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MD6200 Rotary Drill

MD6200 Rotary Blasthole Drill Specifications – 11 m (36 ft)

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  • Optional Equipment
  • Specs

Optional Equipment

  • MAST
    • Overhead winch assembly with cable and hook, plus remote control; variable speed drive with a 1361 kg (3,000 lb) rating
    • Tool lubrication system for Rotary Drilling with 113.5 L (30 gal) capacity
    • Pipe thread greaser with reloadable tank or disposable grease bucket
    • Manual bit basket
  • SERVICE TOOLS
    • Bushing retention tool – 89 to 152 mm (3.5 to 6.0 in) wrench flats
    • Lifting bails (available on request; required for commissioning)
    • API thread 89 mm (3.5 in)
    • API thread 114 mm (4.5 in)
    • BECO thread 76 mm (3.0 in)
    • BECO thread 89 mm (3.5 in)
    • BECO thread 101 mm (4.0 in)
    • BECO thread 114 mm (4.5 in)
  • OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
    • Cab pressure gauge
    • Window shades
    • Drill assist; single pass auto drill
  • TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS
    • Product Link Elite; satellite, cellular or dual
    • Terrain guidance system hardware
  • DUST SUPPRESSION
    • Dust curtains, four sides boxed in, with hydraulic lifters to raise front and rear dust curtains (recommended with dry dust collector)
    • Tram off spray system
  • DRILL BITS, ROTARY TRICONE
    • Recommended for rotary applications
    • All bits have standard nozzles
    • Obtain S/M/H codes from the Rock Formation to Bit Conversion table https://catpublications.com search for PEXQ1027
    • Ship out plans for each drill configuration allow for one pallet of bits. Additional pallets may require an additional truck.
      – 171 mm (6.75 in), Option 1, (S2)
      – 171 mm (6.75 in), Option 2, (M1)
      – 171 mm (6.75 in), Option 3, (M3)
      – 200 mm (7.875 in), Option 1, (S2)
      – 200 mm (7.875 in), Option 2, (M1)
      – 200 mm (7.875 in), Option 2, (M3)
  • DRILL PIPE
    • 9.14 m (30 ft) pipes – Accepts quantity of four (4)
      – 101 mm (4 in) pipe (2.875 in API Reg Threads)
      – 114 mm (4.5 in) pipe (3 in BECO Threads)​
      – 127 mm (5 in) pipe (3.5 in BECO Threads)
      – 140 mm (5.5 in) pipe (4 in BECO Threads)
      – 152 mm (6 in) pipe (4.5 in BECO Threads)

Specs

Overview

Long Name:
MD6200 Rotary Blasthole Drill Specifications
Name:
MD6200
Brand:
Caterpillar
Status:
Current

Specifications

Bit Load:
Up to 16 964 kg (37,400 lb)
Hole Diameter:
Up to 127-200 mm (5.0-7.87 in)
Engine:
Cat® C18 @ 1,800 rpm

Basic Specs

U.S. EPA Tier 2 Equivalent - Engine:
C18 @ 1,800 rpm
U.S. EPA Tier 2 Equivalent - Emissions:
U.S. EPA Tier 2 equivalent
U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final - Engine:
C18 @ 1,800 rpm
U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final - Emissions:
U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final
Compressor - Rotary Drilling:
32.6 m³/min (1,150 ft³/min) @ 8.6 bar (125 psi)
Angle Drilling Available:
30° to –15° in 5° increments

Compressor Choices

DTH Drilling:
Includes tool lubrication system
Rotary Drilling:
Optional tool lubrication system
Note:
With the compressor’s electronic controls plus variable volume control, the operator can adjust air output to reach optimal match of tool, flushing air and ground conditions. Both high and low pressure compressors contain this feature.

