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Drills MD6310
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Tool Load
Up to 42,149 kg
Hole diameter
203 mm - 311 mm
Engine
C32B CAT®
Overview
Precision Performance, Cost Reduction, and Better Profitability
The CAT® MD6310 drill is a powerful and flexible tool that allows you to fully exploit the potential of drilling operations. It offers numerous functions and options designed to meet the specific needs and challenges of your site, including an upgraded cabin that ensures driver comfort and safety while improving performance and productivity. Equipped with the latest technologies, the MD6310 not only increases productivity and automates drilling, but also improves the efficiency of all downstream operations. Designed to drill holes with a diameter of 203-311 mm (8-12.25 in), the MD6310 is optimized for single or multiple pass drilling, both for rotary and down-the-hole hammer drilling modes.
Advantages
Better Quality Holes
Get better quality collars and straighter holes that are more suitable for precision abrasive stripping
Up to 23% Higher Penetration Rate
Improve your drilling efficiency and machine utilization
Low Total Cost of Ownership
100% of Cat components offer long and reliable service life, and longer maintenance intervals reduce downtime
Key Features
- A State-of-the-Art Driving Position
- 100% Cat Integration
- The Cat Electronics: The Backbone of the Machine
- Adjusted Powertrain Group
- Technology And Automation
- Durability
A State-of-the-Art Driving Position
Ergonomic controls allowing the driver to stay alert and avoid fatigue Controls through multifunction manipulator and easy-to-use and intuitive touch screens Incredible visibility, achieved through numerous cameras and panoramic windows A heated and ventilated seat for greater driver comfort
100% Cat Integration
Fully Cat, with parts, components, and design features common to all Cat drill models Shared software for autonomous features Benefiting from world-class support from the Cat dealer network
The Cat Electronics: The Backbone of the Machine
A common electronic architecture within all Cat machines to ensure technician control The ET Cat electronic device allows for quick and simple troubleshooting Serves as a common platform for integrating future autonomy solutions Product Link™ Elite provides real-time performance monitoring
Adjusted Powertrain Group
Variable air volume for reduced fuel consumption C32B engine matched with the largest "factory-equipped" compressor in this category, to achieve fast cycle times An optimized powertrain to withstand challenging drilling applications High and low pressure configurations allow for variable air volume control Optimal feed force, torque, and air intake reduce fuel consumption"""
Technology And Automation
Drill Assist functionality, incorporating automatic leveling, automatic jacks, automatic raising and lowering of the mast, and automatic drilling Monitoring of machine health and performance allows for productivity optimization Drilling depth counter reduces excessive or insufficient drilling Ready to connect to the Cat MineStar™ suite of technologies, including Terrain for drilling and Command for drilling
Durability
Designed to consume less fuel, which reduces engine emissions Tier 4 Final compliant engines reduce NOx and particle emissions Reduced waste production and operating costs due to greater system and component interchangeability and a reduction in unique part numbers Extended maintenance intervals reduce the amount of waste released into the environment
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Product Specifications for MD6310
- SPECIFICATIONS
