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D500x500

“From the smallest drills, all the way up to the D1000x900, our customers know Vermeer and Vermeer dealers can be trusted to deliver exceptional support on the jobsite.” Derek Choi Balama Prima Shanghai, China

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D500x500S P E C I F I C A T I O N S

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Field-tested Vermeer maxi rigs are just what the large-diameter drilling market has been waiting for: tough, productive drills with the reliability that is expected from Vermeer.

GENERAL/DIMENSIONS (TRANSpORT)Curb weight (GVW): 101,000 lb (45,812.8 kg)Length: 50.3' (15.3 m)Width: 8.5' (2.6 m)Height: 11.5' (3.5 m)Suspension: Triple axle with air ride suspensionDrill rack angle: 8.2° – 13.4°

OpERATIONALMax thrust: 475,100 lb (215,502 kg)Max pullback: 475,100 lb (215,502 kg)Max spindle torque: 52,900 ft-lb (71,723 Nm)Max spindle speed (with PS800): 73 rpmMax carriage speed: 71 fpm (21.6 m/min)Number of rotation motors: 1Number of drive motors: 2Mud swivel: 3" (7.6 cm)Remote lockout system: YesStrike alert system: Yes

LOwER BREAkOuT VISEBreakout torque: 206,400 ft-lb (279,841 Nm)Clamp force: 251,300 lb (113,988 kg)Configuration: 3-jaw clamp, 8" (20.3 cm)Travel: 6' (1.8 m)Inside diameter: 9.8" (24.9 cm)Weight: 3800 lb (1723.7 kg)

uppER BREAkOuT VISEClamp force: 251,300 lb (113,988 kg)Configuration: 2-jaw clampInside diameter: 9.8" (24.9 cm)

Specifications

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Power Source

D500x500P O W E R S O U R C E

The larger the project, the more you have riding on your power unit. That’s why our maxi rigs feature the reliable power of CAT engines.

GENERAL/DIMENSIONSEngine(s) make/model: (1) CAT C27 ACERTGross horsepower (max): 800 hp (596.6 kW)Max engine speed: 2000 rpmEPA Certification Family: Tier 2 (EU Stage II)Fuel type: DieselFuel capacity: 500 gal (1892.7 L)Hydraulic tank capacity: 720 gal (2725.5 L)Length: 24.4' (7.4 m)Width: 8.1' (2.5 m)Height: 10.3' (3.1 m)Weight: 38,000 lb (17,236.5 kg)

pS800

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puMpS(2) Rotary pumps (3) Travel pumps (1) Vise pump(1) Dual tandem flush pump(1) Dual tandem kidney loop

pump

Power Unit Layout

Hydraulic System

AuXILIARy CIRCuITSVise pumps (PFC pumps) (2) Sauer-Danfoss Series 45Flush pumps (2) Sauer-Danfoss gear pumpKidney loop pumps (2) Sauer-Danfoss gear pump

Rotation and Thrust Circuit

THRuST/puLLBACk CIRCuIT Hydraulic pumps (3) Sauer-Danfoss Series 90 Travel motors (2) Hagglunds CA140-120 Planetary gears (2) Dinamic GB16001

ROTATION CIRCuITHydraulic pumps (2) Sauer-Danfoss Series 90 Hydraulic motor (1) Hagglunds CA210

B Manifold

A Manifold

B Manifold

A Manifold

Ho t oi l shuttle

Ho t oi l shuttleout to

drill rack

out todrill rack

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Heat Exchanger/Cooler Diagram

Hydraulic SystemHyDRAuLIC RESERVOIR• 720 gal (2725.5 L) capacity• In-tank filtration• Hot-oil sump to separate hot and cool oil• Three suction strainers with shutoffs

FILTRATION COMpONENTS• (5) 10-micron charge filters• (10) 10-micron high pressure filters• (1) 25-micron flush filter• (1) 25-micron vise psi filter• (1) 25-micron vise return filter

HyDRAuLIC QuICk DISCONNECTS • Flat-faced seal, connect under pressure

near-zero leak

HEAT EXCHANGER/COOLER • Cold-oil bypass• Variable speed fan

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The adjustable upper vise is mounted to the carriage assembly and grips the drill rod directly in front of the quill, helping prevent rod wrap or windup when breaking out of the upper joint.

