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MD6540
Rotary Blasthole Drill
Rated Capacity
Rotary Drive System
Hole diameter
229-381 mm
16 Meter Configuration
Depth single-pass
Depth multi-pass
Up to 16.15 m Up to 53 ft
Up to 84.73 m Up to 278 ft
20 Meter Configuration
Depth single-pass
Depth multi-pass
9-15 in
Up to 19.86 m Up to 65 ft 2 in
Up to 65.58 m Up to 215 ft 2 in
Operating Temperature
Minimum ambient rating –
standard unit
Cold weather option
Maximum ambient rating –
standard unit
Altitude
–28° C
–20° F
–40° C
52° C
–40° F
125° F
4572 m
over 15,000 ft
Pull-down/Hoisting Capacity
Pull-down capacity
Hoist capacity
Drilling feed/retract rate
Type
Number of cylinders
Cylinder bore – diameter
Cylinder rod – diameter
Cable type – DYFORM 8
Cable sheaves (cylinder) – PD
Cable sheaves (top and bottom) – PD
Sheave guards
Adjustable head guide shoes
Up to 489 kN Up to 110,000 lbf
Up to 383 kN Up to 86,000 lbf
0-37.5 m/min 0-123 ft/min
Closed-loop hydraulic
(stationary rod, moving barrel)
1
222 mm
8.75 in
121 mm
4.75 in
29 mm
1.125 in
559 mm
22 in
610 mm
24 in
Standard at bottom plate
Steel with replaceable
Nylatron™
Rotation speed
0-150 rpm HSLT (standard)
0-124 rpm LSHT option
Torque
12,700 lbf-ft
Standard HSLT
0-17 219 N∙m
LSHT option
0-20 880 N∙m 15,400 lbf-ft
271 kW
363 hp
Casting design
Taper roller
Oil flooded
Straight spur
16:1
See Hydraulic System
Rotation power
Gearbox
Main thrust bearing
Lubrication
Gearing
Ratio
Drive motor
Cooler Assemblies
Engine Radiator/Cooler
Type
Size
Top tank
Oil Cooler
Type
Compressor section size
Hydraulic section size
Jacket water and secondary
loop, stacked
2540 mm wide 100 in wide
× 2057 mm tall × 81 in tall
Sealed deaeriation tank,
pressure cap, overflow tube
and sight glass
Separate cores, stacked
2540 mm wide 100 in wide
× 1778 mm tall × 70 in tall
1778 mm
70 in
Fan (common to each unit) 2 per cooler – 1067 mm diameter (42 in);
6 blades, 1 per motor
Fan speed
2-speed fans – high speed
1,600 rpm
Fan guard
Welded
Maximum ambient rating
52° C
125° F
MD6540 Rotary Blasthole Drill Specifications
Mast
Compressor (Standard)
Type
Discharge air flow (sea level)
Maximum operating pressure
Discharge flow maximum
setting (sea level)
Discharge flow minimum
setting (sea level)
Construction
Oil-flooded, single-stage screw
3,600 ft3/min
102 m3/min
6.9 bar
100 psi
3
3,600 ft3/min
102 m /min
Adjustable
down to
51 m3/min
Main chord size
Front
Rear
Adjustable down
to 1,800 ft3/min
Pivot and raising area
Air cleaner
Type
Model
Oil cooling
Oil separation
Oil filtration
Drive
Controls
Air shut-off
Dry-type with safety element
SSG 20 (two each)
Air-to-oil cooler,
thermostatically controlled
Vertical barrier element,
pre-separation in 189 L (50 gal)
sump, vertical tank
12 micron replaceable element
Direct coupled to engine flywheel
Hydraulic lines
Hose tray
Pipe rack
Outside diameter – 5 each
Automatic with safety shut-down
Hydraulic cylinder-operated
from operator’s seat
Outside diameter – 4 each
Feed cable tensioner
Engine (Standard)
Manufacturer
Model
Rated horsepower
Full load RPM
Starting system
Safety shut-down system
Air cleaner
Type
Model
Batteries
Muffler
Inlet – two
Outlet – two
Fuel tank
Turbo and manifold covers
Mast Elevating Cylinders
Number of cylinders
Cylinder bore diameters