Receiver Tank Choices

Choice (1):
Low pressure 8.6 bar (125 psi)
Choice (2):
High pressure 24.1 bar (350 psi)

Cooling

Components (1):
Coolers with easy cleaning access
Components (2):
All cooler core sections are replaceable
Components (3):
Functional in ambient temperature of up to 52° C (125° F)
Components (4):
Automatic variable speed fan control

Climate Choices

Climate Level 1 Standard Fluids and Lubricants (1):
Rated down to –1° C (30° F)
Climate Level 1 Standard Fluids and Lubricants (2):
Withstands high heat up to 52° C (125° F)

Frame and Work Deck

Features (1):
Jacks, mast pivot and deck are welded integrally to mainframe for maximum durability and long life
Features (2):
Slip resistant surfaces
Features (3):
Fuel tank capacity 833 L (220 gal)
Components (1):
Three leveling jacks provide leveling on a 7° bench (any orientation)
Components (2):
Heavy duty tow hooks (non-drill end)
Components (3):
Four (4) lift lugs, for use with cables or chains

Frame Access Choices

Choice (1):
Fixed access steps to the cab area
Choice (2):
Small platform to the cab includes fixed access steps

Drill Deck Misc.

Components (1):
Drill pipe thread greaser with remote fill tank that also accommodates disposable grease bucket

Undercarriage

Model:
Cat 336 Excavator type
Carrier Rollers:
Three (3)
Triple Grousers (1):
600 mm (23.6 in); 0.89 bar (12.6 psi) ground pressure

Hydraulics

Components (1):
Two (2) main pumps – 85 cc (piston with proportional electronic controls)
Components (2):
One (1) auxiliary circuit pump – 45 cc (piston, load sensing)
Components (3):
One (1) fan pump – 45 cc (piston with proportional electronic controls)
Components (4):
One (1) charge pump – 73.8 cc (gear, fixed displacement)

Dimensions (Approximate)

Note:
*For width with platform access to cab or service platform walkway contact the factory.

Basic Specs

Bit Load (single-Pass):
37400 lb / 16964 kg

Dimensions (Approximate)

Width non-cab end:
11.7 ft / 3.57 m

Tool Package Rotary

Components (7):
Drill tool lubricator (optional)

Dust Control Choices

High Volume Water Injection - Maximum - Tank Above Deck - Capacity:
200 gal (US) / 757 l

Mast Packages

Single-Pass Depth:
36 ft / 11 m

Engine Features

Feature (3):
Tier 4 Final package complete with DEF/Engine Shutdown Control Package

Dimensions (Approximate)

Body Length:
31 ft / 9.44 m

Compressor Choices

DTH Drilling - 1050 cfm/350 psi:
29.7 m³/min (1,050 ft³/min) @ 24.1 bar (350 psi) with 113.5 L (30 gal) tool oiler

Engine Features

Feature (1):
Dual starter motors

Dust Control Choices

Water Injection - Tank Mounted Below Front Deck - Components:
Water flow meter, volume control, tank fill level indicator

Dimensions (Approximate)

Mast only length:
52.1 ft / 15.89 m

Basic Specs

Hoist Speed:
4.3 ft/s / 1.32 m/s

Tool Package DTH

Components (8):
Top sub

Basic Specs

Hole Diameter Range:
127-200 mm (5.0-7.87 in)

Dimensions (Approximate)

Height mast down:
11.75 ft / 3.58 m

Undercarriage

Drawbar Pull:
TBD

Dimensions (Approximate)

Length mast down:
57.5 ft / 17.54 m
Width cab end*:
13.7 ft / 4.18 m

Basic Specs

Hole Depth Range - Single-Pass Depth:
36 ft / 11 m

Mast Packages

Multi-Pass Depth:
Down to 47.58 m (Down to 156 ft)
Pulldown - Rated Single Cylinder Pull-Down/Hoist System:
Up to 15 876 kg (Up to 35,000 lb)

Tool Package DTH

Components (7):
Drill tool lubricator is included with selection of DTH Compressor

Basic Specs

Compressor - DTH Drilling:
29.7 m³/min (1,050 ft³/min) @ 24.1 bar (350 psi)

Dimensions (Approximate)

Height mast up:
54.3 ft / 16.54 m

Undercarriage

Components (1):
Track chain guards and guides

Frame Access Choices

Choice (3):
Platform access to the cab with full length service access walkway includes fixed access steps and self-closing gates

Basic Specs

Pull-DownCapacity:
Up to 15 876 kg (Up to 35,000 lb)

Mast Packages

Hoist:
Up to 11 907 kg (Up to 26,250 lb)

Basic Specs

Hoist Capacity:
Up to 11 907 kg (Up to 26,250 lb)
Hole Depth Range - Multi-Pass Depth:
Down to 47.58 m (Down to 156 ft)

