ECM-590 Self-Contained Hydraulic Crawler Drill

Feed System
Belleville washers absorb rebound energy.
The fully staked chain is of the highest
quality available. Separate fast and slow
feed controls can be adjusted to suit rock
Simple Load Sensing conditions and operator preference. Drilling
Hydraulic System accessories will last longer.
The combination of reliable hydraulic valves
and the load sensing hydraulic system does
not require complicated electronic controls.
Fuel consumption is reduced.

Drill
Controls
Simple, full flow
hydraulic valves Foot Piece/Dust Hood
eliminate the The bolt-on foot piece and 7 inch (vertical
need for pilot controls or electric valves. All travel) sliding dust hood can tame the
the hydraulic power that is needed travels roughest ground. When drilling through
from valve to function. This simple design excessive overburden, optional foot piece
virtually eliminates trouble-shooting time and extensions are easily added. The ECM-590
complicated electrical schematics. Reliability can go from one drilling condition to another
and up-time are increased. quickly and cost effectively. Set-up time is
reduced. Overall drill speed increases.

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 Dust Collector Filters
Cartridge type filters are cost effective and
easily replaced, lowering maintenance costs.
Heavy-Duty Cooling System
Hinged design allows for easy cleaning at
the job site. Simply pull pin and swing cooler
out to perform maintenance. The 125° F
(52° C) ambient rating is easily maintained.

Tram
Console
A full complement
of gauges (24 volt)
in US and Metric
are simple and informative. The modular
gauge design of the console has waterproof
connectors and controls for long life. The
Super 18-Inch (457 mm) control panel has stainless steel hinges to
permit easy access to the wiring harness,
Ground Clearance thus improving serviceability. The complete
The ECM-590 will get around the toughest gauge cluster can be disconnected and
job site. Full length rock guards and tram removed if repairs are required.
motor covers provide unsurpassed
protection. Superior pioneering ability (35°
gradability) and high production make the
ECM-590 a very versatile drill.

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 ECM-590 Air ECM-590/YH70 Specifications US Metric
Compressor
Hole Diameter 2.5-4 in. 64-102 mm

DRIFTER YH70
The Ingersoll-Rand Weight 419 lbs 190 kg
250 cfm/140 psi (7m3/min, 9.8kg/cm2) air Frequency 2800 bpm 2800 bpm
compressor provides more than adequate air Rotation Speed 0-200 rpm 0-200 rpm
circulation for hole cleaning. Hole size ranges Hydraulic Pressure 2130 psi 150 kg/cm2
from 2.5 to 4.5 inches in diameter depending on Steel Size T45/T38
drifter selection.
Type Cummins 6CT8.3

ENGINE
Rated Horse Power 215 hp 159 kw
Operating Speed 2350 rpm 2350 rpm
ECM-590
Max. Horizontal
Drifter Boom Swing 30° right/34.6 left
Mounting Max. Vertical
BOOM & GUIDE

Plate Boom Movement

Max. Guide Swing
51° up/15o down
48° right/40° left
Ingersoll-Rand's Max. Guide Dump 180°
unique slab-back Boom Extension 48 in. 1219 mm
Drifter Travel 15 ft-4 in. 3099 mm
design allows the
Guide Extension 4 ft 1219 mm
feed chain to be Overall Guide Length 23 ft-8 in. 7214 mm
easily maintained.
Wear strips on the Compressor Type Ingersoll-Rand Rotary Screw
guide “work harden” Compressor Volume 250 cfm 7 m3/min
and eliminate guide wear, reducing overall Compressor Pressure 140 psig 9.9 kg/cm2
maintenance costs. Gradability 35°(70%) 35°(70%)
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Tram Speed 2 mph 3.3 km/h

Grouser Width 12 in. 305 mm
Steel length 14 ft starter rod 4.27 m
Hydraulic Manual Rod Rack (4) 10 or 12 ft (3.05 or 3.66 m)/
38 or 45 mm rods
Hose Weight 23,500 lbs 10,660 kg
Management Shipping Width 8 ft 2438 mm
Shipping Height 9 ft-4 in. 2845 mm
Robust synthetic hose Overall Length 19 ft-5 in. 5918 mm
guides and bulkheads Ground Clearance 18 in. 457 mm
manage the hydraulic Fuel Capacity 100 U.S. gal 378 L
hoses. The hoses
used are of the Long Guide
Reverse Percussion (45 mm)
highest quality
OPTIONS

