MD6420C

Rotary Blasthole Drill

Autonomous Ready

10-, 13- or 16-Meter Mast Configuration Pull-down/Hoisting Capacity

Hole diameter Up to 311 mm Up to 12.25 in Bit load force Up to Up to
16 m/50 ft mast 41 346 kg 91,152 lb
Depth single pass 16.46 m 54 ft Pull-down capacity Up to 383 kN Up to 86,000 lbf
Multi-pass Up to 46.9 m Up to 154 ft Hoist capacity Up to 311 kN Up to 70,000 lbf
13 m/40 ft mast Drilling feed rate 0-33.5 m/min 0-110 ft/min
Depth single pass 13.4 m 44 ft Retract rate 0-33.5 m/min 0-110 ft/min
Multi-pass Up to 74.4 m Up to 244 ft Head travel (16 m/50 ft mast) 18.29 m 720 in
10 m/35 ft mast Head travel (13 m/40 ft mast) 15.24 m 600 in
Depth single pass 10.29 m 33 ft 9 in Head travel (10 m/35 ft mast) 12.19 m 480 in
Multi-pass Up to 63.4 m Up to 208 ft Cable type – 29 mm (1.125 in) DYFORM 8
Angle drilling 30° (in 5° increments)
Rotary Drive System
Operating Environment Torque, dual motors 0-17 313 N∙m 0-12,769 lbf-ft
Minimum ambient rating –1° C 30° F Rotation speed 0-137 rpm
(standard)
Maximum ambient rating 52° C 125° F
(standard)
Altitude Up to 4572 m Up to 15,000 ft
• Optional cold weather packages available
MD6420C Rotary Blasthole Drill Specifications

Compressor (Standard) Controls

Type Poppit inlet, fixed displacement • Operations/maintenance manuals and all schematics are stored
Discharge air flow (sea level) 56.6 m3/min 2,000 ft3/min in drill monitor
• English control system display text ex-factory. May be changed to
Maximum operating pressure 6.9 bar 100 psi
other languages by dealer.
• Basic engine shut down timer
Compressor (Optional) • Drill performance and monitoring/diagnostics system
Type 1 Butterfly inlet, adjustable from • Electronic compressor control
half to full displacement • Electronic control
– Monitoring
Discharge air flow (sea level) 73.56 m3/min 2,600 ft3/min – Diagnostic system
Maximum operating pressure 6.9 bar 100 psi • Filter indicators
• High/low tram speed select (high only when mast is down) interlock
Type 2 Poppit inlet, fixed displacement • HMI touch screen control
Discharge air flow (sea level) 42.5 m3/min 1,500 ft3/min • Mast lock indicator
Maximum operating pressure 10.3/24.1/ 150/350/ • ECM (Electronic Control Module) provides fast and reliable control
34.4 bar 500 psi of all drill functions
• Pump drive gearbox temperature sensor
Hi/low pressure switch, 114 L 30 gal
• Rotary head RPM gauge – digital
bit oil injection system
• Tram interlock, machine outside stability limits
• Tram interlock, pipe in hole
Engine – C32 ACERT* (Standard) • Tram interlock, mast up and locked or down and parked
• Jack/tram interlock
Model C32 ACERT
• Cab environment control (AC, filter indicator, heat, fan speeds)
Rated horsepower 680 kW 912 hp • Pipe positioner sensor
Fuel tank 1514 L plus, 400 gal plus, • Drill depth meter
1703 L 450 gal • Drill function interlock, mast up and locked
* The C32 ACERT engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 2/EU Stage II • Rotary torque control
equivalent emission standards • Head clear interlock, rotary drive clear of carousel
• Winch interlock
Engine – C32 ACERT* (Optional) • Jack pressure sensor
• Virtual rotary head travel stop
Model C32 ACERT • Wiring for terrain interface provided
Rated horsepower 775 kW 1,039 hp
Undercarriage
Fuel tank 1514 L plus, 400 gal plus,
1703 L 450 gal Number of rollers on each side Total of 16: (13) lower rollers,
* The C32 ACERT engine meets Tier 2/Stage II equivalent (3) upper/carrier rollers
emission standards Rock guards/chain guards Standard full-length guards
Maximum drive horsepower 216 kW 290 hp
Operator’s Cab per track
Location To the right from the mast if Brakes Spring set, hydraulic release
facing rear deck from the rear end Brake release Automatic
Type Shock-mounted; two-man, Tram speed maximum 2.27 km/h 1.41 mph
integrated FOPS certified Gradeability mast down
Floor area 4.85 m2 52.22 ft2 CDH (cab down hill) 25%
Height inside 2146 mm 84.50 in CUH (cab up hill) 13%
Windows (tinted safety glass 14 mm 0.56 in Front Three-point oscillating type
laminated in rubber mounting) Track adjustment means Hydraulic with grease gun
Number of windows 12 Track drive disconnect Standard (manual)
Number of doors Two (2) with windows
(included in above)
Climate control Roof-mounted, AC/heating/
pressurizing unit
Other Window wipers and washers