- Tool WeightUp to 42,149 kg (Up to 92,922 lb)
- Hole Diameter203-311 mm (8-12.25")
- EngineC32B® at 1800 rpm
- APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS: 17.5 M (57.4 FT) MAST
- Machine Length - Standard Cab13.27 m
- Machine Length - Extended Cab13.79 m
- Rear Width6.32 m
- Mast Lowered Length - Standard Cab21.1 m
- Mast Lowered Length - Extended Cab21.62 m
- Mast Raised Height19.93 m
- Front Width5.39 m
- MAST
- Note (2)Can be configured for single-pass or multipass drilling, vertical or 30-degree angle drilling
- Features (12)Rod Sensor; Manual or Hydraulic Actuation (optional)
- Features (4)Feed system accommodates multiple rod diameters
- Note (1)Hydraulic rod carousels and indexing supports various rod diameters
- Features (13)Tool Greaser, 113.5 L (30 US gal) Oil Injection System (Rotary drilling only)
- Features (2)Single-acting Lift/Pull System
- Features (1)13.7 m (44.9 ft) or 17.5 m (57.4 ft) Full Mast Configurations with Carousel Rod Rack
- Features (9)Drilling Rod Positioning Device
- Features (10)Remote-Controlled Suspended Winch; Variable-speed Drive ≥1818 kg (4000 lb), 6.1 m (20 ft) Reach Beyond Drill Platform (optional)
- Features (3)Auto-tension Cable Feed/Traction System
- Features (6)Sliding Catwalk Set
- Features (11)Dual-Motor Rotary Gearbox Version, up to 160 rpm, 16,000 Nm (11,800 ft-lb) Torque
- Features (15)Mast Access Ladder and Grate (optional)
- Features (5)Range of Hydraulic HOBO® Variable-Grip Extractor Key Choices for Various Rod Diameters
- Features (7)Equipped with Tricone Pad Ring for Tricone applications, Two-Piece Pad Rings for DTH applications
- Features (14)Mast Cord Fixation Equipment (optional)
- Features (8)0° to 30° Drilling Angle, 5° Increments
- ENGINE SELECTION
- Components (4)Ether Starting Aid; Local Supply of Ether Provided
- Components (2)Periodic Oil Sampling Ports (S·O·SSM)
- Components (1)Dual Starter Motors
- Components (3)Common Inlet Air Filters Extend Service Interval +500 Hours under Normal Conditions
- SERVICE PACKS
- Kit (1)Basic/Manual: Centralized Manual Lubrication; Gravity Fuel and Water Fill
- Kit (2)Standard: Quick Fuel and Water Fill, Automatic Lubrication System
- Kit (3)Premium: Service Center for Drain/Fill Lubricants (Compressor Oil, Hydraulic Oil, Gear Oil, Engine Oil, Tool Lubrication, and Grease), Automatic Lubrication System, Quick Fuel and Water Fill, Drain Hose
- DUST SUPPRESSION OPTIONS
- Water Injection and Dust Collector (optional)- 1514 l (400 gal) Water Tank Capacity
- 204 m³/min (7200 cfm) Dust Collector Box
- Self-cleaning Filters, Self-Dumping Dust Chute - Water Injection - Standard- 1514 l (400 US gal) Water Tank Capacity
- Option (1)Hydraulic Lift Devices for Front and Rear Dust Curtains (optional) (recommended with Dust Collector)
- Option (3)Static Dust Curtains, Closed on Four Sides (standard)
- High-Volume Water Injection System - Not compatible with Base Service Pack- Total 3785 l (1000 gal) Water Tank Capacity
- Primary Tank Above Platform - 1514 l (400 gal) Capacity (Heated for Extreme Cold)
- Secondary Tank Above Platform - 2271 l (600 gal) Capacity - Option (2)Stationary Wetting Spray for Wetting Soil While Not Moving (not recommended for cold weather applications)
- Water Injection and Dust Collector (optional)- 1514 l (400 gal) Water Tank Capacity
- ROTARY TOOLING PACKAGE
- Components (4)Upper Rod Holder, or Damper and Cross Adapter (optional)
- Components (3)Sliding Catwalk Key
- Components (5)Tool Joint Holder
- Components (1)Carousel Pad Sleeve
- Components (6)Rod Wiper Seal
- Components (2)Rod Positioning Inserts
- CHOICE BETWEEN COMPRESSOR OR RECEIVER
- Rotary Drilling (2)73.6 m³/min (2600 ft³/min) at 7.6 bar (110 psi)
