Abstract: A beam pumping unit includes an integrated base assembly that has a unitary pedestal, a Samson post supported by the integrated base assembly and a gear box supported by the integrated base assembly. The integrated base assembly further includes a front connection plate and a pedestal connection plate that are configured to provide a bolted support to the Samson post. The front connection plate and the pedestal connection plate can be secured to the integrated base assembly with a series of embedded tubular anchors.

Abstract: A beam pumping unit includes an integrated base assembly that has a precast concrete pad and a support base partially embedded within the precast concrete pad. The beam pumping unit further includes a pedestal supported by the support base and a Samson post supported by the support base. Also disclosed is a method for making and assembling a beam pumping unit near a wellhead. The method includes the steps of producing an integrated base assembly that has a support base within a concrete pad, placing the integrated base assembly near the wellhead, and securing a Samson post to the integrated base assembly.

Abstract: An improved beam pumping unit for pumping fluids from a well having a foldable support structure to allow storage of the pumping unit in a low profile position. The beam pumping unit utilizes a walking beam pivoted on a central bearing, a drive means connected to one end of the walking beam to oscillate the walking beam and a horsehead at the other end of the walking beam for connection to the polished rod of the downhole pump. A foldable Samson post supports the central bearing of the walking beam. The foldable Samson post allows lowering of the pumping unit from a first, fixed standing position in which the walking beam is raised for normal pumping operation and a second, fixed lowered position for storage.