MD6540

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Specifications

Bit Load

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

Hole Diameter

229-381 mm (9.0-15 in)

Engine

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

Rated Capacity

Hole diameter

229-381 mm (9-15 in)

16 Meter Configuration – Depth single-pass

Up to 16.15 m (Up to 53 ft)

16 Meter Configuration – Depth multi-pass

Up to 84.73 m (Up to 278 ft)

20 Meter Configuration – Depth single-pass

Up to 19.86 m (Up to 65 ft 2 in)

20 Meter Configuration – Depth multi-pass

Up to 65.58 m (Up to 215 ft 2 in)

Operating Temperature

Cold weather option

-40.0 ° C

Altitude

4572 m (over 15,000 ft)

Minimum ambient rating – standard unit

-28.0 ° C

Maximum ambient rating – standard unit

52.0 ° C

Pull-down/Hoisting Capacity

Drilling feed/retract rate

0-37.5 m/min (0-123 ft/min)

Pull-down capacity

Up to 489 kN (Up to 110,000 lbf)

Hoist capacity

Up to 383 kN (Up to 86,000 lbf)

Cable type – DYFORM 8

29.0 mm

Rotary Drive System

Torque – Standard HSLT

0-17 219 N∙m (12,700 lbf-ft)

Torque – LSHT option

0-20 880 N∙m (15,400 lbf-ft)

Rotation power

271.0 kW

Compressor (Standard)

Type

Oil-flooded, single-stage screw

Maximum operating pressure

6.9 bar

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)

Engine (Standard)

Manufacturer

Detroit Diesel

Model

Series 2000 16V Tier 2

Rated horsepower

899 kW

Full load RPM

1,800

Fuel tank

2055 L + 1234 L; total 3289 L (543 gal + 326 gal; total 869 gal)

Operator’s Cab

Type

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

Floor area

4.4 m2

Height inside

2121.0 mm

Number of windows

Number of doors

Two with 2 (each) windows (included in above)

Operator’s seat

One swivel-type with armrests, headrest and retractable seat belt

Helper’s seat

Full-cushion type, collapsible, stow-away and removable

Climate control

Roof-mounted, AC/heating/pressurizing unit

Location

Adjacent to the drill deck

Windows

Tinted thermopane glass in rubber mounting

Roof

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

Undercarriage

Maximum drive horsepower per track

268.0 kW

Brakes

Spring set, hydraulic release

Tram speed maximum

2.09 km/h

Gradeability mast down

66%

Number of rollers on each side

Brake release

Automatic

Front

Three-point oscillating type

Track adjustment means

Hydraulic with grease gun

Track drive disconnect

Standard (manual)

Rock guards

Standard full-length guards

Mainframe, Decks and Walkways

Jacks, mast pivot and deck

Welded integrally to mainframe

Tools and battery box

In-board extra-large toolbox (sunk in drilling deck)

Machine deck

Access all sides

Tow eyes

Welded, two front

Drill Table and Work Deck

Table height off ground – drill on tracks

1854 mm

Feature

Wide walkways

Viewing hatch operated from the cab

In the drill deck; hydraulically

Dust curtain

Hydraulic lifters front and rear

Leveling Jacks

Number

Location

2 front, 2 rear

Pad diameter

1067.0 mm

Accessories, Tools and Handling Equipment

Drill Pipe (optional): Wall thickness

25 mm

Bit Sub – Diameter

Depends on pipe diameter

Bit Sub – Top thread

Depends on pipe diameter

Bit Sub – Bottom thread

Depends on pipe diameter

Drill Pipe (optional): Threads

Depends on pipe size

Bit Sub – Wall thickness

25 mm

Drill Pipe (optional): Diameter – customer specifications

194 mm, 273 mm (7.625 in, 10.75 in)

Drill Pipe (optional): Length – for 16 m mast

13.7 m

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

9.1 m

Adaptor Sub – Diameter

Depends on pipe diameter

Adaptor Sub – Wall thickness

25 mm

Adaptor Sub – Length

927 mm

Adaptor Sub – Top thread (API reg.)

140 mm

Adaptor Sub – Bottom thread

Depends on pipe diameter

Table Bushing

Roller deck bushing

Pipe Rack (inside the mast) – Typical configuration

5-pod pipe carousel for up to 235 mm (9.25 in) outside diameter

Pipe Rack (inside the mast) – Typical configuration

4-pod pipe carousel for 273 mm (10.75 in) outside diameter

Winch: Rating – Rated winch

3629 kg

Winch: Rating – Optional

5443 kg

Winch: Cable size

16 mm

Winch: Auto shut-off

Located in crown, automatically shuts off winch when ball weight is seated

Options

Dust Collection

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

Dust Collection

These 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.

Water Injection

Hydraulic pump and motor arrangement with below-deck tanks 2922 L (772 gal) capacity.

Cold Weather Package – Temperatures to:

-40 ° C

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

-40 ° C

Benefits & Features

Mandatory Attachments (Installed at Factory)

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

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

Equipment

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).

ENGINE/COMPRESSOR

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, FRONT-END 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 (TRICONE/ROTARY)

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

Optional equipment

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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