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MD6310

The Cat® MD6310 is a powerful, flexible rotary blasthole drill that offers a wide variety of features and options designed to meet your site’s specific needs and challenges. A world-class cab helps keep operators safe and comfortable while increasing performance. And it’s infused with the latest technologies that increase productivity and allow for autonomous drilling—improving the efficiency of all downstream operations. Designed to drill holes from 229-311 mm (9-12.25 in) in diameter, the MD6310 is is optimized for single-pass or multi-pass drilling in both rotary and down-the-hole drilling modes.

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Overview

Pull-Down/Hoisting Capacity

UNITS:

Metric

Imperial

Pull-Down Capacity	Up to 39 009 kg (86,000 lb)	Up to 39 009 kg (86,000 lb)

Specifications

Hole Diameter	229-311 mm (9-12.25 in)	229-311 mm (9-12.25 in)
Engine	Cat® C32B	Cat® C32B
Bit Load	Up to 42 149 kg (Up to 92,922 lb)	Up to 42 149 kg (Up to 92,922 lb)

Dimensions (Approximate) - 17.5 m (57.4 ft) Mast

Body Length - Standard Cab	13.27 m	43.54 ft
Length - Mast Down - Extended Cab	25.43 m	83.33 ft
Length - Mast Down - Standard Cab	24.9 m	81.69 ft
Width - Front	5.39 m	17.68 ft
Body Length - Extended Cab	13.79 m	42.24 ft
Height - Mast Up	23.77 m	77.99 ft
Width - Rear	6.32 m	20.73 ft

Basic Specs

13.7 m (44.9 ft) Mast - Hoist Speed	37.4 m/min	122.7 ft/min
17.5 m (57.4 ft) Mast - Hoist Speed	37.4 m/min	122.7 ft/min
Emissions (Equivalent to Tier 2): Engine	C32B @ 1,800 rpm	C32B @ 1,800 rpm
13.7 m (44.9 ft) Mast - Hole Diameter Range 203-311 mm (8-12.25 in) - Multi Pass Depth	Down to 74.6 m (Down to 244.9 ft)	Down to 74.6 m (Down to 244.9 ft)
17.5 m (57.4 ft) Mast - Hole Diameter Range 203-311 mm (8-12.25 in) - Multi Pass Depth	Down to 47.9 m (Down to 157.4 ft)	Down to 47.9 m (Down to 157.4 ft)
17.5 m (57.4 ft) Mast - Pulldown Capacity	Up to 39 009 kg (Up to 86,000 lb)	Up to 39 009 kg (Up to 86,000 lb)
17.5 m (57.4 ft) Mast - Hole Diameter Range 203-311 mm (8-12.25 in) - Single Pass Depth	17.5 m	57.4 ft
13.7 m (44.9 ft) Mast - Hole Diameter Range	203-311 mm (8-12.25 in)	203-311 mm (8-12.25 in)
Angle Drilling	Vertical to 30° (in 5° increments)	Vertical to 30° (in 5° increments)
17.5 m (57.4 ft) Mast - Hole Diameter Range	203-311 mm (8-12.25 in)	203-311 mm (8-12.25 in)
17.5 m (57.4 ft) Mast - Bit Load - Single Pass	Up to 42 149 kg (Up to 92,922 lb)	Up to 42 149 kg (Up to 92,922 lb)
13.7 m (44.9 ft) Mast - Hoist Capacity	Up to 22 113 kg (Up to 48,750 lb)	Up to 22 113 kg (Up to 48,750 lb)
Compressor - Rotary Drilling (1)	56.6 m³/min (2,000 ft³/min) @ 8.6 bar (125 psi)	56.6 m³/min (2,000 ft³/min) @ 8.6 bar (125 psi)
Compressor - Rotary Drilling (2)	73.6 m³/min (2,600 ft³/min) @ 7.6 bar (110 psi)	73.6 m³/min (2,600 ft³/min) @ 7.6 bar (110 psi)
13.7 m (44.9 ft) Mast - Pulldown Capacity	Up to 39 009 kg (Up to 86,000 lb)	Up to 39 009 kg (Up to 86,000 lb)
13.7 m (44.9 ft) Mast - Hole Diameter Range 203-311 mm (8-12.25 in) - Single Pass Depth	13.7 m	44.9 ft
Emissions (U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final): Engine	C32B @ 1,800 rpm	C32B @ 1,800 rpm
Compressor - DTH Drilling	42.2 m³/min (1,500 ft³/min) @ 34.4 bar (500 psi)	42.2 m³/min (1,500 ft³/min) @ 34.4 bar (500 psi)
17.5 m (57.4 ft) Mast - Hoist Capacity	Up to 22 113 kg (Up to 48,750 lb)	Up to 22 113 kg (Up to 48,750 lb)
13.7 m (44.9 ft) Mast - Bit Load - Single Pass	Up to 41 165 kg (Up to 90,753 lb)	Up to 41 165 kg (Up to 90,753 lb)
Emissions (U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final): Power Rating ISO 14396	751 kW	1007 hp
Emissions (Equivalent to Tier 2): Power Rating ISO 14396	769 kW	1031 hp

Undercarriage

Drawbar Pull	547000 N	122971 lbf
Track chain guards and guides	Level two	Level two
Travel Speed	2.45 km/h	1.5 mile/h
Lower rollers	Fourteen (14)	Fourteen (14)
Model	Cat® 349E EL Excavator type	Cat® 349E EL Excavator type
Carrier Rollers	Three (3)	Three (3)
Triple grousers for soft rock ground bearing pressure 1.28 bar (18.5 psi)	750 mm	29.5 in

Safety and Security

Components (10)	In-deck mounted battery box	In-deck mounted battery box
Components (9)	Self-closing, gates secure egress ladder locations	Self-closing, gates secure egress ladder locations
Components (12)	Air hose retention devices	Air hose retention devices
Components (2)	Seven (7) engine shut down buttons: in cab, at drill deck, on deck at power train, ground accessible by main access point and each side of the drill front and left	Seven (7) engine shut down buttons: in cab, at drill deck, on deck at power train, ground accessible by main access point and each side of the drill front and left
Components (6)	Guards for exhaust pipes and turbo lines	Guards for exhaust pipes and turbo lines
Feature	Approach angle of 14 degrees facilitates loading and unloading on a lowboy	Approach angle of 14 degrees facilitates loading and unloading on a lowboy
Components (7)	Mast access ladder with mast grating (option)	Mast access ladder with mast grating (option)
Components (4)	Tram alarm is automatic and audible	Tram alarm is automatic and audible
Components (11)	Ground level keyed battery disconnect/starter lockout with remote jump start terminals	Ground level keyed battery disconnect/starter lockout with remote jump start terminals
Components (1)	Alloy drill deck covers, with storage provision	Alloy drill deck covers, with storage provision
Components (5)	Hinged protective guard for full front drill window	Hinged protective guard for full front drill window
Components (3)	Electric horn activated by push button in the cab	Electric horn activated by push button in the cab
Components (8)	Three egress points on deck areas in addition to main access	Three egress points on deck areas in addition to main access

Operating System Controls - Standard

Dimensions (Approximate) - 13.7 m (44.9 ft) Mast

Body Length - Standard Cab	13.27 m	43.54 ft
Body Length - Extended Cab	13.79 m	42.24 ft
Width - Rear	6.32 m	20.74 ft
Length - Mast Down - Standard Cab	21.1 m	69.23 ft
Length - Mast Down - Extended Cab	21.62 m	70.87 ft
Height - Mast Up	19.93 m	65.39 ft
Width - Front	5.39 m	17.68 ft

Mast

Engine Choices

Components (4)	Ether starting aid; ether bottle supplied locally	Ether starting aid; ether bottle supplied locally
Components (2)	Scheduled oil sampling (S∙O∙SSM) ports	Scheduled oil sampling (S∙O∙SSM) ports
Components (1)	Dual starter motors	Dual starter motors
Components (3)	Common air intake filters provide +500 hour service interval in normal operating conditions	Common air intake filters provide +500 hour service interval in normal operating conditions

Service Packages

Package (1)	Basic/Manual – Centralized Manual Lube; Gravity Fill for fuel and water	Basic/Manual – Centralized Manual Lube; Gravity Fill for fuel and water
Package (2)	Standard – Fast Fill for fuel and water; Automatic Lubrication System	Standard – Fast Fill for fuel and water; Automatic Lubrication System
Package (3)	Premium – Service center for lubricant drain and fill (compressor oil, hydraulic oil, gearbox oil, engine oil, tool lubrication and grease), Automatic Lubrication System, Fast Fill for fuel and water, blowdown hose	Premium – Service center for lubricant drain and fill (compressor oil, hydraulic oil, gearbox oil, engine oil, tool lubrication and grease), Automatic Lubrication System, Fast Fill for fuel and water, blowdown hose

