Atlas Copco Blasthole Drills

T4BH series

DTH or Rotary drilling – Multi pass

Hole diameter 5 5⁄8 in – 9 7/8 in (143 – 251 mm)
Maximum hole depth for 25 ft tower: 147'6" ft (45 m)
Maximum hole depth for 30 ft tower: 177'6" ft (54.1 m)
Combining high mobility
with power and productivity
The T4BH is designed for multi-pass, high pressure, DTH drilling. The rugged
and reliable T4BH features a 25 ft (7.6 m) tower and can drill a 22' 6" (6.8 m)
clean hole in a single pass, while multi-pass drilling can reach to a total
depth of 147' 6" (45 m) through a 5 rod carousel.

The Atlas Copco T4BH is synonymous with mobility, power, performance, and productivity. Mounted on a custom carrier, the T4BH
is designed to perform in rough terrain and has been the leading blasthole drill in its class in the quarry and mining industries for over
35 years. The T4BH is a truck mounted, hydraulic tophead drive, specifically designed for DTH high pressure blasthole drilling.
An optional 30 ft (9.1m) tower is also available with the 8 x 4 carrier option.

Rotary or DTH drilling

Tower and feed system The T4BH is designed to handle 4" (102 mm) to 7"
Raising the tower with a full complement of (178 mm) drill pipes and can be used for DTH or ro-
up to five 25 ft (7.6 m) drill pipes in the car- tary drilling of holes with diameters from 5 5⁄8" (143
ousel can be accomplished in less than one mm) up to 9 7⁄8" (251 mm). Three different high pres-
minute. The tower is raised and lowered by sure compressors can be provided for the T4BH,
two hydraulic cylinders. Tower pinning, pipe ranging from 900 cfm up to 1,250 cfm. The “on-off”
changing and drilling are performed remo- regulation system of the high pressure compressor
tely from within the operator’s cab. The feed can remove load during non-drilling operations. This
system is powered by two hydraulic feed extends compressor life, saves energy and provides
cylinders that raise and lower the rotary easier startup. With a hydraulic pulldown and weight
head smoothly and positively by way of of bit of up to 30,000 lbf (133 kN), the reliable T4BH is
heavy duty feed chain for pulldown and well matched for rotary drilling.
pullback. The high-speed feed functions in-
crease drilling efficiency and gives the op- Compressor range
erators fast drill feed rates. Standard rota- High pressure DTH 900 cfm @ 350 psi / 25.4 m3/min @ 24 bar
tion on the T4BH is supplied by a hydraulic
High pressure DTH 1,070 cfm @ 350 psi / 30.3 m3/min @ 24 bar
rotary tophead. The rotary head is mounted
High pressure DTH 1,250 cfm @ 350 psi / 35.4 m3/min @ 24 bar
to the feed chains by way of a mounting
plate and two pins on both sides of the
head, allowing the head to “float”. This
helps to prevent thread wear or damage
during joint make up.
Operator comfort
All operational functions are controlled from the driller’s console within
the cab of the T4BH. The operator has an excellent visibility with an unob-
structed view of the drill table. The cab is thermally insulated, sound-
attenuated, heated, ventilated and is equipped with tinted safety glass,
kick plates, an adjustable swivel seat, and two lockable doors. A six-light
halogen night lighting system is provided as standard for operator visi-
bility under low light operating conditions. External 70-watt Halogen
lights illuminate each of the following components: Power pack, tower
and drill table.

Heavy duty concept

The T4BH in-line drive train consists of a diesel engine directly cou-
pled to a compressor on one end and a hydraulic pump drive on the
other. This configuration maximizes mechanical efficiency. The T4BH
is built with a “floating” engine sub base which aids in isolation of the
engine and mainframe from shock loads, while also maintaining opti-
mal engine alignment. A heavy-duty engine silencer/muffler is also
provided to reduce power pack noise emission. Separate air inlet clean-
ers are standard for both engine and air compressor intake. A cooler for
the hydraulic oil, compressor oil, and diesel engine coolant is provided.
Operational ambient temperature rating for the T4BH is up to 125°F
(52°C). All coolers are mounted side by side in one package and each
section can be individually removed for easy maintenance. The T4BH
utilizes a custom built, 3-axle carrier designed to Atlas Copco specifica-
tions. The rigid 16 in. “H” beam frame provides a solid base to handle
tough blasthole drilling conditions.

