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

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
Cat® 3512C HD
Bit Load
Up to 53 845 kg (Up to 118,719 lb)

Operating Temperature

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

Rotary Drive System

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

Operator’s Cab

Components
24V to 12V converter
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All electric controls for drilling, tramming, leveling plus auxiliary functions
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HMI touch screen control
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Trainer’s seat
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Electric horn
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Full front drill window
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Heavy duty door latches
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Roof mounted air conditioning/heating/pressurizing unit; hydraulic driven
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Cab ladder, roof platform and railing
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Roof window with protective cage
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Rubber shock mounted and insulated two-man extra-large FOPS cab
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Slope indicators
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Split operator’s console with stainless steel panels and back-lit gauges
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Twelve (12) windows
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Two (2) swing out hinged doors with heavy duty door latching system
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Windshield wipers and washer tank kit
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Overhead interior dome lights
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Dash light on each panel
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Cat operator’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
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Pipe loading guide roller
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Stationary rear deck
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Left rear swing gated handrail (dual gate design)
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Rear deck bit storage box with hinged aluminum cover
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Hydraulic viewing hatch with hatch viewing spot light

Leveling Jacks

Lift capacity – each
150670 lbf
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Four leveling jacks to provide stability drilling with 7° 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: – Includes two (2) lights – Includes ECM control tram interlock if

Accessories, Tools and Handling Equipment

Rotary Tooling
Rotary package for 219 mm (8 5⁄8 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 5⁄8 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 1⁄4 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 1⁄4 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 3⁄4 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 3⁄4 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 5⁄8 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 5⁄8 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 1⁄4 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 1⁄4 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 3⁄4 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 3⁄4 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 3⁄8 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
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Engine shut down sequence
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Drill performance and monitoring/diagnostics system
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Electro-pneumatic compressor control system
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Filter indicators (air, hydraulic, and compressor), component status indicators, oil, fuel and water level indicators
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High/low tram speed select (high only when mast is down) interlock
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Mast lock indicator
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Electronic controls provide fast and reliable control of all drill functions
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ECM proportional fan speed control system
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Pump drive gearbox temperature sensor
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Rotary head RPM gauge – digital
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Tram interlock, machine outside stability limits
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Tram interlock, pipe in hole
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Tram interlock, mast up and locked or down and parked
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Jack/tram interlock
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Cab environment control (AC, filter, heat, fan speeds)
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Pipe positioner sensor
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Drill depth meter
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Drill function interlock, carousel in load position
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Drill function interlock, carousel not parked
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Drill function interlock, mast up and locked
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Drill function interlock, rod catcher not closed
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Rotary torque control
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Head clear interlock, rotary drive clear of carousel
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Winch not parked – tram interlock
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Jack pressure sensors
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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: – Includes two (2) lights – Includes ECM control tram interlock if
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Thermal protection of exhaust system and turbo lines
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Engine frame with hood
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Guard between engine and hydraulic drive
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Fuel tanks separated with check valves
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Hydraulic tank with isolation valves and interlocks
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Slip resistant decks and walkways
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3289 L (869 gal) fuel, [2 tanks mounted under power train]
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Bolt-on hand rails with kick plates
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Cat maintenance free batteries
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Stainless battery box, sliding drawer type
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Heavy duty tow hooks (front end)
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Lift lugs
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Pipe loading guide roller
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Stationary rear deck
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Left rear swing gated handrail to allow for loading/unloading drill deck
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Rear deck bit storage box
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Walkways around the drill, 360 degrees
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Swing up cable steps, egress at each corner of drill
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Spring loaded self-closing gates
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Vertical mast rest at front of drill
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Fixed dust curtains – four side
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Mounting frame for pressure washer with port in fuel tank and water tank for DPO of washer
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Four (4) Cat maintenance free batteries
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Hydraulic viewing hatch with hatch viewing spot light