Dust Suppression Choices

Water injection and dry dust collector (option)	– Water tank capacity 1514 L (400 gal)<br>– 204 m³/min (7,200 cfm) dry dust collector<br>– Self-cleaning filters, with auto-eject dust chute	– Water tank capacity 1514 L (400 gal)<br>– 204 m³/min (7,200 cfm) dry dust collector<br>– Self-cleaning filters, with auto-eject dust chute
Water Injection - Standard	– Water tank capacity 1514 L (400 gal)	– Water tank capacity 1514 L (400 gal)
Choices (1)	Dust curtain hydraulic lifters raise front and rear dust curtains (option) (recommended with dust collector)	Dust curtain hydraulic lifters raise front and rear dust curtains (option) (recommended with dust collector)
Choices (3)	Static dust curtains, four sides boxed in (standard)	Static dust curtains, four sides boxed in (standard)
High Volume Water Injection System - Not Compatible with Basic Service Package	– Water tanks total capacity 3785 L (1,000 gal) maximum<br>– Primary tank above deck – 1514 L (400 gal) capacity (heated for extreme cold weather)<br>– Secondary tank above deck – 2271 L (600 gal) capacity deck	– Water tanks total capacity 3785 L (1,000 gal) maximum<br>– Primary tank above deck – 1514 L (400 gal) capacity (heated for extreme cold weather)<br>– Secondary tank above deck – 2271 L (600 gal) capacity deck
Choices (2)	Tram off spray to wet the ground around the cuttings pile (not recommended for cold weather applications)	Tram off spray to wet the ground around the cuttings pile (not recommended for cold weather applications)

Tool Package Rotary

Components (4)	Top Sub, or Shock sub and cross over adapter (option)	Top Sub, or Shock sub and cross over adapter (option)
Components (3)	Deck wrench, sliding	Deck wrench, sliding
Components (5)	Bit sub	Bit sub
Components (1)	Roller deck bushing	Roller deck bushing
Components (6)	Pipe wiper seal	Pipe wiper seal
Components (2)	Pipe positioner inserts	Pipe positioner inserts

Compressor/Receiver Choices

Rotary Drilling (2)	73.6 m³/min (2,600 ft³/min) @ 7.6 bar (110 psi)	73.6 m³/min (2,600 ft³/min) @ 7.6 bar (110 psi)
Receiver Tank Choice (1)	Low pressure 8.6 bar (125 psi) for ASME/CR N/AU or CE	Low pressure 8.6 bar (125 psi) for ASME/CR N/AU or CE
Rotary Drilling (1)	56.6 m³/min (2,000 ft³/min) @ 8.6 bar (125 psi)	56.6 m³/min (2,000 ft³/min) @ 8.6 bar (125 psi)
DTH Drilling - Includes Tool Lubrication and Hammer Storage	42.2 m³/min (1,500 ft³/min) @ 34.4 bar (500 psi)	42.2 m³/min (1,500 ft³/min) @ 34.4 bar (500 psi)
Note	With the compressors variable volume control, the operator can limit air output resulting in reduced fuel consumption<br>– Both high and low pressure compressors contain this feature	With the compressors variable volume control, the operator can limit air output resulting in reduced fuel consumption<br>– Both high and low pressure compressors contain this feature
Receiver Tank Choice (2)	High pressure 34.4 bar (500 psi) for ASME/CR N/AU or CE	High pressure 34.4 bar (500 psi) for ASME/CR N/AU or CE
Choice	Electronic compressor control and regulation with purged air lines	Electronic compressor control and regulation with purged air lines

Frame and Work Deck

Cooling

Components (2)	Separate engine cooling module	Separate engine cooling module
Components (1)	Coolers with easy cleaning access	Coolers with easy cleaning access
Components (3)	Replaceable cooler core sections	Replaceable cooler core sections
Components (4)	Automatic variable speed fan control	Automatic variable speed fan control
Features	Functional in ambient temperature of 52° C (125° F)	Functional in ambient temperature of 52° C (125° F)

Automation and Technology

Components (6)	Wiring for third party interface	Wiring for third party interface
Components (3)	Drill assist (single or multipass auto drill) (options)	Drill assist (single or multipass auto drill) (options)
Components (5)	Optional Command for Drilling enables each operator to manage more than one machine	Optional Command for Drilling enables each operator to manage more than one machine
Type	Autonomy ready	Autonomy ready
Components (2)	Auto level, auto retract, auto mast	Auto level, auto retract, auto mast
Components (1)	Drill depth indicator and interlocks	Drill depth indicator and interlocks
Optional Cat Terrain for Drills - Mining System Interface	– Production<br>– Navigation	– Production<br>– Navigation
Components (4)	Product Link Elite (hardware from factory, subscription package via dealer)	Product Link Elite (hardware from factory, subscription package via dealer)

Drill Pipe

7.62 m (25 ft) pipes - pipe rack carousel holds a quantity of four or five pipes, 17.5 m (57.4 ft) Mast: Rotary (1)	203 mm	8 in
7.62 m (25 ft) pipes - pipe rack carousel holds a quantity of four or five pipes, 17.5 m (57.4 ft) Mast: DTH	178 mm	7 in
7.62 m (25 ft) pipes - pipe rack carousel holds a quantity of four or five pipes, 17.5 m (57.4 ft) Mast: Rotary or DTH	194 mm	7.625 in
7.62 m (25 ft) pipes - pipe rack carousel holds a quantity of four or five pipes, 17.5 m (57.4 ft) Mast: Rotary (2)	219 mm	8.625 in
7.62 m (25 ft) pipes - pipe rack carousel holds a quantity of four or five pipes, 17.5 m (57.4 ft) Mast: Rotary	235 mm	9.25 in
12.19 m (40 ft) pipes - pipe rack carousel holds a quantity of four (4) or five (5) pipes, 13.7 m (44.9 ft) Mast: Rotary (2)	219 mm	8.625 in
12.19 m (40 ft) pipes - pipe rack carousel holds a quantity of four (4) or five (5) pipes, 13.7 m (44.9 ft) Mast: Rotary (1)	203 mm	8 in
12.19 m (40 ft) pipes - pipe rack carousel holds a quantity of four (4) or five (5) pipes, 13.7 m (44.9 ft) Mast: DTH	178 mm	7 in
12.19 m (40 ft) pipes - pipe rack carousel holds a quantity of four (4) or five (5) pipes, 13.7 m (44.9 ft) Mast: Rotary or DTH	194 mm	7.625 in
Note	Dual purpose carousel pipe: 13.7 m (44.9 ft) Mast; holds quantity of two (2) 12.19 m (40 ft) pipes and quantity of two (2) 9.14 m (30 ft) pipes, and adapters to connect to DTH hammer and tricone bit (DTH hammer and tricone not included)<ul><li>Dual purpose pipe carousel accepts 194 mm (7.625 in) pipe – contact factory for additional pipe diameters</li></ul>	Dual purpose carousel pipe: 13.7 m (44.9 ft) Mast; holds quantity of two (2) 12.19 m (40 ft) pipes and quantity of two (2) 9.14 m (30 ft) pipes, and adapters to connect to DTH hammer and tricone bit (DTH hammer and tricone not included)<ul><li>Dual purpose pipe carousel accepts 194 mm (7.625 in) pipe – contact factory for additional pipe diameters</li></ul>

