MD6420 ROTARY DRILL
SPECIFICATIONS
Bit Loadup to 42 000 kg (up to 92,594 lb)
Hole Diameter229 - 311 mm (9.0 - 12.25 in)
EngineC27 (Tier 2) - 597 kW (800 hp) at 2,100 rpm


specifications
Bit Loadup to 42 000 kg (up to 92,594 lb)
Hole Diameter229 - 311 mm (9.0 - 12.25 in)
EngineC27 (Tier 2) - 597 kW (800 hp) at 2,100 rpm


rotary drive system
Horsepower capacity216.0 kW
Torque0-15 185 N∙m (0-11, 200 lbf-ft)
engine standard – c27 tier 2
Rated horsepower597.0 kW
Full load2100 rpm
Fuel tank1514 L
ManufacturerCaterpillar
Optional fuel tank1703 L
compressor optional oilflooded singlestage screw
Discharge air flow (sea level)42.5 m3/min
Discharge air flow (sea level)67.9 m3/min
Maximum operating pressure10.3/24.1/34.4 bar (150/350/500 psi)
Maximum operating pressure6.9 bar
accessories tools and handling equipment
Bit Sub – Bottom threadDepends on bit diameter
Bit Sub – DiameterDepends on pipe diameter
Bit Sub – LengthUp to 2286 m (Up to 90 in)
Bit Sub – Table bushingRoller-type or two-piece with replaceable liner
Bit Sub – Top threadDepends on pipe diameter
Bit Sub – Wall thickness25 mm
Drill Pipe (optional) – 16 m: Diameter178 mm, 194 mm, 219 mm (7.0 in, 7.625 in, 8.625 in)
Drill Pipe (optional) – 16 m: Length – (standard for 16 m/50 ft configuration) – two pipes coupled together plus bit sub7.62 m
Drill Pipe (optional) – 16 m: ThreadsDepends on pipe outside diameter
Drill Pipe (optional) – 16 m: Wall thickness25.4 mm
Drill Pipe (optional) – 13 m: Diameter178 mm, 194 mm, 219 mm (7.0 in, 7.625 in, 8.625 in)
Drill Pipe (optional) – 13 m: Wall thickness25 mm
Drill Pipe (optional) – 13 m: Length12.19 m
Drill Pipe (optional) – 13 m: ThreadsVaries with outside pipe diameter
Pipe Rack (Inside the Mast)Carousel with stationary pods and breaker plates
Pipe Rack (Inside the Mast): 13 m/40 ft configuration (optional deep hole package) – 5 pipes: 12.19 m (40 ft) pipe – outside diameter178 mm, 194 mm, 219 mm (7.0 in, 7.625 in, 8.625 in)
Pipe Rack (Inside the Mast): 13 m/40 ft configuration (standard) – 4 pipes: 12.19 m (40 ft) pipe178 mm, 194 mm, 219 mm (7.0 in, 7.625 in, 8.625 in)
Pipe Rack (Inside the Mast): 16 m/50 ft configuration (standard) – 4 pipes: 7.62 m (25 ft) pipe178 mm, 194 mm, 219 mm (7.0 in, 7.625 in, 8.625 in)
Pipe Rack (Inside the Mast): Pipe rack indexHydraulic cylinder with locking pin
Pipe Rack (Inside the Mast): Pipe rack swingHydraulic cylinders (2)
Top Adaptor Sub – Bottom threadDepends on pipe diameter
Top Adaptor Sub – DiameterDepends on pipe diameter
Top Adaptor Sub – Length914 mm
Top Adaptor Sub – Top thread (API reg.)140 mm
Top Adaptor Sub – Wall thickness25 mm
Winch System – Cable size13 mm
Winch System – Rating1587 kg
engine optional – c27 tier 2
Fuel tank1514 L
Full load2100 rpm
ManufacturerCaterpillar
Optional fuel tank1703 L
Rated horsepower652 kW
operating temperature
AltitudeUp to 4572 m (Up to 15,000 ft)
Maximum ambient rating (standard)52.0 ° C
Minimum ambient rating (standard)-28.0 ° C
mainframe decks and walkways
Jacks, mast pivot and deckWelded integrally to mainframe
Machine deckAccess both sides
Tool boxLockable door, below front deck
Tow hooksWelded, two (2) front
operator’s cab
Climate controlWall-mounted, AC/heating/ pressurizing unit
Floor area3 m2
Height inside1943 mm
Helper’s seatFixed folding jump seat
Number of doorsTwo with windows (included in above)
Number of windows10
Operator’s seatOne swivel-type with armrests, headrest and retractable seat belt
OtherWindow wipers and washers
TypeShock-mounted; two-man, integrated FOPS certified
Windows (tinted safety glass in rubber mounting)6 mm
drill table and work deck
Table height off ground1448 mm
Viewing hatchIn the rear deck; hydraulically operated from the cab
Wide walkwaysAround the drill deck
