Caterpillar MD6240 BROCHURE

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Specifications
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Cat
MD6240
Rotary Blasthole Drills (12 or 15 m Mast)

Rated Capacity

Bit/hole diameter 152-270 mm (6-10.625 in)

Operating Temperature

Min. ambient rating (standard) -28°C (-20°F)
Cold weather option -40°C (-40°F)
Max. ambient rating (standard) 52°C (125°F)
Altitude Up to 4 572 m (15,000 ft)

Pull-down/Hoisting Capacity

Rated pull-down capacity Up to 222 kN (50,000 lbf)
Rated hoist capacity Up to 222 kN (50,000 lbf)
Drilling feed /Retract rate 0-38.1 m/min (0-125 fpm)
Type Closed-loop, hydraulic (stationary rod, moving barrel)
Number of cylinders 1
Pull-down cylinder stroke (12 meter) 7.27 m (286.2 in)
Head travel (12 meter) 14.54 m (572.4 in)
Pull-down cylinder stroke (15 meter) 8.80 m (346.5 in)
Head travel (15 meter) 17.60 m (693.0 in)
Cylinder bore 165 mm (6.5 in) diameter
Cylinder rod 102 mm (4 in) diameter
Cable type 25 mm (1 in) DYFORM 8
Cable sheaves (cylinder) 406 mm (16 in) OD
Cable sheaves (top and bottom) 508 mm (20 in) OD
Sheave guards Standard at bottom plate
Adjustable head guide shoes Steel with replaceable Nylatron
Automatic cable Hydraulic cylinder, tensioning system powered by fan circuit
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Rotary Drive System

Rotation speed 0-220 rpm
Torque 0-12 880 Nm (0-9,500 ft-lb)
Horsepower capacity 139 kW (186 hp)
Gearbox Casting design
Main thrust bearing Taper roller
Lubrication Oil-ooded
Gearing Straight Spur
Ratio 16:1
Drive motor See Hydraulic System

Cooler Assembly

For Cat® C27 or Cummins QST-30 Engines–Split Coolers
Air-nned, three- or four-core, radiator/hydraulic stacked, compressor separate
Radiator/hydraulic cooler height/width 1 473 mm (58 in)/1 473 mm (58 in)
Compressor cooler height/width 1 829 mm (72 in)/1 626 mm (64 in)
Fan 1 219 mm (48 in) diam. one fan per cooler, 10 blades
Fan speed Maximum 1,525 rpm
Fan guard Welded
Engine radiator, top tank Sealed deaeriation tank, pressure cap, overow tube and sight glass
Standard ambient rating 52˚ C (125˚ F)
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Compressor

Compressor (Standard)
Type Oil-ooded, single-stage screw
Discharge air ow (sea level) 48 m3/min (1,700 cfm)
Max operating pressure 6.9 bar (100 psi)
Air cleaner Type Dry-type with safety element Model SRG 20
Oil cooling Air-to-oil cooler, thermostatically controlled
Oil separation Vertical barrier element, pre-separation in 189 l (50 gal) horizontal sump (T-tank)
Oil ltration 12 micron replaceable element
Drive Direct coupled to engine ywheel
Controls Automatic with safety shut-down
Air shut-off Hydraulic cylinder-operated from operator’s seat

Compressor (Optional)

Type (high pressure) Oil-ooded, two-stage screw
Discharge air ow (sea level) 33 m3/min (1,150 cfm); 38 m3/min (1,350 cfm); 43 m3/min (1,500 cfm)
Max operating pressure 10.3/24.1 bar (150/350 psi)
Air cleaner Dry-type with safety element/ SRG 29
Compressor (Optional)
Type (high pressure) Oil-ooded, two-stage screw
Discharge air ow (sea level) 33 m3/min (1,150 cfm); 38 m3/min (1,350 cfm); 43 m3/min (1,500 cfm)
Max operating pressure 10.3/24.1/34.5 bar (150/350/500 psi)
Air cleaner Dry-type with safety element/ SRG 29

