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CME-550XBecause all your jobs aren't on Main Street. |
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| Low ground bearing pressure also means less impact on the environment. | ||
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Ground bearing pressure of the CME-550X is only 6.4 psi [.448 kgf/cm2] to 7.8 psi [.546 kgf/cm2], depending on tools on board. Compare that to 35 psi [2.45 kgf/cm2] to 50 psi [3.5 kgf/cm2] ground bearing pressure of a truck-mounted drill. |
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| This high floatation lets you negotiate mud, snow, sand , and rocks.... all with less damage to the terrain. That can be extremely important in environmentally sensitive areas such as parks, farms or golf courses. | ||
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Low center of gravity and high ground clearance.
In order to keep the center of gravity as low as possible, we mounted the drill to the carrier frame, in between the tires. We also mounted the two water tanks underneath the deck for even more stability. Their combined capacity is 160 gallons [606 L]. The underside of the CME-550X is protected by a steel belly pan with 22.5 inches [57 cm] of ground clearance. |
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The CME-550X gives you the versatility to handle drilling jobs that are on Main Street. The CME-550x's rubber tires will not damage most paved surfaces. A front axle disconnect allows you to shift from 4-wheel to 2-wheel drive to prevent axle wind-up when driving on hard pavement. Since the CME-550X is not over width it is easily transported on a trailer any time of the day or week without special permits. | ||
| Single engine provides big savings.
The CME-550X uses only one engine, a Cummins 4BT, 239 cubic inch [3.9 L] 4 cylinder turbocharged diesel, for both driving and drilling. That means big savings in your initial investment, as well as overall weight, space, and maintenance savings. |
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ROPS protection is standard. A roll-over protective structure is standard on the CME-550X.It meets SAE specification J1040C. |
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Integral design gives you a completely self contained drilling unit with no compromises.
Since we designed the carrier ourselves as an integral part of the overall drill, we were able to utilize all space to the best advantage. The deck layout provides plenty of easily accessible storage area for augers, rods, and other drilling tools. The 117 inch (297 cm) wheelbase accommodates 5 foot (1.5m) augers in a rack below deck, between the front and rear tires. Lockable tool boxes are provided on both sides of the drill. The CME-550X can carry everything you need to get the job done. |
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| Hydraulic feed and retract system provides 28,275 pounds [12,826 kg] of retract force and 18,650 pounds [8,460 kg] of down pressure. | ||
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The hydraulic vertical drive system has no chains, which need lubrication, or cables, which can stretch.
It gives you precise control of force on the drilling tools.
Retract rates up to 35 feet [10.7 m] per minute and feed rates of 53 feet [16.2 m] per minute let you add or remove drilling tools quickly. |
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The distance from the sheaves to the ground is 26 feet [7.9 m]. That means you can hoist 20 feet [6 m] of rods with clearance to spare.
When equipped with three hoists, the CME-550X can pull 60 feet [18.3 m] of rods without having to lay any down on the ground or on the deck.
Dependable mechanical rotary drive provides 8,515 foot pounds [11,545 Nm] of rotary torque, plus high rotation speed when you need it. You get the torque you need for auger drilling as well as rotation speed over 690 rpm for rotary or core drilling applications. Other optional rotation speed and torque combinations are also available, including a high-speed rotary drive that gives you spindle rotation speeds up to 924 rpm. With 5 forward gears and one reverse, there is a rotation speed and torque combination for just about any situation, and since the transmission does not travel vertically with the spindle, you won't find yourself unable to change gears when you're at the top of the feed stroke. Patented spindle brake stops rotation in an instant. An emergency spindle brake stops rotation in less than one revolution. This system is activated by two conveniently located push button switches as well as by strategically located wobble switches. Slide base makes the job easier and quicker. The drill is mounted to the carrier on a hydraulically actuated sliding base. A 15 inch [38.1 cm] in-out movement allows you to quickly move the drill off the bore hole and align the sheaves for lifting tools with the cathead or any of the hoists. A 6.5 inch [16.5 cm] sideways movement gives you even more versatility. Aligning augers or rods when making connections is easy, or if the bit drifts off at an angle when you start a hole, you can quickly straighten it to a vertical position. If you have ever tried to line up your rig on an existing borehole, then you've probably recognized another benefit of the slide bases. |
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Patented angle drilling system
This unique system is especially effective for drilling underneath ponds, storage tanks, or other structures. When used with our patented Continuous Sample Tube System, you can take soil samples while drilling angle holes. |
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| The angle drilling system will also allow you to drill vertically on an uphill slope.
That can eliminate the time consuming job of leveling an area on which to place the rig.
And, since the kelly drive is directly connected to the right angle drive box, you can raise or lower the mast with the drivetrain already connected and ready to go. |
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