compressor standard oilflooded singlestage screw
Discharge air flow (sea level)56.6 m3/min
Maximum operating pressure6.9 bar
leveling jacks
LocationTwo front, two rear
Number4
Pad diameter – Drill end914 mm
Pad diameter – Non-drill end762 mm
13 or 16meter mast configuration
Depth multi-pass (13 m/40 ft configuration)Up to 75.3 m (Up to 247 ft)
Depth multi-pass (16 m/50 ft configuration)Up to 46.9 m (Up to 154 ft)
Depth single pass (13 m/40 ft configuration)13.4 m
Depth single pass (16 m/50 ft configuration)16.46 m
Hole diameterUp to 311 mm (Up to 12.25 in)
pulldownhoisting capacity
Cable type – 29 mm (1.125 in)DYFORM 8
Drilling feed rate0-19 m/min (0-61 ft/min)
Head travel (13 m/40 ft configuration)15.24 m
Head travel (16 m/50 ft configuration)18.29 m
Hoist capacityUp to 19 843 kg (Up to 43,745 lbf)
Pull-down capacityUp to 383 kN (Up to 86,000 lbf)
Retract rate0-33.5 m/min (0-110 ft/min)
engine optional – qst30
Fuel tank1514 L
Full load2100 rpm
ManufacturerCummins
Optional fuel tank1703 L
Rated horsepower – Non-cert634 and 783 kW (850 and 1,050 hp)
Rated horsepower – Tier 2783 kW
undercarriage
Brake releaseAutomatic
BrakesSpring set, hydraulic release
FrontThree-point oscillating type
Gradeability mast down17%
Maximum drive horsepower per track216 kW
Number of rollers on each side13
Rock guards/chain guardsStandard full-length guards
Track adjustment meansHydraulic with grease gun
Track drive disconnectStandard (manual)
Tram speed maximum2.27 km/h
dust curtain
Dust curtainOptional hydraulic lifters, front and rear
engine standard – c27 tier 2
ModelC27 Tier 2
engine optional – qst30
ModelQST-30
engine optional – c27 tier 2
ModelC27 Tier 2
MD6420 STANDARD EQUIPMENT
- engine
Metal turbo and exhaust manifold covers
Engine pre-lube
Additional filtration
Coolant conditioner - mast
Up to 311 mm (121⁄4 in) hole diameter
Up to 39 009 kg (86,000 lb) rated capacity single cylinder pulldown/hoist system
Up to 41 347 kg (91,152 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
30 degree angle drilling package and mast locks and lock/unlock indicator in cab
Winch system 1587 kg (3,500 lb) capacity - top drive
Two (2) motors
Rotation speed 0-137 rpm
Torque up to 15 185 N·m (11,200 lbf-ft) - 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 arm rests, 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(A) rating of 80 or less
Wall mounted air conditioner/heater/pressurizer, belt driven
Rubber shock-mounts to absorb vibration
Electric horn operated by push button in the cab - undercarriage
Crawler mounted, excavator type
750 mm (29.5 in) triple grousers
Full length chain guides/rock guards - mainframe decks and walkways
Rear deck is stationary during both angle and vertical drilling modes
Viewing hatch in rear deck, hydraulically operated from cab to help with spotting holes
Walkways around cab
Wide access ladder at the cab with platform in front and at the back of the cab
Four (4) hydraulic leveling jacks (122 cm/48 in)
Centralized lubrication system
Total 3217 L (850 gal) fuel tanks with isolation valves
Additional mast rests mounted on non-drill end
4 × 8D maintenance free batteries - carousel
Hydraulically operated from the cab
No moveable parts
Automatic indexing - cooling single frontend mounted
Maximum ambient cooling capacity of 52° C (125° F) - hydraulic system
Two (2) variable displacement axial piston pumps, in closed loop system, that operate the drill rotation and tram functions
One (1) variable displacement axial piston pump, in open loop system on demand, that operates pulldown/hoist and all auxiliary functions
Double pump drive
Fan circuit pump
Dual filtration - drill accessories triconerotary
Top sub adaptor
Roller deck bushing
Bit sub (229 cm/ 90 in S-S)
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.
