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MD6540 ROTARY BLASTHOLE DRILL

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SPECIFICATIONS

Bit Loadup to 54 000 kg (up to 119,050 lb)

Hole Diameter229-381 mm (9.0-15 in)

EngineSeries 2000 16V – 899 kW (1,205 hp) at 1,800 rpm

BENEFITS AND FEATURES

MANDATORY ATTACHMENTS (INSTALLED AT FACTORY)

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specifications

Bit Loadup to 54 000 kg (up to 119,050 lb)

Hole Diameter229-381 mm (9.0-15 in)

EngineSeries 2000 16V – 899 kW (1,205 hp) at 1,800 rpm

rotary drive system

Rotation power271.0 kW

Torque – LSHT option0-20 880 N∙m (15,400 lbf-ft)

Torque – Standard HSLT0-17 219 N∙m (12,700 lbf-ft)

undercarriage

Brake releaseAutomatic

BrakesSpring set, hydraulic release

FrontThree-point oscillating type

Gradeability mast down66%

Maximum drive horsepower per track268.0 kW

Number of rollers on each side11

Rock guardsStandard full-length guards

Track adjustment meansHydraulic with grease gun

Track drive disconnectStandard (manual)

Tram speed maximum2.09 km/h

accessories tools and handling equipment

Adaptor Sub – Bottom threadDepends on pipe diameter

Adaptor Sub – DiameterDepends on pipe diameter

Adaptor Sub – Length927 mm

Adaptor Sub – Top thread (API reg.)140 mm

Adaptor Sub – Wall thickness25 mm

Bit Sub – Bottom threadDepends on pipe diameter

Bit Sub – DiameterDepends on pipe diameter

Bit Sub – Top threadDepends on pipe diameter

Bit Sub – Wall thickness25 mm

Drill Pipe (optional): Diameter – customer specifications194 mm, 273 mm (7.625 in, 10.75 in)

Drill Pipe (optional): Length – for 16 m mast13.7 m

Drill Pipe (optional): Length – for 20 m mast (2 each on starter string)9.1 m

Drill Pipe (optional): ThreadsDepends on pipe size

Drill Pipe (optional): Wall thickness25 mm

Pipe Rack (inside the mast) – Typical configuration5-pod pipe carousel for up to 235 mm (9.25 in) outside diameter

Pipe Rack (inside the mast) – Typical configuration4-pod pipe carousel for 273 mm (10.75 in) outside diameter

Table BushingRoller deck bushing

Winch: Auto shut-offLocated in crown, automatically shuts off winch when ball weight is seated

Winch: Cable size16 mm

Winch: Rating – Optional5443 kg

Winch: Rating – Rated winch3629 kg

compressor standard

Discharge flow maximum setting (sea level)102 m3/min

Discharge flow minimum setting (sea level)Adjustable down to 51 m3/min (Adjustable down to 1,800 ft3/min)

Maximum operating pressure6.9 bar

TypeOil-flooded, single-stage screw

operator’s cab

Climate controlRoof-mounted, AC/heating/pressurizing unit

Floor area4.4 m2

Height inside2121.0 mm

Helper’s seatFull-cushion type, collapsible, stow-away and removable

LocationAdjacent to the drill deck

Number of doorsTwo with 2 (each) windows (included in above)

Number of windows12

Operator’s seatOne swivel-type with armrests, headrest and retractable seat belt

RoofRoof viewing hatch with window (protected with FOPS-certified cage)

TypeOne piece, three man; shock-mounted; integrated FOPS certified, fully electrical/electronic

WindowsTinted thermopane glass in rubber mounting

options

Cold Weather Package – Temperatures to:-40 ° C

Dust CollectionThe Dry Dust Suppression System uses a fan-wheel arrangement with aggressively pitched fins/vanes.

