Australia boasts abundant mineral resources, and small exploration companies play a vital role in the local mining ecosystem. These firms typically focus on shallow gold, lithium and non-ferrous metal exploration projects, with most operation sites located in remote areas with rugged terrain and poor transportation. Traditional large-scale drilling equipment not only has high transportation and deployment costs but also struggles to meet Australia’s strict environmental regulations, bringing numerous challenges to small exploration teams. A reliable, easy-to-operate and environmentally compliant RC drilling machine has become the key for these companies to improve operation efficiency and control costs.
RC Drilling Machine Parameter:
| Model | YG150RC | |
| Drill rig weight(crawler mounted) | kg | 9000 |
| Engine Power | kW | 125 |
| Length × Width × Height (normal) | mm | 6750x2200x2950 |
| Ambient Temperature Range | °C | -10～38 |
| Drill Ability | ||
| Nominal Drill Depth | m | 150 |
| End-hole Diameter | mm | 110-250 |
| Drill angle | ° | -10-90 |
| Horizontal hole height | m | 1.85-2.8 |
| Drill head output | ||
| Max Output Torque | N.m | 8000 |
| Output Rotation Speed(continuity) | rpm | 30 / 60, 54/108rpm |
| Output Rotation Speed(interval) | rpm | 62 / 124105/210rpm |
| Feeding | mm | 3500 |
| Thrust Force | kN | 45 |
| Lifting Capacity | kN | 65 |
| Pipe-puller Device Output | ||
| Output Rotation Speed | rpm | 40 |
| Max Output Torque | N.m | 30000 |
| Hole-through Diameter | mm | 370 |
| Auxiliary Winch | ||
| Pull Force of the First Layer | kN | 11 |
| Rope Diameter | mm | 14 |
| Rope Capacity | m | 60 |
| Engine(Cummins) | 6BTA5.9-C125 | |
| Power | kW | 125 |
| Rotary Speed (Max.) | rpm | 2200 |
| Track Chassis Base | ||
| Walk Speed | Km/h | 1.2 |
| Unit Pressure | MPa | ＜0.05 |
| Climb Ability | ° | Drill rig weight(crawler-mounted) |
Case Study: RC Drilling Machine for Small-Scale Exploration in Australia
Customer Background:
Our customer is a small family-owned mineral exploration company based in Australia, with a core operation team of 8 people. They mainly undertake small and medium-sized shallow gold and lithium exploration projects. The old drilling rig they used before had problems such as low drilling efficiency, poor dust control and cumbersome operation, which could no longer meet their growing project needs. They had even received a warning from the local environmental protection department due to excessive dust emissions in a previous project, which made them pay special attention to the environmental performance of the new equipment.
Customer Requirements:
After investigating multiple equipment options, the customer put forward clear procurement requirements: First, the equipment needs to have a drilling capacity of within 150 meters, with a hole diameter covering 110-250mm, and be able to adapt to various common formations such as sandstone and granite. Second, it must adopt a crawler chassis that can stably drive and operate on rugged mountain roads and soft surfaces. Finally, the equipment should be simple to operate and easy to maintain, suitable for their small team without the need to hire specialized senior technicians.
YG’s Solution:
After detailed communication about the customer’s project needs and operating conditions, we recommended the YG150RC model RC drilling machine. This drilling rig is equipped with a 125kW Cummins 6BTA5.9-C125 engine, with a rated drilling depth of 150 meters and a hole diameter range of 110-250mm, which fully matches the customer’s drilling requirements. It adopts a crawler chassis with a ground pressure of less than 0.05MPa, which can easily pass through rugged terrain and soft surfaces. We equip our reverse circulation drilling equipment with an efficient dust collection system and a cyclone separator. We design the fully hydraulic operating system to be simple and intuitive, and ordinary workers can master it proficiently after short-term training.
Customer Feedback:
After receiving the equipment, the customer completed all assembly and commissioning work in only 2 days with the assistance of two local ordinary workers, following our detailed installation videos and drawings. In the subsequent three months of operation, this RC drill rig showed excellent performance: the drilling efficiency was 40% higher than that of their old equipment, and they could complete 30-40 meters of drilling work per day. In a granite formation project, the old equipment could only drill about 20 meters per day, while the new equipment could drill 35 meters per day, which greatly advanced the project completion time. The dust collection system worked remarkably well, with almost no obvious dust diffusion at the operation site, fully meeting the requirements of the local environmental protection department. The fully hydraulic drill pipe connection and disconnection system greatly reduces workers’ labor intensity. One person can now complete the work that originally required three people to cooperate. The customer said that this reverse circulation drilling equipment completely exceeded their expectations and was the most cost-effective purchase they had made in recent years.
Key Performance Advantages for Australian Exploration Conditions
Australian exploration sites feature rugged terrain, dry dusty climates and strict environmental standards. Our RC drilling machine incorporates targeted designs to address these specific challenges:
- Efficient fully hydraulic operation: All core actions are hydraulically controlled. The drill pipe elevator and hydraulic wrench combination allows single-person pipe connection in under 2 minutes, while the compensation slide plate protects drill pipe threads and extends their service life by 30%. Adjustable rotation speeds (30-210rpm) adapt perfectly to sandstone, granite and clay formations.
- Environmentally compliant dust and sampling system: The integrated dust collector captures over 90% of drilling dust, eliminating emissions that would violate Australian regulations. The cyclone separator delivers clean, undisturbed cuttings samples that can be directly used for laboratory analysis.
- Superior terrain adaptability: The crawler chassis with <0.05MPa ground pressure navigates soft sand, mud and rocky mountain roads without getting stuck. The mast compensation cylinder ensures stable contact with the ground during operation, eliminating vibration even in hard rock drilling.
- Dust-resistant, durable design: The patented air pre-filter removes 90% of intake dust and self-discharges, significantly reducing engine wear. The roller slide way is twice as durable as traditional sliding designs, and the specialized oil mist device extends impactor life by 50%.
RC Drill Rig For Sale– YG Machinery
A reliable, easy-to-operate and environmentally compliant RC drilling machine can help your exploration project improve efficiency, reduce costs and meet environmental requirements. YG has been focusing on the research and development and production of drilling equipment for many years, with rich industry experience and a complete service system. Our YG150RC RC drill rig has been verified in multiple exploration projects in Australia and has received unanimous praise from customers. We provide transparent prices and detailed equipment parameters without any hidden fees. If you have any questions about the RC drill rig for sale or need a personalized solution according to your project needs, please feel free to contact us. Our professional team will reply to you within 24 hours and provide you with free technical consultation and detailed quotations.
