MD6380

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Key Specs

Pull-Down Capacity
Up to 49 895 kg (110,000 lb)
Up to 49 895 kg (110,000 lb)
Hole Diameter
251-381 mm (9.875-15 in)
251-381 mm (9.875-15 in)
Engine
Cat® 3512C
Cat® 3512C

Overview

Smart. Precise. Powerful.

Designed for large bore hole production drilling in very hard rock, the ultra-class Cat® MD6380 provides the optimal mix of on-board air, feed force, rotary torque and machine mobility. It’s a powerful, rugged machine that can stand up to the conditions of any site and deliver reliable performance with high availability. Robust structures and mast with an integral a-frame allow it to stand up to the toughest conditions, so it delivers long life and reliable performance. With a next-generation cab and operator station, the MD6380 is designed to keep operators comfortable and productive all shift long. Designed to drill holes from 251-381 mm (9.875-15 in) in diameter, the MD6380 is is optimized for single-pass or multi-pass drilling in both rotary and down-the-hole drilling modes.

Benefits

Enhanced By Technology

Onboard health monitoring and drill assist and factory-ready for Cat® MineStar autonomy

World-Class Maneuverability

Compact working envelope, faster set-up, low center of gravity and excavator-style undercarriage

Exceptional Visibility

Cab enhanced with large windows, interior lights and high-resolution camera monitor