- Receiver Tank Selection (1)Low-Pressure 8.6 bar (125 psi) for ASME/CR N/AU or CE
- Rotary Drilling (1)56.6 m³/min (2000 ft³/min) at 8.6 bar (125 psi)
- Down-The-Hole Drilling: Includes Tool Lubrication and Hammer Storage42.2 m³/min (1500 ft³/min) at 34.4 bar (500 psi)
- NoteVariable volume control on compressors allows the user to limit air flow, reducing fuel consumption
- High- and low-pressure compressors have this feature - Receiver Tank Selection (2)High-Pressure 34.4 bar (500 psi) for ASME/CR N/AU or CE
- ChoiceElectronic Compressor Control and Regulation with Purge Air Lines
- CHASSIS AND WORK PLATFORM
- Components (5)Four (4) Lifting Eyes, to be used with cables or chains
- Components (7)Tool Storage Box on deck with Hinged Cover (optional)
- Components (6)Drill Platform Encircling Walkway (optional)
- Features (2)Slip-Resistant Surface
- Features (3)Fuel Tank Capacity 1609 l (425 US gal)
- Components (1)Stationary Rear Deck for Vertical and Angle Drilling
- Components (2)Four Jacks Provide 7° Reference Angle Leveling in Any Orientation
- Features (6)Three Exit Points on Deck Areas in addition to Main Access
- Components (10)Drill Rod Threads Greaser with Remote Fill Reservoir or Disposable Grease Canister (optional)
- Features (7)Handrails, Ramps, Self-Closing Gates
- Components (4)Heavy-Duty Tow Hooks (front)
- Components (3)Centralized Manual Lubrication Circuits for all Drill Pivot Points or Automatic Lubrication Circuit (optional)
- Components (8)DTH Hammer Storage on Drill Deck with High-Pressure Configuration (optional)
- Features (4)Additional 1609 l (425 gal) Fuel Tank Capacity
- Features (1)Two, Four, or Six Stabilizers with Stored Energy Recovery (optional)
- Components (9)In-Deck Storage Boxes (optional)
- Components (11)Automatic Rod Thread Greaser
- Please note that specifications and configurations might change, and for accurate and up-to-date information, you should refer to the manufacturer's official documentation.
- DRIVER'S CAB
- Lighting- LED interior lighting; separate reading light, backlit joysticks and keypads
- Zone controls for area lighting and night-time drilling floodlights
- Perimeter drill rig floodlights
- Floodlights for power group, drill deck, carousel/mast, access ladder, and walkways
- Standard halogen perimeter floodlights at 1300 lumens, site floodlights produce 1950 lumens
- High-end LED perimeter floodlights at 4200 lumens per floodlight (optional)
- Mast marker lights, cab-mounted strobe light, front-mounted beacon light (optional) - Components (7)The cab includes an ergonomic seat, joystick controls on armrest with all gauges, two 10-inch high-definition color touchscreens, and a 12V power outlet
- Components (4)Drilling Performance Touchscreen Display Module
- Components (3)Walkaround platform available for both cab sizes
- Components (1)Spacious Falling Object Protection System (FOPS) cab with 3 m² (32.4 ft²) floor space and integrated operator's station
- Components (13)Seat swivels, locks, and features a two-point/76mm (3") seat belt. It is also tilt-adjustable (5° adjustment), with lumbar support, and depth adjustable up to 80mm (3.1")
- Components (9)24V to 12V voltage converter
- Components (2)Optional extended 4.2m² (45.2ft²) cab; pre-wired with dedicated space for refrigerator and microwave installation
- Heating/Ventilation/Air Conditioning- Floor-level ventilation at footrest area
- Roof-mounted air conditioning/heating/pressurization unit
- Filter access from deck, no roof access required, provides approximately 500-hour service interval
- Louvers for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and defrosting on drill window surface - Components (6)Two hinged swing-out doors with glass and Cat key lock devices
