MD6540 ROTARY BLASTHOLE DRILL
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 ...
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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 ...
Select one from each group. Mandatory attachments may vary. Consult your Cat® dealer for ...
LEARN MOREMD6540 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
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