Climate Choices

Climate Level 2 Arctic Fluids and Lubricants	Rated down to –18° C (–0.4° F) temperatures	Rated down to –18° C (–0.4° F) temperatures
Climate Level 1 Standard Fluids and Lubricants (1)	Rated down to –1° C (30° F) temperatures	Rated down to –1° C (30° F) temperatures
Climate Level 1 Standard Fluids and Lubricants (2)	Withstands high heat to 52° C (125° F)	Withstands high heat to 52° C (125° F)
Climate Level 4 Arctic Fluids and Lubricants, Heating Package (6)	Breaker panel includes five (5) additional breakers for locally supplied heating elements, if needed	Breaker panel includes five (5) additional breakers for locally supplied heating elements, if needed
Climate Level 4 Arctic Fluids and Lubricants, Heating Package (3)	Full arctic lubricant package includes: engine oil, compressor oil and hydraulic oil	Full arctic lubricant package includes: engine oil, compressor oil and hydraulic oil
Climate Level 4 Arctic Fluids and Lubricants, Heating Package (1)	Rated down to –40° C (–40° F) temperatures	Rated down to –40° C (–40° F) temperatures
Climate Level 4 Arctic Fluids and Lubricants, Heating Package (5)	Shore power connection box with switchable 240-600V (50 amp) connection; diesel genset and or plug, sold separately	Shore power connection box with switchable 240-600V (50 amp) connection; diesel genset and or plug, sold separately
Climate Level 4 Arctic Fluids and Lubricants, Heating Package (2)	Diesel fired heating system that heats and circulates engine coolant through the: engine block, primary water tank, heating elements for battery trays with a provision for fuel tanks	Diesel fired heating system that heats and circulates engine coolant through the: engine block, primary water tank, heating elements for battery trays with a provision for fuel tanks
Climate Level 4 Arctic Fluids and Lubricants, Heating Package (4)	Electric heating package with breaker panel to power: 120V heating blanket for compressor receiver tank, compressor control box, heat trace for compressor control lines, heat trace for housing from water tank to water pump and water fast-fill assembly plus tank	Electric heating package with breaker panel to power: 120V heating blanket for compressor receiver tank, compressor control box, heat trace for compressor control lines, heat trace for housing from water tank to water pump and water fast-fill assembly plus tank

Overhead Winch System (optional)

Cable Diameter	13 mm	0.5 in
Winch Reach - Past The Drill Deck	6.1 m	20 ft
Capacity Rating	1814 kg	4000 lb
Note	Variable speed control	Variable speed control

Operator Environment

Rotary Head Top Drive System

Components (4)	Virtual rotary head travel stops and interlocks	Virtual rotary head travel stops and interlocks
Components (3)	Rotary torque control	Rotary torque control
Components (2)	Rotation gear box with dual motor arrangement, up to 160 rpm, and 16 000 N∙m (11,800 lbf-ft) of torque	Rotation gear box with dual motor arrangement, up to 160 rpm, and 16 000 N∙m (11,800 lbf-ft) of torque
Components (1)	Spindle with 168 mm (6.625 in) API regular thread and splined collar	Spindle with 168 mm (6.625 in) API regular thread and splined collar

Hydraulics

Components (2)	One (1) auxiliary circuit pump – 110 cc (piston, load sensing)	One (1) auxiliary circuit pump – 110 cc (piston, load sensing)
Components (3)	Two (2) fan pumps – 1,000 cc (piston, with proportional electronic controls)	Two (2) fan pumps – 1,000 cc (piston, with proportional electronic controls)
Components (1)	Two (2) primary pumps – 210 cc (piston, with proportional electronic controls)	Two (2) primary pumps – 210 cc (piston, with proportional electronic controls)
Components (4)	Two (2) charge pumps – 43.9 + 56.5 cc (double stack gear, fixed displacement)	Two (2) charge pumps – 43.9 + 56.5 cc (double stack gear, fixed displacement)
Components (5)	Scheduled Oil Sampling (S∙O∙S) ports	Scheduled Oil Sampling (S∙O∙S) ports

Tool Package DTH

Components (1)	Two piece bushing	Two piece bushing
Components (6)	Pipe wiper seal	Pipe wiper seal
Components (4)	Shock sub and top sub adapter	Shock sub and top sub adapter
Components (5)	Cross over hammer adapter	Cross over hammer adapter
Components (3)	Deck wrench, sliding	Deck wrench, sliding
Components (2)	Pipe positioner inserts	Pipe positioner inserts

Frame Access Choices

Choice (1)	Fixed access ladder to the cab area	Fixed access ladder to the cab area
Choice (2)	Cascading, hydraulic stairs to cab area (option) – includes jack and tram interlock that activates when the stairs are down	Cascading, hydraulic stairs to cab area (option) – includes jack and tram interlock that activates when the stairs are down
Choice (3)	Cab perimeter walkway available with either choice	Cab perimeter walkway available with either choice

Mast Packages

Mast Accessories Hydraulic (2)	One hydraulic pipe catcher, plus one wire rope, hydraulically actuated pipe positioner, hydraulic bit basket	One hydraulic pipe catcher, plus one wire rope, hydraulically actuated pipe positioner, hydraulic bit basket
Mast Accessories Hydraulic (1)	One hydraulic pipe catcher, hydraulically actuated pipe positioner, hydraulic bit basket	One hydraulic pipe catcher, hydraulically actuated pipe positioner, hydraulic bit basket
Angle Drilling	Included with either mast	Included with either mast
Mast Accessories Manual, 17.5 m (57.4 ft) Mast	Two wire rope pipe catchers, hydraulically actuated pipe positioner, manual bit basket	Two wire rope pipe catchers, hydraulically actuated pipe positioner, manual bit basket
Mast Accessories Manual, 13.7 m (44.9 ft) Mast	One wire rope pipe catcher, hydraulically actuated pipe positioner, manual bit basket	One wire rope pipe catcher, hydraulically actuated pipe positioner, manual bit basket

Carousel (Mast size and pipe diameter dependent)

13.7 m (44.9 ft) Mast Carousel; holds quantity of 4 × 12.19 m (40 ft) pipes; total depth 62.5 m (204.9 ft): Pipe diameters	178 mm (7 in), 194 mm (7.625 in), 203 mm (8 in), 219 mm (8.625 in)	178 mm (7 in), 194 mm (7.625 in), 203 mm (8 in), 219 mm (8.625 in)
13.7 m (44.9 ft) Mast Carousel; holds quantity of 5 × 12.19 m (40 ft) pipes; total depth 74.6 m (244.9 ft): Pipe diameters	194 mm (7.625 in), 219 mm (8.625 in)	194 mm (7.625 in), 219 mm (8.625 in)
17.5 m (57.4 ft) Mast Carousel; holds quantity of 2 × 7.62 m (25 ft) pipes; total depth 32.7 m (107.4 ft): Pipe diameter	235 mm	9.25 in
17.5 m (57.4 ft) Mast Carousel; holds quantity of 4 × 7.62 m (25 ft) pipes; total depth 48 m (157.5 ft): Pipe diameters	178 mm (7 in), 194 mm (7.625 in), 203 mm (8 in), 219 mm (8.625 in)	178 mm (7 in), 194 mm (7.625 in), 203 mm (8 in), 219 mm (8.625 in)
Note	13.7 m (44.9 ft) Mast Carousel, dual purpose; holds quantity of two (2) 12.19 m (40 ft) pipes and quantity of two (2) 9.14 m (30 ft) pipes, and adapters to connect to DTH hammer and tricone bit (DTH hammer and tricone not included)<ul><li>Accepts 194 mm (7.625 in) pipe – contact factory for additional pipe diameters</li></ul>	13.7 m (44.9 ft) Mast Carousel, dual purpose; holds quantity of two (2) 12.19 m (40 ft) pipes and quantity of two (2) 9.14 m (30 ft) pipes, and adapters to connect to DTH hammer and tricone bit (DTH hammer and tricone not included)<ul><li>Accepts 194 mm (7.625 in) pipe – contact factory for additional pipe diameters</li></ul>

Service Tool Options

Option	Bushing Retention Tool 178 to 235 mm (7.00 to 9.25 in) pipe diameter	Bushing Retention Tool 178 to 235 mm (7.00 to 9.25 in) pipe diameter
Lifting Bails (Available on Request)	– 114 mm (4.5 in) API reg thread<br>– 140 mm (5.5 in) API reg thread<br>– 168 mm (6.625 in) for top sub/shock sub API thread<br>– 114 mm (4.5 in) for 178 mm (7 in) pipe BECO thread<br>– 152 mm (6 in) for 194 mm (7.625 in) up to 235 mm (9.25 in) pipe BECO thread	– 114 mm (4.5 in) API reg thread<br>– 140 mm (5.5 in) API reg thread<br>– 168 mm (6.625 in) for top sub/shock sub API thread<br>– 114 mm (4.5 in) for 178 mm (7 in) pipe BECO thread<br>– 152 mm (6 in) for 194 mm (7.625 in) up to 235 mm (9.25 in) pipe BECO thread

Weights - 13.7 m (44.9 ft) Mast

Working Weight Range - Minimum/Maximum	75 800/97 000 kg (167,110/213,848 lb)	75 800/97 000 kg (167,110/213,848 lb)

Hydraulic Break Out Wrench

Variable Grip Hydraulic Break Out Wrench Grip Ranges (2)	235 mm (9.25 in)	235 mm (9.25 in)
Variable Grip Hydraulic Break Out Wrench Grip Ranges (1)	178-219 mm (7.0-8.625 in)	178-219 mm (7.0-8.625 in)

