CME-55 on CME-300 Carrier

Specifications

Engine

  • Cummins 4BT, 275 cubic inch [4.5 L] 110 H.P. water-cooled 4 cylinder turbocharged diesel engine.

Carrier

  • Track Width
    • 17.7 in [45 cm]
  • Avg. ground bearing pressure
    • 4.4 psi [.309 kg/cm2
  • Suspension
    • Triple walking beams
  • Turning Radius
    • In place
  • Drive
    • Hydraulic motor/planetary wheel drives
  • 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
    • 4 speed forward, 1 speed reverse
  • Standard Rotary Box
    • 7,733 foot pounds [10,484 Nm] max
    • 689 rpm max
  • High Torque Rotary Box (optional)
    • 9,366 foot pounds [12,698 Nm] max
    • 569 rpm max
  • High Speed Rotary (optional)
    • 6,766 foot pounds [9,173 Nm] max
    • up to 590 rpm max

Hydraulic feed system

  • Retract force
    • 28,275 pounds [12,826 kg]
  • Pulldown force
    • 18,650 pounds [8,460 kg]
  • Retract rate (max)
    • 34.8 feet [10.6 m] per minute
  • Feed Rate (max)
    • 52.8 feet [16.1 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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