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MD6240 Rotary Drill

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MD6240 Rotary Drill
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Overview

High productivity and low cost of ownership is yours with the MD6240 Rotary Drill. With bit load force of 24 000 kg (52,911 lb) and the capability to drill depths up to 55.47 m (182 ft) the MD6240 is well equipped to drill in hard or soft rock applications. Built to be reliable, safe and easy to service for years to come.

Basic Specifications

Bit Load
24 000 kg (52,911 lb)
Hole Diameter
152-244 mm (6-9.625 in)
Engine
C27 (Tier 2) – 597 kW (800 hp) at 2,100 rpm
Compressor
48 m³/min (1,700 ft³/min) 6.9 bar (100 psi)
Engine Cat® C27 Tier 2
597 kW (800 hp) at 2,100 rpm
Hole Depth Single Pass (12 m/39 ft Mast)
Up to 12.80 m (42 ft)/Multi-pass Up to 55.47 m (182 ft)
Hole Depth Single Pass (15 m/49 ft Mast)
Up to 15.85 m (52 ft)/Multi-pass Up to 31.08 m (102 ft)

Rotary Drive System

Horsepower capacity
182.00 hp
135.00 kW
Torque
0-13 015 N·m (0-9,600 ft-lb)

Engine - Standard - C27 Tier 2

Rated Horse Power
800.00 mm H2O
597.00 kg/mm
Fuel Tank
765.00 gal (US)
2986.00 l
Manufacturer
Caterpillar

Engine (Standard) – C27 Tier 2

Model
C27 Tier 2

Engine - Standard - C27 Tier 2

Optional Rated Horsepower
875.00 mm H2O
652.00 kg/mm

Mainframe - Leveling Jacks

Lift Capacity
65300.00 lbf
290.00 kN
Number
4
Pad Diameter
24.00 in
610.00 mm

Compressor - Optional

Discharge Air Flow - Sea Level
33 m3/min (1,150 ft3/min); 38 m3/min (1,350 ft3/min); 43 m3/min (1,500 ft3/min)
Maximum Operating Pressure
10.3/24.1 bar or 10.3/24.1/34.5 bar (150/350 psi or 150/350/500 psi)
Type - High Pressure
Oil-flooded, two-stage screw

Mainframe

Jacks, Mast Pivot and Deck
Welded integrally to mainframe
Machine Deck
Access both sides

Rated Capacity

Bit/Hole Diameter
152-244 mm (6-9.625 in)
Depth Multi Pass (12 m/39 ft Mast)
Up to 55.47 m (Up to 182 ft)
Depth Single Pass (15 m/49 ft Mast)
Up to 15.85 m (Up to 52 ft)

Operating Temperature

Cold weather option
-40.00 ° F
-40.00 ° C
Maximum ambient rating (standard)
125.00 ° F
52.00 ° C
Minimum ambient rating (standard)
30.00 ° F
-1.00 ° C

Dust Suppression

Dust Collector Capacity
4500.00 ft³/min
127.00 m³/min

Pipe Rack - Outside the Mast

12 m (39 ft) Mast Arrangement
4 pods; 10.67 m (35 ft) long pipe
15 m (49 ft) Mast Arrangement
2 pods; 7.62 m (25 ft) long pipe
Type
Carousel, with stationary pods and breaker plates

Operator's Cab

Climate Control
Wall-mounted, AC/heating/pressurizing unit
Floor Area
32.40 ft²
3.00 m²
Height - Inside
76.50 in
1943.00 mm
Number of Doors
2 with windows (included above)
Number of Windows
10
Other
Window wipers and washers
Type
Shock-mounted; two-man, integrated FOPS certified

Operator’s Cab

Windows (tinted safety glass in rubber mounting)
0.25 in
6.00 mm

Drill Table and Work Deck

Table Height Off Ground
52.00 in
1321.00 mm

Pull-Down/Hoisting Capacity

Automatic Cable
Hydraulic cylinder, tensioning
Cable Type - 25 mm (1 in)
DYFORM 8
Drilling Feed/Retract Rate
0-39.3 m/min (0-129 ft/min)
Head Travel (12 m/39 ft)
572.40 in
14.54 m
Head Travel (15 m/49 ft)
693.00 in
17.60 m
Rated Hoist Capacity
Up to 222 kN (Up to 50,000 lbf)
Rated Pull-Down Capacity
Up to 222 kN (Up to 50,000 lbf)