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 MD6420C Rotary Blasthole Drill Specifications

Mainframe, Decks and Walkways Accessories, Tools and Handling Equipment

Jacks, mast pivot and deck Welded integrally to mainframe Shock Sub (DTH Application)
Machine deck Access both sides • Thread – API reg. 140 mm (5.5 in)

Base Machine Top Adapter Sub

• Diameter depends on pipe diameter
• Fuel tanks isolation valves • Top thread – API reg. 140 mm (5.5 in)
• Hydraulic tank with isolation valves and interlocks • Bottom thread – depends on pipe diameter
• Slip resistant decks and walkways
• 3217 L (850 gal) fuel, (two tanks mounted under engine/compressor) Bit Sub (Rotary Application)
with manual and remote fill • Top thread – depends on pipe diameter
• Bolt-on hand rails with kick plates • Bottom thread – API reg. 168 mm (6.625 in)
• Cat® maintenance free batteries • Table bushing roller-type or two-piece with replaceable liner
• Stainless battery box, sliding drawer type
• Remote jump start terminals Pipe Rack (Inside the Mast)
• Tow hooks (front end) • Carousel with stationary pods and breaker plates
• Lift lugs (for base machine minus mast)
• Walkways around the drill, 360 degrees 16 m Configuration
• Swing up steps, access/egress • 7.62 m (25 ft) × 2 as starter and four pieces of 7.62 m (25 ft) in carousel
• Self-closing gates • Outside diameter – 194 mm (75⁄8 in) or 219 mm (85⁄8 in)
• Two stage mast raise cylinders
• Fixed dust curtains – four sides 13 m Configuration
• 12.19 m (40 ft) starter and five pieces of 12.19 m (40 ft) in carousel
Leveling Jacks • Outside diameter – 194 mm (75⁄8 in) or 219 mm (85⁄8 in)

Number 4 10 m Configuration
Lift capacity – each 511 kN 114,877 lbf • 10.66 m (35 ft) starter and five pieces of 10.66 m (35 ft) in carousel
• Outside diameter – 194 mm (75⁄8 in) or 219 mm (85⁄8 in)
Pad diameter
• Length of drill – 10.67 m (35 ft)
Non-drill end 762 mm 30 in
Drill end 914 mm 36 in Winch System
Stroke on non-drill end 152 cm 60 in • Rating – 3629 kg (8,000 lb) with 1588 kg (3,500 lb) lift capacity
• Cable size – 13 mm (0.5 in)
Stroke on drill end 122 cm 48 in
Pipe Handling
Drill Table and Work Deck • Sliding deck wrench
Table height off ground 1448 mm 57 in • Fixed cable pipe catcher or optional hydraulic safety arm/pipe
catcher with drill function interlock, when pipe catcher is not closed
• Pipe loading guide roller • Manually removable or optional hydraulically operated bit basket
• Stationary rear deck • Lifting bail-drill pipe/bit sub
• Left rear swing gated handrail (dual gate design)
• Rear deck bit storage box with aluminum cover
• Hydraulically operated viewing hatch with LED hatch viewing
spot light

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MD6420C Rotary Blasthole Drill Specifications

Dimensions
All dimensions are approximate.

