Paper: Modern Tools For Well Servicing

As late as 1940, the method of pulling rods and tubing utilizing a horse-drawn single line over an A-frame mounted on wagon wheels, was in common use in shallow areas. For those who are not acquainted with this early operation we have provided an illustration to point out basically the simplicity of performance which has become a major part of our industry. One of the next steps in the progress of providing portable equipment to cover larger areas, was the Rumley tractor unit. This equipment served the Oklahoma, Eastland and the East Texas fields in the early stages. Following the Rumley tractor was the application of the servicing hoist to a relative fast moving truck which could take advantage of the highways to go from one area to another.