Undercarriage

Brakes
Spring set, hydraulic release
Front Axle
Three-point oscillating type
Gradeability Mast Down
48%/25.6 degrees
Maximum Drive Horse Power per Track
204.00 mm H2O
152.00 kg/mm
Number of Lower Rollers
12
Rock guards/chain guides
Standard full-length guards
Tram Speed - Maximum
1.25 mile/h
2.00 km/h

Winch System

Cable size
0.50 in
13.00 mm
Capacity
3500.00 lb
1587.00 null

Compressor (Standard)

Discharge air flow (sea level)
1700.00 ft3/min
48.00 m3/min
Maximum operating pressure
100.00 psi
6.90 bar
Type
Oil-flooded, single-stage screw

Dust Suppression

Note
Both dry and water injection can be mounted on the same drill

Accessories, Tools and Handling Equipment

Drill Pipe - Optional, Price-Adder - 12 m (39 ft) Mast Arrangement: Diameter - Customer Specification
114-178 mm (4.5-7.0 in)
Drill Pipe - Optional, Price-Adder - 12 m (39 ft) Mast Arrangement: Wall thickness
0.75 in
19.00 mm
Drill Pipe - Optional, Price-Adder - 12 m (39 ft) Mast Arrangement: Length
35.00 ft
10.67 m
Drill Pipe - Optional, Price-Adder - 12 m (39 ft) Mast Arrangement: Threads
Depends on pipe diameter
Drill Pipe - Optional, Price-Adder - 15 m (49 ft) Mast Arrangement: Diameter - Customer Specification
114-178 mm (4.5-7.0 in)
Drill Pipe - Optional, Price-Adder - 15 m (49 ft) Mast Arrangement: Wall Thickness
0.75 in
19.00 mm
Drill Pipe - Optional, Price-Adder - 15 m (49 ft) Mast Arrangement: Length
25.00 ft
7.62 m
Drill Pipe - Optional, Price-Adder - 15 m (49 ft) Mast Arrangement: Threads
Depends on pipe diameter
Top Adapter Sub – Diameter
Depends on pipe diameter
Top Adapter Sub – Length
28.00 in
711.00 mm
Top Adapter Sub – Top thread (API Reg.)
5.50 in
140.00 mm
Top Adapter Sub – Bottom thread
Depends on pipe diameter
Bit Sub – Table bushing
One (1) piece insert, roller deck bushing or two-piece

Basic Specifications

Engine
C27 (Tier 2) – 597 kW (800 hp) at 2,100 rpm
Hole Diameter
152-244 mm (6-9.625 in)

Operating Temperature

Cold Weather Option
-40.00 °F
-40.00 °C
Maximum Ambient Rating - Standard
125.00 °F
52.00 °C
Minimum Ambient Rating - Standard
30.00 °F
-1.00 °C

Rotary Drive System

Horse Power Capacity
182.00 mm H2O
135.00 kg/mm
Torque
0-13 015 N·m (0-9,600 ft-lb)

Compressor - Standard

Discharge Air Flow - Sea Level
1700.00 ft³/min
48.00 m³/min
Maximum Operating Pressure
100.00 psi
6.90 bar
Type
Oil-flooded, single-stage screw

Engine - Standard - C27 Tier 2

Model
C27 Tier 2

Operator's Cab

Windows - Tinted Safety Glass in Rubber Mounting
0.25 in
6.00 mm

Undercarriage

Rock Guards/Chain Guides
Standard full-length guards

Winch System

Cable Size
0.50 in
13.00 mm

Accessories, Tools and Handling Equipment

Bit Sub - Table Bushing
One (1) piece insert, roller deck bushing or two-piece
Top Adapter Sub - Bottom Thread
Depends on pipe diameter
Top Adapter Sub - Diameter
Depends on pipe diameter
Top Adapter Sub - Length
28.00 in
711.00 mm
Top Adapter Sub - Top Thread (API Reg.)
5.50 in
140.00 mm
Features

