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Caterpillar MD6250 Drill Specs

Automation And Technology

Caterpillar MD6250 Drill Automation And Technology specifications
Components (1) Drill depth indicator - Starting 2026
Components (2) Product Link™ Elite (hardware from factory, subscription package via dealer) - Starting 2026
Type (1) Cat Terrain ready - Starting 2026
Type (2) Autonomy ready - Starting 2026

Carousel (Mast Size And Pipe Diameter Dependent)

Caterpillar MD6250 Drill Carousel (Mast Size And Pipe Diameter Dependent) specifications
Pipe rack carousel, standard: – 11.2 m (36.7 ft) Mast: holds quantity of four (4) 10.6 m (35 ft) pipes– 13.6 m (44.6 ft) Mast: holds quantity of four (4) 6.1 m (20 ft) pipes - Starting 2026

Climate Choices

Caterpillar MD6250 Drill Climate Choices specifications
Batteries, Sealed (1) Quantity: Four (4) - Starting 2026
Batteries, Sealed (2) Quantity: Six (6) (required for cold weather Level 2 and 4 and/or semi autonomy packages) - Starting 2026
Climate Level 1 Standard Fluids and Lubricants (1) Rated down to –1° C (30° F) - Starting 2026
Climate Level 1 Standard Fluids and Lubricants (2) Withstands high heat to 52° C (125° F) - Starting 2026
Climate Level 2 Arctic Fluids and Lubricants Rated down to –18° C (–0.4° F) - Starting 2026
Climate Level 4 Arctic Fluids and Lubricants (1) Rated down to –40° C (–40° F) - Starting 2026
Climate Level 4 Arctic Fluids and Lubricants (2) Diesel fired heating system that heats and circulates engine coolant through engine block, below deck water tank, heating elements for battery trays - Starting 2026
Climate Level 4 Arctic Fluids and Lubricants (3) Full Arctic lubricant package to include engine and hydraulic oil - Starting 2026
Climate Level 4 Arctic Fluids and Lubricants (4) Electric heating package with breaker panel to power: 120V heating blanket for compressor receiver tank, heat trace for hosing from water tank to water pump and water fast-fill assembly, plus primary tank - Starting 2026
Climate Level 4 Arctic Fluids and Lubricants (5) Shore power connection box with switchable 240-600V (50 amp) connection (diesel gen set and/or plug supplied locally). Box includes standard 50 hz battery charger, if 60 hz charger required, to be ordered via after market, refer to P-n 540-4271 - Starting 2026
Climate Level 4 Arctic fluids and lubricants (6) Breaker panel includes five (5) additional breakers for locally supplied heating elements if needed - Starting 2026

Compressor/Receiver Choices

Caterpillar MD6250 Drill Compressor/Receiver Choices specifications
Compressor - DTH Drilling (1) 38.2 m³/min (1,350 ft³/min) @ 34.4 bar (500 psi) - Starting 2026
Compressor - DTH Drilling (2) 42.4 m³/min (1,500 ft³/min) @ 24.1 bar (350 psi) - Starting 2026
Compressor - Rotary Drilling 56.6 m³/min (2,000 ft³/min) @ 8.6 bar (125 psi) - Starting 2026
Features (1) With the compressor’s variable volume control, the operator can limit air output resulting in reduced fuel consumption - Starting 2026
Features (2) Electronic compressor control and regulation - Starting 2026
Features (3) DTH selection includes tool oiler - Starting 2026
Receiver Tank Choice (1) Low pressure 8.6 bar (125 psi) for ASME/CRN/AU or CE - Starting 2026
Receiver Tank Choice (2) High pressure 24.1 or 34.4 bar (350 or 500 psi) for ASME/CRN/AU or CE - Starting 2026

Cooling

Caterpillar MD6250 Drill Cooling specifications
Components (1) Coolers with easy cleaning access - Starting 2026
Components (2) Separate engine cooling module - Starting 2026
Components (3) All cooler core sections are replaceable - Starting 2026
Components (4) Automatic variable speed fan control - Starting 2026
Features Functional in ambient temperature of 52° C (125° F) - Starting 2026

Dimensions (Approximate) - 11.2 M (36.7 Ft) Mast

Caterpillar MD6250 Drill Dimensions (Approximate) - 11.2 M (36.7 Ft) Mast specifications
Body Length 38.41 ft (11.71 m) - Starting 2026
Height - Mast Down 16.84 ft (5.13 m) - Starting 2026
Height - Mast Up 56.30 ft (17.16 m) - Starting 2026
Length - Mast Down 58.30 ft (17.77 m) - Starting 2026
Mast Only Shipping Length 53.50 ft (16.31 m) - Starting 2026
Width Cab End 18.45 ft (5.62 m) - Starting 2026
Width Non-Cab End 15.90 ft (4.85 m) - Starting 2026