Efficient drill pipe handling

The carousel-type drill pipe changer is part of the tower assembly and is
located on the outside of the tower frame. The tower is raised and lowered
by two hydraulic cylinders. Tower pinning and pipe changing is performed
remotely from within the operator’s cab. Breaking pipe joints are done by a
hydraulic positioned sliding fork wrench with limited impact, that minimizes
shock loads on the tower, carousel, rotary head and feed components. Hy-
draulic cylinders swing the carousel into and out from the loading position
under the rotary head. A hydraulic cylinder and ratchet rotate the carousel to
index the drill pipe under the rotary head for changing. An exclusive “keylock”
carousel design securely locks in the drill pipe at both the bottom and the top of
the carousel to ensure maximum safety for drill pipe storage and changing. The
T4BH rotary tophead is raised and lowered through the use of heavy-duty chains and
two hydraulic cylinders. An auxiliary hoist with a capacity of 2,500 lbf (11.1 kN) is
provided as standard for drill pipe and accessory handling.

Standard Equipment
• Spacious, thermal insulated sound- • Power indexed carousel for five 4 ½ in • Custom designed 3-axle carrier with
attenuated cab OD x 25 ft pipe wide flange H-beam frame
• Six quartz halogen night lighting package • Remote hydraulic fork chuck for drill pipe • Remote tower pinning
• Rectangular dust hood with skirting breakout • Back-up alarm
• Auxiliary hoist for drill pipe and accessory • Hydraulically powered auxiliary chain
handling wrench
• Cooling package rated up to 125°F (52°C) • 225-gallon (852 l) fuel tank
ambient • 4SV-2-10 spur gear 2-motor rotary tophead
• Heavy-duty engine silencer/muffler with 0 to 160 RPM, and maximum torque
• Separate air intake filters for engine and air 6,000 lbf•ft
compressor • Three 48 in. (1,219 mm) stroke leveling jacks
A selection of options for the T4BH series
For a more comprehensive options list, please contact your local Atlas Copco Customer Center.

Angle drilling package Remote Propel Central Lubrication Water injection system
The two optional 20 and 30 When positioning the T4BH from The optional automatic central The water injection system
degree angle drill packages hole to hole, this option allows the machine lube system has an air injects a regulated quantity
allows the tower to be positi- operator to tram the drill rig from the pump and timer that provides of water into the air flow

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oned from vertical in 5 degree drilling cab console instead of the lubrication to all non-traveling going to the drill pipe. The
increments. Both packages main truck cab. Included are clutch, grease points on the machine water content suppresses the
include a drill rod support accelerator, brake, steering and through metered injectors. The dust created by the drilling
and an angle drill tie bar. ignition switch. centralized manifold or hand operation.
All controls are located at the pump option are other alternatives.
control console inside the cab.

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Technical data T4BH

Technical data Engine (2TierII, 3Tier III)

Drilling Method DTH and Rotary - Multi pass Cummins SX153 525HP / 391 kW@1800RPM (HP 900)
Hole Diameter 5 5/8 in - 9 7/8 in 143 mm - 251 mm Cummins QSX153 600HP / 447 kW@1800RPM (HP 1070)
Hydraulic Pulldown 30,000 lbf 133 kNm Cummins QSK19C2 760HP / 567 kW@1800RPM (HP 1250)
Weight on bit 30,000 Ib 30,600 kg Drill pipe specification
Hydraulic Pullback 22,000 lbf 97 kNm Drill pipe diameter Suggested bit Thread
Single pass depth 22 ft 6 in or 27 ft 6 in 6.8 m or 8.4 m diameters
Maximum hole depth* 147 ft 6 in or 177 ft 6 in 45 m or 54.1 m 4" (102 mm) 5 5/8" – 6" 2 7/8" API
Feed speed 60 ft/min 18.3 m/min 4 1/2" (114 mm) 5 7/8" – 6 3/4" 3 1/2" API
5" (127 mm) 6 3/4" – 7 3/8" 3 1/2" API or BECO
Rotary head, torque 6,500 Ibf•ft 8.8 kNm
7,165 Ibf•ft 9.7 kNm 5 1/2" (140 mm) 6 3/4" – 7 7/8" 3 1/2" BECO
Estimated weight 58,000 lb 26 tonnes 6 1/4" (159 mm) 7 7/8" – 9" 4" BECO
Dimensions tower up 7" (178 mm) 9"-9 7/8" 4 1/2" BECO
Length 28 ft 8 in 8.7 m High pressure DTH drilling
Height 36 ft 6 in 11.1 m Up to 7" DTH hammer and max. 9” bit diameter
Width 8 ft 2.4 m
Dimensions tower down
Length 35 ft 10.7 m * Maximum hole depth only achieved with certain pipe sizes and
Height 13 ft 6 in 4.1 m wall thicknesses

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