Dust CollectionThese fins/vanes provide 173 m3/min (6,100 ft3/min) air flow

can develop up to 508 mm 20 in water vacuum at the deck inlet

OptionsHeating and Circulation – Drainage for water-injection system temperatures to:

40 ° c

OptionsWater Injection

hydraulic pump and motor arrangement with belowdeck tanks 2922 l 772 gal capacity

Rated Capacity16 Meter Configuration – Depth multi-pass

up to 8473 m up to 278 ft

Rated Capacity16 Meter Configuration – Depth single-pass

up to 1615 m up to 53 ft

Rated Capacity20 Meter Configuration – Depth multi-pass

up to 6558 m up to 215 ft 2 in

Rated Capacity20 Meter Configuration – Depth single-pass

up to 1986 m up to 65 ft 2 in

Rated CapacityHole diameter

229381 mm 915 in

Operating TemperatureAltitude

4572 m over 15000 ft

Operating TemperatureCold weather option

400 ° c

Operating TemperatureMaximum ambient rating – standard unit

520 ° c

Operating TemperatureMinimum ambient rating – standard unit

280 ° c

Leveling JacksLocation

2 front 2 rear

Leveling JacksNumber

4

Leveling JacksPad diameter

10670 mm

Mainframe, Decks and WalkwaysJacks, mast pivot and deck

welded integrally to mainframe

Mainframe, Decks and WalkwaysMachine deck

access all sides

Mainframe, Decks and WalkwaysTools and battery box

inboard extralarge toolbox sunk in drilling deck

Mainframe, Decks and WalkwaysTow eyes

welded two front

Pull-down/Hoisting CapacityCable type – DYFORM 8

290 mm

Pull-down/Hoisting CapacityDrilling feed/retract rate

0375 mmin 0123 ftmin

Pull-down/Hoisting CapacityHoist capacity

up to 383 kn up to 86000 lbf

Pull-down/Hoisting CapacityPull-down capacity

up to 489 kn up to 110000 lbf

Drill Table and Work DeckDust curtain

hydraulic lifters front and rear

Drill Table and Work DeckFeature

wide walkways

Drill Table and Work DeckTable height off ground – drill on tracks

1854 mm

Drill Table and Work DeckViewing hatch operated from the cab

in the drill deck hydraulically

Engine (Standard)Fuel tank

2055 l + 1234 l total 3289 l 543 gal + 326 gal total 869 gal

Engine (Standard)Full load RPM

1800

Engine (Standard)Manufacturer

detroit diesel

Engine (Standard)Model

series 2000 16v tier 2

Engine (Standard)Rated horsepower

899 kw

BENEFITS AND FEATURES

MANDATORY ATTACHMENTS (INSTALLED AT FACTORY)

MANDATORY ATTACHMENTS ...