Product Specifications for MD6380

Pull-Down Capacity Up to 49 895 kg (110,000 lb) Up to 49 895 kg (110,000 lb)
Hole Diameter 251-381 mm (9.875-15 in) 251-381 mm (9.875-15 in)
Engine Cat® 3512C Cat® 3512C
Bit Load Up to 53 845 kg (118,719 lb) Up to 53 845 kg (118,719 lb)
Power Rating (ISO 14396) 1273 hp 949 kW
Emissions (1) U.S. EPA Tier 2/EU Stage II equivalent U.S. EPA Tier 2/EU Stage II equivalent
Power Rating (J1995) 1287 hp 960 kW
Engine Cat® 3512C @ 1,800 rpm Cat® 3512C @ 1,800 rpm
Choice Rotary, single stage, low pressure 101.9 m³/min (3,600 ft³/min) @ 6.9 bar (100 psi); with low pressure receiver tank for ASME/CRN/AU or CE Rotary, single stage, low pressure 101.9 m³/min (3,600 ft³/min) @ 6.9 bar (100 psi); with low pressure receiver tank for ASME/CRN/AU or CE
Features Functional in ambient temperature of 52° C (125° F) Functional in ambient temperature of 52° C (125° F)
Cat 374 EEL - Double Grousers for Hard Rock Applications 29.5 in 750 mm
Cat 374 EEL - Drawbar Pull 723316 lbf 980686 N·m
Cat 374 EEL - Double Grousers for Soft Rock Applications 35.4 in 900 mm
Components (1) Two (2) primary pumps – 280 cc (piston with proportional electronic controls) Two (2) primary pumps – 280 cc (piston with proportional electronic controls)
Components (2) One (1) auxiliary circuit pump – 145 cc (piston, load sensing) One (1) auxiliary circuit pump – 145 cc (piston, load sensing)
Components (3) Two (2) fan pumps – 100 cc (piston with proportional electronic controls) Two (2) fan pumps – 100 cc (piston with proportional electronic controls)
Components (4) Two (2) charge pumps – 74 cc (fixed displacement) Two (2) charge pumps – 74 cc (fixed displacement)
Components (5) Scheduled Oil Sampling (S·O·SSM) ports Scheduled Oil Sampling (S·O·SSM) ports
Note (1) Vertical or angle drilling Vertical or angle drilling
Hole Diameter Range 251-381 mm (9.875-15 in) 251-381 mm (9.875-15 in)
Pull Down Capacity Up To 110000 lb 49895 kg
Bit Load Up To 118719 lb 53845 kg
Rotation Torque Up To 15400 lbf 20880 N·m
Single Pass Hole Depth Down To 65 ft 19.8 m
Multi-Pass Hole Depth Down To 129 ft 39.5 m
Accessory (1) Pipe positioner (stabilizer) engaged/disengaged indicator, and interlock Pipe positioner (stabilizer) engaged/disengaged indicator, and interlock
Accessory (2) One hydraulic pipe catcher One hydraulic pipe catcher
Accessory (3) Hydraulic pipe support in the upper section of the mast Hydraulic pipe support in the upper section of the mast
Feature LH/RH pipe racks hold 9.906 m (32.5 ft) drill pipe LH/RH pipe racks hold 9.906 m (32.5 ft) drill pipe
324 mm (12.75 in) diameter – Single pipe rack
– Dust collector side only
– Single pass only
– Single pipe rack
– Dust collector side only
– Single pass only
340 mm (13.375 in) diameter – Single pipe rack
– Dust collector side only
– Single pass only
– Single pipe rack
– Dust collector side only
– Single pass only
219 mm (8.625 in) diameter – LH and RH, double pipe rack
– Capable of single and multi-pass
– Primary loader @ 29.68 m (97.4 ft)
– Secondary loader @ 39.59 m (129.9 ft)
– LH and RH, double pipe rack
– Capable of single and multi-pass
– Primary loader @ 29.68 m (97.4 ft)
– Secondary loader @ 39.59 m (129.9 ft)
273 mm (10.75 in) diameter – LH and RH, double pipe rack
– Capable of single and multi-pass
– Primary loader @ 29.68 m (97.4 ft)
– Secondary loader @ 39.59 m (129.9 ft)
– LH and RH, double pipe rack
– Capable of single and multi-pass
– Primary loader @ 29.68 m (97.4 ft)
– Secondary loader @ 39.59 m (129.9 ft)
235 mm (9.25 in) diameter – LH and RH, double pipe rack
– Capable of single and multi-pass
– Primary loader @ 29.68 m (97.4 ft)
– Secondary loader @ 39.59 m (129.9 ft)
– LH and RH, double pipe rack
– Capable of single and multi-pass
– Primary loader @ 29.68 m (97.4 ft)
– Secondary loader @ 39.59 m (129.9 ft)
Variable Grip – 219, 235, 273 mm (8.625, 9.25, 10.75 in)
– 324, 340 mm (12.75, 13.375 in)
– 219, 235, 273 mm (8.625, 9.25, 10.75 in)
– 324, 340 mm (12.75, 13.375 in)
One piece roller deck bushing, pipe positioner, deck wrench, bit sub, pipe wiper seal – 219 mm (8.625 in)
– 235 mm (9.25 in)
– 273 mm (10.75 in)
– 324 mm (12.75 in)
– 340 mm (13.375 in)
– 219 mm (8.625 in)
– 235 mm (9.25 in)
– 273 mm (10.75 in)
– 324 mm (12.75 in)
– 340 mm (13.375 in)
Shock absorber with top sub adapter - available in Standard or Premium – 219 mm (8.625 in)
– 235 mm (9.25 in)
– 273 mm (10.75 in)
– 324 mm (12.75 in)
– 340 mm (13.375 in)
– 219 mm (8.625 in)
– 235 mm (9.25 in)
– 273 mm (10.75 in)
– 324 mm (12.75 in)
– 340 mm (13.375 in)
Cab - Premium – Includes a leather seat with heat and ventilation, heavy duty suspension, dual pane window glass
– Additional storage plus windshield wipers on front and rear windows
– Removable driller window guard plus front window guard and trainer seat
– Includes a leather seat with heat and ventilation, heavy duty suspension, dual pane window glass
– Additional storage plus windshield wipers on front and rear windows
– Removable driller window guard plus front window guard and trainer seat
Cab - Standard – Includes a fabric seat, single pane window glass, shades, and a windshield wiper for driller window, removable driller window guard and a trainer seat – Includes a fabric seat, single pane window glass, shades, and a windshield wiper for driller window, removable driller window guard and a trainer seat
Service Package - Standard – Fast fill fuel and water only
– Automated lubricant system
– Fast fill fuel and water only
– Automated lubricant system
Service Package - Premium – Service center for lubricant drain and fill
– Fast fill fuel and water
– Automated lubricant system
– Service center for lubricant drain and fill
– Fast fill fuel and water
– Automated lubricant system
Water Injection System 600 gal (US) 2271 l
Water Injection System, High Volume Total Tank Capacity 1400 gal (US) 5299 l
Water Injection System, High Volume Total Tank Capacity (Note 1) 2271 L (600 gal) below deck mounted tank 2271 L (600 gal) below deck mounted tank
Water Injection System (Note 1) Tank below deck Tank below deck
Water Injection/Dry Dust Collection 600 gal (US) 2271 l
Water Injection System, High Volume Total Tank Capacity (Note 2) 3028 L (800 gal) above deck mounted tank 3028 L (800 gal) above deck mounted tank
Water Injection System (Note 2) Fast fill Fast fill
Water Injection/Dry Dust Collection (Note 2) Fast fill Fast fill
Water Injection/Dry Dust Collection (Note 1) Tank below deck Tank below deck
Water Injection/Dry Dust Collection (Note 3) 204 m³/min (7,200 ft³/min) dry dust collection 204 m³/min (7,200 ft³/min) dry dust collection
Water Injection System, High Volume Total Tank Capacity (Note 3) Fast fill Fast fill
Note (2) Six (6) each batteries, sealed
– Required for semi/full autonomy packages
Six (6) each batteries, sealed
– Required for semi/full autonomy packages
Note (1) Four (4) each batteries, sealed Four (4) each batteries, sealed
Climate Level 1 Standard Fluids and Lubricants (1) – Temperature range of –1° C (30° F) to 52° C (125° F) – Temperature range of –1° C (30° F) to 52° C (125° F)
Climate Level 2 Arctic Fluids and Lubricants – Temperatures down to –18° C (–0.4° F) – Temperatures down to –18° C (–0.4° F)
Components (6) Product Link™ Product Link™
Components (5) Electric controls for drilling, tramming, leveling plus auxiliary functions Electric controls for drilling, tramming, leveling plus auxiliary functions
Type (1) Radio-ready for communication and entertainment radio Radio-ready for communication and entertainment radio
Type (2) Integrated Terrain for Drilling complete with wiring and harnesses Integrated Terrain for Drilling complete with wiring and harnesses
Components (1) Single pass auto drill/drill assist Single pass auto drill/drill assist
Components (2) Multi pass auto drill/drill assist Multi pass auto drill/drill assist
Components (3) Drill depth meter Drill depth meter
Components (4) Auto level, auto retract jacks, auto raise and lower mast Auto level, auto retract jacks, auto raise and lower mast
Height mast up 87.6 ft 26.7 m
Height mast down 21.7 ft 6.6 m
Length mast down 92.9 ft 28.3 m
Note *Working Length Mast Up with bolt-on platform adds 1.2 m (4 ft) for total of 15.9 m (52.1 ft) *Working Length Mast Up with bolt-on platform adds 1.2 m (4 ft) for total of 15.9 m (52.1 ft)
Working Width (non-drill end) 19.9 ft 6.06 m
Working Width (drill end) 22.6 ft 6.89 m
Mast Only Shipping Length 82.8 ft 25.24 m
Working Length Mast Up* 48.1 ft 14.7 m
Mast Only 88184 lb 40000 kg
Without Mast 225533 lb 102300 kg
Working Weight Range 142 300 kg (313,717 lb) 142 300 kg (313,717 lb)

