Overview
MD6420C Rotary Blasthole Drill Autonomous Ready
Specifications
Units:
| Bit Load | Up to 41 346 kg (Up to 91,152 lb) |
| Hole Diameter | Up to 311 mm (Up to 12.25 in) |
| Engine | C32 ACERT |
Benefits & Features
Mandatory Attachments – POWER TRAIN
Mandatory Attachments – MAST
Mandatory Attachments – OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
Specifications
Units:
| Altitude | Up to 4572 m (Up to 15,000 ft) |
| Maximum Ambient Rating - Standard | — |
| Minimum Ambient Rating - Standard | — |
| Note | Optional cold weather packages available |
| Retract Rate | 0-33.5 m/min (0-110 ft/min) |
| Pull-Down Capacity | Up to 383 kN (Up to 86,000 lbf) |
| Cable Type - 29 mm (1.125 in) | DYFORM 8 |
| Head Travel (13 m/40 ft Mast) | — |
| Head Travel (16 m/50 ft Mast) | — |
| Hoist Capacity | Up to 311 kN (Up to 70,000 lbf) |
| Head Travel (10 m/35 ft Mast) | — |
| Bit Load Force | Up to 41 346 kg (Up to 91,152 lb) |
| Drilling Feed Rate | 0-33.5 m/min (0-110 ft/min) |
| Rotation Speed | 0-137 rpm |
| Torque - Dual Motors | 0-17 313 N∙m (0-12,769 lbf-ft) |
| Climate Control | Roof-mounted, AC/heating/pressurizing unit |
| Height - Inside | — |
| Floor Area | — |
| Number of Windows | 12 |
| Windows - Tinted Safety Glass Laminated in Rubber Mounting | — |
| Type | Shock-mounted; two-man, integrated FOPS certified |
| Number of Doors | Two (2) with windows (included in above) |
| Other | Window wipers and washers |
| Location | To the right from the mast if facing rear deck from the rear end |
| Track Drive Disconnect | Standard (manual) |
| Tram Speed - Maximum | — |
| Maximum Drive Horse Power per Track | — |
| Brake Release | Automatic |
| Track Adjustment Means | Hydraulic with grease gun |
| Front | Three-point oscillating type |
| Number of Rollers - Each Side | Total of 16: (13) lower rollers, (3) upper/carrier rollers |
| Brakes | Spring set, hydraulic release |
| Gradeability Mast Down - CUH - Cab Up Hill | 13% |
| Rock Guards/Chain Guards | Standard full-length guards |
| Gradeability Mast Down - CDH - Cab Down Hill | 25% |
| Table Height Off Ground | — |
| Components (3) | Left rear swing gated handrail (dual gate design) |
| Components (1) | Pipe loading guide roller |
| Components (4) | Rear deck bit storage box with aluminum cover |
| Components (2) | Stationary rear deck |
| Components (5) | Hydraulically operated viewing hatch with LED hatch viewing spot light |
| Lift Capacity - Each | — |
| Number | 4 |
| Pad Diameter - Drill End | — |
| Pad Diameter - Non-Drill End | — |
| Stroke - Drill End | — |
| Stroke - Non-Drill End | — |
| Top Adapter Sub (3) | Bottom thread – depends on pipe diameter |
| Bit Sub - Rotary Application (2) | Bottom thread – API reg. 168 mm (6.625 in) |
| Bit Sub - Rotary Application (1) | Top thread – depends on pipe diameter |
| Shock Sub (DTH Application) | Thread – API reg. 140 mm (5.5 in) |
| Top Adapter Sub (2) | Top thread – API reg. 140 mm (5.5 in) |
| Top Adapter Sub (1) | Diameter depends on pipe diameter |
| Pipe Handling (2) | Fixed cable pipe catcher or optional hydraulic safety arm/pipe catcher with drill function interlock, when pipe catcher is not closed |
| 10 m Configuration (3) | Length of drill – 10.67 m (35 ft) |
| 16 m Configuration (1) | 7.62 m (25 ft) × 2 as starter and four pieces of 7.62 m (25 ft) in carousel |
| 16 m Configuration (2) | Outside diameter – 194 mm (75⁄8 in) or 219 mm (85⁄8 in) |
| Pipe Handling (1) | Sliding deck wrench |
| 13 m Configuration (2) | Outside diameter – 194 mm (75⁄8 in) or 219 mm (85⁄8 in) |
| 10 m Configuration (2) | Outside diameter – 194 mm (75⁄8 in) or 219 mm (85⁄8 in) |
| Winch System (2) | Cable size – 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Winch System (1) | Rating – 3629 kg (8,000 lb) with 1588 kg (3,500 lb) lift capacity |
| Pipe Rack (Inside the Mast) | Carousel with stationary pods and breaker plates |