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MD6540 STANDARD EQUIPMENT

  • capability
    The MD6540 crawler-mounted blasthole drill is designed to drill up to 381 mm (15 in) diameter holes depending on application with rated pulldown capacity up to 49 895 kg (110,000 lb), hoist capacity 39 009 kg (86,000 lb).
  • enginecompressor
    Detroit Diesel Series 2000 16V engine 899 kW (1,205 hp) @ 1,800 rpm
    Additional fuel filtration
    Single stage Sullair compressor 101.9 m3/min @ 6.9 bar (3,600 ft3/min @ 100 psi) with split coolers
    Standard spiral valve on compressor allows variable air volume control
  • mast
    Up to 381 mm (15 in) hole diameter
    Up to 49 895 kg (110,000 lb) pulldown capacity
    Up to 53 845 kg (118,709 lb) bit load
    Patented HOBO (Hydraulically Operated Break Out) wrench operated from the cab (variable grip)
    Auto cable tensioning system
    30 degree angle drilling package with mast locks in 5 degree increments
    Grid mesh in back of mast
    Hydraulically operated pipe catcher
  • top drive
    See Mandatory Selections
  • operator’s cab
    Integrated FOPS
    Totally enclosed and insulated two-man extra large cab
    Rubber shock mounted to absorb vibration during drilling
    Excellent visibility
    Full front drill deck window with protective cage
    dB(A) rating of 72 or less
    Two (2) hinged doors with heavy duty door latching system
    Twelve (12) windows – with window tint and window shades on five (5) windows
    4.4 m2 (47.3 ft2) floor space and walkway/railing around it
    Ergonomic operator’s console with split control panel and full instrumentation
    Operator’s console with stainless steel panels and back-lit gauges
    Ergonomic operator’s seat with head and arm rests, and with retractable seat belt
    Air suspension
    All electric controls for drilling, tramming, leveling plus auxiliary functions
    Auxiliary functions operated by fingertip switches
    Hydraulic drive, roof mounted air conditioning/heating/pressurizing unit
    Roof window with protective cage
    Windshield wipers and washer tank kit
    Stereo kit (CD, radio, AM/FM and iPod port) complete with speakers
    Cab ladder and roof platform plus railing
    Drill performance and monitoring/diagnostics system complete with full interlock system
    Auto level and single-pass auto drill function/processing
    Closed circuit camera system (two cameras) with color screen monitor
    Storage box
    Electric horn (activated by push button inside the cab)
  • undercarriage
    Excavator type heavy duty tracks with planetary drive, integral brake, and cushioned idler
    900 mm (35.4 in) wide, triple grousers
    Full length chain guides/rock guards
  • mainframe decks and walkways
    Main frame made of high strength low alloy box-section plate
    Reinforced in high stress areas
    Main deck and wide walkways provide easy access to all components around the drill
    Rear deck is stationary during both angle and vertical drilling modes
    Viewing hatch in the rear deck, hydraulically operated from the cab
    Complete walk-around platform/walkway for entire rig
    Cascading (self leveling) stairs at cab, access ladder at rear deck and two ladders on front deck
    Four (4) hydraulic leveling jacks – front jacks @ 1524 mm (60 in), rear jacks @ 1219 mm (48 in)
    Heavy duty tow hooks (front end) and lifting lugs
    Mast access stair/platform
    Extra large inboard tool chest/bit box
    Rear deck pipe loader guide
    Hydraulically operated front and rear dust curtains
    Automatic lubrication aystem
    Fuel tanks under engine (3289 L/869 gal)
    Jib crane with controls mounted on rear deck
    Fast fill full service center/box
    4 × 8D maintenance free batteries
    Slide-out battery tray with four (4) batteries
    Remote jump start terminals
  • carousel
    Hydraulically operated from the cab
    No moveable parts
    Semi-automatic indexing
  • cooling single frontend mounted
    Maximum ambient cooling capacity of 52° C (125° F)
    Variable speed fan arrangement for coolers
  • hydraulic system
    Two (2) variable displacement axial piston pumps, in closed loop, which operate the drill rotation, pulldown/hoist and tram.
    One (1) high pressure piston pump, in load sense, for all auxiliary functions
    One (1) high pressure tandem gear pump, in open loop, for cooler fans (2 fans per cooler)
    Dual filtration and additional loop filters between pumps and motors
    Hydraulic tank capacity 1363 L (360 gal)
  • drill accessories triconerotary
    Heavy duty shock sub, with top sub adaptor
    Roller deck bushing
    Bit sub
    Horseshoe bushing
    Bit basket
    Lifting bail
    Auto tool wrench (deck wrench)
  • dust system
    See Optional Equipment and select the required system
  • paint
    Standard Caterpillar colors
  • miscellaneous
    Backup alarm
    Filter kit for 50-hour preventive maintenance.
    Seventeen (17) LED night lights
    Handrails with side boarding ladders
    Outside cab platform for easy access and full walk around

MD6540 OPTIONS

    • drilling
      Drill pipe (see Drill Pipe Price List)
    • dust collection options
      3600 dust collector with precleaner, (tandem model HDE 1800’s in Series)
      Water injection system for dust suppression with 2922 L (772 gal) below deck tanks not available with dust collector
    • fluids
      Drill pipe thread lubrication
    • cold weather aids
      Heating system (self-contained heater for engine coolant, water, hydraulic oil, fuel)
    • miscellaneous
      Luncheonette – microwave/refrigerator
      Custom paint (contact factory)
      Winch remote control pendant (control outside cab)
      24V to 110 volt AC invertor
      Remote jump start terminals
      Mechanical tool kit (reference TV014590)
      Extreme hot weather lubricant upgrade (compressor oil)
      Extreme hot weather lubricant upgrade (hydraulic oil)
      Tow bar assembly
      Lanyard attachment (cable with travelling hook) on mast
      Ground level pull cable shut down
      High pressure wash-down pump with hose reel
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MOTEUR

Select one from each group. Mandatory attachments may vary. Consult your Cat® dealer for specifics.

