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DD-8 Specifications

Engine

  • Engine 230 hp Caterpillar turbo diesel
  • Rating 230 hp (171 kW) gross
  • Fuel capacity 67 U.S. gallons (254 L)
  • Hydraulic Capacity 107 U.S. gallons (405L)
  • Hydraulic Capacity 107 U.S. gallons (405L)Drive System Funk 56000 (Three-pump) drive
  • Other Features: Quiet-Pak® Sound reduction system is standard.

Rotary Drive

  • Rotary system Pinion and gear drive
  • Infinitely variable torque
  • Rotary (high torque) 13,600 ft-lb(18,300 Nm) @ 0 - 56 rpm
  • Rotary (medium torque) 10,250 ft-lb(13,900 Nm) @ 0 - 75 rpm
  • Rotary (low torque) 6,750 ft-lb( 9,220 Nm) @ 0-125 rpm
  • Max. rotary speed 125 rpm
  • Fluid course 2" (50 mm)
  • Mud flow capacity Up to 250 U.S. gal/minute(945 L/min)
  • Other features: Rear mounted mud swivel,drive brake, floating carriage,
    digital tachometer,wireline commutator, adjustable torque limiter

 

Carriage Drive

  • Max. thrust/pullback 80,000 lb (36.2 Tonnes)
  • Carriage system Rack and pinion, six-pinion drive with adjustable force limiter
  • High carriage speed 54 ft/min (16.5 m/min)
  • Low carriage speed 25 ft/min ( 7.6 m/min)
  • Pipe Loader (optional)
  • Mechanical, holds 18 pcs of pipe onboard, 135 feet (41.2 m).
  • Total pipe capacity on drill is 270 ft (82.4 m)

Drilling Unit

  • Travel system
  • Self propelled on rubber tracks.
  • Optional rubberized steel tracks available.
  • Flat Surface Speed 2.0- 3.25 mph (3.2 - 5.2 km/h)
  • Drill angle 11° - 18°
  • Wrench/clamp Open top, Pipe Hog™ type
  • Weight, drill unit Approx. 31,000 lb (14,061 kg)
    without pipe Approx. 36,000 lb (16,329 kg) with 18 pieces of pipe
  • Hold down system
  • Powered hydraulic augers in foot.
  • Rear thrust stabillizers resist rearward movement of drill when pushing. H-beam stakes also available.

Drilling Fluid Pump

  • Onboard Mud Pump Triplex pump with liner wash
  • Output 0 - 200 GPM (757 L/min)@1100 psi (75.8 Bar), Infinitely variable
  • On Board Crane (optional)
  • 6,000 lb (2,722 kg) rated capacity.
  • Wired remote control pendant.
  • Boom extends hydraulically.
  • Winch and slewing drive: high torque hydraulic motors.
  • Anti-two block device.
  • Wireless radio remote control unit available.
  • Drill pipe (optional)
  • Length 15 ft (4,572 mm)
  • Outside dia. (tube) 3-12 inch (89 mm)
  • Tool joint O.D. 4-18 inch (105 mm)
  • Thread type 2-78 IF pin x box

Protective Equipment

  • Each drill comes with safety mats and electrical grounding rods.
  • A Zap-Alert system is standard equipment.
  • Emergencyshut down switch at driller’s console.
  • The ES!LOK® exit-side lockout system is standard equipment.

   

Due to our continuing product improvement, specifications are subject to change without notice.

 

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