Hydraulics

Components (5):
Scheduled Oil Sampling (S·O·SSM) ports

Engine Features

Feature (2):
Ether starting aid

Undercarriage

Lower rollers:
Eight (8)

Basic Specs

U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final - Power Rating (ISO 14396):
589 HP / 439 kW
U.S. EPA Tier 2 Equivalent - Power Rating (ISO 14396):
587 HP / 438 kW

Drill Pipe

9.14 m (30 ft) pipes - Accepts quantity of four (4) - Option 2:
4.5 in / 114 mm
9.14 m (30 ft) pipes - Accepts quantity of four (4) - Option 1:
4 in / 101 mm

Undercarriage

Travel Speed - High:
2 mile/h / 3.3 km/h

Drill Pipe

9.14 m (30 ft) pipes - Accepts quantity of four (4) - Option 5:
6 in / 152 mm
9.14 m (30 ft) pipes - Accepts quantity of four (4) - Option 4:
5.5 in / 140 mm

Undercarriage

Travel Speed - Low:
1.3 mile/h / 2.1 km/h

Climate Choices

Climate Level 2 Arctic Fluids and Lubricants, Engine Block and Manifold Heater 120V or 240V:
Rated down to –18° C (0° F)

Compressor Choices

Rotary Drilling - 1150 cfm/125 psi:
32.6 m³/min (1,150 ft³/min) @ 8.6 bar (125 psi)

Drill Pipe

9.14 m (30 ft) pipes - Accepts quantity of four (4) - Option 3:
5 in / 127 mm

Dust Control Choices

High Volume Water Injection - Maximum - Tank Below Deck - Capacity:
200 gal (US) / 757 l

Mast and Pipe Carousel Features

Features (1):
Pipe carousel:
– Accepts quantity of four (4) 9.14 m (30 ft) pipes
Features (2):
Standard angle drilling package (0 to 30 degrees, in 5-degree increments)
Features (3):
Optional negative angle drilling package (0 to –15 degrees, in 5-degree increments) for a total range of (30 to –15 degrees)
Features (4):
Hydraulically actuated, self-indexing pipe carousel accepts pipe diameters up to 152 mm (6.0 in)
Features (5):
Drills strings configured for bit changes above deck
Features (6):
Single cylinder pulldown/hoist system
Features (7):
Sliding deck wrench assembly
Features (8):
Configured with roller deck bushing (for low pressure/tricone drilling)
Features (9):
Two-piece deck bushing (for high pressure DTH drilling)
Features (10):
Overhead winch with cable and hook plus remote control; variable speed drive with a 1361 kg (3,000 lb) rating
Features (11):
Variable grip hydraulic break out wrench grip range 101-152 mm (4.0-6.0 in)
Features (12):
Closed circuit camera mounted in mast to view pipe carousel/top drive operation
Features (13):
Pipe positioner for angle drilling, multi-pass pipe handling
Features (14):
Manual pipe catcher – One (1) wire rope, pipe catcher, pipe positioner, optional manual bit basket

Tool Package Rotary

Components (1):
One-piece roller deck bushing
Components (2):
Pipe positioner clamps
Components (3):
Deck wrench
Components (4):
Bit sub
Components (5):
Top sub
Components (6):
Pipe wiper seal

Tool Package DTH

Components (1):
Two-piece bushing
Components (2):
Pipe positioner clamps
Components (3):
Deck wrench
Components (4):
Shock sub
Components (5):
Cross over subs
Components (6):
Pipe wiper seal

Rotary Head Top Drive System

Torque - Single Motor:
6166 lb/ft / 8360 N·m
Rotation Speed:
0-150 rpm
Components (1):
Output shaft with box-end API-IF (NC46) 101 mm (4 in) thread
Components (2):
Rotary torque control
Components (3):
Virtual rotary head travel interlocks