Engine

Engine (Standard)
Manufacturer Caterpillar
Model C27 Tier II
Rated horsepower 597 kW (800 hp)
Full load 2,100 rpm
Starting system 24 V DC
Safety shut-down system Energized to run
Air cleaner Type Dry-type with safety element Model SRG 20
Batteries Four (4) 8-D
Engine (continued)
Mufer 127 mm (5 in) inlet and outlet
Mufer guard 10 ga. for personal protection
Jacket water cooling/CAC Radiator
Fuel tank 1 325 l (350 gal), optional tank 1 571 l (415 gal)
Turbo and manifold covers Blankets and/or exhaust wrap
Engine (Optional)
Manufacturer Cummins
Model QST-30 (Non-Cert)
Rated horsepower 783 kW (1,050 hp)
Full load 2,100 rpm
Starting system 24 V DC
Safety shut-down system Energized to run
Air cleaner Type Dry-type with safety element Model SRG 29
Batteries Four (4) 8-D
Mufer 127 mm (5 in) inlet and outlet
Mufer guard 10 ga. for personal protection
Jacket water cooling Radiator
Fuel tank 1 325 l (350 gal), optional tank 1 571 l (415 gal)
Turbo and manifold covers Blankets and/or exhaust wrap
Engine (Optional)
Manufacturer Cummins
Model QST-30 (Tier II)
Rated horsepower 783 kW (1,050 hp)
Full load 2,100 rpm
Starting system 24 V DC
Safety shut-down system Energized to run
Air cleaner Type Dry-type with safety element Model SRG 29
Batteries Four (4) 8-D
Mufer 127 mm (5 in) inlet and outlet
Mufer guard 10 ga. for personal protection
Jacket water cooling/CAC Radiator
Fuel tank 1 325 l (350 gal), optional tank 1 571 l (415 gal)
Turbo and manifold covers Blankets and/or exhaust wrap
Engine (Optional)
Manufacturer Caterpillar
Model C27 Tier II
Rated horsepower 652 kW (875 hp)
Full load 2,100 rpm
Starting system 24 V DC
Safety shut-down system Energized to run
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Engine (continued)
Air cleaner Type Dry-type with safety element Model SRG 20
Batteries Four (4) 8-D
Mufer 127 mm (5 in) inlet and outlet
Mufer guard 10 ga. for personal protection
Jacket water cooling/CAC Radiator
Fuel tank 1 325 l (350 gal), optional tank 1 571 l (415 gal)
Turbo and manifold covers Blankets and/or exhaust wrap

Mast

Construction ASTM 500 grade B rectangular tubing, welded
Main cord size Front 203 mm x 102 mm x 6 mm (8 in x 4 in x 0.25 in); Rear 102 mm x 102 mm x 13 mm (4 in x 4 in x 0.5 in)
Pivot and raising area Rectangular tubing A frame; reinforced in high-stress areas
Hydraulic lines Pressure-rated steel hydraulic tubing
Hose tray Sheet steel trough for moving hoses
Table hole diameter 279 mm (11 in) diameter deck hole for guide bushing

Mast-Elevating Cylinders

Number of cylinders 2
Cylinder bore 203 mm (8 in) diameter
Cylinder rod 102 mm (4 in) diameter
Cylinder stroke 1 082 mm (42.6 in)
Lift capacity each cylinder 556 kN (125,065 lbf)
Cylinder connections pins 57 mm (2.25 in) diameter
Operator’s Cab (continued)
Operator’s seat One swivel-type with armrests, headrest and retractable seatbelt
Helper’s seat Fixed folding jump seat
Insulation, wall and ceiling 25 mm (1 in) thermal
Insulation, oor 10 mm (0.375 in) closed cell foam with 3 mm (0.125 in) pyramid vinyl surface
Door latches Heavy-duty latches with lockable handles
Sound levels 80dB(A) or less
Climate control Wall-mounted, AC/heating/ pressurizing unit
Other Window wipers and washers

