Top Drive Systems

As one of the most transformative developments in drilling history, NOV top drive systems are now the industry standard for both offshore and land drilling rigs.

Looking up at TDX-1250 Top Drive from drill floor
Description

Unmatched top drive system performance and reliability

Our top drive systems offer unmatched performance and reliability while continuing to drive longer, heavier strings through complex formations.

For decades, the industry has relied on brands like Varco, National, and Hydralift to push the boundaries of equipment design. Building upon this legacy of experience in electric top drive systems, NOV continues to produce world-class drilling systems that are durable, reliable, and able to meet the performance demands of drilling today. With over 2,900 top drive systems delivered, we can offer products ranging from the smallest hydraulic power swivel (HPS) units to the largest AC-powered offshore drilling systems with hoisting capacities up to 1,500 tons.

Specifications

Top Drive Systems Product Models

Product Model

Hoisting Capacity

Horsepower

Maximum Continuous Torque

NOVOS Enabled

TDX-1500

1,500 tons

2 × 1,340 hp

105,000 ft-lb (142,360 N-m)

Yes

TDX-1250

1,250 tons

2 × 1,340 hp

105,000 ft-lb (142,360 N-m)

Yes

TDX-1000

1,000 tons

2 × 1,150 hp

91,000 ft-lb (123,379 N-m)

Yes

TDS-1000

1,000 tons

1 × 1,150 hp

62,250 ft-lb (84,399 N-m)

Yes

HPS-03-1000

1,000 tons

2 × 1,150 hp

78,181 ft-lb (106,000 Nm)

Yes

HPS-750

750 tons

2 × 1,150 hp

78,181 ft-lb (106,000 Nm)

Yes

TDS-8SA

750 tons

1 × 1,150 hp

62,250 ft-lb (84,399 N-m)

Yes

TDS-4S

750 tons

1 × 1,100 hp

45,500 ft-lb (61,689 N-m)

Yes

TDS-11SH

500 tons

2 × 600 hp

54,600 ft-lb (74,027 N-m)

Yes

TDS-11SA

500 tons

2 × 400 hp

37,100 ft-lb (50,300 N-m)

Yes

TDS-11HD

500 tons

2 × 600 hp

58,800 ft-lb (79,722 N-m)

Yes

TDS-10SH

250 tons

1 × 400 hp

22,288 ft-lb (30,218 N-m)

Yes

IDS-350PE

350 tons

1 × 1,000 hp

37,000 ft-lb (50,165 N-m)

Yes





Resources
  • Top Drive Technologies BrochureBrochure highlighting our full line of top drives and their specifications

  • TDS-11SA Top Drive FlyerProduct flyer for the TDS-11SA top drive system

  • TDS-11SH Top Drive FlyerProduct flyer for the TDS-11SH top drive system

  • TDS-11SAE Upgrade FlyerProduct flyer for the TDS-11SAE top drive upgrade

  • TDS-11HD FlyerProduct flyer for the TDS-11HD top drive system

  • TDS-10SH BrochureProduct flyer for the TDS-10SH top drive system

  • Onshore Product Reference GuideA technical look at our onshore rig equipment product portfolio

We just did a maintenance comparison using the TDS-11SA for 6 months versus one of your competitors. We spent $4,800 on the TDS and $30,000 on the competitor, not including downtime. That speaks for itself.

Drilling Contractor

Looking up at TDX-1250 Top Drive from drill floor
Compact and modular
TDS-11SA Top Drive seen from Pipe racker
Industry’s most prolific top drive
TDS-11SA top drive on the drill floor
Over 2,900 delivered
Close up of TDS-11SH Top Drive on rig
High torque for lateral drilling
HPS 100 Top Drive from below the rig
Multiple hoisting options

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