Abstract: The long-stroke pumping apparatus has a frame, a drum, and a pair of sheaves mounted on the frame. A traction cable is carried by the drum. A cable connector is connected to one end of the traction cable which is guided over one sheave into an oil well. A counterweight assembly is connected to the other end of the traction cable which is guided over the other sheave into a counterweight well. A reversible power means, preferably a hydraulic motor, rotates the drum a number of turns in one angular direction and then in an opposite direction during one complete stroke of pumping operation. A load cable is also supported and guided by the sheaves, and the cable connector and the counterweight assembly are also suspended from the opposite ends of the load cable. The load cable is not drivingly connected to the drum.

Abstract: A bailer mounted to the derrick of a top head drive well drilling rig. The bailer includes a winch line drum mounted by a bracket to the derrick. A positive displacement hydraulic motor mounts one end of the drum and receives fluid under pressure from the existing hydraulic pressure supply. Valving is provided to allow reverse operation of the motor so equipment can either be raised or lowered relative to the derrick. The hydraulic delivery line to the motor includes a one way restrictor that will allow relatively free passage of fluid to the motor in a driving or lifting mode but will reverse flow of fluid from the motor, thereby affording a braking effect for lowering a load at a selected rate.