CME-550X Drill Specifications

Engine

  • Cummins QSB 4.5L [275 cubic inch] 4 cylinder turbocharged diesel engine. U.S. EPA Tier 3 emissions certified.

Carrier

  • Tire size:
    • Front... single 45 inch tall x 23 inch wide 16-ply (600/50-22.5)
    • Rear.... single 45 inch tall x 27 inch wide 16-ply (700/45-22.5)
  • Ground Bearing pressure (without tools):
    • 9 psi [.632 kgf/cm2]
  • Transmission:
    • 5 speed forward, 1 speed reverse
  • Axles (front and rear):
    • planetary with no-spin differentials
  • Steering:
    • hydraulic power
  • Front winch:
    • Standard: 12,000 pound [5,443 kg]
    • Optional: 20,000 pound [9,071 kg]

Rotary drive

  • Standard:
    • Rotary torque: 9,075 foot pounds [12,304 Nm] max
    • Rotary speed: up to 690 rpm max
  • High torque (optional)
    • Rotary torque: 11,300 foot pounds [ 15,320 Nm] max
    • Rotary speed: up to 550 rpm max
  • Transmission:
    • 5 speed forward, 1 speed reverse
  • Clutch
    • Heavy duty 13 inch [33 cm]
  • Hollow spindle I.D.:
    • 2¾ inch [7 cm] ( 3¾ inch [9.5 cm] available)

Hydraulic feed system

  • Retract force
    • 28,275 pounds [12,826 kg]
  • Pulldown force
    • 18,650 pounds [8,460 kg]
  • Retract rate (max)
    • 35 feet [13.7 m] per minute
  • Rapid Retract rate (max)
    • 90 feet [35.4 m] per minute
  • Feed Rate (max)
    • 55 feet [21.6 m] per minute
  • Stroke
    • 72 inch [183 cm]

Leveling system

Three jacks, inverted design with chrome-plated piston rods enclosed at all times.

Stroke

  • 36 inch [91.4 cm]
Performance ratings are based on engineering specifications, calculations and accepted industry standards. Capacities may vary according to drilling conditions. CME reserves the right to amend these specifications at any time, without notice.

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