MD6540C Rotary Blasthole Drill 16 or 20 m (52.5 or 65.6 ft) Mast Configuration

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Specifications

Hole Diameter: 229-406 mm (9-16 in)
Engine: CatÂ® 3512C HD
Bit Load: Up to 53 845 kg (Up to 118,719 lb)

Operating Temperature

Minimum ambient rating (standard): 30 Â° F
Maximum ambient rating (standard): 125 Â° F

Rotary Drive System

Rotation speed: 0-150 rpm
High Speed/Low Torque Rotary Head, dual motors: 0-17 219 NÂ·m (0-12,700 lbf)
High Speed/Low Torque Rotary Head, dual motors: 20 880 NÂ·m (0-15,400 lbf)
Rotation speed: 0-124 rpm

Operatorâ€™s Cab

Components: 24V to 12V converter
Components: All electric controls for drilling, tramming, leveling plus auxiliary functions
Components: HMI touch screen control
Components: Trainerâ€™s seat
Components: Electric horn
Components: Full front drill window
Components: Heavy duty door latches
Components: Roof mounted air conditioning/heating/pressurizing unit; hydraulic driven
Components: Cab ladder, roof platform and railing
Components: Roof window with protective cage
Components: Rubber shock mounted and insulated two-man extra-large FOPS cab
Components: Slope indicators
Components: Split operatorâ€™s console with stainless steel panels and back-lit gauges
Components: Twelve (12) windows
Components: Two (2) swing out hinged doors with heavy duty door latching system
Components: Windshield wipers and washer tank kit
Components: Overhead interior dome lights
Components: Dash light on each panel
Components: Cat operatorâ€™s seat with inertia reel seat belts, mechanical suspension or option with seat belt, heat, ventilation and air suspension

Undercarriage

Type: Cat 374F undercarriage with full length rock guards and tram distance meter, 900 mm (35 in) triple grousers and auto tensioning.
Number of rollers on each side: 11
Rock guards/chain guards: Standard full-length guards
Maximum drive horsepower per track: 403 hp
Brakes: Spring set, hydraulic release
Brake release: Automatic
Tram speed maximum: 1.2 mph
Gradeability: 51%
Front: Three-point oscillating type
Track adjustment means: Automatic track tensioning system
Track drive disconnect: Standard (manual)

Drill Table and Work Deck

Table height off ground: 5.87 ft
Components: Pipe loading guide roller
Components: Stationary rear deck
Components: Left rear swing gated handrail (dual gate design)
Components: Rear deck bit storage box with hinged aluminum cover
Components: Hydraulic viewing hatch with hatch viewing spot light

Leveling Jacks

Lift capacity â€“ each: 150670 lbf
Components: Four leveling jacks to provide stability drilling with 7Â° bench angle

Compressor (Standard)

Discharge air flow (sea level): 3600 ft3/min
Maximum operating pressure: 100 psi
Type: Butterfly inlet, spiral valve control

Pull-down/Hoisting Capacity

Pull-down capacity: Up to 489 kN (Up to 110,000 lbf)
Hoist capacity: Up to 382 kN (Up to 86,000 lbf)
Drilling feed rate: 0-33.5 m/min (0-110 ft/min)
Retract rate: 0-33.5 m/min (0-110 ft/min)
Head travel (16 m/52.5 ft mast): 720 in
Head travel (20 m/65.6 ft mast): 866 in

Mainframe, Decks and Walkways

Jacks, mast pivot and deck: Welded integrally to mainframe
Machine deck: Access both sides
Standard: Includes Basic Mainframe and Deck features plus fixed ladder to main deck cab area, on right side of frame
Ultra: Includes Basic Mainframe and Deck features plus cascading, self-leveling stairs to main deck cab area, on right side of frame with switched walkway lighting at ground and deck levels: â€“ Includes two (2) lights â€“ Includes ECM control tram interlock if