Solid Structures

Solid Structures

Solid Structures

Solid Structures

Power Group

Power Group

Power Group

Power Group

Power Group

Power Group

Power Group

Power Group

Mast System

Mast System

Mast System

Mast System

Mast System

Mast System

Mast System

Mast System

Mast System

Mast System

Mast System

Dust Collection

Dust Collection

Fully Equipped Cab

Fully Equipped Cab

Fully Equipped Cab

Serviceability and Customer Support

Serviceability and Customer Support

Safety

Sustainability

Sustainability

Sustainability

Sustainability

Sales Features

Solid Structures

To withstand your harsh quarry and mining environments

Power Group

High on efficiency; low on cost

Mast System

Strong and sturdy

Dust Collection

Largest chamber in the industry

Fully Equipped Cab

For operator safety and comfort

Serviceability and Customer Support

Easy and safe to access all service points

Safety

Because it’s your priority

Sustainability

Using resources wisely
Standard Equipment
  • CAPABILITY
    • The MD6240 is designed to drill from 152-244 mm (6-9.625 in) diameter holes with rated pulldown and hoist capacity up to 22 680 kg (50,000 lb), in Rotary or Down the Hole applications.
  • ENGINE
    • Metal turbo and exhaust manifold covers
    • Engine pre-lube
    • Additional filtration
    • Coolant conditioner
  • MAST
    • 152-270 mm (6-105⁄8 in) hole diameter
    • Up to 22 680 kg (50,000 lb) rated single cylinder pulldown/hoist system
    • Up to 24 000 kg (52,911 lb) bit load with one pipe in the drill string
    • Patented HOBO (Hydraulically Operated Break-Out) wrench operated from the cab
    • Auto cable tensioning system
    • 25° angle drilling package and mast locks
    • Winch system 1587 kg (3,500 lb) capacity
  • TOP DRIVE
    • Single motor
    • Rotation speed 0-100 rpm
    • Up to 13 016 N·m (9,600 ft-lb) torque
  • OPERATOR'S CAB
    • Integrated FOPS
    • Totally enclosed, insulated, two-man cab
    • Two (2) hinged doors with heavy duty freezer type door latch system
    • Ten (10) windows (safety glass, tinted)
    • Windshield wiper and washer kit
    • Ergonomic operator's console with full instrumentation
    • Ergonomic operator's seat with head and armrests, retractable seat belt, air suspension mount
    • Electric over hydraulic drill functions
    • Auxiliary functions operated by fingertip toggle switches
    • More than 3 m2 (32.4 ft2) of floor space
    • Excellent visibility
    • dB rating of 80 or less
    • Wall mounted air conditioner/heater/pressurizer, belt driven
    • Rubber shock-mounts to absorb vibration
    • Electric horn activated by push button in the cab
    • Gel cell maintenance free battery
    • Document holder inside the cab
  • UNDERCARRIAGE
    • Excavator type, with 12 lower rollers
    • 750 mm (29.5 in) triple grousers
    • Full length chain guides/rock guards
  • MAINFRAME AND DECK
    • Made of heavily cross-braced rectangular steel tubing
    • Rear deck is stationary during both angle and vertical drilling modes
    • Viewing hatch in rear deck, hydraulically operated from cab to help spotting holes
    • Four (4) hydraulic leveling jacks (152 cm/60 in)
    • Dust chamber clean-out door
    • Centralized lubrication system (34 points)
    • Additional mast rests mounted on non-drill end
    • 1325 L (350 gal) fuel tank under engine: - Additional fuel tank available as option
    • 1570 L (415 gal) additional fuel tank under compressor
    • 4 × 8D batteries
  • CAROUSEL
    • Hydraulically operated from the cab
  • COOLING - SPLIT COOLER ARRANGEMENT
    • Maximum ambient cooling capacity of 52° C (125° F) with replaceable cores
  • HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
    • Two (2) variable displacement axial piston pumps, in closed loop system, that operate the drill rotation, pulldown/hoist system, and tram functions
    • Double-gear pump, in open loop system, for all auxiliary functions and fan circuit
    • Dual filtration
  • DRILLING ACCESSORIES (TRICONE/ROTARY)
    • Top sub adapter
    • Table bushing
    • Bit sub [note: 12 m/39 ft configuration: 342 cm (135 in) S-S, 15 m/49 ft configuration: 152 cm (60 in) S-S]
    • Horseshoe bushing
    • Bit basket
    • Hoist plug (lifting bail)
    • Auto tool wrench/deck wrench
  • DUST SYSTEM
    • See Optional Equipment and select the required system
  • PAINT
    • Standard Caterpillar Colors
  • OTHER
    • Backup alarm
    • Filter kit for 50-hour preventive maintenance