| Pipe Handling (4) | Lifting bail-drill pipe/bit sub |
| Pipe Handling (3) | Manually removable or optional hydraulically operated bit basket |
| Bit Sub - Rotary Application (3) | Table bushing roller-type or two-piece with replaceable liner |
| 10 m Configuration (1) | 10.66 m (35 ft) starter and five pieces of 10.66 m (35 ft) in carousel |
| 13 m Configuration (1) | 12.19 m (40 ft) starter and five pieces of 12.19 m (40 ft) in carousel |
| Maximum Operating Pressure | — |
| Discharge Air Flow - Sea Level | — |
| Discharge Air Flow - Sea Level | — |
| Maximum Operating Pressure | — |
| Bit Load | Up to 41 346 kg (Up to 91,152 lb) |
| Hole Diameter | Up to 311 mm (Up to 12.25 in) |
| Engine | C32 ACERT |
| Discharge Air Flow - Sea Level | — |
| Hi/Low Pressure Switch - Bit Oil Injection System | — |
| Maximum Operating Pressure | 10.3/24.1/34.4 bar (150/350/500 psi) |
| Components (4) | Filter indicators |
| Components (18) | Drill function interlock, mast up and locked |
| Components (13) | Tram interlock, mast up and locked or down and parked |
| Components (17) | Drill depth meter |
| Electronic Control | – Monitoring – Diagnostic system |
| Components (2) | Drill performance and monitoring/diagnostics system |
| Components (15) | Cab environment control (AC, filter indicator, heat, fan speeds) |
| Components (14) | Jack/tram interlock |
| Components (7) | Mast lock indicator |
| Manuals | Operations/maintenance manuals and all schematics are stored in drill monitor |
| Components (19) | Rotary torque control |
| Components (21) | Winch interlock |
| Components (16) | Pipe positioner sensor |
| Components (1) | Basic engine shut down timer |
| Components (3) | Electronic compressor control |
| Components (22) | Jack pressure sensor |
| Components (24) | Wiring for terrain interface provided |
| Display | English control system display text ex-factory. May be changed to other languages by dealer. |
| Components (6) | HMI touch screen control |
| Components (23) | Virtual rotary head travel stop |
| Components (11) | Tram interlock, machine outside stability limits |
| Components (10) | Rotary head RPM gauge – digital |
| Components (12) | Tram interlock, pipe in hole |
| Components (8) | ECM (Electronic Control Module) provides fast and reliable control of all drill functions |
| Components (5) | High/low tram speed select (high only when mast is down) interlock |
| Components (20) | Head clear interlock, rotary drive clear of carousel |
| Components (9) | Pump drive gearbox temperature sensor |
| Angle Drilling | 30° (in 5° increments) |
| 16 m (50 ft) Mast - Depth Single Pass | — |
| 10 m/35 ft Mast - Depth Single Pass | — |
| 13 m (40 ft) Mast - Depth Single Pass | — |
| Hole Diameter | Up to 311 mm (Up to 12.25 in) |
| 10 m/35 ft Mast - Multi Pass | Up to 63.4 m (Up to 208 ft) |
| 16 m (50 ft) Mast - Multi Pass | Up to 46.9 m (Up to 154 ft) |
| 13 m (40 ft) Mast - Multi Pass | Up to 74.4 m (Up to 244 ft) |
| Components (7) | Stainless battery box, sliding drawer type |
| Components (4) | 3217 L (850 gal) fuel, (two tanks mounted under engine/compressor) with manual and remote fill |
| Components (11) | Walkways around the drill, 360 degrees |
| Components (9) | Tow hooks (front end) |
| Components (12) | Swing up steps, access/egress |
| Components (6) | Cat® maintenance free batteries |
| Components (8) | Remote jump start terminals |
| Components (3) | Slip resistant decks and walkways |
| Components (15) | Fixed dust curtains – four sides |
| Components (10) | Lift lugs (for base machine minus mast) |
| Components (14) | Two stage mast raise cylinders |
| Components (2) | Hydraulic tank with isolation valves and interlocks |
| Components (1) | Fuel tanks isolation valves |
| Components (5) | Bolt-on hand rails with kick plates |
| Components (13) | Self-closing gates |
| Rated Horse Power | — |
| Model | C32 ACERT |