MD6380 Standard Equipment

POWER TRAIN

  • Receiver tank for ASME/CRN/AU or CE receiver tank

CAB

  • Standard cab
    – Includes a fabric seat, single pane window glass, shades, and a windshield wiper for driller window, removable driller window guard and a trainer seat
  • Viewing hatch to spot over the hole
  • LED lighting

CONTROLS

  • Basic drill depth indicator and interlocks

PRODUCT LINK/TERRAIN

  • Product Link (Cellular)

MAST

  • No mast access/handrail only

PIPE LOADER (SELECT ONE)

  • 219 mm (8.625 in) diameter
    – Two pipe rack
    – Capable of single and multi-pass
  • 235 mm (9.25 in) diameter
    – Two pipe rack
    – Capable of single and multi-pass
  • 273 mm (10.75 in) diameter
    – Two pipe rack
    – Capable of single and multi-pass
  • 324 mm (12.75 in) diameter
    – Single pipe rack
    – Dust collector side only
    – Single pass only
  • 340 mm (13.375 in) diameter
    – Single pipe rack
    – Dust collector side only
    – Single pass only

TOP SUB/SHOCK SUB (SELECT ONE)

  • 219 mm (8.625 in) standard
  • 235 mm (9.25 in) standard
  • 273 mm (10.75 in) standard
  • 324 mm (12.75 in) standard
  • 340 mm (13.375 in) standard

TOOL GROUPS (SELECT ONE)

  • 219 mm (8.625 in)
    – One piece roller deck bushing, pipe positioner, deck wrench, bit sub, pipe wiper seal
  • 235 mm (9.25 in)
    – One piece roller deck bushing, pipe positioner, deck wrench, bit sub, pipe wiper seal
  • 273 mm (10.75 in)
    – One piece roller deck bushing, pipe positioner, deck wrench, bit sub, pipe wiper seal
  • 324 mm (12.75 in)
    – One piece roller deck bushing, pipe positioner, deck wrench, bit sub, pipe wiper seal
  • 340 mm (13.375 in)
    – One piece roller deck bushing, pipe positioner, deck wrench, bit sub, pipe wiper seal

VARIABLE GRIP HYDRAULIC BREAKOUT WRENCH (SELECT ONE)

  • Grip range
    – 219, 235, 273 mm (8.625, 9.25, 10.75 in)
  • Grip range
    – 324, 340 mm (12.75, 13.375 in)

DRILL PIPE – 9.9 M (32.5 FT) LENGTH

  • No pipe thread greaser

TRICONE BITS GROUP (SELECT ONE)