Weights - 17.5 m (57.4 ft) Mast

Working Weight Range - Minimum/Maximum	75 500/97 500 kg (166,449/214,950 lb)	75 500/97 500 kg (166,449/214,950 lb)

Features

WORLD-CLASS OPERATOR STATION

Ergonomic controls to help operators stay alert and avoid fatigue
Multifunction joystick controls and touchscreen monitors are easy to use and intuitive
Excellent visibility, thanks to multiple cameras and full-length windows
Optional heated and ventilated seat for enhanced operator comfort

100% CAT INTEGRATION

Cat to the core, with common parts and components and consistent design characteristics across all Cat drill models
Shared software for autonomous features
Backed by the world-class support of the Cat dealer network

CAT ELECTRONICS: BACKBONE OF THE MACHINE

Common electronic architecture across all Cat machines to ensure technician familiarity
Cat Electronic Technician (Cat ET) enables fast and easy troubleshooting
Serves as common platform for integrating future autonomy solutions
Product Link™ Elite provides real-time performance tracking

MATCHED POWERTRAIN

Variable air volume for reduced fuel consumption and powerful performance
C32B engine matched to largest “standard” compressor in this class for fast cycle times
Powertrain optimized to withstand rigorous drilling applications
High- and low-pressure configurations offer variable volume air control
Optimal feed force, rotary torque and air, helping to reduce fuel consumption

TECHNOLOGY AND AUTOMATION

Integrated Drill Assist functionality, including auto level, auto retract jacks, auto raise and lower mast, and auto drill
Machine health and performance monitoring keep machine running productively
Drill depth meter helps reduce over- and under-drilling
Ready to connect with the Cat MineStar™ suite of technologies, including Terrain for drilling and Command for drilling

SAFETY

Three standard cameras and large windows give the operator excellent visibility
MineStar Command for drilling enables remote or autonomous operation — removing operator from the machine
Seven engine shut-down buttons
Slip-resistant surfaces for safer ingress/egress and service
LED interior lights and backlit joysticks and keypads; exterior spot and flood lights illuminate paths for ingress/egress

SUSTAINABILITY

Designed to use less fuel, which reduces engine emissions
Tier 4 Final engines reduce NOx and particulate matter
Reduced waste and lower owning and operating costs thanks to increased commonality of systems and components, plus a reduction in unique part numbers
Longer maintenance intervals that decrease the amount of waste contributed to the environment

Optional Equipment

FRAME

Fuel tank expansion of +1609 L (425 gal) for total of 3218 L (850 gal) (option) required for autonomy packages

Downloads

Brochure MD6310 Download

Technical Specifications MD6310 Download

Drill Assist Technology Brochure Download

MD6310 Infographic Download

MD6310 Key Features Sheet Download

MD6310 Poster Download

Overview

Pull-Down/Hoisting Capacity

UNITS:

Metric

Imperial

Pull-Down Capacity	Up to 39 009 kg (86,000 lb)	Up to 39 009 kg (86,000 lb)

Specifications

Hole Diameter	229-311 mm (9-12.25 in)	229-311 mm (9-12.25 in)
Engine	Cat® C32B	Cat® C32B
Bit Load	Up to 42 149 kg (Up to 92,922 lb)	Up to 42 149 kg (Up to 92,922 lb)

Dimensions (Approximate) - 17.5 m (57.4 ft) Mast

Body Length - Standard Cab	13.27 m	43.54 ft
Length - Mast Down - Extended Cab	25.43 m	83.33 ft
Length - Mast Down - Standard Cab	24.9 m	81.69 ft
Width - Front	5.39 m	17.68 ft
Body Length - Extended Cab	13.79 m	42.24 ft
Height - Mast Up	23.77 m	77.99 ft
Width - Rear	6.32 m	20.73 ft

Basic Specs

13.7 m (44.9 ft) Mast - Hoist Speed	37.4 m/min	122.7 ft/min
17.5 m (57.4 ft) Mast - Hoist Speed	37.4 m/min	122.7 ft/min
Emissions (Equivalent to Tier 2): Engine	C32B @ 1,800 rpm	C32B @ 1,800 rpm
13.7 m (44.9 ft) Mast - Hole Diameter Range 203-311 mm (8-12.25 in) - Multi Pass Depth	Down to 74.6 m (Down to 244.9 ft)	Down to 74.6 m (Down to 244.9 ft)
17.5 m (57.4 ft) Mast - Hole Diameter Range 203-311 mm (8-12.25 in) - Multi Pass Depth	Down to 47.9 m (Down to 157.4 ft)	Down to 47.9 m (Down to 157.4 ft)
17.5 m (57.4 ft) Mast - Pulldown Capacity	Up to 39 009 kg (Up to 86,000 lb)	Up to 39 009 kg (Up to 86,000 lb)
17.5 m (57.4 ft) Mast - Hole Diameter Range 203-311 mm (8-12.25 in) - Single Pass Depth	17.5 m	57.4 ft
13.7 m (44.9 ft) Mast - Hole Diameter Range	203-311 mm (8-12.25 in)	203-311 mm (8-12.25 in)
Angle Drilling	Vertical to 30° (in 5° increments)	Vertical to 30° (in 5° increments)
17.5 m (57.4 ft) Mast - Hole Diameter Range	203-311 mm (8-12.25 in)	203-311 mm (8-12.25 in)
17.5 m (57.4 ft) Mast - Bit Load - Single Pass	Up to 42 149 kg (Up to 92,922 lb)	Up to 42 149 kg (Up to 92,922 lb)
13.7 m (44.9 ft) Mast - Hoist Capacity	Up to 22 113 kg (Up to 48,750 lb)	Up to 22 113 kg (Up to 48,750 lb)
Compressor - Rotary Drilling (1)	56.6 m³/min (2,000 ft³/min) @ 8.6 bar (125 psi)	56.6 m³/min (2,000 ft³/min) @ 8.6 bar (125 psi)
Compressor - Rotary Drilling (2)	73.6 m³/min (2,600 ft³/min) @ 7.6 bar (110 psi)	73.6 m³/min (2,600 ft³/min) @ 7.6 bar (110 psi)
13.7 m (44.9 ft) Mast - Pulldown Capacity	Up to 39 009 kg (Up to 86,000 lb)	Up to 39 009 kg (Up to 86,000 lb)
13.7 m (44.9 ft) Mast - Hole Diameter Range 203-311 mm (8-12.25 in) - Single Pass Depth	13.7 m	44.9 ft
Emissions (U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final): Engine	C32B @ 1,800 rpm	C32B @ 1,800 rpm
Compressor - DTH Drilling	42.2 m³/min (1,500 ft³/min) @ 34.4 bar (500 psi)	42.2 m³/min (1,500 ft³/min) @ 34.4 bar (500 psi)
17.5 m (57.4 ft) Mast - Hoist Capacity	Up to 22 113 kg (Up to 48,750 lb)	Up to 22 113 kg (Up to 48,750 lb)
13.7 m (44.9 ft) Mast - Bit Load - Single Pass	Up to 41 165 kg (Up to 90,753 lb)	Up to 41 165 kg (Up to 90,753 lb)
Emissions (U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final): Power Rating ISO 14396	751 kW	1007 hp
Emissions (Equivalent to Tier 2): Power Rating ISO 14396	769 kW	1031 hp

Undercarriage

Drawbar Pull	547000 N	122971 lbf
Track chain guards and guides	Level two	Level two
Travel Speed	2.45 km/h	1.5 mile/h
Lower rollers	Fourteen (14)	Fourteen (14)
Model	Cat® 349E EL Excavator type	Cat® 349E EL Excavator type
Carrier Rollers	Three (3)	Three (3)
Triple grousers for soft rock ground bearing pressure 1.28 bar (18.5 psi)	750 mm	29.5 in

Safety and Security

Components (10)	In-deck mounted battery box	In-deck mounted battery box
Components (9)	Self-closing, gates secure egress ladder locations	Self-closing, gates secure egress ladder locations
Components (12)	Air hose retention devices	Air hose retention devices
Components (2)	Seven (7) engine shut down buttons: in cab, at drill deck, on deck at power train, ground accessible by main access point and each side of the drill front and left	Seven (7) engine shut down buttons: in cab, at drill deck, on deck at power train, ground accessible by main access point and each side of the drill front and left
Components (6)	Guards for exhaust pipes and turbo lines	Guards for exhaust pipes and turbo lines
Feature	Approach angle of 14 degrees facilitates loading and unloading on a lowboy	Approach angle of 14 degrees facilitates loading and unloading on a lowboy
Components (7)	Mast access ladder with mast grating (option)	Mast access ladder with mast grating (option)
Components (4)	Tram alarm is automatic and audible	Tram alarm is automatic and audible
Components (11)	Ground level keyed battery disconnect/starter lockout with remote jump start terminals	Ground level keyed battery disconnect/starter lockout with remote jump start terminals
Components (1)	Alloy drill deck covers, with storage provision	Alloy drill deck covers, with storage provision
Components (5)	Hinged protective guard for full front drill window	Hinged protective guard for full front drill window
Components (3)	Electric horn activated by push button in the cab	Electric horn activated by push button in the cab
Components (8)	Three egress points on deck areas in addition to main access	Three egress points on deck areas in addition to main access

