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The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for the servicing or workover of a hydrocarbon well. The apparatus includes a pair of hydraulic cylinders pivotally mounted to a pair of base beams connected to each other. The cylinders are moveable from a horizontal position for transportatio

The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for the servicing or workover of a hydrocarbon well. The apparatus includes a pair of hydraulic cylinders pivotally mounted to a pair of base beams connected to each other. The cylinders are moveable from a horizontal position for transportation to a vertical position for operation in which position the two cylinders flank a wellhead and are adapted to lift the wellhead and attached production tubing using a workover beam and a lifting sub. The wellhead and production tubing can be rotated as or after they are elevated. A motor may be mounted to the workover beam to rotate the wellhead and the tubing. A calibrated pressure gauge may be used to indicate the weight being lifted. The apparatus can be wheel mounted and towed behind a crane truck. The advantage is a safe, economical and timesaving apparatus for performing jobs that previously required the setup and operation of a workover rig.

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[ I claim:] [14.]14. A method of well servicing or workover comprises:a) placing on a well site an apparatus which includes a pair of interconnected base assemblies adapted to flank a wellhead, a pair of lifting devices mounted to the base assemblies, a workover beam supported at each end by the res

[ I claim:] [14.]14. A method of well servicing or workover comprises:a) placing on a well site an apparatus which includes a pair of interconnected base assemblies adapted to flank a wellhead, a pair of lifting devices mounted to the base assemblies, a workover beam supported at each end by the respective lifting devices, and a lifting sub connected to the workover beam and adapted for detachable connection to one of the wellhead and production tubing so that the wellhead is flanked by the base assemblies;b) connecting the wellhead to the lifting sub;c) disconnecting the wellhead at a point required by the well servicing or workover operations;d) raising the workover beam by operating the lifting devices;e) performing the well servicing or workover operations;f) lowering the workover beam by operating the lifting devices after the well servicing or workover operation is completed;g) reconnecting the wellhead and disconnecting the lifting sub from the wellhead; andh) removing the apparatus from the well site.