Seven (7) 60-watt LED lights for night drilling
Side walkways and handrails with side boarding ladder
Outside cab platform for easy access
Tool box, mounted under walkway (tools not included)
Lift lugs
Towing hooks (front end)
Battery disconnect
MD6420 OPTIONS
- deep hole package
Five (5) pipe capacity carousel, 12.19 m (40 ft) long drill pipe coupled to 244 cm (96 in) long bit sub for up to 75.3 m (247 ft) hole depth: – 194 mm (75⁄8 in) diameter, 12.19 m (40 ft) length S-S pipes, drill pipe not included – Single pass 14.3 m (47 ft) hole depth
Five (5) pipe capacity carousel, 12.19 m (40 ft) long drill pipe coupled to 244 cm (96 in) long bit sub for up to 75.3 m (247 ft) hole depth: – 219 mm (85⁄8 in) diameter, 12.19 m (40 ft) length S-S pipes, drill pipe not included – Single pass 14.3 m (47 ft) hole depth - drilling accessories kit for hammer drilling in lieu of rotary drill accessories
Heavy duty shock sub and adaptor, bit sub, two-piece table bushing, horseshoe bushing, lifting ball, bit basket, 113.5 L (30 gal) hammer oil injection system - dust collection options
Dust Collector 4500 Series
Water injection system for dust suppression with 1374 L (363 gal) tank mounted below front deck
Water injection system with 2271 L (600 gal) tank mounted on the 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 (see Drill Pipe Price List)
Two-piece split bushing
Rotary head RPM gauge, digital
Rotary torque control
Rotation speed 0-173 rpm
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/4-pod only) - fluids
Fast fill fuel only
Fast fill full service center (fuel, hydraulic oil, coolant, engine oil)
Automatic lubrication system
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
Diesel fired heating system (self-contained heater for engine coolant, water, hydraulic oil, fuel) – runs during engine operation
Cab floor heater (electric fan with heater core utilizing engine coolant) - indicator systems
Jack retract indicators
Tram interlock, jacks (includes indicator)
Tram interlock, head-position
Pipe rack interlock
Filter indicators, centrally mounted in cab (hydraulic, compressor, air intake) - miscellaneous
Additional fuel tank 1374 liter (363 gal), under front end
24 to 12 volt converter
Extra lighting package (five additional 60 watt LED lights)
Blowdown hose with nozzle
Hydraulic rear dust curtain lifting system
Hydraulic front dust curtain lifting system
Closed circuit camera system with two cameras for front and rear mounting and a monitor in cab
Radio AM/FM, CD player and USB port for iPod
Radio CB with antenna
XIR cab glass upgrade
Thermal double-pane glass upgrade
Cab window shades
Remote jump start terminals
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/cable) for operation of winch while on rear deck
24V to 110V or 220V AC invertor
152 cm (60 in) leveling jacks (front end only)
Jib crane with pedestal control mounted on rear deck
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
Cat EMS panel with Engine Data Link Connector
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