Pit Viper 275

Will add unsurpassed productivity to your mining operation

With a 75,000-lb bit load capacity, the Pit Viper series can add unsurpassed productivity to your mining operation. The PV-270 series utilizes proven systems and technology, so you won’t be surprised at its reliability — or how easily it fits into your drilling operation. Whether you’re mining metals, coal, or industrial minerals, the PV-275 meets your needs for efficient, powerful drilling.


Main features
  • The PV-275 offers a multi-pass tower with 195-ft depth capacity through a 4-rod carousel with 40-ft rods

  • The automatic cable tensioning ensures an accurate head alignment, improves cable life, and eliminates drill down-time for cable tensioning

  • The cables used lead to smoother drilling, which helps increase the life of the bit and feed system

 
Technical data
Drilling method Rotary and DTH - Multi pass
Hole diameter 6 3/4'' - 10 5/8'' 171 - 270 mm
Hydraulic pulldown 70,000 lbf 311 kN 
Weight on bit 75,000 lb 34,000 kg
Hydraulic pullback 35,000 lbf 156 kN
Single pass depth 37 ft 11.3 m
Maximum hole depth 195 ft 59.4 m
Estimated operating weight 185,000 lb  84 tonnes

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Case studies
          
 
 Coal mining in eastern Australia


 
 Coal mining in Wyoming