Front view Side view

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1

Rear view

1 3
4

10 m Mast 13 m Mast 16 m Mast

1 6.82 m 22.4 ft 6.82 m 22.4 ft 6.82 m 22.4 ft
2 13.4 m 44 ft 15.8 m 52 ft 18.9 m 62 ft
3 12.9 m 42.5 ft 12.9 m 42.5 ft 12.9 m 42.5 ft
4 14.8 m 48.5 ft 14.8 m 48.5 ft 14.8 m 48.5 ft

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 MD6420C Rotary Blasthole Drill Standard Equipment

Standard Equipment
Standard equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
POWER TRAIN • 24V to 12V converter COOLING
• Engine, Cat C32 ACERT, Tier 2/Stage II • English control system display text may be • Shutdown switch, low coolant level
equivalent, 1,800 rpm changed to other languages • Cooler fans, variable speed, ECM
• Manifold covers, turbo and exhaust • Electronic Control Module (ECM)
• Engine fire frame • HMI touch screen control FRAMES
• Fire wall, engine and hydraulic drive • Drill performance monitoring and • Four (4) leveling jacks:
• Exhaust pipe blankets diagnostics system – Two (2) × 121.9 cm (48 in) rear
• Drill depth meter – Two (2) × 152.4 cm (60 in) front
MAST • Travel stop, virtual rotary head • Tow hooks, front end
• Hole diameter, up to 311 mm (121⁄4 in) • Jack/tram interlock • Lift lugs, for base machine without mast
• Rated capacity, up to 383 kN (86,000 lbf) • Tram interlock, pipe in hole • Mast raise cylinders, two stage
• Pulldown/hoist system, single cylinder • Tram interlock: mast up and locked • Walkways, around the drill, 360 degrees
• Rotary drive, dual motors or down and parked • Decks and walkways, slip resistant
• 0-137 rpm, 0-17 313 N·m (0-12,769 lbf-ft) • Mast lock indicator • Hand rails, bolt-on with kick plates
maximum torque • Tram speed select interlock: high only • Swing up steps, access/egress
• Angle drilling, up to 30 degrees when mast is down • Self-closing gates
• Mast locks and indicator in cab • Tram interlock: machine outside • Stationary, rear deck
• Auto cable tensioning system stability limits
• Hydraulic viewing hatch with LED hatch
• Hydraulic Operated Break-Out wrench • Drill function interlock mast up and locked viewing spot light
(HOBO) • Head clear interlock: rotary drive clear • Fixed dust curtains, four sides
• Shear bolt deck wrench cover of carousel
• Rear deck bit storage box with
• Dust hood with hinged quick change • Winch interlock aluminum cover
dust seal • Pipe positioner sensor • Pipe loading guide roller
• Remote thread lube system • Jack pressure sensor • Left rear swing gated handrail, dual gate
• Mast lanyard mounting plates • Rotary head RPM gauge, digital • Fuel tanks:
• Rotary torque control – Two (2) tanks mounted below deck
OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT • Electronic compressor control – 3217 L (850 gal) fuel
• Cab, shock mounted, insulated • Filter indicators – Manual and remote fill
• Two-man extra-large FOPS • Pump drive gearbox temperature sensor – Isolation valves
• Cat operator seat with air suspension • Basic engine shut down timer • Hydraulic tank with isolation valves
• Trainer’s seat • Cab environment control: AC, filter and interlocks
• Operator’s console: split with stainless indicator, heat, fan speeds • Cat maintenance free batteries
steel panels • Wiring for terrain interface • Battery box, stainless, sliding drawer
• Electric controls for drilling, tramming, • Cat remote jump start terminals
leveling and auxiliary functions SAFETY AND SECURITY
• Dome lights, overhead interior • Air hose safety sleeves (whip socks) OTHER STANDARD EQUIPMENT
• Dash light • Hinged protective cage: for drill view window • Standard Caterpillar colors
• Two (2) hinged doors, heavy duty latching • Battery and starter disconnects • Foam injection connection
• Twelve (12) windows with lock-outs
• Loop filters between hydraulic pumps
• Full front drill window • Eight (8) engine shut down buttons and motors
• Roof window with protective cage • Tram alarm • Return filters, hydraulic
• Windshield wipers, washer tank kit • Strobe beacon on: • Auto lubrication system, centralized
• Air conditioning/heating/pressurizing roof – Cab and front left side of drill • Feed traveling sheave lube provision
mounted, hydraulic driven – Clearance light, mast crown • Hydraulic pressure test points
• Cab ladder, roof platform and railing • Twenty (20) lights for night drilling
• Electric horn • Two (2) closed circuit cameras (front and
• Slope indicators left side) with monitor in cab
• CD stereo kit with speakers

