Drilling Technology for Ordnance Detection

In UXO detection, every millimeter of precision counts. Our drilling masts are specifically engineered for this sensitive field of application — reliable, controllable, and built for maximum safety.

KURTH drilling mast during UXO detection on a railway trackbed

Specialized Solutions for UXO Detection

UXO detection and recovery place special demands on the equipment used: controlled feed movements, high precision, and the ability to work safely even under confined conditions — such as in basements. Alongside a compact drill rig, we rely primarily on specialized drilling masts tailored exactly to these applications.

KURTH MBL23/12 UXO drilling mast on the carrier vehicle

Our recommendation: the MBL23/12 UXO

The MBL23/12 UXO was specifically developed for UXO recovery — engineered for controlled, precise work exactly where safety and reliability matter most. It's our first choice for this field of application.

2.0 t / 4.0 m — transportable without a truck
Usable from 15-t excavators upward
One-time setup instead of rig time
360° flexible
Pure operator safety — no manual rod handling
Less personnel, more efficiency

Other Suitable Equipment

KURTH drill rig KB13 for survey drilling

KB30

Reliable for survey drilling, even in confined spaces

basement drill rig

Compact design for surveys in hard-to-reach locations inside buildings.

KURTH multi-purpose drilling mast MBL with variable feed

MBL

Multi-purpose drilling mast with variable feed up to 7 m — flexibly deployable depending on requirements.

The right equipment to go with it

For UXO detection, we supply not only the drill rig and drilling mast but also the matching hydraulic power pack and corresponding drilling tools.

Hydraulic Power Packs

Drilling Tools