- Components (14)Foldable instructor seat with retractor seat belt (optional)
- Cameras- Side and front-mounted cameras for 360° visibility from driver's seat
- Mast-mounted camera for viewing rod carousel/top drive in action - Components (5)Cab mounted on rubber shock mounts for mechanical vibration absorption and reduced exterior noise
- Components (10)Pre-wired radio provision for communication and audio entertainment
- High-End Cab- Leather seat with heating and ventilation
- Double glazing
- Front windshield protection
- Additional in-cab storage box
- Additional front and rear windshield wipers
- Window shade (optional)
- Foldable instructor seat (optional)
- Removable floor mat - Components (11)Cab roof access ladder (optional)
- Standard Cab- Fabric seat
- Single glazing
- Windshield wiper for drill window surface
- Window shade (optional)
- Foldable instructor seat (optional)
- Removable floor mat - Components (8)Additional 254mm (10in) high-definition color display for CC cameras
- Components (12)Document pouch
- Lighting- LED interior lighting; separate reading light, backlit joysticks and keypads
- ROTARY HEAD TOP DRIVE SYSTEM
- Components (4)Virtual rotary head travel stops and interlocks
- Components (3)Rotary torque control
- Components (2)Dual-motor rotary gearbox version, up to 160 rpm, up to 16,000 Nm (11,800 ft-lb) torque
- Components (1)API regular thread 168mm (6.625in) head and spline drive
- HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
- Components (2)One (1) auxiliary circuit pump - 110 cc (piston, load sensing)
- Components (3)Two (2) fan pumps - 1,000 cc (piston, with electronic proportional controls)
- Components (1)Two (2) main pumps - 210 cc (piston, with electronic proportional controls)
- Components (4)Two (2) charge pumps - 43.9 + 56.5 cc (gear-type, fixed displacement)
- Components (5)Sampling ports for periodic oil sampling (S·O·S)
- DOWN-THE-HOLE TOOLING PACKAGE
- Components (1)Two-piece pad ring
- Components (6)Rod wiper seal
- Components (4)Damper and upper rod holder adapter
- Components (5)Cross adapter for hammer
- Components (3)Sliding catwalk key
- Components (2)Rod positioning inserts
- CHASSIS ACCESS MEANS
- Choice (1)Fixed cab roof ladder
- Choice (3)Walkaround platform available regardless of choice
- Choice (2)Hydraulically controlled retractable stair to cab (optional) - Includes interlock with jacks/movement activated when stair is deployed
- MAST PACKAGES
- Hydraulic for Mast Attachments (2)Hydraulic rod sensor, hydraulic rod positioning device, hydraulic tool basket with cable
- Hydraulic for Mast Attachments (1)Hydraulic rod sensor, hydraulic rod positioning device, hydraulic tool basket
- Angle DrillingBoth mast types included
- Manual for Mast Attachments, 17.5m (57.4ft) mastTwo wired rod sensors, hydraulically actuated rod positioning device, manual tool basket
- Manual for Mast Attachments, 13.7m (44.9ft) mastOne wired rod sensor, hydraulically actuated rod positioning device, manual tool basket
- CAROUSEL (BASED ON MAST SIZE AND ROD DIAMETER)
- 13.7m (44.9ft) mast carousel; contains 4 x 12.19m (40ft) rods; total depth 62.5m (204.9ft): rod diameters178mm (7"), 194mm (7.625"), 203mm (8"), 219mm (8.625")
- 13.7m (44.9ft) mast carousel; contains 5 x 12.19m (40ft) rods; total depth 74.6m (244.9ft): rod diameters194mm (7.625"), 219mm (8.625")
- 17.5m (57.4ft) mast carousel; contains 2 x 7.62m (25ft) rods; total depth 32.7m (107.4ft): rod diameter235mm
- 17.5m (57.4ft) mast carousel; contains 4 x 7.62m (25ft) rods; total depth 48m (157.5ft): rod diameters178mm (7"), 194mm (7.625"), 203mm (8"), 219mm (8.625")
