CME-55 on CME-300 Carrier

Specifications

Engine

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

Carrier

  • Track Width
    • 17.7 in [45 cm]
  • Avg. ground bearing pressure
    • 4.5 psi [.309 kg/cm2]
  • Suspension
    • Triple walking beams
  • Turning Radius
    • In place
  • Drive
    • Hydraulic motor/planetary wheel drives
    • Optional 2 Speed drive
      • Low Speed: 0-1mph
      • High Speed: 0-2mph
  • Steering
    • Remote radio controlled guidance
  • Hydraulic front winch
    • 12,000 lbs [5,443 kg]
  • Auger and rod racks
    • Standard
  • Tool boxes
    • Standard

Gradeability

  • Straight ahead climb
    • 50% grade
  • Side-hill traverse
    • 36% grade

Rotary drive

  • Clutch, heavy duty
    • 13 inch [33 cm]
  • Transmission
    • 5 speed forward, 1 speed reverse
  • Standard Rotary Box
    • 7,700 foot pounds [10,440 Nm] max
    • 800 rpm max
  • High Torque Rotary Box (optional)
    • 9,400 foot pounds [12,744 Nm] max
    • 665 rpm max

Hydraulic feed system

  • Retract force
    • 28,275 pounds [12,826 kg]
  • Pulldown force
    • 18,650 pounds [8,460 kg]
  • Retract rate (max)
    • 35 feet [10.6 m] per minute
  • Rapid Retract rate (max)
    • 90 feet [27.4 m] per minute
  • Feed Rate (max)
    • 55 feet [16.7 m] per minute
  • Stroke
    • 72 inch [183 cm]

Leveling system

Four 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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