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MD6420C Rotary Blasthole Drill Mandatory Attachments

Mandatory Attachments

POWER TRAIN Mast, Pipe Carousel, 13 m Rotary Application

Engine and Compressor • 13 meter mast, five (5) pipe carousel • Mast, 10 m – diameter, 194 mm (75⁄8 in)
• Low horsepower package with additional mast rest or 219 mm (85⁄8 in)
– Engine: Tier 2/Stage II equivalent, • Mast: – Tooling 194 mm (75⁄8 in) or 219 mm
680 kW (912 hp), 1,800 rpm – Up to 13.4 m (44 ft) single pass hole depth (85⁄8 in) diameter
– Compressor: 56.6 m3/min (2,000 ft3/min) – Drill on tracks, changing bit above deck – Roller bushing
@ 6.9 bar (100 psi), 1,800 rpm, poppit inlet – Single pass hole using one (1) each – Bit sub 76.2 cm (30 in) long
– Fixed displacement 12.19 m (40 ft) length drill pipe with – Five (5) pipe retainer
• High horsepower package bit sub 229 cm (90 in) • Mast, 13 m – diameter, 194 mm (75⁄8 in)
– Engine: Tier 2/Stage II equivalent, • Carousel: or 219 mm (85⁄8 in)
775 kW (1,039 hp), 1,800 rpm – Five (5) pipe capacity allowing 74.37 m – Tooling 194 mm (75⁄8 in) or 219 mm
– Compressor: 42.5 m3/min (1,500 ft3/min) (244 ft) total hole depth (85⁄8 in) diameter
@ 10.3/24.1/34.5 bar (150/350/500 psi), – Pipe diameter 194 mm (75⁄8 in) or – Roller bushing
1,800 rpm, poppit inlet 219 mm (85⁄8 in) – Bit sub 228.6 cm (90 in)
– Hi/low pressure switch, bit oil injection – 12.19 m (40 ft) length drill pipe – Five (5) pipe retainer
system, 114 L (30 gal) for DTH (drill pipe not included) • Mast, 16 m – diameter, 194 mm (75⁄8 in)
– Fixed displacement – Bit load with one pipe up to 41 563 kg or 219 mm (85⁄8 in)
• High horsepower package (91,630 lb) – Tooling 194 mm (75⁄8 in) or 219 mm
– Engine, Tier 2/Stage II equivalent, – Winch 3629 kg (8,000 lb) with 1588 kg (85⁄8 in) diameter
775 kW (1,039 hp), 1,800 rpm (3,500 lb) lift capacity – Roller bushing
– Compressor: 73.6 m3/min (2,600 ft3/min) – Bit sub 228.6 cm (90 in)
@ 6.9 bar (100 psi), 1,800 rpm, Mast, Pipe Carousel, 16 m – Four (4) pipe retainer
butterfly inlet • 16 meter mast, four (4) pipe carousel
– Adjustable from half to full displacement with additional mast rest DTH Application
• Upper roller pipe catcher arm with drill • Mast, 10 m – diameter, 194 mm (75⁄8 in)
MAST function interlock when pipe catcher is or 219 mm (85⁄8 in)
Mast, Pipe Carousel, 10 m not closed
– Tooling 194 mm (75⁄8 in) or 219 mm
• 10 meter mast, five (5) pipe carousel • Mast: (85⁄8 in) diameter
• Mast: – Up to 16.46 m (54 ft) single pass hole depth – Split bushing
– Up to 10.29 m (33 ft 9 in) single pass – Drill on tracks, changing bit above deck – Customer supplied bit sub
hole depth – Single pass hole using two (2) each 7.62 m – Five (5) pipe retainer
– Drill on tracks, changing bit above deck (25 ft) length drill pipe
• Mast, 13 m – diameter, 194 mm (75⁄8 in)
– Single pass hole using one (1) each – With bit sub 228.6 cm (90 in) or 219 mm (85⁄8 in)
10.67 m (35 ft) length drill pipe • Carousel: – Tooling 194 mm (75⁄8 in) or 219 mm
– With bit sub 76 cm (30 in) – Four (4) pipe capacity allowing 46.93 m (85⁄8 in) diameter
• Carousel: (154 ft) total hole depth – Split bushing
– Five (5) pipe capacity allowing 63.39 m – Pipe diameter 194 mm (75⁄8 in) or – Customer supplied bit sub
(208 ft) total hole depth 219 mm (85⁄8 in)
– Five (5) pipe retainer
– Pipe diameter 194 mm (75⁄8 in) or – 7.62 m (25 ft) length drill pipe
• Mast, 16 m – diameter, 194 mm (75⁄8 in)
219 mm (85⁄8 in) (drill pipe not included)
or 219 mm (85⁄8 in)
– 10.67 m (35 ft) length drill pipe – Bit load with two pipes up to 42 000 kg
– Tooling 194 mm (75⁄8 in) or 219 mm
(drill pipe not included) (92,594 lb)
(85⁄8 in) diameter
– Bit load with one pipe up to 41 346 kg – Winch 3629 kg (8,000 lb) with 1588 kg
– Split bushing
(91,152 lb) (3,500 lb) lift capacity
– Customer supplied bit sub
– Winch 3629 kg (8,000 lb) with 1588 kg – Four (4) pipe retainer
(3,500 lb) lift capacity