- Note13.7m (44.9ft) mast; dual-use carousel; holds two (2) 12.19m (40ft) rods and two (2) 9.14m (30ft) rods, with hammer and tricone adapter connections (hammer and tricone not included); Supports 194mm (7.625in) rods - Contact factory for other rod diameters
- SERVICE TOOL OPTIONS
- Option178 to 235mm (7.00 to 9.25in) retaining ring tool
- Lifting eyes (available upon request)- API thread 114mm (4.5in)
- API thread 140mm (5.5in)
- 168mm (6.625in) for top drive spline/API thread
- 114mm (4.5in) for 178mm (7in) BECO thread rod
- 152mm (6in) for 194mm (7.625in) to 235mm (9.25in) BECO thread rod
- WEIGHT: 13.7m (44.9FT) MAST
- Working weight range: minimum/maximum75,800/97,000 kg (167,110/213,848 lb)
- HYDRAULIC PULLDOWN WRENCHES
- Variable grip hydraulic pulldown wrench range (2)235mm (9.25in)
- Variable grip hydraulic pulldown wrench range (1)178-219mm (7.0-8.625in)
- WEIGHT: 17.5m (57.4FT) MAST
- Working weight range: minimum/maximum75,500/97,500 kg (166,449/214,950 lb)
Available Options for MD6310
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CHASSIS
- Increased Fuel Tank Capacity by 1609 l (425 US gal) for a total of 3218 l (850 US gal) (optional) required for Endurance Packages
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MAST
- Remote-Controlled Suspended Winch; Variable-Speed Drive with Power ≥1814 kg (4000 lb), Reach of 6.1 m (20 ft) Beyond Drill Deck
- Rotary Tool Lubrication, 113.5 l (30 US gal) Oil Injection System
- Mast Access Ladder, Mast Grille, and Safety Cord Posts
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DRIVER'S COMPARTMENT
- Folding Instructor Seat
- Blinds
- Cabin Pressure Gauge
- Cabin Roof Access Ladder
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MAINTENANCE TOOL OPTIONS
- 178 to 235 mm (7 to 9.250") Rod Ring Wrench Tool
- Lifting Bails (available upon request; required for commissioning)
- API Standard 114 mm (4.5 in) Thread Net
- API Standard 140 mm (5.5 in) Thread Net
- API Upper Rod Port/Buffer Thread Net - 168 mm (6.625 in)
- BECO Thread 114 mm (4.5 in) for 178 mm (7 in) Rod
- BECO Thread 152 mm (6 in) for 194 mm (7.625 in) to 235 mm (9.25 in) Rod
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TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS
- Product Link Elite - Cellular
- Product Link Elite - Dual (Cellular and Satellite)
- Drilling Terrain
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GROUND ENGAGING TOOLS
- Rotary Drill Bit Connector
- 228 mm (9.0 in), OPT1, (S3)
- 228 mm (9.0 in), OPT2 (M2)
- 228 mm (9.0 in), OPT3, (H1)
- 251 mm (9.875 in), OPT1, (M1)
- 251 mm (9.875 in), OPT2, (M3)
- 251 mm (9.875 in), OPT3, (H1)
- 270 mm (10.625 in), OPT1, (S3)
- 270 mm (10.625 in), OPT2, (M3)
- 270 mm (10.625 in), OPT3, (H1)
- 311 mm (12.25 in), OPT1, (M1)
- 311 mm (12.25 in), OPT2, (M3)
- 311 mm (12.25 in), OPT3, (H1)
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DUST SUPPRESSION
- Hydraulic Front and Rear Dust Curtain Lift Devices (recommended with Dust Collector)
- Stopped Movement Spray System
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DRILL ROD
- 12.19 m (40 ft) Rods, 13.7 m (44.9 ft) Mast - Carousel supports four rods
- DTH - 178 mm (7 in)
- Rotary/DTH - 194 mm (7.625 in)
- Rotary - 203 mm (8 in)
- Rotary - 219 mm (8.625 in)
- 7.62 m (25 ft) Rods, 17.5 m (57.4 ft) Mast - Carousel supports four rods
- DTH - 178 mm (7 in)
- Rotary/DTH - 194 mm (7.625 in)
- Rotary - 203 mm (8 in)
- Rotary - 219 mm (8.625 in)
- Rotary - 235 mm (9.25 in) Carousel supports two rods
- 9.14 m (30 ft) Rods, 13.7 m (44.9 ft) Mast - Two-unit carousel capacity with special hammer and tricone connection sub-adapters (hammer and tricone not included)
- Supports 194 mm (7.625 in) Rods
- Contact factory for other rod diameters