Accessories, Tools and Handling Equipment

Rotary Tooling: Rotary package for 219 mm (8 5â„8 in) diameter pipes (drill pipe not included) on 16 m/52.5 ft mast, carousel plates, HOBO inserts, top sub, deck wrench, hoist plug, horse shoe wrench, universal bit basket, deck seals, chock bars, pipe rack inserts and b
Rotary Tooling with Shock Sub: Rotary package for 219 mm (8 5â„8 in) diameter pipes (drill pipe not included) on 16 m/52.5 ft mast, carousel plates, HOBO inserts, shock sub with adapter, deck wrench, hoist plug, horse shoe wrench, universal bit basket, deck seals, chock bars, pipe rac
Rotary Tooling: Rotary package for 235 mm (9 1â„4 in) diameter pipes (drill pipe not included) on 16 m/52.5 ft mast, carousel plates, HOBO inserts, top sub, deck wrench, hoist plug, horse shoe wrench, universal bit basket, deck seals, chock bars, pipe rack inserts and b
Rotary Tooling with Shock Sub: Rotary package for 235 mm (9 1â„4 in) diameter pipes (drill pipe not included) on 16 m/52.5 ft mast, carousel plates, HOBO inserts, shock sub with adapter, deck wrench, hoist plug, horse shoe wrench, universal bit basket, deck seals, chock bars, pipe rac
Rotary Tooling: Rotary package for 273 mm (10 3â„4 in) diameter pipes (drill pipe not included) on 16 m/52.5 ft mast, carousel plates, HOBO inserts, top sub, deck wrench, hoist plug, horse shoe wrench, universal bit basket, deck seals, chock bars, pipe rack inserts and
Rotary Tooling with Shock Sub: Rotary package for 273 mm (10 3â„4 in) diameter pipes (drill pipe not included) on 16 m/52.5 ft mast, carousel plates, HOBO inserts, shock sub with adapter [total], deck wrench, hoist plug, horse shoe wrench, universal bit basket, deck seals, chock bars,
Rotary Tooling: Rotary package for 219 mm (8 5â„8 in) diameter pipes (drill pipe not included) on 20 m/65.6 ft mast, carousel plates, HOBO inserts, top sub, deck wrench, hoist plug, horse shoe wrench, universal bit basket, deck seals, chock bars, pipe rack inserts and b
Rotary Tooling with Shock Sub: Rotary package for 219 mm (8 5â„8 in) diameter pipes (drill pipe not included) on 20 m/65.6 ft mast, carousel plates, HOBO inserts, shock sub with adapter [total], deck wrench, hoist plug, horse shoe wrench, universal bit basket, deck seals, chock bars,
Rotary Tooling: Rotary package for 235 mm (9 1â„4 in) diameter pipes (drill pipe not included) on 20 m/65.6 ft mast, carousel plates, HOBO inserts, top sub, deck wrench, hoist plug, horse shoe wrench, universal bit basket, deck seals, chock bars, pipe rack inserts and b
Rotary Tooling with Shock Sub: Rotary package for 235 mm (9 1â„4 in) diameter pipes (drill pipe not included) on 20 m/65.6 ft mast, carousel plates, HOBO inserts, shock sub with adapter [total], deck wrench, hoist plug, horse shoe wrench, universal bit basket, deck seals, chock bars,
Rotary Tooling: Rotary package for 273 mm (10 3â„4 in) diameter pipes (drill pipe not included) on 20 m/65.6 ft mast, carousel plates, HOBO inserts, top sub, deck wrench, hoist plug, horse shoe wrench, universal bit basket, deck seals, chock bars, pipe rack inserts and
Rotary Tooling with Shock Sub: Rotary package for 273 mm (10 3â„4 in) diameter pipes (drill pipe not included) on 20 m/65.6 ft mast, carousel plates, HOBO inserts, shock sub with adapter [total], deck wrench, hoist plug, horse shoe wrench, universal bit basket, deck seals, chock bars,
Rotary Tooling with Shock Sub: Rotary package for 339 mm (13 3â„8 in) diameter pipes (drill pipe not included) on 20 m/65.6 ft mast, carousel plates, HOBO inserts, shock sub with adapter [total], deck wrench, hoist plug, horse shoe wrench, universal bit basket, deck seals, chock bars,

Engine

Model: C3512 HD*
Rated horsepower: 1283 hp
Fuel tank (two tanks are standard): 869 gal
Note: * The C3512 HD engine meets Tier 2/Stage II equivalent emission standards