BENEFITS AND FEATURES

MAST SELECTIONS 20 METER CONFIGURATION

  • 19.86 m (65'2") Single Pass Hole Depth using 2 × 9.14 m (30 ft) S-S drill pipes and 310 cm (122 in) long bit sub: – 65.5 m (215 ft) Total Hole Depth multi pass using carousel – Carousel for five (5) 9.14 m (30 ft) long S-S × 219 mm (85⁄8 in) OD pipes – All hole depths with drill on tracks, changing bit above the deck – Winch 1587 kg (3,500 lb) capacity
  • 19.86 m (65'2") Single Pass Hole Depth using 2 × 9.14 m (30 ft) S-S drill pipes and 310 cm (122 in) long bit sub: – 65.5 m (215 ft) Total Hole Depth multi pass using carousel – Carousel for five (5) 9.14 m (30 ft) long S-S × 235 mm (91⁄4 in) OD pipes – All hole depths with drill on tracks, changing bit above the deck – Winch 1587 kg (3,500 lb) capacity
  • 19.86 m (65'2") Single Pass Hole Depth using 2 × 9.14 m (30 ft) S-S drill pipes and 310 cm (122 in) long bit sub: – 56.4 m (185 ft) Total Hole Depth multi pass using carousel – Carousel for four (4) 9.14 m (30 ft) long S-S × 273 mm (103⁄4 in) OD pipes – All hole depths with drill on tracks, changing bit above the deck – Winch 1587 kg (3,500 lb) capacity

MAST SELECTIONS 16 METER CONFIGURATION

  • 16.15 m (53 ft) Single Pass Hole Depth using 13.7 m (45 ft) S-S drill pipe and 396 cm (156 in) long bit sub: – 84.73 m (278 ft) Total Hole Depth multi pass using carousel – Carousel for five (5) 13.7 m (45 ft) long S-S × 219 mm (85⁄8 in) OD pipes – With drill on tracks – changing bit above the deck – Winch 3492 kg (7,700 lb) capacity
  • 16.15 m (53 ft) Single Pass Hole Depth using 13.7 m (45 ft) S-S drill pipe and 396 cm (156 in) long bit sub: – 84.73 m (278 ft) Total Hole Depth multi pass using carousel – Carousel for five (5) 13.7 m (45 ft) long S-S × 235 mm (91⁄4 in) OD pipes – With drill on tracks – changing bit above the deck – Winch 3492 kg (7,700 lb) capacity
  • 16.15 m (53 ft) Single Pass Hole Depth using 13.7 m (45 ft) S-S drill pipe and 396 cm (156 in) long bit sub: – 84.73 m (278 ft) Total Hole Depth multi pass using carousel – Carousel for four (4) 13.7 m (45 ft) long S-S × 273 mm (103⁄4 in) OD pipes – With drill on tracks – changing bit above the deck – Winch 3492 kg (7,700 lb) capacity

TOP DRIVE GROUP (must select one)

  • Top drive – high speed/low torque: – Two (2) motors – Rotation speed 0-150 rpm – Torque up to 17 219 N·m (12,700 lbf-ft)
  • Top drive – low speed/high torque: – Two (2) motors – Rotation speed 0-124 rpm – Torque up to 20 880 N·m (15,400 lbf-ft)

MACHINE DECAL LANGUAGE GROUP (must select one)

  • Machine Decal Group – English
  • Machine Decal Group – Spanish
Mandatory Attachments (Installed at Factory)