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Drill Specifications

Power Pack

Aluminum air cooled power pack
110 HP
160 Ft. Lbs. Torque @ 2800 RPM

Drill

Feed: 76"
Torque: Maximum 960 Ft. Lbs. @ spindle in low power range
Thrust: 17,000 Lbs.

Weight

Air Cooled Power Pack, Hydraulic Oil, Cooling Radiator, Manifold: 800 lbs
Drill Cylinder, Gear Head, Hydraulic Winch: 800 Lbs.
Units can be separated further into easy air lift 400 Lb. modules.
Transport by helicopter to remote locations becomes feasible and cost effective even with a heavy fuel load.

Depth Capacity

1500+ Ft.
H casing, even into sandy overburden approaches 300'

Sleds and Footprint

Torsionally stiffened aluminum sleds are specially designed to minimize damage to the environment. With an 88 Lbs. per square foot footprint the drill has the lowest weight to size ratio in the industry.

Anchoring System

The drill is anchored with specially designed ground/ice clamps that reduce and minimize environmental damage even under the most demanding drilling conditions.