Operator Environment

Cab Design:
– FOPS cab has 1.9 m² (20.5 ft²) floor space
– Rubber shock-mounts absorb mechanical vibration
– Operator station design integrates an ergonomic seat, joystick controls with full instrumentation, and dual 254 mm (10 in) high-definition color screens and 12 volt power port
– Additional display screen for cc cameras; color, high-definition 254 mm (10 in)
– Power convertor 24V to 12V
– Radio-ready for communication and entertainment stereo
– Two swing out doors and Cat keyed locks
– Literature holder
– Storage area suitable for lunchbox
Cab Packages:
– Standard configuration includes a fabric seat, removable floor mat, single pane window glass and driller window guard
– Premium configuration includes a leather seat with heat and ventilation, heavy duty suspension, dual pane window glass and driller window guard
Seating:
– Seat swivels, locks and has two point retractable/76 mm (3 in) seat belt, tilts (5° adjustment), lumbar support, fore/aft seat adjustment 80 mm (3.1 in)
Windows:
– Large windows front, rear and right cab side; full length drill window with guard
– Window shades (option)
– Windshield wiper with a common washer tank
– Manometer Pressure Gauge (option)
Lighting:
– LED interior lights, backlit joysticks and keypads
– Flood lights for the drill perimeter; area spotlights
– Mast beacon and tram flashing strobe light (option)
HVAC:
– Floor heating vent
– Filter access from deck, 500 hour service interval
– Defogging HVAC vents on main window
Cameras:
– Three (3) CC cameras (front and left side) providing 360° vision coverage from operators seat; camera on the mast to view pipe carousel/top drive operation

Operating System Controls - Standard

Components (1):
Electric controls for drilling, tramming, leveling plus auxiliary functions
Components (2):
Rotary torque control
Components (3):
Virtual rotary head travel stops
Components (4):
Pipe positioner engaged/disengaged indicator
Components (5):
Drill depth meter
Components (6):
Drill performance and display system
Components (7):
Delayed engine shut down
Components (8):
Filter indicators for hydraulic, fuel, compressor and engine
Components (9):
Jack pressure sensors
Components (10):
Data logging of machine health with warnings and fault code records with export capability
Components (11):
Dust suppression control
Components (12):
Mast lock indicator
Components (13):
ECM proportional fan speed control system
Components (14):
Tram interlock, machine stability limits
Components (15):
Tram interlock, pipe in hole
Components (16):
Tram interlock, mast up and locked or down and parked
Components (17):
Tram interlock, jacks retracted
Components (18):
Tram interlock, winch parked
Components (19):
Cab environment controls (AC, heat, fan speeds)
Components (20):
Pre wired for Terrain and Autonomous Operation

Automation and Technology

Type (1):
Autonomous ready
Components (1):
Drill depth meter
Components (2):
Drill Assist (auto level, auto retract jacks, auto mast raise and lower, optional, single-pass auto drill)
Components (3):
Cat Terrain ready
Components (4):
Product Link Elite™

Dust Control Choices

Water Injection - Tank Mounted Below Front Deck:
200 gal (US) / 757 l
High Volume Water Injection - Maximum - Tanks Total Capacity:
400 gal (US) / 1514 l
Water Injection plus Dust Collector (1):
76.5 m³/min (2,700 ft³/min) dust collector; includes standard water injection
Water Injection plus Dust Collector (2):
Self-cleaning filters, dust chute clean-out door
Choices (1):
Static dust curtains, four sides boxed enclosed
Choices (2):
Dust curtain hydraulic lifters raise front and rear dust curtains (option) (recommended with dry dust collector)
Choices (3):
Tram off spray system (option)

Safety and Security

Feature (1):
Approach angle of 15-degrees facilitates loading and unloading on a lowboy
Components (1):
Seven (7) emergency stop buttons
Components (2):
Hinged window guard over the full length of the front drill window
Components (3):
Conditional safety interlocks
Components (4):
Self-closing gates
Components (5):
Electric horn activated by push button in the cab
Components (6):
Automatic, audible tram alarm
Components (7):
Battery disconnect and starter switches can be locked out
Components (8):
Air hose retention devices
Components (9):
Slip resistant platform surfaces
Components (10):
Machine lifting provisions
Components (11):
FOPS Certified Operator Cab

Service Packages

Package (1):
Basic – Centralized manual lubrication for all pivot points, gravity fill for fuel and water
Package (2):
Standard – Automated lubrication system, fast fill for fuel and water (option)
Package (3):
Premium – Automated lubrication system, fast fill fuel and water, service center for lubricant drain and fill plus blowdown hose (option)

Weights

Working Weight Range:
37 552-42 752 kg (82,789-94,253 lb)