RC65DR EXPLORATION DRILL RIG
The RC65DR builds on the trusted performance of our GT SERIES, offering unparalleled efficiency and safety in Exploration drilling. With the innovative double-headed design, the RC65DR ensures borehole stability even in the most challenging formations and able to reach depths beyond 2,600 feet (800 m).
The RC65DR comes complete with our unique rod rack and loading system, the most robust, reliable, and safest rod handling system on the market, ensuring maximum safety and efficiency in all drilling operations.
DOWNLOAD SPEC SHEETRC65DR
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65,000 LBS
PULL-BACK -
513HP
CUMMINS ENGINE -
20FT DRILL RODS
600FT ON BOARD RODS -
EURODRILL TOP DRIVE – RH24X
TORQUE OF 9,293 LB-FT -
EURODRILL CASING HEAD – RH40X
TORQUE OF 29,500 LB-FT
SPECIFICATIONS
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT
- Length 41’ (12.5m)
- Width 8’ 2” (2.5m)
- Height 10’ 3” (3.2m)
- Weight 66,000 lbs – 77,000 lbs
(30,000 kg – 35,000 kg) Actual weight will vary depending on the options selected and installed, e.g. Rods…
DERRICK & FEED SYSTEM
- 55,000 lbs – 66,000 lbs (25,000 kg – 30,000kg) pull-back
- 26,455 lbs (12,000 kg) push-down
- 24’ 6” (7.5 m) top head stroke
DRILL PIPE & CASING
- 4½” (114.3 mm) × 20’ (6 m) 30 rod capacity – 600’ (180 m) (OTHER SIZES AVAILABLE)
- Max diameter 12½” (320 mm) Casing head up to 8” (219MM)
- Doosan Solar 130
- Steel with rubber pads
- Wireless remote travel
CRAWLER (TRACK) BASE
EURODRILL ROTARY DRILL HEAD - RH24X
- EA61V head motors
- Swivel with 5” thru-hole
- 220rpm at 3,319 lb-ft (4.5 kNm)
- 77rpm at 9,293 Ib-ft (12.6 kNm)
- Floating spindle (shock absorber)
EURODRILL CASING HEAD - RH40X
- Rotation: 180 rpm
- Torque 29,500 lb-ft (40 kNm)
- Dual Head Tip Out System
- Head 30° Angled Tip Out System
- Diverter: 4” (102 mm) with Hydraulic adjustable compression
- Chuck: 4½” (114.3 mm), 8” (219MM)
RC COMPONENTS
- Blast Box
- Blowdown Valves
- Swivel
- Sampling Spliter
ENGINE
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Cummins X12 Tier 4 (Stage 5) 513 hp (377 kW)
GTD STANDARD FEATURES
- Sideshift – Sliding Drill Head
- Swivel & Floating Spindle Sub
- Height Adjustable Working Table
- Triple Clamps – One rotating
- Hydraulic Centralizing Rollers
- Hydraulic Breakout Chain Wrench
- Auxiliary Hydraulic Ports and Controls
- Main Winch – 22,000 lbs (10,000 kg)
- Wire/Sandline Winch
- Water Injection Mist Pump (MP75)
- DTH Lube System
- Rod Rack & Rod Loader
- Jacks/ Outriggers
- Air Compressor: 24 cfm (673 lpm), 130 psi (9 bar)
- Tablet Computer & Engine Diagnostics Software
- Sandline Winch Length 1,000’ – 6,500’ (300 m – 2,000 m)
- Angled Drilling (45°)
OPTIONS
- Hydraulic Sliding Rod Wrench
- Safety Cage
- Head 30° Angled Tip Out System
- Hydraulic Welder & Generator (7.5 kW)
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OUR GT SERIES MODEL DRILL RIGS
The GT series drill rigs are proven for their high productivity in Geothermal and Water Well drilling in both domestic and commercial use. From our flagship Double-Head rig, featuring a Cummins X12 engine, to our smallest compact rig with Doosan power. All models are versatile machines, with full capability for Mud, Air or DTH drilling.
SINGLE HEAD DRILL RIGS
GT65
- 65,000 LBS PULL-BACK
- 513HP CUMMINS ENGINE
- 25FT DRILL RODS 1,200FT ON BOARD RODS
- EURODRILL TOP DRIVE - RH24X TORQUE OF 17,700 LB-FT
- DRILL BEYOND 1,000FT
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GT45
- 46,000 LBS PULL-BACK
- 380HP CUMMINS ENGINE
- 20FT DRILL RODS 880FT ON BOARD RODS
- EURODRILL TOP DRIVE - RH16X TORQUE OF 11,897 LB-FT
- DRILL BEYOND 850FT
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GT35
- 35,000 LBS PULL-BACK
- 290HP DOOSAN ENGINE
- 20FT DRILL RODS 880FT ON BOARD RODS
- DRILL BEYOND 650FT
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DOUBLE HEAD DRILL RIGS
GT65DR
- 65,000 LBS PULL-BACK
- 513HP CUMMINS ENGINE
- 25FT DRILL RODS 960FT ON BOARD RODS
- EURODRILL TOP DRIVE - RH24X TORQUE OF 17,700 LB-FT
- DRILL BEYOND 1000ft
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GT45DR
- 45,000 LBS PULL-BACK
- 380HP CUMMINS ENGINE
- 25FT DRILL RODS 800FT ON BOARD RODS
- EURODRILL TOP DRIVE - RH16X TORQUE OF 14,976 LB-FT
- DRILL BEYOND 850ft
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THE GT65DR, GT45DR, GT65 and GT45 RIGS ARE ALL FITTED WITH EURODRILL HEADS AS STANDARD, WIDELY ACCEPTED AS THE BEST ON THE MARKET
EXPLORATION DRILL RIGS
The RC65DR builds on the trusted performance of our GT SERIES, offering unparalleled efficiency and safety in Exploration drilling. With the innovative double-headed design, the RC65DR ensures borehole stability even in the most challenging formations and able to reach depths beyond 2,600 feet (800 m).
The RC65DR comes complete with our unique rod rack and loading system, the most robust, reliable, and safest rod handling system on the market, ensuring maximum safety and efficiency in all drilling operations.
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RC65DR
- 65,000 LBS PULL-BACK
- 513HP CUMMINS ENGINE
- 20FT DRILL RODS 600FT ON BOARD RODS
- EURODRILL TOP DRIVE - RH24X TORQUE OF 9,293 LB-FT
- DRILL BEYOND 1000ft
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Our customer support stands out because we provide not only equipment assistance but also extensive drilling support as we are Drillers too, with decades of experience we are willing to share to help with your drilling operations.
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