| Fuel Tank | 1514 L plus, 1703 L (400 gal plus, 450 gal) |
| Emissions | * The C32 ACERT engine meets Tier 2/Stage II equivalent emission standards |
| Jacks, Mast Pivot and Deck | Welded integrally to mainframe |
| Machine Deck | Access both sides |
| Fuel Tank | 1514 L plus, 1703 L (400 gal plus, 450 gal) |
| Rated Horse Power | — |
| Model | C32 ACERT |
| Emissions | * The C32 ACERT engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 2/EU Stage II equivalent emission standards |
Benefits & Features
Mandatory Attachments – POWER TRAIN
Engine and Compressor
- Low horsepower package: – Engine: Tier 2 equivalent, 680 kW (912 hp), 1,800 rpm – Compressor: 56.6 m3/min (2,000 ft3/min) @ 6.9 bar (100 psi), 1,800 rpm, poppit inlet – Fixed displacement
- High horsepower package: – Engine: Tier 2 equivalent, 775 kW (1,039 hp), 1,800 rpm – Compressor: 42.5 m3/min (1,500 ft3/min) @ 10.3/24.1/34.5 bar (150/350/500 psi), 1,800 rpm, poppit inlet – Hi/low pressure switch, bit oil injection system, 114 L (30 gal) for DTH – Fixed displacement
- High horsepower package: – Engine, Tier 2 equivalent, 775 kW (1,039 hp), 1,800 rpm – Compressor: 73.6 m3/min (2,600 ft3/min) @ 6.9 bar (100 psi), 1,800 rpm, butterfly inlet – Adjustable from half to full displacement
Mandatory Attachments – MAST
Mast, Pipe Carousel, 10 m
- 10 meter mast, five (5) pipe carousel
- Mast: – Up to 10.29 m (33 ft 9 in) single pass hole depth – Drill on tracks, changing bit above deck – Single pass hole using one (1) each 10.67 m (35 ft) length drill pipe – With bit sub 76 cm (30 in)
- Carousel: – Five (5) pipe capacity allowing 63.39 m (208 ft) total hole depth – Pipe diameter 194 mm (75⁄8 in) or 219 mm (85⁄8 in) – 10.67 m (35 ft) length drill pipe (drill pipe not included) – Bit load with one pipe up to 41 346 kg (91,152 lb) – Winch 3629 kg (8,000 lb) with 1588 kg (3,500 lb) lift capacity
Mast, Pipe Carousel, 13 m
- 13 meter mast, five (5) pipe carousel with additional mast rest
- Mast: – Up to 13.4 m (44 ft) single pass hole depth – Drill on tracks, changing bit above deck – Single pass hole using one (1) each 12.19 m (40 ft) length drill pipe with bit sub 229 cm (90 in)
- Carousel: – Five (5) pipe capacity allowing 74.37 m (244 ft) total hole depth – Pipe diameter 194 mm (75⁄8 in) or 219 mm (85⁄8 in) – 12.19 m (40 ft) length drill pipe (drill pipe not included) – Bit load with one pipe up to 41 563 kg (91,630 lb) – Winch 3629 kg (8,000 lb) with 1588 kg (3,500 lb) lift capacity
Mast, Pipe Carousel, 16 m
- 16 meter mast, four (4) pipe carousel with additional mast rest
- Upper roller pipe catcher arm with drill function interlock when pipe catcher is not closed
- Mast: – Up to 16.46 m (54 ft) single pass hole depth – Drill on tracks, changing bit above deck – Single pass hole using two (2) each 7.62 m (25 ft) length drill pipe – With bit sub 228.6 cm (90 in)
- Carousel: – Four (4) pipe capacity allowing 46.93 m (154 ft) total hole depth – Pipe diameter 194 mm (75⁄8 in) or 219 mm (85⁄8 in) – 7.62 m (25 ft) length drill pipe (drill pipe not included) – Bit load with two pipes up to 42 000 kg (92,594 lb) – Winch 3629 kg (8,000 lb) with 1588 kg (3,500 lb) lift capacity
Rotary Application
- Mast, 10 m – diameter, 194 mm (75⁄8 in) or 219 mm (85⁄8 in): – Tooling 194 mm (75⁄8 in) or 219 mm (85⁄8 in) diameter – Roller bushing – Bit sub 76.2 cm (30 in) long – Five (5) pipe retainer
- Mast, 13 m – diameter, 194 mm (75⁄8 in) or 219 mm (85⁄8 in): – Tooling 194 mm (75⁄8 in) or 219 mm (85⁄8 in) diameter – Roller bushing – Bit sub 228.6 cm (90 in) – Five (5) pipe retainer
- Mast, 16 m – diameter, 194 mm (75⁄8 in) or 219 mm (85⁄8 in): – Tooling 194 mm (75⁄8 in) or 219 mm (85⁄8 in) diameter – Roller bushing – Bit sub 228.6 cm (90 in) – Four (4) pipe retainer
DTH Application
- Mast, 10 m – diameter, 194 mm (75⁄8 in) or 219 mm (85⁄8 in): – Tooling 194 mm (75⁄8 in) or 219 mm (85⁄8 in) diameter – Split bushing – Customer supplied bit sub – Five (5) pipe retainer
