RIG 2: MULTIPURPOSE DRILLING RIG
   
TYPE: EDSON 3000W DRILL RIG. - Modified to JND specifications
   
GENERAL: Fully hydraulic in operation, the Edson 3000W is a completely self-contained top head drive rig. This rig is a high capacity multipurpose machine, readily adaptable to all forms of rotary drilling ranging from low speed high torque percussion through to high speed diamond coring. The rig is capable of angle drilling up to 45 degree off vertical and is fitted with a dump mast. This rig has been specifically designed for exploration drilling and can only be described as a medium sized machine with large capacity.
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Edson 3000W Multipurpose drill rig

SPECIFICATIONS: EDSON 3000W
Chassis: MAN 6 wheel drive
Rotation: Rotation speed 0 - 1000 rpm
Pulldown: Infinitely variable to 11,500 kg
Pullback: Infinitely variable to 11,500 kg
Compressor: 900 cfm @ 350 psi
Auxiliary: 900 cfm @ 350 psi
   
DRILLING METHODS: RC, Diamond core, Down hole hammer, Mud rotary, RAB, Air core.
   
CAPACITY: RC 200 m
  HQ 600 m
  NQ 1000 m
  Rotary 300 m