MD6380

Rotary Blasthole Drill

Technical Specifications
Configurations and features may vary by region. Please consult your Cat® dealer for availability in your area.

Table of Contents

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Subs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Compressor/Receiver Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Operator Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Fluids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Undercarriage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Dust Suppression . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Hydraulics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Mast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Climate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Mast Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Automation and Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Pipe Loader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Break Out Wrench . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Drill Tool Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Standard and Optional Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

MD6380 Rotary Blasthole Drill Specifications

Engine Mast Accessories

Emissions U.S. EPA Tier 2/ • Pipe positioner (stabilizer) engaged/disengaged indicator,
EU Stage II equivalent and interlock
Engine Cat® 3512C @ 1,800 rpm • One hydraulic pipe catcher
Power Rating (ISO 14396) 949 kW 1,273 hp • Hydraulic pipe support in the upper section of the mast
Power Rating (J1995) 960 kW 1,287 hp
Pipe Loader
Compressor/Receiver Tank • LH/RH pipe racks holds 9.906 m (32.5 ft) drill pipe
• 219 mm (8.625 in) diameter
• Rotary, single stage, low pressure 101.9 m3/min (3,600 ft3/min)
– LH and RH, double pipe rack
@ 6.9 bar (100 psi); with low pressure receiver tank for
– Capable of single and multi-pass
ASME/CRN/AU or CE
– Primary loader @ 29.68 m (97.4 ft)
– Secondary loader @ 39.59 m (129.9 ft)
Cooling • 235 mm (9.25 in) diameter
– LH and RH, double pipe rack
• Functional in ambient temperature of 52° C (125° F)
– Capable of single and multi-pass
– Primary loader @ 29.68 m (97.4 ft)
Undercarriage – Secondary loader @ 39.59 m (129.9 ft)
Cat 374 EEL • 273 mm (10.75 in) diameter
– LH and RH, double pipe rack
Drawbar Pull 980 686 N·m 723,316 lbf – Capable of single and multi-pass
Double Grousers for Hard Rock 750 mm 29.5 in – Primary loader @ 29.68 m (97.4 ft)
Applications – Secondary loader @ 39.59 m (129.9 ft)
Double Grousers for Soft Rock 900 mm 35.4 in • 324 mm (12.75 in) diameter
Applications – Single pipe rack
– Dust collector side only
Hydraulics – Single pass only
• 340 mm (13.375 in) diameter
• Two (2) primary pumps – 280 cc – Single pipe rack
(piston with proportional electronic controls) – Dust collector side only
• One (1) auxiliary circuit pump – 145 cc – Single pass only
(piston, load sensing)
• Two (2) fan pumps – 100 cc Break Out Wrench
(piston with proportional electronic controls)
• Two (2) charge pumps – 74 cc • Variable Grip
(fixed displacement) – 219, 235, 273 mm (8.625, 9.25, 10.75 in)
• Scheduled Oil Sampling (S·O·SSM) ports – 324, 340 mm (12.75, 13.375 in)

Mast Drill Tool Package

Hole Diameter Range 251-381 mm 9.875-15 in • One piece roller deck bushing, pipe positioner, deck wrench,
Single Pass Hole Depth Down To 19.8 m 65 ft bit sub, pipe wiper seal
Multi-Pass Hole Depth Down To 39.5 m 129 ft – 219 mm (8.625 in)
– 235 mm (9.25 in)
Bit Load Up To 53 845 kg 118,719 lb – 273 mm (10.75 in)
Pulldown Capacity Up To 49 895 kg 110,000 lb – 324 mm (12.75 in)
Rotation Torque Up To 20 880 N·m 15,400 lbf – 340 mm (13.375 in)
• Vertical or angle drilling

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 MD6380 Rotary Blasthole Drill Specifications

Subs Dust Suppression

• Shock absorber with top sub adapter – available in Standard Water Injection System 2271 L 600 gal
or Premium • Tank below deck
– 219 mm (8.625 in) • Fast fill
– 235 mm (9.25 in)
– 273 mm (10.75 in) Water Injection/Dry Dust Collection 2271 L 600 gal
– 324 mm (12.75 in)
• Tank below deck
– 340 mm (13.375 in)
• Fast fill
• 204 m3/min (7,200 ft3/min) dry dust collection
Operator Environment
Water Injection System, High Volume 5299 L 1,400 gal
• Cab, Standard Total Tank Capacity
– Includes a fabric seat, single pane window glass, shades, and a
windshield wiper for driller window, removable driller window • 2271 L (600 gal) below deck mounted tank
guard and a trainer seat • 3028 L (800 gal) above deck mounted tank
• Cab, Premium • Fast fill
– Includes a leather seat with heat and ventilation, heavy duty
suspension, dual pane window glass Batteries
– Additional storage plus windshield wipers on front and

rear windows
• Four (4) each batteries, sealed
– Removable driller window guard plus front window guard
• Six (6) each batteries, sealed
and trainer seat
– Required for semi/full autonomy packages

