On June 28, 2026, a landmark event in the equipment manufacturing industry took place on Shannan Street, Tengzhou, Shandong, China—the world's first SY135C drilling rig, jointly developed by SANY Group and Lida Company, officially rolled off the production line. He Tao, member of the Party Leadership Group and Deputy Mayor of Tengzhou Municipal Government, along with Liu Jian, Secretary of the Party Leadership Group and Director of the Municipal Science and Technology Bureau, and other government officials, attended the ceremony to witness this significant moment.
Powerful Alliance: Engineering Machinery Giant and Piling Expert Forge a Masterpiece
The launch of the world's first SY135C drilling rig is the fruit of deep strategic cooperation between SANY Group and Lida Company. SANY Group, a top 50 global engineering machinery manufacturer with sales of $12.582 billion, ranks 6th worldwide and has held the top spot in China's excavator market for 15 consecutive years. Lida Company is a renowned domestic manufacturer specializing in small and medium-sized piling machinery, with years of expertise in the R&D and production of rotary drilling rigs.
In his speech, Tengzhou Deputy Mayor He Tao noted that the production and rollout of the world's first SY135C drilling rig, developed through the collaboration between SANY Group and Lida Company, fully demonstrates the companies' deep technical expertise and independent innovation capabilities in the engineering machinery field, marking a significant milestone in their journey toward high-end development.
Technological Innovation: A Leap from Classic Excavator to Professional Drilling Rig
The SY135C is the flagship model of SANY Group's 13-ton excavator series, with global cumulative sales exceeding 60,000 units and ranking first in sales for 12 consecutive years, earning it the reputation of "a classic forged by time." The world's first SY135C drilling rig, now in production, is an innovative piling equipment that has undergone specialized and customized upgrades based on this mature platform.
In terms of the power system, the SY135C drilling rig is equipped with an Isuzu 4JJ1 engine with a rated power of 86kW, providing ample power and torque margins. It features high-pressure common rail electronic injection technology for millisecond-precise fuel injection control. The positive flow hydraulic system uses a well-known brand large-displacement main pump and high-performance main valve, enhancing overall machine controllability and fuel efficiency.
As a specialized configuration for drilling rigs, this equipment offers lifting capabilities, supporting dynamic and automatic weighing and hoisting, and is equipped with an overload alarm system. It has a climbing ability of 70% (35°), a swing speed of 12 rpm, and a ground pressure of 41.7 kPa, making it adaptable to various complex construction sites. The machine weighs 13,800 kg with a bucket capacity of 0.6 m³, offering a leading working radius and digging depth among its class.
Filling the Gap in Small and Medium-Sized Drilling Equipment
The rollout of the world's first SY135C drilling rig fills a market gap for professional 13-ton drilling equipment. As China's urbanization continues to deepen, the demand for efficient, flexible, and specialized drilling equipment in areas such as small and medium-sized piling projects, foundation treatment, and municipal pipeline construction is growing.
The SY135C drilling rig combines the mobility and flexibility of an excavator with the professional construction capabilities of a drilling rig, making it widely applicable in various construction scenarios, including building foundation piling, road and bridge foundations, municipal pipeline laying, and foundation pit support. Its compact design allows for flexible operation in confined spaces, while its powerful power system and professional drilling functions ensure construction efficiency and quality.
Pang Chuanjun, Secretary of the Shannan Street Party Working Committee, stated that the successful production launch ceremony of the world's first SY135C drilling rig is a landmark achievement of deepened cooperation and collaborative innovation between the enterprises. Moving forward, Shannan Street will continue to focus on the "Service Enterprise Year" initiative, addressing bottlenecks and difficulties in enterprise development throughout the process, and continuously cultivating new growth drivers in the equipment manufacturing industry.
From the "classic forged by time" excavator to the world's first professional drilling rig, the transformation of the SY135C is not just a product upgrade but a vivid testament to the Chinese engineering machinery industry's shift from a "follower" to a "leader." This equipment, embodying the technical wisdom of SANY Group and Lida Company, is contributing a "Chinese solution" to infrastructure construction in China and around the world through independent innovation.