Operating System Controls - Standard

Dimensions (Approximate) - 13.7 m (44.9 ft) Mast

Body Length - Standard Cab	13.27 m	43.54 ft
Body Length - Extended Cab	13.79 m	42.24 ft
Width - Rear	6.32 m	20.74 ft
Length - Mast Down - Standard Cab	21.1 m	69.23 ft
Length - Mast Down - Extended Cab	21.62 m	70.87 ft
Height - Mast Up	19.93 m	65.39 ft
Width - Front	5.39 m	17.68 ft

Mast

Engine Choices

Components (4)	Ether starting aid; ether bottle supplied locally	Ether starting aid; ether bottle supplied locally
Components (2)	Scheduled oil sampling (S∙O∙SSM) ports	Scheduled oil sampling (S∙O∙SSM) ports
Components (1)	Dual starter motors	Dual starter motors
Components (3)	Common air intake filters provide +500 hour service interval in normal operating conditions	Common air intake filters provide +500 hour service interval in normal operating conditions

Service Packages

Package (1)	Basic/Manual – Centralized Manual Lube; Gravity Fill for fuel and water	Basic/Manual – Centralized Manual Lube; Gravity Fill for fuel and water
Package (2)	Standard – Fast Fill for fuel and water; Automatic Lubrication System	Standard – Fast Fill for fuel and water; Automatic Lubrication System
Package (3)	Premium – Service center for lubricant drain and fill (compressor oil, hydraulic oil, gearbox oil, engine oil, tool lubrication and grease), Automatic Lubrication System, Fast Fill for fuel and water, blowdown hose	Premium – Service center for lubricant drain and fill (compressor oil, hydraulic oil, gearbox oil, engine oil, tool lubrication and grease), Automatic Lubrication System, Fast Fill for fuel and water, blowdown hose

Dust Suppression Choices

Water injection and dry dust collector (option)	– Water tank capacity 1514 L (400 gal)<br>– 204 m³/min (7,200 cfm) dry dust collector<br>– Self-cleaning filters, with auto-eject dust chute	– Water tank capacity 1514 L (400 gal)<br>– 204 m³/min (7,200 cfm) dry dust collector<br>– Self-cleaning filters, with auto-eject dust chute
Water Injection - Standard	– Water tank capacity 1514 L (400 gal)	– Water tank capacity 1514 L (400 gal)
Choices (1)	Dust curtain hydraulic lifters raise front and rear dust curtains (option) (recommended with dust collector)	Dust curtain hydraulic lifters raise front and rear dust curtains (option) (recommended with dust collector)
Choices (3)	Static dust curtains, four sides boxed in (standard)	Static dust curtains, four sides boxed in (standard)
High Volume Water Injection System - Not Compatible with Basic Service Package	– Water tanks total capacity 3785 L (1,000 gal) maximum<br>– Primary tank above deck – 1514 L (400 gal) capacity (heated for extreme cold weather)<br>– Secondary tank above deck – 2271 L (600 gal) capacity deck	– Water tanks total capacity 3785 L (1,000 gal) maximum<br>– Primary tank above deck – 1514 L (400 gal) capacity (heated for extreme cold weather)<br>– Secondary tank above deck – 2271 L (600 gal) capacity deck
Choices (2)	Tram off spray to wet the ground around the cuttings pile (not recommended for cold weather applications)	Tram off spray to wet the ground around the cuttings pile (not recommended for cold weather applications)

Tool Package Rotary

Components (4)	Top Sub, or Shock sub and cross over adapter (option)	Top Sub, or Shock sub and cross over adapter (option)
Components (3)	Deck wrench, sliding	Deck wrench, sliding
Components (5)	Bit sub	Bit sub
Components (1)	Roller deck bushing	Roller deck bushing
Components (6)	Pipe wiper seal	Pipe wiper seal
Components (2)	Pipe positioner inserts	Pipe positioner inserts

Compressor/Receiver Choices

Rotary Drilling (2)	73.6 m³/min (2,600 ft³/min) @ 7.6 bar (110 psi)	73.6 m³/min (2,600 ft³/min) @ 7.6 bar (110 psi)
Receiver Tank Choice (1)	Low pressure 8.6 bar (125 psi) for ASME/CR N/AU or CE	Low pressure 8.6 bar (125 psi) for ASME/CR N/AU or CE
Rotary Drilling (1)	56.6 m³/min (2,000 ft³/min) @ 8.6 bar (125 psi)	56.6 m³/min (2,000 ft³/min) @ 8.6 bar (125 psi)
DTH Drilling - Includes Tool Lubrication and Hammer Storage	42.2 m³/min (1,500 ft³/min) @ 34.4 bar (500 psi)	42.2 m³/min (1,500 ft³/min) @ 34.4 bar (500 psi)
Note	With the compressors variable volume control, the operator can limit air output resulting in reduced fuel consumption<br>– Both high and low pressure compressors contain this feature	With the compressors variable volume control, the operator can limit air output resulting in reduced fuel consumption<br>– Both high and low pressure compressors contain this feature
Receiver Tank Choice (2)	High pressure 34.4 bar (500 psi) for ASME/CR N/AU or CE	High pressure 34.4 bar (500 psi) for ASME/CR N/AU or CE
Choice	Electronic compressor control and regulation with purged air lines	Electronic compressor control and regulation with purged air lines

Frame and Work Deck

Cooling

Components (2)	Separate engine cooling module	Separate engine cooling module
Components (1)	Coolers with easy cleaning access	Coolers with easy cleaning access
Components (3)	Replaceable cooler core sections	Replaceable cooler core sections
Components (4)	Automatic variable speed fan control	Automatic variable speed fan control
Features	Functional in ambient temperature of 52° C (125° F)	Functional in ambient temperature of 52° C (125° F)

Automation and Technology

Components (6)	Wiring for third party interface	Wiring for third party interface
Components (3)	Drill assist (single or multipass auto drill) (options)	Drill assist (single or multipass auto drill) (options)
Components (5)	Optional Command for Drilling enables each operator to manage more than one machine	Optional Command for Drilling enables each operator to manage more than one machine
Type	Autonomy ready	Autonomy ready
Components (2)	Auto level, auto retract, auto mast	Auto level, auto retract, auto mast
Components (1)	Drill depth indicator and interlocks	Drill depth indicator and interlocks
Optional Cat Terrain for Drills - Mining System Interface	– Production<br>– Navigation	– Production<br>– Navigation
Components (4)	Product Link Elite (hardware from factory, subscription package via dealer)	Product Link Elite (hardware from factory, subscription package via dealer)

Drill Pipe

7.62 m (25 ft) pipes - pipe rack carousel holds a quantity of four or five pipes, 17.5 m (57.4 ft) Mast: Rotary (1)	203 mm	8 in
7.62 m (25 ft) pipes - pipe rack carousel holds a quantity of four or five pipes, 17.5 m (57.4 ft) Mast: DTH	178 mm	7 in
7.62 m (25 ft) pipes - pipe rack carousel holds a quantity of four or five pipes, 17.5 m (57.4 ft) Mast: Rotary or DTH	194 mm	7.625 in
7.62 m (25 ft) pipes - pipe rack carousel holds a quantity of four or five pipes, 17.5 m (57.4 ft) Mast: Rotary (2)	219 mm	8.625 in
7.62 m (25 ft) pipes - pipe rack carousel holds a quantity of four or five pipes, 17.5 m (57.4 ft) Mast: Rotary	235 mm	9.25 in
12.19 m (40 ft) pipes - pipe rack carousel holds a quantity of four (4) or five (5) pipes, 13.7 m (44.9 ft) Mast: Rotary (2)	219 mm	8.625 in
12.19 m (40 ft) pipes - pipe rack carousel holds a quantity of four (4) or five (5) pipes, 13.7 m (44.9 ft) Mast: Rotary (1)	203 mm	8 in
12.19 m (40 ft) pipes - pipe rack carousel holds a quantity of four (4) or five (5) pipes, 13.7 m (44.9 ft) Mast: DTH	178 mm	7 in
12.19 m (40 ft) pipes - pipe rack carousel holds a quantity of four (4) or five (5) pipes, 13.7 m (44.9 ft) Mast: Rotary or DTH	194 mm	7.625 in
Note	Dual purpose carousel pipe: 13.7 m (44.9 ft) Mast; holds quantity of two (2) 12.19 m (40 ft) pipes and quantity of two (2) 9.14 m (30 ft) pipes, and adapters to connect to DTH hammer and tricone bit (DTH hammer and tricone not included)<ul><li>Dual purpose pipe carousel accepts 194 mm (7.625 in) pipe – contact factory for additional pipe diameters</li></ul>	Dual purpose carousel pipe: 13.7 m (44.9 ft) Mast; holds quantity of two (2) 12.19 m (40 ft) pipes and quantity of two (2) 9.14 m (30 ft) pipes, and adapters to connect to DTH hammer and tricone bit (DTH hammer and tricone not included)<ul><li>Dual purpose pipe carousel accepts 194 mm (7.625 in) pipe – contact factory for additional pipe diameters</li></ul>

