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 certied
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 deector 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)
Diameter Customer specication
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. Superex, 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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