Epiroc is expanding its SmartROC family with the introduction of the T25 R surface flagship radio remote drill rig, built on a whole new platform.
The construction rig offers several valuable features such as an exceptional coverage area, excellent terrainability, application versatility and a smart Rig Control System (RCS), which future-proofs digital functions and helps to reduce the rig’s climate impact through fuel savings.
“We are really excited to present this construction drill rig to the market, a rig that´s built on a completely new platform,” said Marcus Leü, Global Product Manager at Epiroc.
“SmartROC T25 R has the possibility to lead the way within its segment, with its optimized coverage area, excellent terrainability, application versatility and the smart RCS control system. This rig can make a real difference for our customers’ productivity.”
The available boom options include a turning radius of either 45/45 or 90/90. This can be combined with a 5.5- or a 6.1-metre boom system, giving the new SmartROC T25 R coverage areas of 28 square metres and 45 square metres respectively.
These features are matched with a rotation unit that provides a 360-degree feed swing and a boom geometry that enables it to drill right next to the machine. This gives the SmartROC T25 R an excellent coverage area. The rig will have the highest efficiency in the segment thanks to its coverage area and stability, according to Epiroc.
SmartROC terrainability features
A low centre of gravity, wide crawler spacing and a boom system with good maneuverability translates to excellent terrainability for the SmartROC T25. The well-balanced rig with enhanced stability delivers a safe work environment and improved productivity when the rig can tram more efficiently and therefore enable more drilling time.
In order to ensure that environmental impact is minimized, the rig utilizes a reduced amount of hydraulic oil. Furthermore, fuel consumption is optimized thanks to the smart RCS control system. This not only helps to reduce the environmental footprint, but also contributes to a better work environment for the operator. Each of these improvements is a vital step forward on the path towards sustainable construction.
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The SmartROC T25 R offers valuable application versatility. The new 180-degree boom swing angle, which can be combined with a 360-degree feed swing angle device (hydraulic rollover), together with three different feed lengths, steel or rubber tracks and compact transport dimensions create numerous possibilities for new drilling applications and new markets for the user.
“We have listened to our customers and developed a rig that will provide the operator with a wide range of valuable features,” Leü said.
“The SmartROC T25 R offers a service friendly design with easy access to important components. Fuel consumption has been optimized, and the rig is extremely powerful in relation to size, which allows for use in demanding applications in confined spaces. This rig is designed to be the obvious choice for operators within this segment, a rig that will make their working day a lot easier.”