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 MD6420C Rotary Blasthole Drill Mandatory Attachments

Mandatory Attachments

Top Sub/Shock Sub OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT DUST SUPPRESSION

• Top sub, rotary application Control Group • Water injection, 2324 L (614 gal)
– Standard for rotary application, DTH • Standard (includes all parts listed under – One (1) tank with 1378 L (364 gal)
cannot use top sub standard equipment) – Two (2) tanks with 473 L (125 gal) each
• Shock sub, dual application • Deluxe (includes standard machine control – Fast fill water system
– DTH has to use shock sub, optional for group features) plus: – Stainless steel plumbing
rotary application – Auto leveling and retract – ECM control of water injection
– Shock sub with crossover sub, rotary – Automation/operator assist auto angle pump interlock
or DTH • Ultra (includes deluxe control group – Water flow meter/current control
features) plus: and tank level
Deck Wrench – Auto drilling, excluding pipe change
• Sliding deck wrench with standard bit basket – One-touch drilling is only applicable STAIRS
• Sliding deck wrench with hydraulically when using single pass drilling • Frame, Standard
operated bit basket – Includes basic mainframe and deck
SERVICE STATION features plus:
Drill Pipe Catcher • Fast fill, full service, rotary • Fixed stairs to main deck cab area, on
• Pipe catcher, fixed cable – Full service center, fill and evacuation cab side of frame
• Pipe catcher, hydraulic drill function interlock fuel, compressor, coolant, engine oil, • Frame, Ultra
hydraulic and gear box – Includes basic mainframe and deck
UNDERCARRIAGE – 500 hours engine oil reserve system features plus:
• Undercarriage, 750 mm (29.53 in) • Cascading, self-leveling stairs to main
– Undercarriage with full length rock guards COOLING deck cab area
and tram distance meter • Climate, standard climate range • Stairs on cab side of the frame
– 750 mm (29.53 in) triple grousers – Ambient temperature range: –1° C (30° F) • Switched walkway lighting at ground
– Used for soft ground application to 48° C (118° F) and deck levels
• Undercarriage, 600 mm (23.62 in) – Cab cooling to 19° C (66° F) • Tram interlock if stairs are down
– Undercarriage with full length rock – Safety laminated tinted glass
guards and tram distance meter • Hot climate
– 600 mm (23.62 in) triple grousers – Ambient temperature range: –1° C (30° F)
– Used for hard ground application to 52° C (125° F)
– Cab cooling to 19° C (66° F)
– Safety laminated tinted glass
– Window shades
– High temp hydraulic oil
– High temp compressor oil