Climate Choices

Climate Level 2 Arctic Fluids and Lubricants	Rated down to –18° C (–0.4° F) temperatures	Rated down to –18° C (–0.4° F) temperatures
Climate Level 1 Standard Fluids and Lubricants (1)	Rated down to –1° C (30° F) temperatures	Rated down to –1° C (30° F) temperatures
Climate Level 1 Standard Fluids and Lubricants (2)	Withstands high heat to 52° C (125° F)	Withstands high heat to 52° C (125° F)
Climate Level 4 Arctic Fluids and Lubricants, Heating Package (6)	Breaker panel includes five (5) additional breakers for locally supplied heating elements, if needed	Breaker panel includes five (5) additional breakers for locally supplied heating elements, if needed
Climate Level 4 Arctic Fluids and Lubricants, Heating Package (3)	Full arctic lubricant package includes: engine oil, compressor oil and hydraulic oil	Full arctic lubricant package includes: engine oil, compressor oil and hydraulic oil
Climate Level 4 Arctic Fluids and Lubricants, Heating Package (1)	Rated down to –40° C (–40° F) temperatures	Rated down to –40° C (–40° F) temperatures
Climate Level 4 Arctic Fluids and Lubricants, Heating Package (5)	Shore power connection box with switchable 240-600V (50 amp) connection; diesel genset and or plug, sold separately	Shore power connection box with switchable 240-600V (50 amp) connection; diesel genset and or plug, sold separately
Climate Level 4 Arctic Fluids and Lubricants, Heating Package (2)	Diesel fired heating system that heats and circulates engine coolant through the: engine block, primary water tank, heating elements for battery trays with a provision for fuel tanks	Diesel fired heating system that heats and circulates engine coolant through the: engine block, primary water tank, heating elements for battery trays with a provision for fuel tanks
Climate Level 4 Arctic Fluids and Lubricants, Heating Package (4)	Electric heating package with breaker panel to power: 120V heating blanket for compressor receiver tank, compressor control box, heat trace for compressor control lines, heat trace for housing from water tank to water pump and water fast-fill assembly plus tank	Electric heating package with breaker panel to power: 120V heating blanket for compressor receiver tank, compressor control box, heat trace for compressor control lines, heat trace for housing from water tank to water pump and water fast-fill assembly plus tank

Overhead Winch System (optional)

Cable Diameter	13 mm	0.5 in
Winch Reach - Past The Drill Deck	6.1 m	20 ft
Capacity Rating	1814 kg	4000 lb
Note	Variable speed control	Variable speed control

Operator Environment

Rotary Head Top Drive System

Components (4)	Virtual rotary head travel stops and interlocks	Virtual rotary head travel stops and interlocks
Components (3)	Rotary torque control	Rotary torque control
Components (2)	Rotation gear box with dual motor arrangement, up to 160 rpm, and 16 000 N∙m (11,800 lbf-ft) of torque	Rotation gear box with dual motor arrangement, up to 160 rpm, and 16 000 N∙m (11,800 lbf-ft) of torque
Components (1)	Spindle with 168 mm (6.625 in) API regular thread and splined collar	Spindle with 168 mm (6.625 in) API regular thread and splined collar

Hydraulics

Components (2)	One (1) auxiliary circuit pump – 110 cc (piston, load sensing)	One (1) auxiliary circuit pump – 110 cc (piston, load sensing)
Components (3)	Two (2) fan pumps – 1,000 cc (piston, with proportional electronic controls)	Two (2) fan pumps – 1,000 cc (piston, with proportional electronic controls)
Components (1)	Two (2) primary pumps – 210 cc (piston, with proportional electronic controls)	Two (2) primary pumps – 210 cc (piston, with proportional electronic controls)
Components (4)	Two (2) charge pumps – 43.9 + 56.5 cc (double stack gear, fixed displacement)	Two (2) charge pumps – 43.9 + 56.5 cc (double stack gear, fixed displacement)
Components (5)	Scheduled Oil Sampling (S∙O∙S) ports	Scheduled Oil Sampling (S∙O∙S) ports

Tool Package DTH

Components (1)	Two piece bushing	Two piece bushing
Components (6)	Pipe wiper seal	Pipe wiper seal
Components (4)	Shock sub and top sub adapter	Shock sub and top sub adapter
Components (5)	Cross over hammer adapter	Cross over hammer adapter
Components (3)	Deck wrench, sliding	Deck wrench, sliding
Components (2)	Pipe positioner inserts	Pipe positioner inserts

Frame Access Choices

Choice (1)	Fixed access ladder to the cab area	Fixed access ladder to the cab area
Choice (2)	Cascading, hydraulic stairs to cab area (option) – includes jack and tram interlock that activates when the stairs are down	Cascading, hydraulic stairs to cab area (option) – includes jack and tram interlock that activates when the stairs are down
Choice (3)	Cab perimeter walkway available with either choice	Cab perimeter walkway available with either choice

Mast Packages

Mast Accessories Hydraulic (2)	One hydraulic pipe catcher, plus one wire rope, hydraulically actuated pipe positioner, hydraulic bit basket	One hydraulic pipe catcher, plus one wire rope, hydraulically actuated pipe positioner, hydraulic bit basket
Mast Accessories Hydraulic (1)	One hydraulic pipe catcher, hydraulically actuated pipe positioner, hydraulic bit basket	One hydraulic pipe catcher, hydraulically actuated pipe positioner, hydraulic bit basket
Angle Drilling	Included with either mast	Included with either mast
Mast Accessories Manual, 17.5 m (57.4 ft) Mast	Two wire rope pipe catchers, hydraulically actuated pipe positioner, manual bit basket	Two wire rope pipe catchers, hydraulically actuated pipe positioner, manual bit basket
Mast Accessories Manual, 13.7 m (44.9 ft) Mast	One wire rope pipe catcher, hydraulically actuated pipe positioner, manual bit basket	One wire rope pipe catcher, hydraulically actuated pipe positioner, manual bit basket

Carousel (Mast size and pipe diameter dependent)

13.7 m (44.9 ft) Mast Carousel; holds quantity of 4 × 12.19 m (40 ft) pipes; total depth 62.5 m (204.9 ft): Pipe diameters	178 mm (7 in), 194 mm (7.625 in), 203 mm (8 in), 219 mm (8.625 in)	178 mm (7 in), 194 mm (7.625 in), 203 mm (8 in), 219 mm (8.625 in)
13.7 m (44.9 ft) Mast Carousel; holds quantity of 5 × 12.19 m (40 ft) pipes; total depth 74.6 m (244.9 ft): Pipe diameters	194 mm (7.625 in), 219 mm (8.625 in)	194 mm (7.625 in), 219 mm (8.625 in)
17.5 m (57.4 ft) Mast Carousel; holds quantity of 2 × 7.62 m (25 ft) pipes; total depth 32.7 m (107.4 ft): Pipe diameter	235 mm	9.25 in
17.5 m (57.4 ft) Mast Carousel; holds quantity of 4 × 7.62 m (25 ft) pipes; total depth 48 m (157.5 ft): Pipe diameters	178 mm (7 in), 194 mm (7.625 in), 203 mm (8 in), 219 mm (8.625 in)	178 mm (7 in), 194 mm (7.625 in), 203 mm (8 in), 219 mm (8.625 in)
Note	13.7 m (44.9 ft) Mast Carousel, dual purpose; holds quantity of two (2) 12.19 m (40 ft) pipes and quantity of two (2) 9.14 m (30 ft) pipes, and adapters to connect to DTH hammer and tricone bit (DTH hammer and tricone not included)<ul><li>Accepts 194 mm (7.625 in) pipe – contact factory for additional pipe diameters</li></ul>	13.7 m (44.9 ft) Mast Carousel, dual purpose; holds quantity of two (2) 12.19 m (40 ft) pipes and quantity of two (2) 9.14 m (30 ft) pipes, and adapters to connect to DTH hammer and tricone bit (DTH hammer and tricone not included)<ul><li>Accepts 194 mm (7.625 in) pipe – contact factory for additional pipe diameters</li></ul>