Detroit Diesel
Series 2000 16V Tier 2
899 kW (1,205 hp)
1,800
24V DC, dual starters
Energized to run
Cylinder rod
Cylinder stroke
Lift capacity each cylinder
Dry-type with safety element
55G 20
Four (4) each 8-D
127 mm
5 in
152 mm
6 in
2055 L +
543 gal +
1234 L;
326 gal;
total 3289 L
total 869 gal
Blankets, custom-fitted
2
ASTM 500 grade B
rectangular tubing
203 mm ×
8 in ×
102 mm
4 in
127 mm ×
5 in ×
127 mm
5 in
Rectangular tubing A frame,
reinforced in high-stress areas,
with 127 mm (5 in) highstrength plate
Pressure-rated steel
hydraulic tubing
Bolt-on fabrications, steel lower,
aluminum upper
194 mm
through
235 mm
254 mm and
273 mm
Automatic
2
216 mm;
184 mm;
152 mm
203 mm;
171 mm;
114 mm
4110 mm
671 kN
7.625 in through
9.25 in
10 in and
10.75 in
8.50 in;
7.25 in;
6 in
8 in;
6.75 in;
4.5 in
161.8 in
150,800 lbf
MD6540 Rotary Blasthole Drill Specifications
Operator’s Controls/Gauges
Operator’s Cab
Location
Type
Length at floor
Width at floor
Floor area
Height inside
Construction
Windows
Number of windows
Number of doors
Left door to drill deck
Right door
Operator’s seat
Helper’s seat
Insulation, floor
Door latches
Sound levels
Climate control
Roof
Adjacent to the drill deck
One piece, three man; shockmounted; integrated FOPS
certified, fully electrical/electronic
2581 mm
102 in
1822 mm
71.75 in
47.3 ft2
4.4 m 2
2121 mm
83.5 in
12-gauge steel welded to
51 mm (2 in) steel tube
Tinted thermopane glass
in rubber mounting
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Two with 2 (each) windows
(included in above)
Swing-type HD hinge
Swing-type HD hinge
One swivel-type with armrests,
headrest and retractable seat belt
Full-cushion type, collapsible,
stow-away and removable
3 mm (0.125 in) pyramid
vinyl surface
Large heavy-duty latches with
lockable handles
72 db(A)
Roof-mounted, AC/heating/
pressurizing unit
Roof viewing hatch with
window (protected with
FOPS-certified cage)
Location
Split console at front and side
cab wall, placed so controls in
operator’s reach while arms
resting on seat armrests
Standard Engine Controls/Indicators
Water temperature
High water temperature shut-down
Oil pressure (electric)
Low-pressure shut-down
Electric voltmeter
Auto shut-down bypass
Start button
Stop button
Fuel primer
Tachometer
Throttle control
On/off light switch
Hourmeter
Drill hour
Fuel level
Diagnostic connection
Diagnostic fault and indicator lights
Standard Compressor Controls
Compressor discharge temperature
Air pressure gauge
Compressor start/run control
High compressor discharge temperature, engine shut-down
Low compressor oil pressure, engine shut-down
Full/minimum displacement switch
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MD6540 Rotary Blasthole Drill Specifications
Operator’s Controls/Gauges (cont’d)
Mainframe, Decks and Walkways
Standard Drilling Controls: All Electric/Electronic
Leveling jacks controls
Dust/water injection
HOBO wrench control
Dust curtain
Mast elevation control
Deck wrench control
Pull-down control
Level indicator
Pull-down pressure control
Winch control
Rotation control
Rod catcher control
Propel controls
Viewing hatch door control
Pipe rack in/out control
Compressor controls
Mast lock
Main rails
Construction
Jacks, mast pivot and deck
Tools and battery box
Machine deck
Hand rails – steel tube