Carriage Assembly

Crossover relief valve

Shrink disc

Rotation Motor

Travel Motors and Planetary Gears

Rotary brake

Travel motor

Pinion gear

Shrink disc

Planetary gear

Thrust bearing

Thrust washers

Bearing retainer

Thrust shaft

Water course

Spherical roller bearing

Thrust Box Cutaway

Input shaft from rotation motor

Output shaft

Thrust Box

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RACk GEAR ASSEMBLy • Double I-beam construction• Weld-on gear • 1-year limited warranty

TRAILER• Double-axle• Air suspension• 11R 24.5 tires/5-ply tread

ADDITIONAL COMpONENTS• Rear base anchor• Front base anchor• Rear stabilizers• Rear hydraulic drill lift

Drill Rack

FRONT ANCHOR – LARGELength: 19.9' (6.1 m)Width: 6' (1.8 m)Height: 3.2' (1 m)Weight: 7850 lb (3560.7 kg)

FRONT ANCHOR – SMALLLength: 10.5' (3.2 m)Width: 5.5' (1.7 m)Height: 1.9' (.6 m)Weight: 3000 lb (1360.8 kg)

REAR ANCHORLength: 16' (4.9 m)Width: 7.8' (2.4 m)Height: 1.3' (.4 m)Weight: 4300 lb (1950.4 kg)

(Large front anchor shown) (Rear anchor)

LOwER VISE/BREAkOuT SySTEM• Three cylinder design• 10" (25.4 cm) inside diameter opening• 6' (1.8 m) of travel • Variably sized vise blocks - 4.5" (11.4 cm) - 5.5" (14 cm) - 6.6" (16.8 cm)• Replaceable die inserts• Lower vise assembly is detached

via two pins and six hydraulic quick disconnects for ease of removal during casing installations

uppER VISE/BREAkOuT SySTEM • Dual-cylinder design• Integrated into carriage to reduce

breakout time• Integrated hydraulically controlled rod

alignment arm

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Replaceable die inserts

Breakout System

OperatOr COntrOl Cab (skid mOunted)Length: 11.6' (3.5 m)Height: 8' (2.4 m)Width: 7.9' (2.4 m)Weight: 6000 lb (2721.6 kg)Heat and air conditioning: 3 ton (2.7 tonnes) in-wall combination unitElectrical panel: 110V and 220V50 Hz or 60 Hz available Minimum required generator: 17 kW (21 kVA)

driller’s Cabin• Designed to accommodate operator and steering hand• Large tinted windows for exceptional visibility• Steel tube frame• Finished interior with aluminum-faced sheeting• Available with domestic or international remote lockout

OperatOr COnsOle• Controls designed for operator comfort

COmfOrt• Sound insulated• Climate-controlled via in-wall combo heat/air-

conditioning unit

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Driller ’s Cabin

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Operator Console

Drilling fluid pressure

Upper vise rod adjustment

Thrust limiter valve

Rotation torque limiter valve

Thrust/pullback control

Electric vise switches

Pullback limiter valve

Engine, diagnostics, remote lockout and strike alert display

Vise pressure valve

Engine stop

Remote lockout

Hydraulic stop

Rod support controls

Manual visecontrols

Rotationcontrol

Variable-speed rotation switch

Variable-travel speed switchesEngine rpm control switches

Rotation Travel Vise

Equipment shown is for illustrative purposes only and may display optional accessories or components. Please contact your local Vermeer dealer for more information on machine specifications. Vermeer Corporation reserves the right to make changes in engineering, design and specifications; add improvements; or discontinue manufacturing at any time without notice or obligation.

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