1993 CME 550X For Sale in Beaver, WV

Make / Model: CME 550X
Year: 1993
Carrier: CME 550X Rubber Tire Carrier
Engine: Diesel
Hours: 1,626
Location: South Central US
Condition: Operational – Working Rig

Overview

If you're looking for a proven production rig with excellent off-road mobility, this 1993 CME 550X deserves a hard look. The seller describes it best: "Stout rig ready to work." The machine is operational, currently in use, and has recently received transmission work and preventative maintenance.

The CME 550X remains one of the most respected geotechnical and environmental drilling platforms ever built, offering strong pullback, dependable hydraulic systems, and exceptional mobility in difficult ground conditions.

Key Features

• CME 550X rubber tire carrier
• Diesel-powered drilling package
• Approx. 1,626 hours showing
• Angle drilling capability
• Main winch
• Tool winch #1
• Tool winch #2
• Heavy-duty off-road carrier
• Compact footprint with excellent site access

Winch Package

• Main winch
• Dual tool winches
• Multiple winch configuration for geotechnical and environmental drilling operations

Drilling Package

• Angle drilling package
• CME rubber tire carrier platform
• Proven environmental and geotechnical drilling platform
• Excellent maneuverability on rough terrain and construction sites

Recent Service & Repairs

The seller reports the following work has recently been completed:

• Transmission regulator rebuilt
• Preventative maintenance completed
• Transmission recently replaced/serviced

Condition

• Rig is operational
• Currently being used regularly
• Seller reports no known mechanical issues
• Overall condition rated as fair
• Strong working platform with recent transmission work completed

Optional Reconditioning Available

Want the rig cleaned up before it heads to your yard?

Drill Rig Marketplace can run this machine through our shop and tailor the level of refurbishment to your needs.

Available services include:

• Full mechanical inspection
• Hydraulic repairs and hose replacement
• Electrical troubleshooting and repairs
• Sandblast and repaint
• Custom company colors and branding
• Preventative maintenance packages
• General reconditioning and cleanup

Straight Talk

The CME 550X has earned a reputation as one of the toughest geotechnical rigs ever built. This one is a working machine with angle drilling capability, multiple winches, and recent transmission work already completed. It's not a showroom piece, but it appears to be a solid, honest rig that's still earning its keep.

If you're looking for a capable production rig without spending new-rig money, this 550X has the foundation to go straight to work or can be freshened up through our shop to fit your needs.

The CME 550X is a drilling rig used in geotechnical, environmental, and foundation drilling applications. Manufactured by CME, the 550X is designed for subsurface investigation and soil sampling work, with a compact configuration suited to access-restricted sites. It is commonly associated with rotary drilling, hollow-stem auger drilling, and other site investigation methods depending on the setup and tooling. The CME 550X is part of CME's drill rig lineup for contractors and drilling professionals requiring a machine for exploration and sampling tasks. Specifications, mast capacity, and drilling depth vary by configuration, year, and installed options.