Diameter
Height
Tow eyes
Drill Monitor System
Split console controls are configured with touch-screen interface
to display drill health and performance
One-touch auto-leveling; one-touch single-pass drilling
functions included
Drill performance and monitoring includes a downloadable
memory function
The Auto-drill System is fully configurable with any
GPS/tracking or fleet management/optimization system
with one point of plug-in
48 mm
1.9 in
3759 mm
48 in
Welded, two front
Leveling Jacks
Number
Location
Cylinder bore diameter
Drilling end
Non-drilling end
Cylinder rod diameter
Drilling end
Non-drilling end
Cylinder stroke
Drilling end
Non-drilling end
Lift capacity
Each drilling end
Each non-drilling end
Pad connection
Pad diameter
Safety check valves
Undercarriage
Type
Pad width
Pad type
Rollers
Number of rollers on each side
Upper track chain support
Rock guards
Overall length
(variable with adjustment)
Final drive
Maximum drive horsepower
per track
Brakes
Brake release
Tram speed maximum
Gradeability mast down
Rear axle
Front
Track adjustment means
Track drive disconnect
Box section construction
comprised of top, bottom and
vertical plates, and internal
stiffeners – made of ASTM
Grade 50
Electric-welded plate box
design, sculpted to reduce stress
Welded integrally to mainframe
In-board extra-large toolbox
(sunk in drilling deck)
Access all sides
Excavator type
900 mm
35.4 in
Triple grouser
Sealed, oil-flooded
11
Three (3) carrier rollers
Standard full-length guards
6706 mm
264 in
Independent hydrostatic motors
268 kW
360 hp
Spring set, hydraulic release
Automatic
2.09 km/h
1.3 mph
66%
356 mm
14 in
Three-point oscillating type
Hydraulic with grease gun
Standard (manual)
4
4
2 front, 2 rear
203 mm
178 mm
8 in
7 in
127 mm
102 mm
5 in
4 in
1219 mm
1524 mm
48 in
60 in
671 kN
150,796 lbf
513 kN
115,423 lbf
Ball and socket
1067 mm
42 in
CBVs internal at each cylinder
MD6540 Rotary Blasthole Drill Specifications
Drill Table and Work Deck
Table height off ground –
drill on tracks
Deck floor material
Drill deck length – work deck
Drill deck width
Hand rails – steel tube
Diameter
Height
Wide walkways
Viewing hatch operated
from the cab
Dust curtain
Material – rubber nylon
reinforced
Length
Width
Dust reflector
Material
Thickness
Diameter with
hinged retainer
1854 mm
Hydraulic System (cont’d)
73 in
Ry-grip non-slip floor plate
5664 mm
223 in
6147 mm
242 in
48 mm
1219 mm
1.9 in
48 in
6,000 psi
Rotation Drive Motors (2)
Type
Pressure rating
Axial, piston
345 bar
5,000 psi
Pump Drive Gearbox
Type
Drive
0.25 in
5893 mm
232 in
2896 mm
114 in
Directly below table bushing
Natural rubber seal
23 mm
0.9 in
559 mm
22 in
6,000 psi
4 pad
Rubber coupler/drive shaft
to front of engine
Filtration (All filters have indicators and bypass)
Loop
12 micron 2 per loop
Charge
3 micron 1 per loop
Main return (2 each)
12 micron
Case return
12 micron
Oil Cooling System (Hydraulic Tank)
Hydraulic System
Reservoir – with sight and
temperature gauge
Reservoir breather
Left Track/Rotation Pump (Closed-Loop)
Type
Axial piston, variable volume
Maximum flow
473 L/min
125 gal/min
Pressure rating
400 bar
5,800 psi
Lubrication System
Right Track/Feed Pump (Closed-Loop)
Type
Axial piston, variable volume
Maximum flow
473 L/min
125 gal/min
Pressure rating
