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DQ500

Sandvik DQ500 is a hydraulic, self-propelled, self-contained, crawler-based surface drilling rig. The DQ500 is designed for pilot hole drilling in dimensional stone quarries.

Features and values

  • Hydraulic roll-over boom for horizontal drilling.
  • Customized chain feed and rod handler for minimum ground clearance.
  • Remote control for boom movement.
  • Excellent stability even in uneven terrain.
  • Drilling coverage of 17.6 sq.m. (optionally 26.4 sq.m)
  • ROPS and FOPS certified safety cabin.

Key specifications

Hole diameter
45-89 mm
(1 3/4-3 1/2in)
Drill steel
32, 38, 45 mm
(1 1/4, 1 1/2, 1 3/4in)

Weight

14800 kg
(32628 lbs)

Dimensions

Width
2,5 m (8.2 ft)
Heigth
3.6/3.2 m (11.8/10.5 ft)
Length
7.2/10.7 m (23.6/35.1 ft)

Major components

Rock drill
HL 510, 15.5 kW (20.8 hp)
On-board compressor
5.8 cu.m/min/4 -10 bar
Dust collector
23 cu.m/at 1 000 mm vacuum H2O
(810 cfm/min at 39 in vacuum H2O)
Engine
Cat 3056E, 129 kW (172 hp)/
2200 rpm