RC45DR DRILLING RIG

The RC45DR builds on the trusted performance of our GT SERIES, offering unparalleled efficiency and safety in Exploration drilling. With the innovative double-headed design, the RC45DR ensures borehole stability even in the most challenging formations and able to reach depths beyond 1000 feet.

The RC45DR 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.

RC45DR

  • 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

  • EURODRILL CASING DRIVE – RH26X
    TORQUE OF 14,976 LB-FT

SPECIFICATIONS

DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT

    • Length 39′ 8″ (12.1 m)
    • Width 7′ 11″ (2.41 m)
    • Height 10′ 5″ (3.2 m)
    • Weight 46,000 lbs – 60,000 lbs
      (21,000 kg – 27,000 kg)(Actual weight will vary depending on the options selected and installed, e.g. Rods..)

DERRICK & FEED SYSTEM

    • 45,194 lbs (20,500 kg) pull-back
    • 18,740 Ibs (8,500 kg) push-down
    • 21′ 4″ (6.5 m) top head stroke

DRILL PIPE & CASING

    • 3 ¾” (95 mm) × 20′ (or 6 m)
    • 36 rod capacity – 800′ (240 m]
    • Max diameter 12 ½” (320 mm)

ROTARY DRILL HEAD - EURODRILL RH16X

    • Eurodrill Head Motors
    • Swivel with 2″ thru-hole
    • Rotation: 200 rpm
    • Torque: 8,850 lb-ft (12 kNm)
    • Floating Spindle (Shock Absorber]

CASING HEAD - EURODRILL RH26X

    • Rotation: 125 rpm
    • Torque 14,976 lb-ft (20.3 kNm)
    • Chuck: 3½” (89 mm), 5″ (152 mm), 6″ (168 mm),
      7″ (178 mm)
    • Dual Head Tip Out System
    • Head 30° Angled Tip Out System
    • Diverter: 4″ (102 mm)
      with Hydraulic adjustable compression

RC COMPONENTS

    • Blast Box
    • Blowdown Valves
    • Swivel
    • Sampling Spliter

ENGINE

    • Cummins L9 (Stage 5)
    • 380 hp (283 kW)

GTD STANDARD FEATURES

    • Sliding & Tilting 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 – 11,000 lbs – (5,000 kg)
    • Wire/Sandline Winch – 300m / 8mm (1000ft / ¼”)
    • Water Injection Mist Pump – MP75

    • DTH Lube System
    • Rod Rack & Rod Loader
    • Self Loading Jacks/ Outriggers
    • Hydraulic Welder & Generator (7.5Kw)
    • Self Loading Jacks/ Outriggers
    • Air Compressor: 24 cfm (673 lpm) 130 psi (9 bar)
    • Centrifugal Pump: 4x3x13 Single-stage or Multistage
    • 5 x 6 Triplex Piston Pump:
      317 gpm @ 580 psi 
      (1,200 lpm @ 40 bar)
    • Tablet Computer & Engine Diagnostics Software

OPTIONS

    • Hydraulic Sliding Rod Wrench
    • Angled Drilling
    • Safety Cage

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EXPLORATION DRILLING RIGS

The RC 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.

RC SERIES SINGLE-ROTARY RIGS

Metzke’s RC components include blast boxes, blowdown valves, rotation-head RC discharge assemblies, and swivels.

THE RC65DR, RC45DR, RC65 & RC45 RIGS ARE ALL FITTED WITH EURODRILL HEADS AS STANDARD, WIDELY ACCEPTED AS THE BEST ON THE MARKET

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