- Mast, 13 m – diameter, 194 mm (75⁄8 in) or 219 mm (85⁄8 in): – Tooling 194 mm (75⁄8 in) or 219 mm (85⁄8 in) diameter – Split bushing – Customer supplied bit sub – Five (5) pipe retainer
- Mast, 16 m – diameter, 194 mm (75⁄8 in) or 219 mm (85⁄8 in): – Tooling 194 mm (75⁄8 in) or 219 mm (85⁄8 in) diameter – Split bushing – Customer supplied bit sub – Four (4) pipe retainer
Top Sub/Shock Sub
- Top sub, rotary application: – Standard for rotary application, DTH cannot use top sub
- Shock sub, dual application: – DTH has to use shock sub, optional for rotary application – Shock sub with crossover sub, rotary or DTH
Deck Wrench
- Sliding deck wrench with standard bit basket
- Sliding deck wrench with hydraulically operated bit basket
Drill Pipe Catcher
- Pipe catcher, fixed cable
- Pipe catcher, hydraulic drill function interlock
Mandatory Attachments – OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
Control Group
- Standard (includes all parts listed under standard equipment)
- Deluxe (includes standard machine control group features) plus: – Auto leveling and retract – Automation/operator assist auto angle
- Ultra (includes deluxe control group features) plus: – Auto drilling, excluding pipe change – One-touch drilling is only applicable when using single pass drilling
Optional Attachments
MAST ACCESS LADDER
- Ladder to access mast, grating for maintenance inside mast
- Posts only for lanyard attachment to use with cable for traveling hook and harness
OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
- Window Shades: – Included in hot climate package – Optional for other climate packages
ATTACHMENTS
- Dust suppression
- Hydraulic dust curtains: – Fixed curtains on left and right sides – Auto raise hydraulic lifted curtains for rear and front – Includes ECM control tram interlock if dust curtains are not up
- Drill pipe: – Drill pipe, 194 mm × 7.62 m (75⁄8 in × 25 ft): - 194 mm (75⁄8 in) diameter, 7.62 m (25 ft) long, 152 mm (6 in) BECO threads - For use with 16 m mast – Drill pipe, 194 mm × 7.62 m (75⁄8 in × 25 ft): - 219 mm (85⁄8 in) diameter, 7.62 m (25 ft) long, 152 mm (6 in) BECO threads - For use with 16 m mast – Drill pipe, 194 mm × 9.14 m (75⁄8 in × 30 ft): - 194 mm (75⁄8 in) diameter, 9.14 m (30 ft) long, 152 mm (6 in) BECO threads - Recommended for 13 m mast DTH starter steel – Drill pipe, 194 mm × 9.14 m (75⁄8 in × 30 ft): - 219 mm (85⁄8 in) diameter, 9.14 m (30 ft) long, 152 mm (6 in) BECO threads - Recommended for 13 m mast DTH starter steel – Drill pipe, 194 mm × 10.67 m (75⁄8 in × 35 ft): - 194 mm (75⁄8 in) diameter, 10.67 m (35 ft) long, 152 mm (6 in) BECO threads - For use with 10 m mast – Drill pipe, 194 mm × 10.67 m (75⁄8 in × 35 ft): - 219 mm (85⁄8 in) diameter, 10.67 m (35 ft) long, 152 mm (6 in) BECO threads - For use with 10 m mast – Drill pipe, 194 mm × 12.19 m (75⁄8 in × 40 ft): - 194 mm (75⁄8 in) diameter, 12.19 m (40 ft) long, 152 mm (6 in) BECO threads - For use with 13 m mast – Drill pipe, 194 mm × 12.19 m (75⁄8 in × 40 ft): - 219 mm (85⁄8 in) diameter, 12.19 m (40 ft) long, 152 mm (6 in) BECO threads - For use with 13 m mast
- Clean: – Blow down hose with nozzle: - Clean with air
- Dust control: – Spray water on dirt when tramming starts – For use with water injection
- Winch control: – Winch control, remote: - Remote pendant winch control
- Platform: – Tank platform, fire suppression: - Holds up to three (3) of 113 kg (250 lb) tanks
- JIB crane: – JIB crane, pedestal control: - Mounted on drill deck – JIB crane, remote control: - Radio remote control
- Start up commissioning: – Factory service engineer on site for 12 working days to direct start-up and commissioning, and provide hands-on maintenance and operation training
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Standard Equipment
- POWER TRAIN
- Engine, Cat C32 ACERT, Tier 2/Stage II equivalent, 1,800 rpm
