Pit Viper 271 drill rig
Pit Viper 271 drilling rigs

Proven productivity

Product description

The Pit Viper 271 is the drill that put the Pit Viper series on the map. It operates in almost every surface mining application out there - gold, copper, coal, iron ore, phosphate, silver - you name it, the PV-271 has probably drilled it.

 

When it comes to drilling single-pass holes up to 59 ft1 (18 m) with diameters up to 270 mm (10-5/8 in), the PV-271 has proven itself time and time again. With an 81,000 lb (36,741 kg)* bit load capacity, the PV-271 has probably drilled it.

 

The Pit Viper 271 features a patented cable feed system with automatic tensioning for improved component life and low total cost of operation, and options for both diesel and electric powerpack make the PV-271 a flexible option for any type of operation. 

Quick facts

TECHNICAL DATA

Main application area

Rotary blasthole drilling

Drilling method

Rotary Single-pass and DTH

Product family

Pit Viper

Single-pass depth

18 m

Maximum hole depth

33.2 m

Weight on bit

36741 kg

Pulldown capacity

0 - 311 kN

Pullback capacity

0 - 156 kN

Note

Product variations apply. See brochure for more information. WOB varies on pipe size.
DIMENSIONS

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Epiroc Pit Viper 271 rotary blasthole drill rig

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Rotary blasthole rig Pit Viper 271