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MD6420C Rotary Blasthole Drill
Optional Attachments
Optional attachments may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
MAST ACCESS LADDER – Drill pipe, 194 mm × 9.14 m • Clean
• Ladder to access mast, grating for (75⁄8 in × 30 ft) – Blow down hose with nozzle
maintenance inside mast • 194 mm (75⁄8 in) diameter, 9.14 m (30 ft) • Clean with air
• Posts only for lanyard attachment to use long, 152 mm (6 in) BECO threads • Dust control
with cable for traveling hook and harness • Recommended for 13 m mast DTH – Spray water on dirt when tramming starts
starter steel – For use with water injection
OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT – Drill pipe, 194 mm × 9.14 m • Winch control
• Window Shades (75⁄8 in × 30 ft)
– Winch control, remote
– Included in hot climate package • 219 mm (85⁄8 in) diameter, 9.14 m (30 ft)
• Remote pendant winch control
– Optional for other climate packages long, 152 mm (6 in) BECO threads
• Platform
• Recommended for 13 m mast DTH
starter steel – Tank platform, fire suppression
ATTACHMENTS
– Drill pipe, 194 mm × 10.67 m • Holds up to three (3) of 113 kg
• Dust suppression (250 lb) tanks
• Hydraulic dust curtains (75⁄8 in × 35 ft)
• 194 mm (75⁄8 in) diameter, 10.67 m (35 ft) • JIB crane
– Fixed curtains on left and right sides – JIB crane, pedestal control
long, 152 mm (6 in) BECO threads
– Auto raise hydraulic lifted curtains • Mounted on drill deck
for rear and front • For use with 10 m mast
– Drill pipe, 194 mm × 10.67 m – JIB crane, remote control
– Includes ECM control tram interlock
(75⁄8 in × 35 ft) • Radio remote control
if dust curtains are not up
• 219 mm (85⁄8 in) diameter, 10.67 m (35 ft) • Start up commissioning
• Drill pipe
long, 152 mm (6 in) BECO threads – Factory service engineer on site for
– Drill pipe, 194 mm × 7.62 m
• For use with 10 m mast 12 working days to direct start-up and
(75⁄8 in × 25 ft)
– Drill pipe, 194 mm × 12.19 m commissioning, and provide hands-on
• 194 mm (75⁄8 in) diameter, 7.62 m (25 ft) maintenance and operation training
long, 152 mm (6 in) BECO threads (75⁄8 in × 40 ft)
• For use with 16 m mast • 194 mm (75⁄8 in) diameter, 12.19 m (40 ft)
long, 152 mm (6 in) BECO threads
– Drill pipe, 194 mm × 7.62 m
(75⁄8 in × 25 ft) • For use with 13 m mast
• 219 mm (85⁄8 in) diameter, 7.62 m (25 ft) – Drill pipe, 194 mm × 12.19 m
long, 152 mm (6 in) BECO threads (75⁄8 in × 40 ft)
• For use with 16 m mast • 219 mm (85⁄8 in) diameter, 12.19 m (40 ft)
long, 152 mm (6 in) BECO threads
• For use with 13 m mast

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