Dimensions (Approximate) - 13.6 M (44.6 Ft) Mast

Caterpillar MD6250 Drill Dimensions (Approximate) - 13.6 M (44.6 Ft) Mast specifications
Body Length 38.41 ft (11.71 m) - Starting 2026
Height - Mast Down 16.84 ft (5.13 m) - Starting 2026
Height - Mast Up 61.13 ft (18.63 m) - Starting 2026
Length - Mast Down 66.17 ft (20.17 m) - Starting 2026
Mast Only Shipping Length 61.40 ft (18.71 m) - Starting 2026
Width Cab End 18.45 ft (5.62 m) - Starting 2026
Width Non-Cab End 15.90 ft (4.85 m) - Starting 2026

Drill Pipe

Caterpillar MD6250 Drill Drill Pipe specifications
10.6 m (35 ft) Pipes for 11.2 m (36.7 ft) Mast - holds quantity of four (4) - Option 1 5.00 in (12.70 cm) - Starting 2026
10.6 m (35 ft) Pipes for 11.2 m (36.7 ft) Mast - holds quantity of four (4) - Option 2 5.50 in (13.97 cm) - Starting 2026
10.6 m (35 ft) Pipes for 11.2 m (36.7 ft) Mast - holds quantity of four (4) - Option 3 6.00 in (15.24 cm) - Starting 2026
10.6 m (35 ft) Pipes for 11.2 m (36.7 ft) Mast - holds quantity of four (4) - Option 4 6.50 in (16.51 cm) - Starting 2026
10.6 m (35 ft) Pipes for 11.2 m (36.7 ft) Mast - holds quantity of four (4) - Option 5 7.00 in (17.78 cm) - Starting 2026
10.6 m (35 ft) Pipes for 11.2 m (36.7 ft) Mast - holds quantity of four (4) - Option 6 7.63 in (19.37 cm) - Starting 2026
6.1 m (20 ft) Pipes for 13.6 m (44.6 ft) Mast - holds quantity of four (4) - Option 1 5.00 in (12.70 cm) - Starting 2026
6.1 m (20 ft) Pipes for 13.6 m (44.6 ft) Mast - holds quantity of four (4) - Option 2 5.50 in (13.97 cm) - Starting 2026
6.1 m (20 ft) Pipes for 13.6 m (44.6 ft) Mast - holds quantity of four (4) - Option 3 6.00 in (15.24 cm) - Starting 2026
6.1 m (20 ft) Pipes for 13.6 m (44.6 ft) Mast - holds quantity of four (4) - Option 4 6.50 in (16.51 cm) - Starting 2026
6.1 m (20 ft) Pipes for 13.6 m (44.6 ft) Mast - holds quantity of four (4) - Option 5 7.00 in (17.78 cm) - Starting 2026
6.1 m (20 ft) Pipes for 13.6 m (44.6 ft) Mast - holds quantity of four (4) - Option 6 7.63 in (19.37 cm) - Starting 2026

Dust Control Choices

Caterpillar MD6250 Drill Dust Control Choices specifications
Choices (1) Water injection – tank mounted below front deck 1271 L (336 gal)– Water flow meter, volume control, tank fill level indicator - Starting 2026
Choices (2) Water injection plus dry dust collector 127 m³/min (4,500 ft³/min) dust collector; includes standard water injection– Self-cleaning filters, dust chute with ejector - Starting 2026
Choices (3) High volume water injection (maximum) – tanks total capacity 2786 L (736 gal)– Tank below deck (isolated for extreme cold weather) capacity 1271 L (336 gal)– Tank above deck capacity 1514 L (400 gal) - Starting 2026
Choices (4) Static dust curtains, four sided/boxed enclosed - Starting 2026

Engine Choices

Caterpillar MD6250 Drill Engine Choices specifications
Components (1) Dual starter motors - Starting 2026
Components (2) Ether starting aid (ether bottle supplied locally) - Starting 2026
Emissions: Equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 2 - Engine Power C27 @ 1,800 rpm - Starting 2026
Emissions: Equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 2 - ISO 14396 826.00 hp (615.96 kw) - Starting 2026
Emissions: Equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 2 - ISO 14396 (DIN) 838 mhp (PS) - Starting 2026
Emissions: Equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final - Engine Power C27 @ 1,800 rpm - Starting 2026
Emissions: Equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final - ISO 14396 872.00 hp (650.26 kw) - Starting 2026
Emissions: Equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final - ISO 14396 (DIN) 884 mhp (PS) - Starting 2026
Features Scheduled Oil Sampling (S·O·SSM) ports - Starting 2026

