Pit Viper 291 E

Electric-driven rotary blasthole drill for drilling 311 mm (12-1/4 in) diameter holes holes with up to 18 m (59 ft) capability.

Lower carbon footprint

Zero fuel consumption

Superior automation

Pit Viper 291 E

Electric-driven rotary blasthole drill for drilling 311 mm (12-1/4 in) diameter holes holes with up to 18 m (59 ft) capability.

Lower carbon footprint

Zero fuel consumption

Superior automation

Pit Viper 291 E

Electric-driven rotary blasthole drill for drilling 311 mm (12-1/4 in) diameter holes holes with up to 18 m (59 ft) capability.

Lower carbon footprint

Zero fuel consumption

Superior automation

All the power you need.

Product description

Epiroc’s electric-driven blasthole drill, the Pit Viper 291 E, is designed for a cleaner, safer, and more efficient drilling experience.

The Pit Viper 291 E delivers a powerful performance, capable of drilling single-pass holes up to 18 m (59 ft) with diameters up to 279 mm to 311 mm (11 – 12-1/4”). Its substantial 42-ton (85,000 lb.) bit load capacity ensures reliable and effective drilling.

The Pit Viper 291 E aligns with Epiroc’s commitment to a cleaner environment. With its smaller carbon footprint and superior automation, this drill contributes to a setting a new standard for environmentally conscious mining solutions.

TECHNICAL DATA

Main application area	Electric blasthole drilling
Drilling method	Rotary Single-Pass
Product family	Pit Viper
Single-pass depth	18 m 59 ft
Maximum hole depth	18 m 58,99 ft
Weight on bit	38 555 kg 85 000 lbs
Pulldown capacity	0 kN - 355,8 kN 0 lbf - 80 000 lbf
Pullback capacity	0 kN - 156 kN 0 lbf - 35 000 lbf
Note	Product variations apply. See brochure for more information.

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Activate your 6th Sense

This product comes with smart features that make your operation safer and more productive. Check them out here.

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Automation and information management

Easier, safer and more efficient. Our 6th Sense process will guide you to the best and most effective solutions.

Smart. Safe. Seamless.

6th Sense is how we utilize collected insights to optimize the value chain using machine automation, process automation and systems integration solutions. Activate an extra sense for your connected operation by enabling it to instantly share critical information, synchronize resources and coordinate a response in real time.

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Easier, safer and more efficient.

To deliver the best automation solutions, we have developed a systematic way of advising you on the selection and implementation of the right technology to improve your operation. We combine our extensive experience and knowledge within automation to ensure that you have the best tools.

The Smart and Green series

Our electric range is now known as the Smart and Green series. Equipped with Rig Control System, RCS, and ready for smart functionality such as automation and remote control.

With the Smart and Green series, our ambition is to create the world's greenest machines – so you can produce metals and minerals in the most sustainable way possible.

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Height - tower up	27,5 m 90,3 ft
Length - tower up	11,8 m 38,9 ft
Height - tower down	6,7 m 22,3 ft
Length - tower down	27,2 m 89,4 ft
Width	5,21 m 17,3 ft
Estimated weight	77 Tonnes - 95 Tonnes 170 000 lbs - 210 000 lbs