Blasthole drills

P&H 250XPC

Up to 40,823 kg (90,000 lbs.) of bit loading
Handles 200 to 311 mm (7 7/8 to 12 ¼ in.) hole diameters
Up to 59.4 m (195 ft.) maximum hole depth for a single pass mast
Diesel powered for maximum mobility
Powerful top-drive, rack-and-pinion pulldown
Superior propel and maximum-strength crawler frames
Rugged masts designed for high-cycle fatigue resistance
Excellent operator visibility using full windows and video cameras
Productive operator environment, including operator error protection systems

The 250XPC rotary blasthole drill provides up to 40,823 kg (90,000 lbs.) of bit loading, specifically designed for 250 and 270 mm hole diameter applications. This drill is used in coal, copper, and diamond mines worldwide.

Working ranges

Hole diameter	200 to 311 mm	7 7/8 to 12 1/4 in.
Single pass mast: Standard hole depth Maximum hole depth	19.8 m 59.4 m	65 ft. 195 ft.
Multi-pass mast: Standard hole depth Optional hole depth	73.1 m 85.3 m	240 ft. 280 ft.
Maximum bit loading	40,823 kg	90,000 lbs.

Mast

Construction	Lattice-type using alloy steel structural shapes
Single pass mast	19.8 m	65 ft.
Multi-pass mast	12.2 m	40 ft.
Raising and lowering	267 mm	10.5 in.
Angle drilling	Up to 30º in 5 degree increments(only available with multi-pass)

Hoist / pulldown

Design	Dual hydrostatic / direct drive chainless rack and pinion
Bit loading(maximum)	40,823 kg	90,000 lbs.
Drill feed rate to:	13.72 m/min.	45 ft./min.
Hoist rate to:	27.43 m/min.	90 ft./min.

Overall dimensions

Width, overall	7.83 m	25 ft. 8 in.
Height, mast up	27.77 m	91 ft. 2 in.
Height, mast down	8.38 m	27 ft. 5 in.
Length, mast up	16.83 m	55 ft. 3 in.
Length, mast down	28.72 m	94 ft. 3 in.
Overall width of crawlers	5.52 m	18 ft. 1 in.
Overall length of crawlers	7.04 m	23 ft. 1 in.
Width of jacks	3.91 m	12 ft. 10 in.
Length between jacks	9.51 m	31 ft. 2.5 in.
Height to top of operator cab	4.81 m	15 ft. 10 in.

Weights (approximate)

Operating weight (maximum)	142,882 kg	315,000 lbs.
Shipping weight with mast	124,738 kg	275,000 lbs.
Ground-bearing pressure for track pads	127 kPa	18.4 psi
Ground-bearing pressure for jacks	765 kPa	111 psi