Controls

Manuals: All manuals stored in control system, service, operators and schematics
Components: Engine shut down sequence
Components: Drill performance and monitoring/diagnostics system
Components: Electro-pneumatic compressor control system
Components: Filter indicators (air, hydraulic, and compressor), component status indicators, oil, fuel and water level indicators
Components: High/low tram speed select (high only when mast is down) interlock
Components: Mast lock indicator
Components: Electronic controls provide fast and reliable control of all drill functions
Components: ECM proportional fan speed control system
Components: Pump drive gearbox temperature sensor
Components: Rotary head RPM gauge â€“ digital
Components: Tram interlock, machine outside stability limits
Components: Tram interlock, pipe in hole
Components: Tram interlock, mast up and locked or down and parked
Components: Jack/tram interlock
Components: Cab environment control (AC, filter, heat, fan speeds)
Components: Pipe positioner sensor
Components: Drill depth meter
Components: Drill function interlock, carousel in load position
Components: Drill function interlock, carousel not parked
Components: Drill function interlock, mast up and locked
Components: Drill function interlock, rod catcher not closed
Components: Rotary torque control
Components: Head clear interlock, rotary drive clear of carousel
Components: Winch not parked â€“ tram interlock
Components: Jack pressure sensors
Components: Virtual rotary head travel stops

Base Machine

Standard: Includes Basic Mainframe and Deck features plus fixed ladder to main deck cab area, on right side of frame
Ultra: Includes Basic Mainframe and Deck features plus cascading, self-leveling stairs to main deck cab area, on right side of frame with switched walkway lighting at ground and deck levels: â€“ Includes two (2) lights â€“ Includes ECM control tram interlock if
Components: Thermal protection of exhaust system and turbo lines
Components: Engine frame with hood
Components: Guard between engine and hydraulic drive
Components: Fuel tanks separated with check valves
Components: Hydraulic tank with isolation valves and interlocks
Components: Slip resistant decks and walkways
Components: 3289 L (869 gal) fuel, [2 tanks mounted under power train]
Components: Bolt-on hand rails with kick plates
Components: Cat maintenance free batteries
Components: Stainless battery box, sliding drawer type
Components: Heavy duty tow hooks (front end)
Components: Lift lugs
Components: Pipe loading guide roller
Components: Stationary rear deck
Components: Left rear swing gated handrail to allow for loading/unloading drill deck
Components: Rear deck bit storage box
Components: Walkways around the drill, 360 degrees
Components: Swing up cable steps, egress at each corner of drill
Components: Spring loaded self-closing gates
Components: Vertical mast rest at front of drill
Components: Fixed dust curtains â€“ four side
Components: Mounting frame for pressure washer with port in fuel tank and water tank for DPO of washer
Components: Four (4) Cat maintenance free batteries
Components: Hydraulic viewing hatch with hatch viewing spot light

Basic Specs

Hole diameter range: 229-406 mm (9-16 in)
Hole depth range â€“ 16 m/52.5 ft mast: Single pass: 53 ft
Hole depth range â€“ 16 m/52.5 ft mast: Multi-pass: Up to 84.73 m (Up to 278 ft)
Hole depth range â€“ 20 m/65.6 ft mast: Single pass: 65 ft
Hole depth range â€“ 20 m/65.6 ft mast: Multi-pass: Up to 56.4 m (Up to 185 ft)
Engine model: CatÂ® 3512C HD, 1,800 rpm
Emissions: U.S. EPA Tier 2/EU Stage II equivalent
Rated horsepower: 1283 hp
Compressor: 101.9 m3/min @ 6.9 bar, 1,800 rpm (3,600 ft3/min @ 100 psi, 1,800 rpm)
Angle drilling: 30Â° (in 5Â°increments)
Bit Load: 118719 lb

Mast 16 or 20 m (52.5 or 65.6 ft)

Components: Up to 406 mm (16 in) hole diameter
Components: Up to 489 kN (110,000 lbf) rated capacity single cylinder pulldown/hoist system
Components: Rotary head gear box, motors choice in attachment packages
Components: Dust hood with hinged quick change dust seal
Components: 30 degree angle drilling in 5Â° increments and mast locks with indicator in cab [25 degree limit for 406 mm (16 in) holes]
Components: Auto cable tensioning system (attached on pull down side)
Components: Sliding deck wrench, hydraulic fork
Components: HOBO (Hydraulic Operated Break-Out Wrench)
Components: Mast lanyard mounting plates
Components: Sheave/feed rope guards
Components: Remote drill pipe thread lube system, operated from the cab
Components: Cable pipe catcher
Components: Winch 5443 kg (12,000 lb) lift capacity
Components: Pipe positioner
Components: Roller deck bushing
Components: Mast access ladder and floor grating