Fluids Climate

Service Packages • Level 1, Standard fluids and lubricants

• Standard – Temperature range of –1° C (30° F) to 52° C (125° F)
– Fast fill fuel and water only • Level 2, Arctic fluids and lubricants
– Automated lubricant system – Temperatures down to –18° C (–0.4° F)
• Premium
– Service center for lubricant drain and fill Automation and Technology
– Fast fill fuel and water
– Automated lubricant system • Single pass auto drill/drill assist
• Multi pass auto drill/drill assist
• Drill depth meter
• Auto level, auto retract jacks, auto raise and lower mast
• Electric controls for drilling, tramming, leveling plus auxiliary
functions
• Radio-ready for communication and entertainment radio
• Product Link™
• Integrated Terrain for Drilling complete with wiring and harnesses

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MD6380 Rotary Blasthole Drill Specifications

Dimensions
All dimensions are approximate .

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1 Working Length Mast Up* 14.7 m 48.1 ft

2 Height Mast Up 26.7 m 87.6 ft
3 Length Mast Down 28.3 m 92.9 ft
4 Height Mast Down 6.6 m 21.7 ft
5 Working Width (non-drill end) 6.06 m 19.9 ft
6 Working Width (drill end) 6.89 m 22.6 ft
7 Mast Only Shipping Length 25.24 m 82.8 ft

*Working Length Mast Up with bolt-on platform adds 1 .2 m (4 ft) for total of 15 .9 m (52 .1 ft)

Weights
Working Weight Range 142 300 kg 313,717 lb
Without Mast 102 300 kg 225,533 lb
Mast Only 40 000 kg 88,184 lb

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 MD6380 Standard and Optional Equipment

Standard and Optional Equipment

Standard and optional equipment may vary . Consult your Cat dealer for details .

Standard Optional Standard Optional

POWER TRAIN MAST
Receiver tank for ASME/CRN/AU  No mast access/handrail only 
or CE receiver tank Mast Access Arrangement 
CAB – Includes steps, guardrails, landing
Standard cab  platforms, and walkway
– Includes a fabric seat, single Drill pipe thread greaser 
pane window glass, shades, and a Tool Lubrication System 
windshield wiper for driller window, – Rotary tricone, 113.5 L (30 gal)
removable driller window guard and a
Flashing beacon for mast clearance 
trainer seat
Premium cab Overhead winch assembly 

– Includes a leather seat with heat and
– Includes cable and hook plus remote
ventilation, heavy duty suspension, PIPE LOADER (SELECT ONE)

dual pane window glass 219 mm (8.625 in) diameter 

– Additional storage plus windshield – Two pipe rack

wipers on front and rear windows, a – Capable of single and multi-pass

removable driller window guard plus

235 mm (9.25 in) diameter 
front window guard and a trainer seat – Two pipe rack

Viewing hatch to spot over the hole  – Capable of single and multi-pass

Cab roof access system (includes ladders,  273 mm (10.75 in) diameter 
cage and rails) – Two pipe rack
Lights for tram (front and cab)  – Capable of single and multi-pass
LED lighting  324 mm (12.75 in) diameter 
– Single pipe rack
CONTROLS
– Dust collector side only

Basic drill depth indicator and interlocks  – Single pass only

Auto Drill Assist  340 mm (13.375 in) diameter 

– Single pass auto drill – Single pipe rack

Auto Drill Assist  – Dust collector side only

– Multi pass auto drill – Single pass only

Manometer/pressure gauge  TOP SUB/SHOCK SUB (SELECT ONE)

Remote tram  219 mm (8.625 in) standard 

PRODUCT LINK/TERRAIN 235 mm (9.25 in) standard 
Product Link (Satellite)  273 mm (10.75 in) standard 
Product Link (Cellular)  324 mm (12.75 in) standard 
Product Link (Dual)  340 mm (13.375 in) standard 
Terrain (Guidance)  219 mm (8.625 in) premium 
235 mm (9.25 in) premium 
273 mm (10.75 in) premium 
324 mm (12.75 in) premium 
340 mm (13.375 in) premium 
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MD6380 Standard and Optional Equipment

Standard and Optional Equipment (continued)

Standard and optional equipment may vary . Consult your Cat dealer for details .