  • Hydraulic bit basket

SERVICE PACKAGES/FLUID SYSTEM

  • Standard fast fill for fuel and water only, automated lubricant system

CLIMATE/REGIONAL CONSIDERATIONS

  • Air receiver tank low pressure (ASME/CRN/AU) or
  • Air receiver tank low pressure (CE)
  • Four (4) batteries
  • Climate Level 1
    – Standard fluids and lubricants
    – With a temperature range of –1° C (30° F) to 52° C (125° F)
  • Certifications CE

FRAME/DECK

  • No tool storage box (cover only)
  • No jib crane (cover only)

DUST SUPPRESSION

  • Water injection only (no dust collector)
    – 2271 L (600 gal) tank below deck

UNDERCARRIAGE (SELECT ONE)

  • 750 mm (29.5 in) double grousers for hard rock applications or
  • 900 mm (35.4 in) double grousers for soft rock applications

MD6380 Optional Equipment

CAB

  • Premium cab
    – Includes a leather seat with heat and ventilation, heavy duty suspension, dual pane window glass
    – Additional storage plus windshield wipers on front and rear windows, a removable driller window guard plus front window guard and a trainer seat
  • Cab roof access system (includes ladders, cage and rails)
  • Lights for tram (front and cab)

CONTROLS

  • Auto Drill Assist
    – Single pass auto drill
  • Auto Drill Assist
    – Multi pass auto drill
  • Manometer/pressure gauge
  • Remote tram

PRODUCT LINK/TERRAIN

  • Product Link (Satellite)
  • Product Link (Dual)
  • Terrain (Guidance)

MAST

  • Mast Access Arrangement
    – Includes steps, guardrails, landing platforms, and walkway
  • Drill pipe thread greaser
  • Tool Lubrication System
    – Rotary tricone, 113.5 L (30 gal)
  • Flashing beacon for mast clearance
  • Overhead winch assembly
    – Includes cable and hook plus remote

TOP SUB/SHOCK SUB (SELECT ONE)

  • 219 mm (8.625 in) premium
  • 235 mm (9.25 in) premium
  • 273 mm (10.75 in) premium
  • 324 mm (12.75 in) premium
  • 340 mm (13.375 in) premium

DRILL PIPE – 9.9 M (32.5 FT) LENGTH

  • 219 mm (8.625 in) diameter
  • 235 mm (9.25 in) diameter
  • 273 mm (10.75 in) diameter
  • 324 mm (12.75 in) diameter
  • 340 mm (13.375 in) diameter
  • Pipe thread greaser

TRICONE BITS GROUP (SELECT ONE)

  • 9.875 in (251 mm) tricone bit
  • 10.625 in (270 mm) tricone bit
  • 12.25 in (311 mm) tricone bit
  • Bit lock plate 251 mm (9.875 in)
  • Bit lock plate 270 mm (10.625 in)
  • Bit lock plate 311 mm (12.25 in)
  • Bit lock plate 349 mm (13.75 in)
  • Bit lock plate 381 mm (15 in)

SERVICE TOOLS

  • Lifting bail 152 mm (6 in) BECO for 194‑235 mm (7.625-9.25 in) pipe
  • Lifting bail 203 mm (8 in) BECO for 273‑324 mm (10.75-12.75 in) pipe
  • Lifting bail 254 mm (10 in) BECO for 340 mm (13.375 in) pipe
  • Lifting bail 168 mm (6.625 in) API regular thread for 251-349 mm (9.875‑13.75 in) tricone bit
  • Lifting bail 178 mm (7.0 in) API regular thread for 381 mm (15 in) tricone bit
  • Bushing retainment tool (8.625-10.75 in pipe) (6 in, 7 in and 7.8 in flats)
  • Bushing retainment tool (12.75-13.378 in pipe) (10.5 in and 11.38 in flats)

SERVICE PACKAGES/FLUID SYSTEM

  • Premium with Service Center for lubricant drain and fill; automated lubricant system, fast fill fuel and water

CLIMATE/REGIONAL CONSIDERATIONS

  • Six (6) batteries (required for autonomy packages)
  • Climate Level 2
    – Arctic fluids and lubricants
    – Temperatures down to –18° C (–0.4° F)

FRAME/DECK

  • Tool storage box
  • Jib crane pedestal only
  • Blowdown lines and nozzle (with quick connect cooler end and drill deck)

DUST SUPPRESSION

  • Water injection and dust collector
    – 2271 L (600 gal) tank below deck
    – 204 m³/min (7,200 ft³/min) dry dust collection
  • High capacity water injection
    – 5299 L (1,400 gal)
    • 2271 L (600 gal) below-deck mounted tank and a 3028 L (800 gal) above deck mounted tank
  • Dust curtain hydraulic lifters
    – Front and rear dust curtains (recommended with dust collector)
  • Tram-off Spray System

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