Mast Carousel

Pipe Rack (Inside the Mast): Carousel with stationary pods and breaker plates: 16 m/52.5 ft mast, 5 Ã— 13.7 m (45 ft) pipe carousel: â€“ Pipe diameter 219 mm (8 5â„8 in) â€“ Total hole depth 84.73 m (278 ft)
Pipe Rack (Inside the Mast): Carousel with stationary pods and breaker plates: 16 m/52.5 ft mast, 5 Ã— 13.7 m (45 ft) pipe carousel: â€“ Pipe diameter 235 mm (9 1â„4 in) â€“ Total hole depth 84.73 m (278 ft)
Pipe Rack (Inside the Mast): Carousel with stationary pods and breaker plates: 16 m/52.5 ft mast, 4 Ã— 13.7 m (45 ft) pipe carousel: â€“ Pipe diameter 273 mm (10 3â„4 in) â€“ Total hole depth 71.02 m (233 ft)
Pipe Rack (Inside the Mast): Carousel with stationary pods and breaker plates: 20 m/65.6 ft mast, 5 Ã— 9.14 m (30 ft) pipe carousel: â€“ Pipe diameter 219 mm (8 5â„8 in) â€“ Total hole depth 65.5 m (215 ft)
Pipe Rack (Inside the Mast): Carousel with stationary pods and breaker plates: 20 m/65.6 ft mast, 5 Ã— 9.14 m (30 ft) pipe carousel: â€“ Pipe diameter 235 mm (9 1â„4 in) â€“ Total hole depth 65.5 m (215 ft)
Pipe Rack (Inside the Mast): Carousel with stationary pods and breaker plates: 20 m/65.6 ft mast, 4 Ã— 9.14 m (30 ft) pipe carousel: â€“ Pipe diameter 273 mm (10 3â„4 in) â€“ Total hole depth 56.4 m (185 ft)
Pipe Rack (Inside the Mast): Carousel with stationary pods and breaker plates: 20 m/65.6 ft mast, 2 Ã— 9.14 m (30 ft) pipe carousel: â€“ Pipe diameter 339 mm (13 3â„8 in) â€“ Total hole depth 38.1 m (125.2 ft)

Cooling

Components: Low coolant level switch
Components: Two coolers (split coolers) Maximum ambient cooling capacity of 52Â° C (125Â° F)
Components: Variable speed cooler fans, ECM controlled

Technology Group

Basic: Includes Base Machine Control Group features
Standard: Includes Basic Control Group plus Auto Level/Retract and Auto Mast Angle
Ultra: Includes Standard plus Auto Drill (Rotary, Single Pass)
Cat Terrain for Drilling â€“ Production: Includes Cat Terrain Mining System Interface
Cat Terrain for Drilling â€“ Guidance: Requires Cat Terrain for Drilling â€“ Production
Cat Terrain for Drilling â€“ Strata: Requires Cat Terrain for Drilling â€“ Production
Components: Terrain Light
Type: Full Autonomy
Components: Interface for third party mining systems

Hydraulics

Components: Auxiliary circuit pump
Components: Fan pump
Components: Two primary pumps

Dust Control

Components: Hydraulic curtain lifters front and back
Components: Water injection, 2921 L (1771 + 1150 L) [772 gal (468 + 304 gal)] below deck tanks
Components: Optional ECM control of water injection pump interlock, water flow meter/current control and tank level
Components: 2.271 L (600 gal) water tank mounted on deck

