GRUNDODRILL – 18N

KING OF ROCK

TRAILBLAZER
MAKES AN IMPACT IN ALL SOILS

IDEAL POWER RATIO

Drive carriages with rack and pinion:
  • Best possible adaptation to demands and soil conditions

RODS FOR EVERY PURPOSE

  • Rods TD73 and TD82 for fluid-assisted drilling

LIGHTNING-FAST ROD EXCHANGE

  • Fully automatic operation ensures minimal downtime, maximum productivity and relief for the machine operator
  • The on-board crane facilitates easy handling of the rods, stacking boxes and additional components.
  • Rotation of drill rods within rod box possible during normal operation, which results in consistent use and consistent wear of the rods

CABLE-GUIDED DRILLING

  • The GRUNDODRILL 18N can optionally be converted for cable-guided bores when drilling in challenging terrain and at great depths

01. Hydraulically-adjustable and vibration – dampened comfort cabin – user-friendly, clear layout, can be positioned flexibly
02. Large rod magazine – up to 225 m drill rods on board (with TD73 equipment)
03. Anchoring system for enhanced stability while drilling 
04. Hydraulic loading crane for self-sufficient handling of optional stacking boxes, drilling rods and attachments 
05. Bentonite collecting tray – optionally with Bentonite suction pump 
06. Two stabilisers – maximum stability, variable inclination of the cradle for an ideal penetration angle 
07. Broad undercarriage – with rubberised steel tracks – extremely mobile and self-supporting 
08. High performance bentonite pump – for rapid reaming speed and large reaming diameters 
09. Diesel engine with the highest output of its class – low fuel consumption, low noise and emission levels 
10. Large GRP hood – easily accessible for service and maintenance

Integrated high-pressure cleaner – for convenient cleaning of drill rig and for automatic cleaning of drill rods during upsizing/pipe pulling

GROUND CONTROL
FULL VISION, MAXIMUM COMFORT

MAXIMAL OPERATOR COMFORT

2 multi-function joysticks for all functions in bore and driving mode.

Different operating modes that can be freely selected by the machine operator: 

Manual mode:

All machine functions controlled by the machine operator 

Semi-automatic mode:

Memory functions for rotation and feed, Automatic paddle mode, Automatic rod exchange mode, Automatic reloading for rod magazine

Fully automatic mode:

incl. automatic drilling, automatic rod exchange, rod lubrication and cleaning, etc. 

Service mode:
Complete diagnosis of drilling system via integrated display, Complete parameter setting/adjustment of bore rig via integrated display

TOP NOTCH WORKPLACE

  • Panel PC with touchscreen and internet connection
  • High-resolution colour display
  • Language selection
  • Automatic drill data log according to DVGW standards
  • Remote diagnosis with telemetry data transfer
  • LED lighting
  • Radio with Bluetooth hands-free system, CD drive and USB port

CUSTOM ERGONOMICS

  • Grammer comfort seat XL
    • Air suspension with automatic weight adjustment
    • Can be adjusted individually
    • Seat heater
    • Fabric upholstery
  • Panorama glazing for optimum overview
  • Stepless hydraulically swivelling cabin
    • If required, work can also be carried out with the cabin in transport position, e.g. in confined spaces
  • Heating and air conditioning
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
BASIC EQUIPMENT
  • Cummins motor Tier 4 final, Stage IV for driving and drilling, 119 kW
  • Drill rig with rubber track undercarriage, stabilisors
  • Wireless remote control
  • Spacious cabin, comfortable seat, joysticks, panel PC with touchscreen, air conditioning
  • Automatic bore mode
  • Fully automatic rod exchange system
  • Fully automatic clamp and break-away facility
  • Anchoring system with drilling fluid collecting tray
  • Powerful HP Bentonite pump on board the rig
  • Bore data logging – data transfer
  • High-pressure cleaner
  • Optionally with drill rod type TD73 or TD82

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

PERFORMANCE DATA GRUNDODRILL 18ACS DRILL ROD ELICON 95 (ROCK) GRUNDODRILL 18ACS / 18N DRILL ROD TD73 / TD82
 Thrust and pullback force [kN]:  –  180 · 200 (40 – 45 lbf)
 Max. feed rate (without load) [m/min]:  36 (118 ft/min)  36 (118 ft/min)
 Max. torque (outer rod) [Nm]:  7.500 (5,532 lbf ft)  7.500 · 10.000 (5,532 · 7,376 lbf ft)
Max. torque (inner rod) [Nm]: 2.500 (1,844 lbf ft)
Max. spindle speed (outer rod) [rpm]:  –  180
 Max. spindle speed (inner rod) [rpm]:  350  –
 HP Bentonite pump P72/320 · P72/400 [l/min]:  320 · 400 (85 · 105 gpm)  320 · 400 (85 · 106 gpm)
 Bentonite pressure [bar]:  90 (1,305 psi)  90 (1,305 psi)
 Rod magazine contents [m]:  120 (394 ft)  225 · 210 (738 · 689 ft) combi-box
 Number of rods [pcs]:  40  75 · 70
 Drill rod Ø [mm]:  98/95 (3.86/3.74 in)  73/63 · 82 (2.87/2,48 · 3.23 in)
 Effective rod length [mm]:  3.000 (118 in)  3.000 (118 in)
 Rod weight [kg]:  80 (176.4 lbs)  42 · 46 (92,6 · 101.4 lbs)
 Pilot bore Ø [mm]:  165 (6.50 in)  115 · 140/170 (4,53 · 5,51/6.69 in)
 L x W x H (transport position) [mm]:  6.700 x 2.350 x 2.620  6.700 x 2.350 x 2.620
 L x W x H (transport position) [in]:  263,78 x 92,52 x 103,15  263,78 x 92,52 x 103,15
 L x W x H (working position) [mm]:  7.150 x 3.050 x 3.150  7.150 x 3.050 x 3.150
 L x W x H (working position) [in]:  281.50 x 120.08 x 124.02  281.50 x 120.08 x 124.02
 Max. weight with EL 95, combi box [kg]:  15.350 (33841 lbs)  15.350 (33841 lbs)
 Engine manufacturer:  Cummins  Cummins
 Engine model:  QSB4.5  QSB4.5
 Emissions standard:  T4 final  T4 final
 Max. engine output [kW]:  119 (162 hp)  119 (162 hp)
 Tank capacity Diesel / AdBlue [l]:  180/22 (47,6/5,8 gallons)  180/22 (47,6/5,8 gallons)
 Fresh water tank capacity [l]:  105 (27.7 gallons)  105 (27.7 gallons)
 Sound pressure level LP / Sound power level LW [dB(A)]:  64.9/99  64.9/99
 Workplace vibrations [m/s²]:  ≤ 0.5  ≤ 0.5
 Inclination angle:  0° – 30°  0° – 30°
 Max. driving speed [km/h] 2 stages:  1,3/2,2 (0.8/1.4 mph)  1,3/2,2 (0.8/1.4 mph)
 Upsizing Ø* [mm]:  ≤ 600 (≤ 24 in)  ≤ 600 (≤ 24 in)
 Outer pipe Ø* [mm]:  ≤ 500 (≤ 20 in)  ≤ 500 (≤ 20 in)
 Bore length* [m]:  ≤ 400 (≤ 1312 ft)  ≤ 400 (≤ 1312 ft)

* depending on ground

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