Service Tool Options

Option	Bushing Retention Tool 178 to 235 mm (7.00 to 9.25 in) pipe diameter	Bushing Retention Tool 178 to 235 mm (7.00 to 9.25 in) pipe diameter
Lifting Bails (Available on Request)	– 114 mm (4.5 in) API reg thread<br>– 140 mm (5.5 in) API reg thread<br>– 168 mm (6.625 in) for top sub/shock sub API thread<br>– 114 mm (4.5 in) for 178 mm (7 in) pipe BECO thread<br>– 152 mm (6 in) for 194 mm (7.625 in) up to 235 mm (9.25 in) pipe BECO thread	– 114 mm (4.5 in) API reg thread<br>– 140 mm (5.5 in) API reg thread<br>– 168 mm (6.625 in) for top sub/shock sub API thread<br>– 114 mm (4.5 in) for 178 mm (7 in) pipe BECO thread<br>– 152 mm (6 in) for 194 mm (7.625 in) up to 235 mm (9.25 in) pipe BECO thread

Weights - 13.7 m (44.9 ft) Mast

Working Weight Range - Minimum/Maximum	75 800/97 000 kg (167,110/213,848 lb)	75 800/97 000 kg (167,110/213,848 lb)

Hydraulic Break Out Wrench

Variable Grip Hydraulic Break Out Wrench Grip Ranges (2)	235 mm (9.25 in)	235 mm (9.25 in)
Variable Grip Hydraulic Break Out Wrench Grip Ranges (1)	178-219 mm (7.0-8.625 in)	178-219 mm (7.0-8.625 in)

Weights - 17.5 m (57.4 ft) Mast

Working Weight Range - Minimum/Maximum	75 500/97 500 kg (166,449/214,950 lb)	75 500/97 500 kg (166,449/214,950 lb)

Features

WORLD-CLASS OPERATOR STATION

Ergonomic controls to help operators stay alert and avoid fatigue
Multifunction joystick controls and touchscreen monitors are easy to use and intuitive
Excellent visibility, thanks to multiple cameras and full-length windows
Optional heated and ventilated seat for enhanced operator comfort

100% CAT INTEGRATION

Cat to the core, with common parts and components and consistent design characteristics across all Cat drill models
Shared software for autonomous features
Backed by the world-class support of the Cat dealer network

CAT ELECTRONICS: BACKBONE OF THE MACHINE

Common electronic architecture across all Cat machines to ensure technician familiarity
Cat Electronic Technician (Cat ET) enables fast and easy troubleshooting
Serves as common platform for integrating future autonomy solutions
Product Link™ Elite provides real-time performance tracking

MATCHED POWERTRAIN

Variable air volume for reduced fuel consumption and powerful performance
C32B engine matched to largest “standard” compressor in this class for fast cycle times
Powertrain optimized to withstand rigorous drilling applications
High- and low-pressure configurations offer variable volume air control
Optimal feed force, rotary torque and air, helping to reduce fuel consumption

TECHNOLOGY AND AUTOMATION

Integrated Drill Assist functionality, including auto level, auto retract jacks, auto raise and lower mast, and auto drill
Machine health and performance monitoring keep machine running productively
Drill depth meter helps reduce over- and under-drilling
Ready to connect with the Cat MineStar™ suite of technologies, including Terrain for drilling and Command for drilling

SAFETY

Three standard cameras and large windows give the operator excellent visibility
MineStar Command for drilling enables remote or autonomous operation — removing operator from the machine
Seven engine shut-down buttons
Slip-resistant surfaces for safer ingress/egress and service
LED interior lights and backlit joysticks and keypads; exterior spot and flood lights illuminate paths for ingress/egress

SUSTAINABILITY

Designed to use less fuel, which reduces engine emissions
Tier 4 Final engines reduce NOx and particulate matter
Reduced waste and lower owning and operating costs thanks to increased commonality of systems and components, plus a reduction in unique part numbers
Longer maintenance intervals that decrease the amount of waste contributed to the environment

FRAME

Fuel tank expansion of +1609 L (425 gal) for total of 3218 L (850 gal) (option) required for autonomy packages

Downloads

Brochure MD6310 Download

Technical Specifications MD6310 Download

Drill Assist Technology Brochure Download

MD6310 Infographic Download

MD6310 Key Features Sheet Download

MD6310 Poster Download

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Components (10)	Filter indicators for hydraulic, compressor and engine	Filter indicators for hydraulic, compressor and engine
Components (14)	ECM controlled proportional fan speed control system	ECM controlled proportional fan speed control system
Components (23)	Data logging of machine health with warnings, and fault code records; export capability	Data logging of machine health with warnings, and fault code records; export capability
Components (20)	Cabin pressure manometer with indicator (option)	Cabin pressure manometer with indicator (option)
Components (3)	Rotation torque control	Rotation torque control
Components (12)	Dust suppression control	Dust suppression control
Components (17)	Tram interlock, mast up and locked or down and parked	Tram interlock, mast up and locked or down and parked
Components (1)	All electric controls for drilling, tramming, leveling plus auxiliary functions	All electric controls for drilling, tramming, leveling plus auxiliary functions
Components (22)	Prewired for Terrain and autonomous operation	Prewired for Terrain and autonomous operation
Components (8)	Delayed engine shut down	Delayed engine shut down
Components (19)	Cab environment controls (AC, filter, heat, fan speeds)	Cab environment controls (AC, filter, heat, fan speeds)
Components (7)	Drill performance and display system	Drill performance and display system
Components (13)	Mast lock indicator	Mast lock indicator
Components (6)	Drill depth meter	Drill depth meter
Components (2)	Electronic compressor control	Electronic compressor control
Components (4)	Virtual rotary head travel stops and interlocks	Virtual rotary head travel stops and interlocks
Components (11)	Jack pressure sensors in the display	Jack pressure sensors in the display
Components (5)	Pipe positioner engaged/disengaged indicator	Pipe positioner engaged/disengaged indicator
Components (18)	Tram interlock, jacks retracted	Tram interlock, jacks retracted
Components (16)	Tram interlock, pipe in hole	Tram interlock, pipe in hole
Components (21)	Dust curtain lifting system – auto hydraulic raise front and rear (option)	Dust curtain lifting system – auto hydraulic raise front and rear (option)
Components (15)	Tram interlock, machine stability limits	Tram interlock, machine stability limits
Components (9)	Rotary head rpm gauge – (digital display in screen)	Rotary head rpm gauge – (digital display in screen)

Note (2)	Configuration choices include single pass, multi pass, vertical out to 30 degree angle drilling	Configuration choices include single pass, multi pass, vertical out to 30 degree angle drilling
Features (12)	Pipe catcher; manual or optional hydraulically actuated	Pipe catcher; manual or optional hydraulically actuated
Features (4)	Feed system accommodates multiple pipe diameters	Feed system accommodates multiple pipe diameters
Note (1)	Hydraulic, indexing pipe carousels accept various pipe diameters	Hydraulic, indexing pipe carousels accept various pipe diameters
Features (13)	Tool oiler 113.5 L (30 gal) oil injection system (Rotary drilling only)	Tool oiler 113.5 L (30 gal) oil injection system (Rotary drilling only)
Features (2)	Pulldown/hoist system is a single cylinder	Pulldown/hoist system is a single cylinder
Features (1)	13.7 m (44.9 ft) or 17.5 m (57.4 ft) Mast configurations complete with pipe rack carousel	13.7 m (44.9 ft) or 17.5 m (57.4 ft) Mast configurations complete with pipe rack carousel
Features (9)	Drill pipe positioner	Drill pipe positioner
Features (10)	Overhead winch with remote; variable speed drive with ≥ 1818 kg (4,000 lb) rating, length to reach 6.1 m (20 ft) past drill deck (option)	Overhead winch with remote; variable speed drive with ≥ 1818 kg (4,000 lb) rating, length to reach 6.1 m (20 ft) past drill deck (option)
Features (3)	Auto tensioning of pull down and hoist cables	Auto tensioning of pull down and hoist cables
Features (6)	Sliding deck wrench assembly	Sliding deck wrench assembly
Features (11)	Rotation Gear Box with dual motor arrangement, up to 160 rpm, and 16,000 N∙m of torque (11,800 ft-lb)	Rotation Gear Box with dual motor arrangement, up to 160 rpm, and 16,000 N∙m of torque (11,800 ft-lb)
Features (15)	Mast access ladder and grating (option)	Mast access ladder and grating (option)
Features (5)	Variable grip hydraulic break out wrench (HOBO) for range of pipe diameters	Variable grip hydraulic break out wrench (HOBO) for range of pipe diameters
Features (7)	Configured with roller deck bushing for tricone applications, two-piece deck bushing for DTH	Configured with roller deck bushing for tricone applications, two-piece deck bushing for DTH
Features (14)	Mast lanyard mounting provisions (option)	Mast lanyard mounting provisions (option)
Features (8)	Angle drilling 0-30°; in 5° increments	Angle drilling 0-30°; in 5° increments

