Abstract: An improved system and method for moving a drilling rig is described herein. In one embodiment, the system can comprise a lift cylinder maneuverable in a longitudinal direction, a casing having a portion of lift cylinder attached at the center of the casing, and an anchor where a top portion of the anchor is connected to the bottom portion of the lift cylinder. The casing can be mateable at the bottom portion of a drilling rig. The walking system can further comprise a pair of traverse cylinders mounted on opposite sides of the anchor and a skid pad, on which a portion of the traverse cylinder is connected. The traverse cylinder can be maneuverable in a lateral direction. The skid pad can be connected to the bottom portion of the mounting plate. Furthermore, the skid pad can be capable of supporting the weight of the drilling rig.

Abstract: A system and method for erecting a drilling rig is disclosed herein. A system for erecting a drilling rig can comprise a substructure comprising a base platform. Additionally, the rig can comprise a modular rig mast comprising a plurality of sections, the plurality of sections comprising a first section, and the rig mast mountable to the substructure. Lastly, the rig can comprise a first one or more lifting means, the one or more lifting means each having a first end connected to the rig mast and a second end connected to the structure, the lifting means capable of lifting the rig mast from a horizontal position to a vertical position.