MD600X High-Torque Drilling Rig: A Comprehensive Solution for Multi-Method Deep Drilling
Metadrill presents the MD600X, a robust contender in the domain of multi-method drilling rigs. Meticulously designed to fulfill the requirements of demanding geotechnical and exploration projects across the UAE and wider GCC region, the MD600X gives outstanding versatility and power, establishing a groundbreaking benchmark in drilling efficiency.
MD600X: Unmatched Performance for Demanding Job Sites
At the heart of the MD600X lies its ability to handle four drilling methods — hollow-stem auger, continuous-flight auger, rotary, and diamond-core — in a single track-mounted platform, reaching depths up to 1,600 ft. Whether your project demands penetration through rocky or uneven terrain, an integrated engine-levelling system keeps the rig drilling on grades up to 45°, making it well suited to quarry edges, hillside sites, and uneven GCC job conditions. The MD600X rises to these challenges with unwavering precision and power.
Robust Features for Uncompromising Reliability
The MD600X is not just about reaching greater depths; it is about doing so with exceptional reliability. Engineered with robust features and advanced technology, this drill rig ensures precise performance even in demanding conditions:
- 8,482 lb-ft max torque, 1,250 RPM max rotation speed via an eight-speed rotation head
- 173 HP John Deere Tier 4F/Stage V engine with variable-displacement motor
- 22,000 lb pull-up force / 15,000 lb pull-down force, 6.3 ft feed stroke
- Slide base repositions the mast in/out (7.8 in) and side-to-side (5.9 in) without retramming
- Dual-stage, swing-out rod clamp — 1½–5½ in range, 11 in max clamp passage
- Full winch package: 11,000 lb & 5,000 lb line winches, 2,200 lb wireline to 1,968 ft
- Automatic SPT hammer (ASTM D-1586, 140 lb, 30 in drop)
- On-board rod rack (100 ft AWJ + 100 ft NQ) and auger rack (50 ft of 3-1/4 in hollow augers)
- Dual pump system: triplex piston pump (40 GPM at 735 PSI) for drilling fluid, plus a dedicated progressive cavity pump (40 GPM at 250 PSI) for grouting
- Factory-integrated John Deere JDLink telematics for engine health, fault codes, and location tracking
- J2-grade steel chassis and mast, built to hold toughness and weld integrity under extreme operating conditions and shock loads
- 12 Ton undercarriage capacity with 19.7 in wide track shoes; 25,300 lb total weight
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