Components (5)	Four (4) lift lugs, for use with cables or chains	Four (4) lift lugs, for use with cables or chains
Components (7)	Bit storage box in-deck with hinged cover (option)	Bit storage box in-deck with hinged cover (option)
Components (6)	Walkway around cab to drill deck (option)	Walkway around cab to drill deck (option)
Features (2)	Slip resistant surface	Slip resistant surface
Features (3)	Fuel tank capacity 1609 L (425 gal)	Fuel tank capacity 1609 L (425 gal)
Components (1)	Stationary rear deck; for vertical and angle drilling	Stationary rear deck; for vertical and angle drilling
Components (2)	Four leveling jacks to provide leveling on a 7° bench (any orientation)	Four leveling jacks to provide leveling on a 7° bench (any orientation)
Features (6)	Three egress points on deck areas in addition to main access	Three egress points on deck areas in addition to main access
Components (10)	Drill pipe thread greaser with remote fill tank or disposable grease bucket (option)	Drill pipe thread greaser with remote fill tank or disposable grease bucket (option)
Features (7)	Sturdy guardrails, toe guards, self closing gates	Sturdy guardrails, toe guards, self closing gates
Components (4)	Heavy duty tow hooks (front end)	Heavy duty tow hooks (front end)
Components (3)	Manual, centralized, lubrication banks for all pivot points on drill, or automated lubrication system (option)	Manual, centralized, lubrication banks for all pivot points on drill, or automated lubrication system (option)
Components (8)	DTH hammer storage on drill deck with high pressure configuration (option)	DTH hammer storage on drill deck with high pressure configuration (option)
Features (4)	Fuel capacity expansion for additional +1609 L (425 gal)	Fuel capacity expansion for additional +1609 L (425 gal)
Features (5)	Bolt-on platform for cold weather generator or fire suppression bottles (option)	Bolt-on platform for cold weather generator or fire suppression bottles (option)
Components (9)	Hydraulically operated viewing hatch in drill deck with spotlight (option)	Hydraulically operated viewing hatch in drill deck with spotlight (option)
Features (1)	Jacks, mast pivot and deck are welded integrally to mainframe for maximum durability and long life	Jacks, mast pivot and deck are welded integrally to mainframe for maximum durability and long life

Lighting	– LED interior lights; separate reading light, and backlit joysticks and keypads<br>– Zone controls for area lights and spot lighting for night drilling<br>– Flood lights for the drill perimeter<br>– Spot lights for power group area; drill deck; mast carousel; access ladder and walkways<br>– Standard lighting is Halogen, 1,300 lumens flood light on perimeter, area spot lights have 1,950 lumens<br>– Premium lighting is LED, 4,200 lumens flood light on perimeter (option)<br>– Mast clearance lights, cab mounted strobe, front mounted tram beacon (option)	– LED interior lights; separate reading light, and backlit joysticks and keypads<br>– Zone controls for area lights and spot lighting for night drilling<br>– Flood lights for the drill perimeter<br>– Spot lights for power group area; drill deck; mast carousel; access ladder and walkways<br>– Standard lighting is Halogen, 1,300 lumens flood light on perimeter, area spot lights have 1,950 lumens<br>– Premium lighting is LED, 4,200 lumens flood light on perimeter (option)<br>– Mast clearance lights, cab mounted strobe, front mounted tram beacon (option)
Components (7)	Operator station design integrates an ergonomic seat, armchair joystick controls with full instrumentation, and two 254 mm (10 in) color, high definition touchscreens and 12 volt power port	Operator station design integrates an ergonomic seat, armchair joystick controls with full instrumentation, and two 254 mm (10 in) color, high definition touchscreens and 12 volt power port
Components (4)	Drill performance touchscreen display	Drill performance touchscreen display
Components (3)	Cab perimeter walkway available for both cab sizes	Cab perimeter walkway available for both cab sizes
Components (1)	Spacious FOPS cab has 3 m² (32.4 ft²) floor space with an integrated operator station	Spacious FOPS cab has 3 m² (32.4 ft²) floor space with an integrated operator station
Components (13)	Seat swivels, locks and has two point/76 mm (3 in) seat belt, tilts (5° adjustment), lumbar support, fore/aft seat adjustment 80 mm (3.1 in)	Seat swivels, locks and has two point/76 mm (3 in) seat belt, tilts (5° adjustment), lumbar support, fore/aft seat adjustment 80 mm (3.1 in)
Components (9)	Power convertor 24V to 12V	Power convertor 24V to 12V
Components (2)	Extended cab option 4.2 m² (45.2 ft²); prewired and dedicated space for refrigerator and microwave	Extended cab option 4.2 m² (45.2 ft²); prewired and dedicated space for refrigerator and microwave
HVAC	– Floor vents in the foot rest area<br>– Roof-mounted air conditioner/heating/pressurizing unit<br>– Filter access from deck, does not require roof access, and has approximately 500 hour service interval<br>– Defogging HVAC vents on driller window	– Floor vents in the foot rest area<br>– Roof-mounted air conditioner/heating/pressurizing unit<br>– Filter access from deck, does not require roof access, and has approximately 500 hour service interval<br>– Defogging HVAC vents on driller window
Components (6)	Two swing-out hinged doors with windows and Cat keyed locks	Two swing-out hinged doors with windows and Cat keyed locks
Components (14)	Trainer’s seat that folds away and has retractable seat belt (optional)	Trainer’s seat that folds away and has retractable seat belt (optional)
Cameras	– Mounted on the front and left sides to provide 360° view from operator's seat<br>– Camera on the mast to view pipe carousel/top drive operation	– Mounted on the front and left sides to provide 360° view from operator's seat<br>– Camera on the mast to view pipe carousel/top drive operation
Components (5)	Cab rubber shock-mounts absorb mechanical vibration and restrict exterior noise	Cab rubber shock-mounts absorb mechanical vibration and restrict exterior noise
Components (10)	Radio-ready for communication and entertainment radio	Radio-ready for communication and entertainment radio
Cab - Premium	– Leather seat with heat and ventilation<br>– Dual pane window glass<br>– Front window guard<br>– Additional in-cab storage box<br>– Additional windshield wipers on front and rear windows<br>– Window shades (option)<br>– Foldaway trainer’s seat (option)<br>– Removable floor mat	– Leather seat with heat and ventilation<br>– Dual pane window glass<br>– Front window guard<br>– Additional in-cab storage box<br>– Additional windshield wipers on front and rear windows<br>– Window shades (option)<br>– Foldaway trainer’s seat (option)<br>– Removable floor mat
Components (11)	Cab roof access ladder (option)	Cab roof access ladder (option)
Cab - Standard	– Fabric seat<br>– Single pane window glass<br>– Windshield wiper for driller window<br>– Window shades (option)<br>– Foldaway trainer’s seat (option)<br>– Removable floor mat	– Fabric seat<br>– Single pane window glass<br>– Windshield wiper for driller window<br>– Window shades (option)<br>– Foldaway trainer’s seat (option)<br>– Removable floor mat
Components (8)	Additional display screen for cc cameras; color, high-definition 254 mm (10 in)	Additional display screen for cc cameras; color, high-definition 254 mm (10 in)
Components (12)	Literature holder	Literature holder

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WORLD-CLASS OPERATOR STATION

100% CAT INTEGRATION

CAT ELECTRONICS: BACKBONE OF THE MACHINE

MATCHED POWERTRAIN

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WORLD-CLASS OPERATOR STATION

100% CAT INTEGRATION

CAT ELECTRONICS: BACKBONE OF THE MACHINE

MATCHED POWERTRAIN

TECHNOLOGY AND AUTOMATION

SAFETY

SUSTAINABILITY

Optional Equipment

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