Frame And Work Deck

Caterpillar MD6250 Drill Frame And Work Deck specifications
Components (1) Stationary drill deck; for vertical and angle drilling - Starting 2026
Components (2) Four leveling jacks provide leveling on a 7° bench (any orientation) - Starting 2026
Components (3) Heavy duty tow hooks (front end) - Starting 2026
Components (4) Four (4) lift lugs, for use with cables or chains - Starting 2026
Components (5) Fixed access stairs to the cab area - Starting 2026
Components (6) Sturdy guardrails with toe guards, self-closing gates - Starting 2026
Features (1) Leveling Jacks, A-frame/mast pivot and drill deck are welded integrally to mainframe for maximum durability and long life - Starting 2026
Features (2) Primary fuel tank capacity 1416 L (374 gal) - Starting 2026
Features (3) Fuel capacity expansion for additional 1416 L (374 gal) optional for total capacity of 2832 L (748 gal); (required for autonomy packages) - Starting 2026
Features (4) Three (3) egress points on deck areas in addition to main access - Starting 2026

Hydraulic Break Out Wrench

Caterpillar MD6250 Drill Hydraulic Break Out Wrench specifications
Variable Grip Hydraulic Break Out Wrench Grip Ranges (1) 114-152 mm (4.5-6 in) - Starting 2026
Variable Grip Hydraulic Break Out Wrench Grip Ranges (2) 152-216 mm (6.0-8.5 in) - Starting 2026

Hydraulics

Caterpillar MD6250 Drill Hydraulics specifications
Components (1) Two (2) primary pumps – 145 cc (piston, with proportional electronic controls) - Starting 2026
Components (2) One (1) auxiliary circuit pump – 110 cc (piston, load sensing) - Starting 2026
Components (3) Two (2) fan pumps – 74 cc (piston, with proportional electronic controls) - Starting 2026
Components (4) Two (2) charge pumps – 43.9 + 56.5 cc (double stack gear, fixed displacement) - Starting 2026
Components (5) Scheduled Oil Sampling (S·O·S) ports - Starting 2026

Mast And Pipe Rack Carousel Features

Caterpillar MD6250 Drill Mast And Pipe Rack Carousel Features specifications
11.2 m (36.7 ft) Mast - Bit Load (single pass) Up to 22 321 kg (Up to 49,210 lb) - Starting 2026
11.2 m (36.7 ft) Mast - Hoist Capacity Up to 15 309 kg (Up to 33,750 lb) - Starting 2026
11.2 m (36.7 ft) Mast - Hoist Speed 2.65 ft/s - Starting 2026
11.2 m (36.7 ft) Mast - Hole Diameter Range: 152-250 mm (6-9.875 in) - Multi-Pass Depth Down to 53.9 m (Down to 176.7 ft) - Starting 2026
11.2 m (36.7 ft) Mast - Pull-Down Capacity Up to 20 411 kg (Up to 45,000 lb) - Starting 2026
13.6 m (44.6 ft) Mast - Bit Load (single pass) Up to 32 655 kg (Up to 71,993 lb) - Starting 2026
13.6 m (44.6 ft) Mast - Hoist Capacity Up to 16 584 kg (Up to 36,563 lb) - Starting 2026
13.6 m (44.6 ft) Mast - Hoist Speed 2.16 ft/s - Starting 2026
13.6 m (44.6 ft) Mast - Hole Diameter Range: 152-250 mm (6-9.875 in) - Multi-Pass Depth Down to 37.9 m (Down to 124.6 ft) - Starting 2026
13.6 m (44.6 ft) Mast - Hole Diameter Range: 152-250 mm (6-9.875 in) - Single-Pass Depth 44.60 ft (13.59 m) - Starting 2026
13.6 m (44.6 ft) Mast - Pull-Down Capacity Up to 29 483 kg (Up to 65,000 lb) - Starting 2026
Features (1) Mast configurations complete with pipe rack carousel and angle drilling package (vertical, out to 30 degrees in 5-degree increments) - Starting 2026
Features (10) Drill pipe positioner - Starting 2026
Features (11) Rotation gear box with single motor up to 160 rpm, up to 11 700 N?m (8,629 lbf-ft) torque - Starting 2026
Features (2) Hydraulically actuated, self-indexing pipe rack carousel accepts pipe diameters from 127 mm (5 in) to 194 mm (7.625 in) - Starting 2026
Features (3) Drill strings configured for bit changes (above the deck) - Starting 2026
Features (4) Single Hydraulic Cylinder and cable system for pulldown/hoist - Starting 2026
Features (5) Auto tensioning of pull down and hoist cables - Starting 2026
Features (6) Variable grip hydraulic break out wrench for range of pipe diameters - Starting 2026
Features (7) Sliding deck wrench assembly - Starting 2026
Features (8) Configured with roller deck bushing for tricone applications, two-piece deck bushing for DTH - Starting 2026
Features (9) Closed circuit camera in mast is used to view pipe rack carousel/top drive operation while racking pipes - Starting 2026