Standard Optional Standard Optional

TOOL GROUPS (SELECT ONE) TRICONE BITS GROUP (SELECT ONE)
219 mm (8.625 in)  9.875 in (251 mm) tricone bit 
– One piece roller deck bushing,
10.625 in (270 mm) tricone bit 
pipe positioner, deck wrench, bit sub,

12.25 in (311 mm) tricone bit 

pipe wiper seal

235 mm (9.25 in) Bit lock plate 251 mm (9.875 in) 

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– One piece roller deck bushing,
Bit lock plate 270 mm (10.625 in) 
pipe positioner, deck wrench, bit sub,
Bit lock plate 311 mm (12.25 in) 
pipe wiper seal

Bit lock plate 349 mm (13.75 in) 

273 mm (10.75 in) 
Bit lock plate 381 mm (15 in) 
– One piece roller deck bushing,

pipe positioner, deck wrench, bit sub,

Hydraulic bit basket 
pipe wiper seal
SERVICE TOOLS
324 mm (12.75 in)  Lifting bail 152 mm (6 in) BECO for 
– One piece roller deck bushing,
194-235 mm (7.625-9.25 in) pipe
pipe positioner, deck wrench, bit sub,
Lifting bail 203 mm (8 in) BECO for 
pipe wiper seal
273-324 mm (10.75-12.75 in) pipe
340 mm (13.375 in)  Lifting bail 254 mm (10 in) BECO for 
– One piece roller deck bushing,
340 mm (13.375 in) pipe
pipe positioner, deck wrench, bit sub,

pipe wiper seal

Lifting bail 168 mm (6.625 in) API 
regular thread for 251-349 mm
VARIABLE GRIP HYDRAULIC BREAKOUT WRENCH (SELECT ONE) (9.875-13.75 in) tricone bit
Grip range  Lifting bail 178 mm (7.0 in) API regular 
– 219, 235, 273 mm
thread for 381 mm (15 in) tricone bit
(8.625, 9.25, 10.75 in)

Bushing retainment tool (8.625-10.75 in 

Grip range  pipe) (6 in, 7 in and 7.8 in flats)
– 324, 340 mm (12.75, 13.375 in)
Bushing retainment tool (12.75-13.378 in 
DRILL PIPE – 9.9 M (32.5 FT) LENGTH pipe) (10.5 in and 11.38 in flats)
219 mm (8.625 in) diameter  SERVICE PACKAGES/FLUID SYSTEM
235 mm (9.25 in) diameter  Standard fast fill for fuel and water only, 
273 mm (10.75 in) diameter  automated lubricant system
324 mm (12.75 in) diameter  Premium with Service Center for 
340 mm (13.375 in) diameter  lubricant drain and fill; automated
lubricant system, fast fill fuel and water
No pipe thread greaser 
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Pipe thread greaser 

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 MD6380 Standard and Optional Equipment

Standard and Optional Equipment (continued)

Standard and optional equipment may vary . Consult your Cat dealer for details .

Standard Optional Standard Optional

CLIMATE/REGIONAL CONSIDERATIONS DUST SUPPRESSION
Air receiver tank low pressure  Water injection only (no dust collector) 
(ASME/CRN/AU) or – 2271 L (600 gal) tank below deck
Air receiver tank low pressure (CE)  Water injection and dust collector 
Four (4) batteries  – 2271 L (600 gal) tank below deck
– 204 m3/min (7,200 ft3/min) dry
Six (6) batteries (required for autonomy  dust collection
packages)
High capacity water injection 
Climate Level 1  – 5299 L (1,400 gal)
– Standard fluids and lubricants
• 2271 L (600 gal) below-deck
– With a temperature range of
mounted tank and a 3028 L (800 gal)
–1° C (30° F) to 52° C (125° F)
above deck mounted tank
Climate Level 2  Dust curtain hydraulic lifters 
– Arctic fluids and lubricants
– Front and rear dust curtains
– Temperatures down to
(recommended with dust collector)
–18° C (–0.4° F)
Tram-off Spray System 
Certifications CE 
UNDERCARRIAGE (SELECT ONE)
FRAME/DECK
750 mm (29.5 in) double grousers for 
No tool storage box (cover only)  hard rock applications or
Tool storage box  900 mm (35.4 in) double grousers for 
No jib crane (cover only)  soft rock applications
Jib crane pedestal only 
Blowdown lines and nozzle (with quick 
connect cooler end and drill deck)

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