Operator’s Controls

Location Console at front and side cab wall, placed 45˚ to the deck
Standard Engine Controls
Coolant temperature/high temperature shut-off
Oil pressure (low pressure shut-off)
Auto shut-down bypass
Start button
Stop button
Tachometer
Throttle control
Engine hourmeter
Fuel level
Voltmeter
Standard Compressor Controls
Compressor temperature
Air pressure gauge
Air shut-off control (electric) (high air temperature)

Operator’s Cab

Location To the right from the mast if facing rear deck from the rear end
Type Shock-mounted; two-man, integrated FOPS certied
Length at oor 1 981 mm (78 in)
Width at oor 1 518 mm (59.75 in)
Floor area 3 m2 (32.4 ft2)
Height inside 1 943 mm (76.5 in)
Construction 12 ga. steel welded to formed 12 ga. channel and angle supports
Windows 6 mm (0.25 in) tinted safety glass in rubber mounting
Number of windows 10
Number of doors 2 with windows (included above)
Left door to work deck Swing-type HD hinge
Right door Swing-type HD hinge
Standard Drilling Controls
Leveling jacks controls (hydraulic)
HOBO/Break-out wrench control (electric)
Mast elevation control (hydraulic)
Pull-down control (electric over hydraulic)
Pull-down pressure control (pilot hydraulic)
Rotation control (electric over hydraulic)
Propel controls (electric over hydraulic)
Carousel in/out control (electric)
Carousel indexing control (electric)
Carousel indexing (electric)
Mast lock (electric)
Dust/water injection (electric)
Dust curtain (electric)
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Operator’s Controls (continued)
Deck wrench control (electric)
Level indicator (bubble)
On/off light switch (electric)
Drill hourmeter (gauge)
Wiper/washer controls (electric)
Optional
Filter indicators for engine and compressor intake, filter indicators for hydraulic fluid system, indicator lights for interlocks, rotary head rpm gauge and heating systems control

Undercarriage

Type Excavator type
Pad width 750 mm (29.5 in)
Pad type Triple grouser
Rollers Sealed, oil-ooded
Number of lower rollers 12
Upper track chain support Two (2) carrier rollers
Rock guards/chain guides Standard full-length guards
Overall length 5 705 mm (224.6 in)
Width over tracks 3 912 mm (154 in)
Final drive Independent hydrostatic motors
Drive horsepower per track Maximum 152 kW (204 hp)
Brakes Spring set, hydraulic release
Brake release Automatic
Tram speed max 2.0 km/h (1.25 mph)
Gradeability mast down 66%
Rear axle 203 mm (8 in) solid
Front Three-point oscillating type
Track adjustment means Hydraulic with grease gun
Track drive disconnect Standard (manual)
Main Frame (continued)
Leveling Jacks
Number 4
Location 2 front; 2 rear
Cylinder bore 140 mm (5.5 in)
Cylinder rod diameter 76 mm (3 in)
Cylinder stroke 1 524 mm (60 in)
Lift capacity 290 kN (65,300 lbf)
Pad connection Link pad
Pad diameter 610 mm (24 in)
Counterbalance valves Internal at each cylinder
Inner extension boot 219 mm (8.625 in) OD, 8 mm (0.322 in) wall

Drill Table & Work Deck

Table height off ground 1 321 mm (52 in)
Deck oor material Non-skid sheet metal
Drill deck length 2 661 mm (104.75 in)
Drill deck width 2 578 mm (101.5 in)
Drill deck area 6.8 m2 (73.8 ft2)
Hand rails 48 mm (1.9 in) diameter x 1 219 mm (48 in) high
Dust Curtain (Optional Hydraulic Lifters, Front and Rear)
Material 6 mm (0.25 in) rubber nylon reinforced
Enclosed area 4.2 m2 (45.14 ft2)
Split for excess Front and rear with 305 mm (12 in) overlap
Dust deector Natural rubber seal, 13 mm (0.5 in) thick, 356 mm (14 in) diam.
Location Directly below table bushing