- Manifold covers, turbo and exhaust
- Engine fire frame
- Fire wall, engine and hydraulic drive
- Exhaust pipe blankets
- MAST
- Hole diameter, up to 311 mm (121⁄4 in)
- Rated capacity, up to 383 kN (86,000 lbf)
- Pulldown/hoist system, single cylinder
- Rotary drive, dual motors
- 0-137 rpm, 0-17 313 N·m (0-12,769 lbf-ft) maximum torque
- Angle drilling, up to 30 degrees
- Mast locks and indicator in cab
- Auto cable tensioning system
- Hydraulic Operated Break-Out wrench (HOBO)
- Shear bolt deck wrench cover
- Dust hood with hinged quick change dust seal
- Remote thread lube system
- Mast lanyard mounting plates
- OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
- Cab, shock mounted, insulated
- Two-man extra-large FOPS
- Cat operator seat with air suspension
- Trainer's seat
- Operator's console: split with stainless steel panels
- Electric controls for drilling, tramming, leveling and auxiliary functions
- Dome lights, overhead interior
- Dash light
- Two (2) hinged doors, heavy duty latching
- Twelve (12) windows
- Full front drill window
- Roof window with protective cage
- Windshield wipers, washer tank kit
- Air conditioning/heating/pressurizing roof mounted, hydraulic driven
- Cab ladder, roof platform and railing
- Electric horn
- Slope indicators
- CD stereo kit with speakers
- 24V to 12V converter
- English control system display text may be changed to other languages
- Electronic Control Module (ECM)
- HMI touch screen control
- Drill performance monitoring and diagnostics system
- Drill depth meter
- Travel stop, virtual rotary head
- Jack/tram interlock
- Tram interlock, pipe in hole
- Tram interlock: mast up and locked or down and parked
- Mast lock indicator
- Tram speed select interlock: high only when mast is down
- Tram interlock: machine outside stability limits
- Drill function interlock mast up and locked
- Head clear interlock: rotary drive clear of carousel
- Winch interlock
- Pipe positioner sensor
- Jack pressure sensor
- Rotary head RPM gauge, digital
- Rotary torque control
- Electronic compressor control
- Filter indicators
- Pump drive gearbox temperature sensor
- Basic engine shut down timer
- Cab environment control: AC, filter indicator, heat, fan speeds
- Wiring for terrain interface
- SAFETY AND SECURITY
- Air hose safety sleeves (whip socks)
- Hinged protective cage: for drill view window
- Battery and starter disconnects with lock-outs
- Eight (8) engine shut down buttons
- Tram alarm
- Strobe beacon on: – Cab and front left side of drill – Clearance light, mast crown
- Twenty (20) lights for night drilling
- Two (2) closed circuit cameras (front and left side) with monitor in cab
- COOLING
- Shutdown switch, low coolant level
- Cooler fans, variable speed, ECM
- FRAMES
- Four (4) leveling jacks: – Two (2) × 121.9 cm (48 in) rear – Two (2) × 152.4 cm (60 in) front
- Tow hooks, front end
- Lift lugs, for base machine without mast
- Mast raise cylinders, two stage
- Walkways, around the drill, 360 degrees
- Decks and walkways, slip resistant
- Hand rails, bolt-on with kick plates
- Swing up steps, access/egress
- Self-closing gates
- Stationary, rear deck
- Hydraulic viewing hatch with LED hatch viewing spot light
- Fixed dust curtains, four sides
- Rear deck bit storage box with aluminum cover
- Pipe loading guide roller
- Left rear swing gated handrail, dual gate
- Fuel tanks: – Two (2) tanks mounted below deck – 3217 L (850 gal) fuel – Manual and remote fill – Isolation valves
- Hydraulic tank with isolation valves and interlocks
- Cat maintenance free batteries
- Battery box, stainless, sliding drawer
- Cat remote jump start terminals
- OTHER STANDARD EQUIPMENT
- Standard Caterpillar colors
- Foam injection connection
- Loop filters between hydraulic pumps and motors
- Return filters, hydraulic
- Auto lubrication system, centralized
- Feed traveling sheave lube provision
- Hydraulic pressure test points