Ranger DQ500 is a hydraulic surface drilling rig with a ROPS and FOPS-certified cabin, radio remote control and rod handling system. It is designed for pilot hole drilling in dimensional stone quarries and underground bolting applications.
Hydraulic roll-over boom
The rig’s hydraulic roll-over boom gives operators excellent flexibility while horizontal drilling.
Extensive coverage
The turning upper structure provides a large drilling coverage in horizontal and vertical drilling.
Full remote access to the rig
The rig provides an easy and safe operation with full remote control capabilities, including drilling, boom movements and tramming.
The SANDVIK DQ500 stone drill rig features a Cat 3056E 172 HP, 2,200 RPM engine, drill steel of 32, 38, 45 mm for drilling of holes with the diameter ranging from 45 to 89 mm. It was made and designed for dimensional stone quarries. It also features a remote control for a hydraulic roll-over boom, that enables horizontal drilling, drilling area of 17.6 sqm. The user cabin has a comfortable, user-friendly design.
Advantages
Hydraulic roll-over boom for horizontal drilling
Turning upper structure for large drilling coverage
Customized chain feed and rod handler for minimum ground clearance
Additional support legs for the feed give extra stability during drilling
Full remote control of the drill rig; drilling, boom movements and tramming
ROPS and FOPS certified safety cabin
Ranger DQ500 is a hydraulic, self-propelled, selfcontained, crawler based surface drilling rig equipped with a cabin (F.O.P.S. and R.O.P.S.) and rod handling system.
Ranger Ranger DQ500 is meant for pilot hole drilling in dimensional stone quarries.