rig are built for very different wells. |
|---|---|
| Land or offshore | Offshore work needs specialized equipment and certification. Most used rigs online are land rigs. |
| AC or SCR/DC power | AC super spec rigs offer finer control for long laterals. Mechanical and SCR rigs cost less up front. |
| Drilling or well service | A workover or well service rig is a different machine from a drilling rig. |
| Complete package or components | Some sellers offer full rig packages. Others sell drawworks, mud pumps, BOPs, or top drives on their own. |
| Moving the rig | Location affects trucking, permits, and rig-up cost. A cheaper rig farther away can cost more in the end. |
If you only need one piece, browse by category: drilling rigs, mud pumps, BOPs and well control, top drives, or workover and well service rigs.
Buying a used drilling rig: what to check
A used rig can save a large share of the cost of new equipment, but only if you verify its condition before you pay. Ask the seller for these, and plan an inspection by a qualified third party.
Mast and substructure
Look for current inspection reports, often to API RP 4G, and any repair history on the mast.
Maintenance and hours
Ask for logs on engines, drawworks, mud pumps, and the top drive, plus when the rig last worked.
Load ratings
Confirm the rated hookload, and check that BOPs and pressure equipment have current recertification.
What is included
A rig package can mean a bare rig or a full spread with pumps, tanks, generators, and camps. Get a written equipment list.
Photos and a site visit
Recent photos are a start. Seeing the rig in the yard, ideally powered up, is better.
Title and liens
Make sure the seller owns the equipment outright and can transfer it clean.
No marketplace can replace this step. Buy the inspection before you buy the rig.
Looking for a drilling rig?
Compare available rigs, review specifications and locations, and contact sellers directly to discuss availability and inspections.
How to buy a rig on 9LINE
You deal with the seller from the listing.
1. Browse or search
Start on the homepage for the latest listings, or go straight to categories.
2. Contact the seller
Every listing has a contact option. Your inquiry goes straight to the seller by email.
3. Inspect and negotiate
You and the seller arrange the inspection, price, and payment between yourselves.
4. Close the deal
Agree on price and payment with the seller. 9LINE is not a party to the sale.
Sellers list full rig packages, from AC super spec land rigs to older mechanical rigs, along with drawworks, mud pumps, BOPs, top drives, drill collars, generators, and rig camps. See how it works for the details.
Have a rig or equipment to sell?
Add photos, the location, and an email where buyers can reach you. Inquiries come to that inbox, and you handle the conversation and the sale. The listing stays up for as long as you want it there.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a used drilling rig cost?
Prices range widely, from tens of thousands of dollars for an older workover rig to many millions for a late-model AC land rig. Horsepower, age, condition, power system, and what is included in the package drive the price. Compare several listings and ask sellers for full equipment lists.
Does 9LINE inspect or certify the equipment?
No. 9LINE connects buyers and sellers. Buyers should arrange their own third-party inspection before purchase.
Does 9LINE charge buyers or sellers?
No. Listing is free, and 9LINE takes no commission on a sale.
Can I buy rig components instead of a full rig?
Yes. Sellers list drawworks, mud pumps, BOPs, top drives, rotary tables, traveling blocks, engines, generators, tubulars, and more.
Are there rigs outside the United States?
Listings come from sellers in the US, Canada, and abroad. Each listing shows where the equipment sits.