Mast Packages

Caterpillar MD6250 Drill Mast Packages specifications
Angle Drilling Included with either mast - Starting 2026
Mast Accessories Hydraulic - 11.2 m (36.7 ft) Mast One (1) hydraulically actuated pipe catcher, hydraulically operated bit basket - Starting 2026
Mast Accessories Hydraulic - 13.6 m (44.6 ft) Mast One (1) hydraulically actuated pipe catcher, plus one (1) wire rope pipe catcher, hydraulically operated bit basket - Starting 2026
Mast Accessories Manual - 11.2 m (36.7 ft) or 13.6 m (44.6 ft) Mast One (1) wire rope pipe catcher, manual bit basket - Starting 2026

Operating System Controls - Standard

Caterpillar MD6250 Drill Operating System Controls - Standard specifications
Components (1) All electric controls for drilling, tramming, leveling plus auxiliary functions - Starting 2026
Components (10) Rotary head rpm gauge (digital display in screen) - Starting 2026
Components (11) Filter indicators for hydraulic, fuel, compressor and engine - Starting 2026
Components (12) Jack pressure sensors in display - Starting 2026
Components (13) Dust suppression control - Starting 2026
Components (14) Mast lock indicator - Starting 2026
Components (15) ECM proportional fan speed control system - Starting 2026
Components (16) Tram interlock, machine stability limits - Starting 2026
Components (17) Tram interlock, pipe in hole - Starting 2026
Components (18) Tram interlock, mast up and locked or down and parked - Starting 2026
Components (19) Tram interlock, jack retracted - Starting 2026
Components (2) Electronic compressor control - Starting 2026
Components (20) Tram interlock, winch parked - Starting 2026
Components (21) Cab environment controls (AC, filter, heat, fan speeds) - Starting 2026
Components (22) Prewired for Terrain and autonomous operation - Starting 2026
Components (23) Drill Assist automated functionality:– Auto level, auto jack retract– Auto mast raise and lock, auto mast unlock and park - Starting 2026
Components (3) Rotary torque control - Starting 2026
Components (4) Virtual rotary head travel stops and interlocks - Starting 2026
Components (5) Pipe positioner engaged/disengaged indicator - Starting 2026
Components (6) Drill depth meter - Starting 2026
Components (7) Drill performance and drill health display system - Starting 2026
Components (8) Data logging of machine health with warnings and fault code records with export capability - Starting 2026
Components (9) Delayed engine shut down - Starting 2026

Operator Environment

Caterpillar MD6250 Drill Operator Environment specifications
Cab - Premium – Additional storage– Leather seat with heat and ventilation– Heavy duty seat suspension– Dual pane window glass– Removable guard for driller window, plus window facing power train– Wipers for the driller window plus front and rear windows - Starting 2026
Cab - Standard – Fabric seat– Single pane window glass– Removable guard for driller window– Wiper for the driller window - Starting 2026
HVAC – Floor heating vent– Roof-mounted air conditioner/heating/pressurizing unit– Filter access from deck– Defogging HVAC vents on main window - Starting 2026
Lighting – LED interior lights and map light at operators seat, backlit joysticks and keypads– Flood lights for the drill perimeter– Spotlights for power group area; drill deck; mast carousel; access ladder and walkways– Lighting package includes 4,200 lumens flood light on perimeter, mast clearance lights, cab mounted strobe, front mounted tram beacon - Starting 2026
Seating – Seat swivels, locks and retractable, two-point/76 mm (3 in) wide seat belt, tilts (5° adjustment), lumbar support, fore/aft seat adjustment 80 mm (3.1 in) - Starting 2026
Windows – Large windows front, rear and right cab side; full length drill window with guard– Windshield wipers with a common washer tank - Starting 2026