Optional Dust Control Choices

Choices: No dust suppression
Choices: Fixed curtains (left and right sides): â€“ Auto raise hydraulic lifted curtains for rear and front â€“ Includes ECM control tram interlock if dust skirts are not lifted up
Choices: Water injection, 2921 L (1771 + 1150 L) [772 gal (468 + 304 gal)] below deck tanks [1150 L (304 gal) not functional in Cold Weather Level 4]: â€“ Includes ECM control of water injection pump interlock, water flow meter/current control and tank level
Choices: Water injection, 5193 L (1,372 gal) (not available with Cold Weather) 2922 L (772 gal) below deck tanks plus 2271 L (600 gal) deck mounted tank (3 tanks): â€“ Includes ECM control of water injection pump interlock, water flow meter/current control and tan
Choices: Dust collector, 101.9 m3/min (3,600 ft3/min) [tandem 50.9 m3/min (1,800 ft3/min)] with precleaner: â€“ Water injection, 2921 L (772 gal) [1771 + 1150 L (468 + 304 gal)] below deck tanks â€“ Includes ECM control of water injection pump interlock, water flo
Choices: Water injection fast fill

Winch System

Cable weight rating: 3500 lb
Cable size: 0.5 in
Winch lift capacity: 12000 lb

Pipe Handling

Components: Sliding deck wrench
Components: Fixed cable pipe catcher or optional hydraulic safety arm/pipe catcher with drill function interlock, when pipe catcher is not closed
Components: Basic or optional hydraulically operated bit basket
Components: Lifting bail for hoisting drill pipe/bit sub

Safety

Components: Alloy drill deck covers, for servicing when mast in mast rest, with storage provision
Components: Air hose safety sleeves (whip socks)
Components: Full battery disconnect or starter isolation only with lock outs
Components: Remote jump start terminals
Components: Seven (7) engine shut down buttons, by each drill egress/access point, in cab, in engine area, on drill deck
Components: Tram alarm, with tram engagement
Components: Strobe beacon on cab and left side of drill
Components: Hinged protective cage for full length front drill window
Components: LED night perimeter flood lighting â€“ four sides LED spot lighting power group area; drill deck; mast carousel; access ladder and walkways for night drilling: â€“ Luminesces to meet Cat light standards
Components: A printed copy of the Operation and Maintenance Manual(s) is provided with each machine, installed at the factory, and available in the legal language(s) of the country where the machine is to be placed in service: â€“ The language specified on the factor
Components: A separate, weather-resistant literature compartment in the operatorâ€™s station is provided for the Operation and Maintenance Manual and other items related to safe operation and maintenance of the machine
Components: Burn protection from exhaust pipes and turbo lines

Service Features

Features: Loop filters between hydraulic pumps and motors
Features: Two (2) hydraulic return filters, one (1) hydraulic case drain strainer, two (2) hydraulic charge filters, compressor oil filters, automatic 45 point lubrication system, centralized
Features: Hydraulic pressure test points
Features: Fast fill refueling system
Features: Self contained, Jib Crane mounted on the drill deck with pedestal controls

Service Packages

Standard: Includes Basic Service features plus: full service center (fill and evacuation), fuel, compressor, coolant, engine oil, hydraulic, and gear box with fill only for rock bit oil and central lubrication: â€“ Jib crane, with pedestal controls
Ultra: Includes Standard Service features plus: mast access ladder, mast grating, posts only (for lanyard attachment to use with cable for traveling hook and harness): â€“ Jib crane, with pedestal controls

Miscellaneous

Components: Tool oiler
Components: Drill pipe
Components: Blowdown hose with nozzle and reel
Components: Remote winch control
Components: Tram remote control (pendant/cable) for operation of tram controls from ground
Components: Foot brush
Components: Tow bar assembly
Components: Interface for third party mining systems
Components: Remote jump start terminals

Climate Choices

Standard Climate Range: Ambient temperature range: -1Â° C (30Â° F) to 52Â° C (125Â° F): â€“ Cab cooling to 19Â° C (66Â° F) â€“ Window shades â€“ Safety laminated tinted glass
Cold Climate Level 2: Ambient temperature range: -18Â° C (-1Â° F) to 52Â° C (125Â° F): â€“ Wind up to 96 km/h (60 mph) â€“ Cab heating to 27Â° C (81Â° F) â€“ Safety laminated tinted glass â€“ Cab glass defroster â€“ Ether starting aid â€“ Cab floor heater

Dealer Attachments Available

Attachment: Customer labeling
Attachment: Lanyard attachment â€“ cable with travelling hook on mast and harness for personnel
Attachment: Fire suppression system
Attachment: Kitchenette
Attachment: Power connections and brackets for third party module system
Attachment: Sound suppression system
Attachment: CB radio with antenna

Weights

Working weight: 339297 lb