Advanced Mining offers the world's widest range of equipment for rock drilling, rock excavation, processing, demolition, bulk-materials handling and equipment for surface and underground mining.

DX500

Sandvik DX500 is a hydraulic, self-propelled, self-contained and crawler-based surface rig with an ergonomic, high-visibility cabin and a rod handling system. The DX's revolving superstructure, power, precision and versatility make them an ideal choice for construction, quarrying, or surface mining operations.

Features and values

  • Excellent stability even in uneven terrain.
  • Drilling coverage of 17.6 sq.m (optionally 26.4 sq. m).
  • 12 hours continuous drilling.
  • Rock Pilot drilling control system for straigth holes.
  • High suction capacity dust collectors.
  • Advanced boom design.
  • ROPS- and FOPS-certified safety cabin.

Key specifications

Hole diameter
51-89 mm
(2-3 1/2 in)
Drill steel
32, 38, 45 mm
(1 1/4, 1 1/2, 1 3/4 in)

Weight

14500 kg (31970 lbs)

Dimensions

Width
2,5 m (8 ft)
Length
7.2/10,7 m (24/33 ft)
Heigth
3.6/3.2 m (12/11 ft)

Major Components

Rock drill
HL 510, 15.5 kW (21 hp)
On-board compressor
6.2 cu. m/min/4-10 bar
(219 cfm/min/58-145 psi)
Dust collector
23 cu. m/min at 1000 mm vacuum H20
(810 cfm/min at 39 in vacuum H2O)
Engine
Cat C7
168 kW (225 hp)/ 2200 rpm
Cat C7.1 TIER4
168 kW (225 hp)/ 1800 rpm