Pull-Down/Hoisting Capacity

Caterpillar MD6250 Drill Pull-Down/Hoisting Capacity specifications
Pull-Down Capacity Up to 29 483 kg (65,000 lb) - Starting 2026

Rotary Head Top Drive System

Caterpillar MD6250 Drill Rotary Head Top Drive System specifications
Components (1) Spindle – 140 mm (5.5 in) API regular thread with splined collar - Starting 2026
Components (2) Rotary torque control - Starting 2026
Components (3) Virtual rotary head travel interlocks - Starting 2026
Rotation Speed 0-160 rpm - Starting 2026
Torque - Single Motor 8,629.00 lbs ft (11,699.20 nm) - Starting 2026

Safety And Security

Caterpillar MD6250 Drill Safety And Security specifications
Components (1) Alloy drill deck covers, for servicing when mast is horizontal - Starting 2026
Components (10) Compressor air hoses with safety retention cables - Starting 2026
Components (11) Slip resistant surfaces - Starting 2026
Components (12) Tow hooks on non-drill-end - Starting 2026
Components (13) Lifting lugs - Starting 2026
Components (2) Seven (7) engine shut down buttons, by each drill egress/access point, in cab, in engine area, on drill deck - Starting 2026
Components (3) Over forty (40) conditional safety interlocks - Starting 2026
Components (4) Hinged window guard over the full length of the front drill window - Starting 2026
Components (5) Three (3) egress points on deck areas in addition to main access - Starting 2026
Components (6) Self-closing gates secure egress ladder locations - Starting 2026
Components (7) Electric horn activated by push button in the cab - Starting 2026
Components (8) Automatic tram alarm, audible - Starting 2026
Components (9) Under deck mounted battery box with keyed battery disconnect/starter disconnect/remote jump start terminals - Starting 2026
Feature Approach angle of 15 degrees facilitates loading and unloading on a lowboy - Starting 2026

Service Packages

Caterpillar MD6250 Drill Service Packages specifications
Package (1) Fast fill for fuel and water, automated lubrication system - Starting 2026
Package (2) Service center for lubricant drain and fill, automated lubrication system, fast fill fuel and water, blow down hose (option) - Starting 2026

Specifications

Caterpillar MD6250 Drill Specifications specifications
Bit Load Up to 32 655 kg (Up to 71,993 lb) - Starting 2026
Engine Cat® C27 - Starting 2026
Hole Diameter 165-250 mm (6.5-9.875 in) - Starting 2026

Tool Package Dth

Caterpillar MD6250 Drill Tool Package Dth specifications
Components (1) Two-piece roller deck bushing - Starting 2026
Components (2) Pipe positioner rollers - Starting 2026
Components (3) Deck wrench - Starting 2026
Components (4) Shock sub - Starting 2026
Components (5) Top Sub - Starting 2026
Components (6) Hammer Sub - Starting 2026
Components (7) Pipe wiper seal - Starting 2026
Components (8) Drill tool lubricator is included with selection of DTH Compressor - Starting 2026

Tool Package Rotary

Caterpillar MD6250 Drill Tool Package Rotary specifications
Components (1) One-piece roller deck bushing - Starting 2026
Components (2) Pipe positioner rollers - Starting 2026
Components (3) Deck wrench - Starting 2026
Components (4) Top sub - Starting 2026
Components (5) Bit sub - Starting 2026
Components (6) Pipe wiper seal - Starting 2026

Undercarriage

Caterpillar MD6250 Drill Undercarriage specifications
Carrier Rollers Three (3) - Starting 2026
Drawbar Pull 93,745.00 lbs ft (127,099.47 nm) - Starting 2026
Lower rollers Twelve (12) - Starting 2026
Track chain guards and guides Level two - Starting 2026
Travel Speed 1.50 mph (2.41 kph) - Starting 2026
Triple Grousers (1) 600 mm (23.6 in); for hard rock; 0.88 bar (12.7 psi) ground bearing pressure - Starting 2026
Triple Grousers (2) 750 mm (29.5 in); for soft rock; 1.10 bar (15.9 psi) ground bearing pressure - Starting 2026

Weights

Caterpillar MD6250 Drill Weights specifications
Working Weight Range 56 468 kg to 64 154 kg (124,490 lb to 141,436 lb) - Starting 2026
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