Main Frame

Main rails 203 mm x 406 mm x 13 mm (8 in x 16 in x 0.5 in) ASTM 500 grade B Rectangular tubing heavily cross-braced and reinforced at high-stress areas
Construction Electric welded
Jacks, mast pivot and deck Welded integrally to main frame
Toolbox Lockable door, below front deck
Machine deck Access both sides
Handrails 48 mm (1.9 in) diameter x 1 219 mm (48 in) high
Tow hooks Welded, two (2) front

Hydraulic System

Left Track/Rotation Pump (Closed-loop)
Type Axial piston, variable volume
Max ow 283 l/min (75 gpm)
Pressure rating 400 bar (5,800 psi)
Right Track/Feed Pump (Closed-loop)
Type Axial piston, variable volume
Max ow 283 l/min (75 gpm)
Pressure rating 400 bar (5,800 psi)
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Hydraulic System (continued)
Fan/Accessory Circuit Pump (Open-loop)
Type Axial piston, variable volume
Max ow 273 l/min (72 gpm) dual fan (one per cooler)
Pressure rating 345 bar (5,000 psi)
Track Drive Motors (2)
Type Bent-axis xed volume
Pressure rating 414 bar (6,000 psi)
Rotation Drive Motor
Type Axial piston variable volume
Pressure rating 345 bar (5,000 psi)
Fan Drive Motor(s)-Single Fan
Type Piston
Pressure rating 414 bar continuous (6,000 psi)
Pump Drive Gearbox
Type 3 pad
Drive Rubber coupler/drive shaft to front of engine
Filtration (All lters have indicators and bypass)
Loop 12 micron, 2 per loop (optional)
Charge 3 micron, 1 per loop
Main return 12 micron absolute
Case return 12 micron
Accessories, Tools & Handling Equipment (continued)
Diameter Wall thickness Thread Pipe Length
114 mm (4.5 in) 19 mm (0.75 in) 3 Beco 10.67 m (35 ft)
127 mm (5 in) 19 mm (0.75 in) 3.5 Beco 10.67 m (35 ft)
140 mm (5.5 in) 19 mm (0.75 in) 4 Beco 10.67 m (35 ft)
152 mm (6 in) 19 mm (0.75 in) 4.5 Beco 10.67 m (35 ft)
165 mm (6.5 in) 19 mm (0.75 in) 4.5 Beco 10.67 m (35 ft)
178 mm (7 in) 19 mm (0.75 in) 4.5 Beco 10.67 m (35 ft)
15-meter mast arrangement
Diameter Customer specication 114 m-178 mm (4.5-7.0 in) Wall thickness 19 mm (0.75 in) Length 7.62 m (25 ft) Threads Depends on pipe diameter
Diameter Wall thickness Thread Pipe Length
114 mm (4.5 in) 19 mm (0.75 in 3 Beco 7.62 m (25 ft)
127 mm (5 in) 19 mm (0.75 in) 3.5 Beco 7.62 m (25 ft)
140 mm (5.5 in) 19 mm (0.75 in) 4 Beco 7.62 m (25 ft)
152 mm (6 in) 19 mm (0.75 in) 4.5 Beco 7.62 m (25 ft)
165 mm (6.5 in) 19 mm (0.75 in) 4.5 Beco 7.62 m (25 ft)
178 mm (7 in) 19 mm (0.75 in) 4.5 Beco 7.62 m (25 ft
Top Adapter Sub
Diameter Depends on pipe diameter
Length 711 mm (28 in)
Top thread 140 mm (5.5 in) API Reg.
Bottom thread Depends on pipe diameter

Oil Cooling System (Hydraulic Tank)

Reservoir 643 l (170 gal) with sight and temperature gauge
Reservoir pressure Atmospheric, ltered breather

Lubrication

Centralized manual (optional auto-lubrication)

