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MS-75 Track Mounted Sonic Drill

This rig is ideal for a variety of geotechnical and environmental drilling projects. The MS-75 features a compact, low impact design, powerful 160 HP Cummins diesel, rod handler, and a 75 Hz MiniSonic drill head. The auto hammer and swing arm, progressive cavity grouting pump, and mine safety guarding the MS-75 can be utilized for a range of geotechnical, environmental, mining, and construction applications.

Rig Dimensions

  • Rig Height (Mast Down): 7.37 m 24’ 2"
  • Rig Height (Mast Down): 3.18 m 10′ 5″
  • Width: 2.44 m 8′
  • Length (Mast Up): 5.64 m 18′ 5″
  • Length (Mast Down): 7 m 23′

Specifications

  • Maximum Torque: 1700 ft-lbs.
  • Pull Down: 4,808 kg 10,600 lbs.
  • Pullback: 6804 kg 15,000 lbs.

Benefits

  • Compact & Low impact - Small Footprint & Rubber Track Undercarriage
  • Powerful - 160 HP Cummins Power Unit
  • Safe – Rod handler & Guarding
  • LS 250 Boart Longyear Head
  • Fast & Efficient – Sonic Drilling Technology Provides a Fast, Accurate Sample
  • 2200lb Rotzler Winch

R-57 Eijkelkamp MRS XL MAX DUO, Track Sonic Rig

This rig has the capability to drill to depths greater than 60 meters. The R-57 is mounted on a Fraste rubber-tracked carrier, which creates low ground pressure and can accommodate a variety of terrain.

Rig Dimensions

  • Weight: 20,300 kg
  • Rig Height (layover): 3.05 m 10 ft
  • Tower Height: 12.5 m 41 ft 1 in
  • Width: 2.58 m 8 ft 5 in
  • Length (carrier): 7.31 m 24 ft
  • Overhang: 4.41 m 14 ft 6 in
  • Track Width: 0.6 m 2 in
  • Track Length: 30.5 m 10 in @ 1 in penetration

Specifications

  • Maximum Torque: 250 daNm
  • Stroke: 5.7 m 18 ft 8 in
  • Pull Down: 40,000 kg
  • Pull Back: 60,000 kg
  • Ground Pressure: 58.81 kPa 8.53 lbs / sq in
  • Maximum Drilling Diameter: 305 mm

Benefits

  • Continuous, relatively undisturbed samples
  • Waste reduction (up to 80% reduction over conventional drilling)
  • Speed. Sonic drilling is faster than conventional overburden drilling methods
  • Drop Hammer, SPT, Shelby Tube Sampling, Direct Push, and Coring capability

Customized Features

  • 50k SDC Sonic Head
  • High Speed Rotary affixed to drill mast for seamless transition between Sonic and Bedrock Coring
  • Dimensions loaded on Tractor/Trailer: L = 21.57 m(70 ft 10 in), H = 3.99 m (13 ft 1 in), W = 2.6 m (8 ft 6 in)

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