310 bar
4,495 psi
• Automatic lubrication system
Accessory Circuit Pump (Open-Loop)
Type
Axial piston, variable volume
Maximum flow
189 L/min
50 gal/min
Pressure rating
400 bar
5,800 psi
Fan Circuit Pumps for Split Coolers (2)
Type
Double gear
Maximum flow – dual fan
264 L/min
Pressure rating
241 bar
Axial, piston
414 bar
Fan Drive Motors for Split Coolers (2)
Type
Piston
Pressure rating
414 bar
In the drill deck; hydraulically
6 mm
Track Drive Motors (2)
Type
Operating pressure
65 gal/min
3,500 psi
5
1363 L
360 gal
Atmospheric, filtered breather
10 micron
MD6540 Rotary Blasthole Drill Specifications
Accessories, Tools and Handling Equipment
Drill Pipe (optional)
Diameter – customer
specifications
Wall thickness
Length – for 16 m mast
Length – for 20 m mast
(2 each on starter string)
Threads
Depends on pipe size
Adapter Sub
Diameter
Wall thickness
Length
Top thread – API reg.
Bottom thread
Depends on pipe diameter
25 mm
1 in
927 mm
36.5 in
140 mm
5.5 in
Depends on pipe diameter
Bit Sub
Diameter
Wall thickness
Top thread
Bottom thread
Depends on pipe diameter
25 mm
1 in
Depends on pipe diameter
Depends on pipe diameter
194 mm,
273 mm
25 mm
13.7 m
9.1 m
Accessories, Tools and Handling Equipment (cont’d)
Winch
Location
Rating
Rated winch
Optional
Cable size
Safety hook
Brakes
Auto shut-off
7.625 in,
10.75 in
1 in
45 ft
30 ft
HOBO Wrench
Location
Support
Wrench type
Power
Pipe rack (inside the mast)
Typical configuration
Typical configuration
3629 kg
8,000 lb
5443 kg
12,000 lb
16 mm
0.625 in
Swivel-type positive lock
Automatic
Located in crown, automatically
shuts off winch when ball weight
is seated
Options
Dust Collection
Designed for high-capacity air systems, the Dry Dust
Suppression System uses a fan-wheel arrangement with
aggressively pitched fins/vanes that provide 173 m3/min
(6,100 ft3/min) air flow and 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.
Table Bushing
Roller deck bushing
Deck Wrench
Location
Wrench plate – T1-steel
Wrench positioning
Impact means
Front of mast in mast pivot area
Cold Weather Package
Temperatures to:
Drill deck
76 mm
3 in
Hydraulic cylinder
Stationary jaw, flats at 15° off axis
–40° C
–40° F
Heating and Circulation
Drainage for water-injection –40° C
system temperatures to:
–40° F
Lower left, outside mast
Mast-mounted
Patented HOBO (Hydraulic
Operated Break Out)
Hydraulic cylinders (3)
5-pod pipe carousel for up
to 235 mm (9.25 in) outside
diameter
4-pod pipe carousel for 273 mm
(10.75 in) outside diameter
Note: Final dimensions, GVW and corresponding load-out vary based on options selected and final configuration.
Performance ratings are based on 100% efficiency, and on engineering specifications and calculations in accordance with accepted industry standards.
These capacities will vary with drilling conditions. All specifications are subject to change without notice.
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MD6540 Rotary Blasthole Drill Specifications
Dimensions
All dimensions are approximate.
6
5
1
2
7
3
1
26.84 m
2
3
4
4
88'1"
5
7.31 m
23.24 m
76'3"
6
14.73 m
48'4"
25.55 m
83'10"
7
5.73 m
18'10"
29.15 m
95'8"
7
24'0"
MD6540 Rotary Blasthole Drill
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Product ID: MD6540
AEHQ6543-01
Replaces AEHQ6543
December 2013