Accessories, Tools & Handling Equipment

Drill Pipe (Optional, Price-Adder) 12-meter mast arrangement
Diameter Customer specication 114 m-178 mm (4.5-7.0 in) Wall thickness 19 mm (0.75 in) Length 10.67 m (35 ft) Threads Depends on pipe diameter
Bit Sub
Diameter Depends on pipe diameter
Length Up to 3 429 mm (135 in)
Top thread Depends on pipe diameter
Bottom thread Depends on pipe diameter
Table bushing One (1) piece insert, roller deck bushing or two-piece
Deck Wrench
Location Drill deck
Wrench plate 76 mm (3 in) T1- Steel
Wrench positioning Hydraulic cylinder
Impact means Stationary jaw
HOBO Break-Out Wrench
Location Outside mast, under pipe rack
Support Pivot
Wrench type Patented HOBO (Hydraulically Operated Break-Out)
Power Hydraulic cylinders
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Pipe Rack (Ouside the mast)

Type Carousel, with stationary pods and breaker plates
Size of drill pipe/capacity 114-178 mm (4.5-7 in)
12-meter mast arrangement (4 pod)
15-meter mast arrangement (2 pod)
Length of drill pipe 10.67 m (35 ft) for 12 meter mast,
7.62 m (25 ft) for 15 meter mast
Pipe rack swing Hydraulic cylinders (2)
Pipe rack index Hydraulic motor through chain drive
Location Outside mast
Mounting Upper, lower pillow-block bearing

Basic Shipping Weights and Dimensions

Quantity Description of Goods Approximate Dimensions
Truck one (1) Model MD6240 (12 m), Rotary Blasthole drill c/w Owner/Operator’s 10.82 m (35 ft 6 in) L x manual stowed in cab 4.0 m (13 ft 2 in) W x
3.9 m (12 ft 7 in) H 44 678.5 kg (98,500 lb)
Truck two (2) Mast assembly for Model MD6240 (12 m), Rotary Blasthole drill 17.7 m (58 ft) L x
1.9 m (6 ft 4 in) W x
1.8 m (6 ft 2 in) H 16 329.3 kg (36,000 lb)
Truck three (3) Cab half assembly for Model MD6240 (12 m), Rotary Blasthole drill c/w 2.29 m (7 ft 6 in) L x 1ea. #89044 lter kit, 2 ea. Superex, 2 ea. brackets, 2 ea. mast bushings, 0.81 m (32 in) W x 2 ea. dust chute c/w curtain, 2 ea. clamps, 1 ea. horseshoe bushing, 2.51 m (8 ft 2 in) H 1 ea. bit basket, 1 ea. lifting bale, 2 ea. portable re suppression w/brackets, 635 kg (1,400 lb) 3 ea. bag of nuts, bolts, 6 ea. handrails, 1 ea. table bushing and cab supports
Truck three (3) 2 each walkways bundled together with 2 each ladders, toolbox, c/w with 5.1 m (16 ft 7 in) L x accessories stowed within, bit sub, dust chute hose and 2 each chutes for 0.9 m (3 ft 2 in) W x hose for MD6240 (12 m) 1.5 m (5 ft) H 2 948.3 kg (6,500 lb)
Truck three (3) Mast support rack (mounted off front end) for MD6240 (12 m) 2.9 m (9 ft 6 in) L x
2.2 m (7 ft 2 in) W x
0.4 m (15 in) H
548.8 kg (1,210 lb)
Truck three (3) 1 each walkway 2.87 m (9 ft 4 in) L x
0.61 m (2 ft) W x
1.20 m (4 ft 3 in) H
544.81 kg (1,200 lb)

Winch

Rating 3 629 kg (8,000 lb)
Cable size 13 mm (0.5 in)
Safety hook Swivel-type positive lock
Note: Final dimensions, GVW and corresponding load-out vary based on options selected and final configuration.
Performance ratings are based on 100% efficiency, and on engineering specifications and calculations in accordance with accepted industry standards. These capacities will vary with drilling conditions. All specifications are subject to change without notice.
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