Kaishan Surface Drilling Rigs/KD Series DTH Drill Rig
KD55E
The KD55E is a Kaishan KD-series surface down-the-hole drilling rig with a Φ115–165 mm drilling-diameter specification. Its stated rock-hardness range is f=6–20. The power package uses Yuchai YCK09400-T300 (engine option). The screw-compressor specification is two-stage compression; 20 m³/min at 22 bar. Dust removal uses dry hydraulic cyclonic laminar flow.
Rock hardness
f=6–20
Drilling diameter
Φ115–165 mm
Economical drilling depth
25 m
Performance & mobility — Travelling speed
2.5 / 3.5 km/h
Overview
The KD55E is a Kaishan KD-series surface down-the-hole drilling rig with a Φ115–165 mm drilling-diameter specification. Its stated rock-hardness range is f=6–20. The power package uses Yuchai YCK09400-T300 (engine option). The screw-compressor specification is two-stage compression; 20 m³/min at 22 bar. Dust removal uses dry hydraulic cyclonic laminar flow.
Key highlights
- ✓Screw compressor: Two-stage compression; 20 m³/min at 22 bar.
- ✓Dust removal: Dry hydraulic cyclonic laminar flow.
- ✓Carrier leveling: ±10°.
Applications: Surface down-the-hole drilling with Φ115–165 mm holes in rock rated f=6–20.
Specifications
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Other specifications
| Rock hardness | f=6–20 |
| Drilling diameter | Φ115–165 mm |
| Economical drilling depth | 25 m |
Performance & mobility
| Travelling speed | 2.5 / 3.5 km/h |
| Gradeability | ≤25° |
| Ground clearance | 430 mm |
Other specifications
| Machine power | 295 kW at 1900 r/min |
| Diesel engine | Yuchai YCK09400-T300 (engine option) |
| Screw compressor | Two-stage compression; 20 m³/min at 22 bar |
Dimensions & weight
| Dimensions (L×W×H) | 8250×2300×3200 mm |
| Machine weight | 12100 kg |
Other specifications
| Rotation speed | 0–100 r/min |
| Maximum rotary torque | 4000 N·m |
| Maximum push-pull force | 25 kN |
| Drill-boom lift | Up 47°; down 20° |
| Feed-beam tilt | 120° |
| Carriage swing | Right 35°; left 95° |
| Drill-boom swing | Right 39°; left 34° |
Performance & mobility
| Frame leveling | ±10° |
Other specifications
| One-pass feed length | 4010 mm |
| Compensation length | 900 mm |
| DTH hammer | 4 in / 5 in |
| Drill rod (diameter×length) | Φ76 / Φ89×3000 mm |
| Dust removal | Dry hydraulic cyclonic laminar flow |
Recommended packages
Air compressor match
Match a KSCY mobile air compressor to the hammer size and your hole plan — send us the hole diameter, depth and rock conditions and we confirm the exact pairing before quotation.
DTH hammer & bits
Match the DTH hammer class to your hole diameter (K3/K30C for 90-105 mm, K5/K50 for 135-165 mm, K8/K80 for 195-254 mm) — see the DTH hammer series page.
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Frequently asked questions
What applications suit the KD55E?
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Which air compressor pairs with the KD55E?
Match a KSCY mobile air compressor to the hammer size and your hole plan — send us the hole diameter, depth and rock conditions and we confirm the exact pairing before quotation.
Can the equipment be configured to my project?
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