Night Lights
available and provide Drill Console Noise Shield
long life. Hose management maintenance and Foot Piece Extensions
costs are greatly reduced. Winch Kit

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 ECM-590/YH80A Specifications US Metric ECM-590 Long
Guide
Hole Diameter 2.5-4.5 in. 64-114mm
DRIFTER YH80A

The ECM-590 long

Weight 462 lbs 210 kg
Frequency 2600 bpm 2600 bpm
guide version has 22 ft
Rotation Speed 0-200 rpm 0-200 rpm (6.71 m) of drifter travel. A 24 ft (7.32 m) starter
Hydraulic Pressure 2130 psi 150 kg/cm2 rod can be used with the midpoint centralizer for
Steel Size T51/T45 long, single-pass applications. A manual rod rack
with (4) 12 ft (3.66 m) rods is included for deeper
Type Cummins 6CT8.3 drilling depths. A 30 in. (762 mm) boom extension
ENGINE

Rated Horse Power 215 hp 159 kw helps with positioning on the toughest jobs.
Operating Speed 2350 rpm 2350 rpm

Max. Horizontal
Boom Swing 30° right/34.6° left ECM-590
Max. Vertical
Hydraulic
BOOM & GUIDE

Boom Movement 51° up/15° down

Max. Guide Swing 48° right/40° left Drifter
Max. Guide Dump 180°
Boom Extension 30 in. 762 mm
Ingersoll-Rand's
Drifter Travel 14 ft 4267 mm hydraulic drifters are
Guide Extension 4 ft 1219 mm simple and easy to
Overall Guide Length 23 ft-8 in. 7214 mm maintain. Long intervals
between drifter reseal
Compressor Type Ingersoll-Rand Rotary Screw and heavy-duty front end
Compressor Volume 250 cfm 7m3/min components keep the ECM-590 drill on the job.
Compressor Pressure 140 psig 9.8 kg/cm2
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Gradability 35° (70%) 35°(70%)

Tram Speed 2 mph 3.3 km/h
Grouser Width 12 in 305 mm Automatic Rod Changer
Steel length 14 ft starter rod 4.27 m
Automatic Rod Changer (5) 12 ft (3.66 m)/ Five 12 ft (3.66 m)
45 or 51 mm rods plus one starter rod rods in the rod
Weight 24,500 lbs 11,150 kg changer plus a 14 ft
Shipping Width 8 ft 2438 mm (4.27 m) starter rod
Shipping Height 9 ft-4 in. 2845 mm gives this drill 72 ft
Overall Length 19 ft-5 in. 5918 mm (21.9 m) depth
Ground Clearance 18 in. 457 mm capacity. Quick and
Fuel Capacity 100 U.S. gal 378 L
easy rod changes
Reverse Percussion
reduce operator
OPTIONS

Night Lights fatigue and increase

Drill Console Noise Shield your drilling
Foot Piece Extensions productivity.
Winch Kit

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 ECM-590 Long Guide Option

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ECM-590 Coverage Pattern (Excluding Long Guide Option)
30 inch (762 mm) boom extension
48 inch (1219 mm) boom extension
200 in. (5080 mm.)
160 in. (4064 mm.)
151 in. (3835 mm)
116 in. (2946 mm.)
120 in. (3048 mm.)

90 in. (2286 mm.)

82 in. (2083 mm.)

96 in. (2438 mm.)

88 in. (2235 mm.)
124 in. (3150 mm.)

76 in. (1930 mm.)

91 in. (2311 mm.)

98 in. (2489 mm.)

157 in. (3987 mm.)

181 in. (4597 mm)

ECM-590 Shipping Dimensions (Excluding Long Guide Option)

112 in.
(2845 mm.)
95 in.
(2413 mm.)

Suggested blocking locations for transport.

384 in. (9754 mm.)

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Nothing contained in this brochure is intended to extend any warranty or representation, expressed or implied, regarding the products
described herein. Any such warranties or other terms and conditions of sale of products shall be in accordance with Ingersoll-Rand’s
standard terms and conditions of sale for such products, which are available upon request.

Rock Drill Division

Ingersoll-Rand Company
Rock Drill Division
7500 Shadwell Drive
Roanoke, VA 24019

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