    • Two (2) hard copy sets Operator/Service/Maintenance/Parts/Engine manuals, in English
    • One Link-One Parts manual on CD, Operator and Service manual in pdf
    • Seven (7) 60-watt LED lights for night drilling
    • Side walkways and handrails with side boarding ladder
    • Tool box, mounted under walkway (tools not included)
    • Lift kit
    • Towing hooks (front end)
    • Battery disconnect
Optional Equipment
  • DRILLING ACCESSORIES KIT FOR HAMMER DRILLING (IN LIEU OF ROTARY DRILL ACCESSORIES)
    • Shock sub and adaptor, bit sub, two-piece table bushing, horseshoe bushing, hoist plug, bit basket, hammer oil injection system with 113.5 L (30 gal) tank
  • DUST COLLECTION
    • Dust Collector 4500 Series
    • Water injection system for dust suppression with three (3) tanks totaling 1271 L (336 gal) mounted under the front deck
    • Water injection system for dust suppression with total 1514 L (400 gal) tank mounted on top-deck (mounted in place of Dry Dust Collector)
    • Note: Dry Dust Collector and water injection on the same drill can be selected only with below deck tanks.
  • DRILLING
    • Drill pipe
    • Roller deck bushing
    • Two-piece (split) deck bushing
    • Rotary head RPM gauge, digital
    • Rotary torque control
    • Rotary/hammer shock sub
    • Rock oiler injection system (for Tricone); 113.56 L (30 gal)
    • Pipe guide roller assembly mounted on drill deck (rear deck)
    • Dual purpose carousel (hammer - Tricone pipe rack)
  • FLUIDS
    • Wiggins fuel only
    • Wiggins full service (fuel, hydraulic oil, coolant, engine oil)
    • Automatic lubrication system (34 points)
    • Drilling pipe thread lube system, activated from inside the cab
  • SYSTEM PROTECTION
    • Additional loop filters between pumps and motors
    • Hydraulic diagnostic test station
    • Engine mounted stop
    • Ground level engine shutdown
    • Rotating beacons (one on mast crown, one on cab, one on front-end)
  • COLD WEATHER AIDS
    • WEBASTO system (self-contained heater for engine coolant, water, hydraulic oil, fuel)
    • Cab floor heater (electric fan with heater core utilizing engine coolant)
    • Heating and circulation/drainage system for water injection installation, for -40° C (-40° F) with gate valve activated by temperature sensor
    • Cold weather package for temperatures down to -40° C (-40° F): - Two-speed fan arrangement for coolers - Electric heating elements for heating of fuel and water tanks, coolant, hydraulic oil tank - Insulation of bottom of the cab and fuel tanks - Compress
  • INDICATOR SYSTEMS
    • Mast lock indicator
    • Jack retract indicators
    • Tram interlock, jacks (with indicator)
    • Tram interlock, head-position (pipe-in-hole)
    • Pipe rack interlock
    • Filter indicators, centrally mounted in cab (hydraulic, compressor, air intake)
  • MISCELLANEOUS
    • 24 to 12 volt converter
    • Extra lighting package (5 additional 60 watt LED lights)
    • Blowdown hose with nozzle
    • Hydraulic rear dust curtain lifting system
    • Hydraulic front dust curtain lifting system
    • CE conformity kit
    • Special paint
    • Closed circuit camera system with two cameras for front and rear mounting and monitor in cab
    • Radio AM/FM, CD player and USB port for I-pod
    • Radio C.B. with antenna
    • XIR cab glass upgrade
    • Thermal double-pane glass upgrade
    • Cab window shades
    • Remote jump start terminals
    • Electric horn activated by push button in the cab
    • Gel-cell maintenance free battery upgrade
    • Main drill window cage
    • Lanyard attachment - cable with traveling hook on mast, and personnel harness
    • Tram remote control (pendant/cable) for operation of tram controls from ground
    • Winch remote control pendant (control outside cab)
    • 24V to 110V or 220V AC invertor
    • Mechanical tool kit (reference TV014590)
    • Three-point harness kit for operator's seat
    • Water injection flow meter
    • Cab manometer
    • Extreme hot weather lubricant upgrade (compressor oil)
    • Extreme hot weather lubricant upgrade (hydraulic oil)
    • Basic engine shut down timer
    • Murphy EMS panel mounted in cab-dash
    • EMS lap top harness/terminal mounted inside cab
    • Mirror kit (includes three bolt-on mirrors)
    • Slope indicator mounted in cab to indicate forward and lateral angle
    • Hydraulic oil temperature gauge mounted in dash
    • Document holder mounted inside the cab