RIG 3: MULTIPURPOSE DRILLING RIG
   
TYPE: EDSON 8000 HD DRILL RIG - Modified to JND specifications.
   
GENERAL: Fully hydraulic in operation, the Edson 8000 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 deep hole exploration drilling.
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Edson 8000 HD Drill Rig

SPECIFICATIONS: EDSON 8000 HD
Chassis: International 8*4 Truck
Rotation:

Rotation speed 0 - 1500 rpm

Pulldown: Infinitely variable to 16,000 kg
Pullback: Infinitely variable to 16,000 kg
   
   
   
DRILLING METHODS:  Diamond Core, Mud Rotary.
   
 CAPACITY: PQ  900 m
  HQ 1350 m
  NQ 2000 m
  Rotary 450 m