Basic Specs

Hole diameter range
229-406 mm (9-16 in)
Hole depth range – 16 m/52.5 ft mast: Single pass
53 ft
Hole depth range – 16 m/52.5 ft mast: Multi-pass
Up to 84.73 m (Up to 278 ft)
Hole depth range – 20 m/65.6 ft mast: Single pass
65 ft
Hole depth range – 20 m/65.6 ft mast: Multi-pass
Up to 56.4 m (Up to 185 ft)
Engine model
Cat® 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
30° (in 5°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
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Up to 489 kN (110,000 lbf) rated capacity single cylinder pulldown/hoist system
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Rotary head gear box, motors choice in attachment packages
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Dust hood with hinged quick change dust seal
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30 degree angle drilling in 5° increments and mast locks with indicator in cab [25 degree limit for 406 mm (16 in) holes]
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Auto cable tensioning system (attached on pull down side)
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Sliding deck wrench, hydraulic fork
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HOBO (Hydraulic Operated Break-Out Wrench)
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Mast lanyard mounting plates
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Sheave/feed rope guards
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Remote drill pipe thread lube system, operated from the cab
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Cable pipe catcher
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Winch 5443 kg (12,000 lb) lift capacity
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Pipe positioner
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Roller deck bushing
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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 × 13.7 m (45 ft) pipe carousel: – Pipe diameter 219 mm (8 5⁄8 in) – 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 × 13.7 m (45 ft) pipe carousel: – Pipe diameter 235 mm (9 1⁄4 in) – 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 × 13.7 m (45 ft) pipe carousel: – Pipe diameter 273 mm (10 3⁄4 in) – 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 × 9.14 m (30 ft) pipe carousel: – Pipe diameter 219 mm (8 5⁄8 in) – 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 × 9.14 m (30 ft) pipe carousel: – Pipe diameter 235 mm (9 1⁄4 in) – 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 × 9.14 m (30 ft) pipe carousel: – Pipe diameter 273 mm (10 3⁄4 in) – 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 × 9.14 m (30 ft) pipe carousel: – Pipe diameter 339 mm (13 3⁄8 in) – Total hole depth 38.1 m (125.2 ft)

Cooling

Components
Low coolant level switch
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Two coolers (split coolers) Maximum ambient cooling capacity of 52° C (125° F)
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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 – Production
Includes Cat Terrain Mining System Interface
Cat Terrain for Drilling – Guidance
Requires Cat Terrain for Drilling – Production
Cat Terrain for Drilling – Strata
Requires Cat Terrain for Drilling – Production
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Terrain Light
Type
Full Autonomy
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Interface for third party mining systems

Hydraulics

Components
Auxiliary circuit pump
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Fan pump
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Two primary pumps

Dust Control

Components
Hydraulic curtain lifters front and back
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Water injection, 2921 L (1771 + 1150 L) [772 gal (468 + 304 gal)] below deck tanks
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Optional ECM control of water injection pump interlock, water flow meter/current control and tank level
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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): – Auto raise hydraulic lifted curtains for rear and front – 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]: – 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): – 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: – Water injection, 2921 L (772 gal) [1771 + 1150 L (468 + 304 gal)] below deck tanks – 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
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Fixed cable pipe catcher or optional hydraulic safety arm/pipe catcher with drill function interlock, when pipe catcher is not closed
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Basic or optional hydraulically operated bit basket
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Lifting bail for hoisting drill pipe/bit sub

Safety

Components
Alloy drill deck covers, for servicing when mast in mast rest, with storage provision
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Air hose safety sleeves (whip socks)
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Full battery disconnect or starter isolation only with lock outs
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Remote jump start terminals
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Seven (7) engine shut down buttons, by each drill egress/access point, in cab, in engine area, on drill deck
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Tram alarm, with tram engagement
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Strobe beacon on cab and left side of drill
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Hinged protective cage for full length front drill window
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LED night perimeter flood lighting – four sides LED spot lighting power group area; drill deck; mast carousel; access ladder and walkways for night drilling: – Luminesces to meet Cat light standards
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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: – The language specified on the factor
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A separate, weather-resistant literature compartment in the operator’s station is provided for the Operation and Maintenance Manual and other items related to safe operation and maintenance of the machine
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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: – 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): – Jib crane, with pedestal controls

Miscellaneous

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

Climate Choices

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

Dealer Attachments Available

Attachment
Customer labeling
Attachment
Lanyard attachment – 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