500/650 HCI 750

Top Drive

A versatile top drive for high

performance applications

he HCI top drive system is

the most versatile top
drive in the Tesco product line.
Compact enough to fit into most double
and triple masts for land based applications
or offshore derricks, the HCI provides the
performance and pipe handling features required
for medium and deep drilling applications.
TESCO powers the HCI using industry proven
prime movers and its own series of hydraulic
pump drives and filtration equipment.
The HCI top drive is available with an optional
integrated swivel or can use the customers
swivel. Casing load ratings of 500 or 650 tons are
available.
Performance (torque and speed) can be
customized using optional gear ratios and power
unit selection.
Value Added Operational Benefits:

The complete system including the top drive,

torque system and power unit can be installed
in less than one day. In most cases, no rig
modifications are necessary.
The HCI offers an expanded suite of
pipe-handling functions including elevator
link-tilt, and extend/retract feature for making
mousehole connections (maximum extension
60 in.), 360 pipe-handler rotation, and
grabber.
The HCI grabber acts as a back-up tong for
making or breaking connections and will
accommodate tool joints from 3 in. to 8-3/4
inch outer diameter.
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500/650 HCI 750HP l Top drive

71.5 in
1 816 mm

Performance Curve

TESCOs unique quill design allows rapid

field removal for inspection or replacement
without draining the gear case.
The HCI is equipped with an independent
power unit.

500/650Ton HCI 750HP ToP DRIve

Torque vs. Speed - 2.33:1 Gear Ratio (Standard)

55

35.5 in
902 mm

Low Range
High Range

50

45

47.25 in
1 200 mm

The speed/torque ranges are selectable from

the drillers console.
The HCI package includes a specially designed
torque system. The track/torque bushing
configuration is simple to install and requires
very little maintenance.

Drill Pipe Torque (ft.-lb. x 1000)

40

A double ball mud saver/safety valve is

incorporated into the system design.

36.0 in
762 mm

35

30

25

Inside of Swivel Bail

20

15

10

The entire HCI can be transported in three

standard 20 ft. sea containers.

20

40

60

80

100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240

Drill Pipe RPM

Specifications
500/650TON HCI 750HP (with optional integrated swivel)
Rated Capacity

Imperial

Metric

500/650ton

454/590tonne

750HP

336kW

8,000lbs

3 628kg

173in

4 390mm

Rated Input Power

Estimated Weight with swivel
Operating Length (including 8ft. links & elevators)
Width

33in

838mm

Max. Continuous Drill Torque

21,000ft-lb

2 847daN-m

Make-up Torque

21,000ft-lb

2 847daN-m

Breakout Torque

23,500ft-lb

3 195daN-m

170RPM

170RPM

2.25in

57mm

16,200lbs

7 370kg

281in

7 200mm

56in

1 400mm

Max Speed
Quill ID
Power System

Weight - (approximate)
Length - (with hose reel)
Width

240 in
6 096 mm
(with integrated
swivel)

172 in
4 360 mm
(with integrated
swivel)

Top of Tool Joint

All specifications are subject to change without notice.

Asia Pacific
Jakarta, Indonesia
Email: APBU_sales@tescocorp.com

Latin America
Mexico City, Mexico
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China
Chaoyang District, Beijing
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Middle East & Africa

Dubai, UAE
Email: MABU_sales@tescocorp.com

Europe/Russia
Moscow, Russia
Email: EURO_sales@tescocorp.com

United States / Canada

Houston, Texas / Calgary, Alberta
Email: NABU_sales@tescocorp.com

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