Leopard™ DI550 Down the hole drill rig/Sandvik DI550 Diesel-Powered, Down-The-Hole (DTH) Drill

Leopard™ DI550 diesel-powered, down-the-hole (DTH) drill has enhanced mobility, a smaller footprint and can serve multiple sites. Designed for DTH blasthole drilling in mining, quarry and construction industries, it comes with an operator’s cabin, fixed boom, dry dust collector and drill pipe changer.

Features

Low fuel costs

A new Caterpillar C13B engine with lower emissions and compressor pressure control with load sensing feature ensures sustainable and cost-effective drilling.

Low fuel costs

A new Caterpillar C13B engine with lower emissions and compressor pressure control with load sensing feature ensures sustainable and cost-effective drilling.

A new Caterpillar C13B engine with lower emissions and compressor pressure control with load sensing feature ensures sustainable and cost-effective drilling.
Robust design and easy maintenance

A modular structure gives easy ground-level access to daily maintenance and service points. Robust design is built to last and adds safety to daily work.

Robust design and easy maintenance

A modular structure gives easy ground-level access to daily maintenance and service points. Robust design is built to last and adds safety to daily work.

A modular structure gives easy ground-level access to daily maintenance and service points. Robust design is built to last and adds safety to daily work.
Easy operation

An accurate control system with simple icon displays makes drilling easy. Clear gauges for drilling parameters, compressed air, feed and rotation pressure are some of the features that also guide the operator for more productive drilling.

Easy operation

An accurate control system with simple icon displays makes drilling easy. Clear gauges for drilling parameters, compressed air, feed and rotation pressure are some of the features that also guide the operator for more productive drilling.

An accurate control system with simple icon displays makes drilling easy. Clear gauges for drilling parameters, compressed air, feed and rotation pressure are some of the features that also guide the operator for more productive drilling.

Learn more about Leopard™ DI550 features

Ergonomic cabin

The modern, overpressurized and ROPS and FOPS-certified ergonomic cabin, with efficient filtration for incoming and recirculating air, excellent visibility and LED lighting – further add to operator comfort.

Efficient dust collector

The efficient dust collector with non-stop cleaning decreases dust emissions into the environment. It also improves filter lifetime and therefore reduces the need for maintenance.

Data collection and TIM3D drill navigation

TIM3D graphical user interface with a 10.4” touch screen gives the possibility to collect production information through My Sandvik Digital Services. It is available as an option and can also be upgraded to a full TIM3D drill navigation system.

Product specifications

Download DI550 S5 specification sheet (PDF)

Download DI550 T4 specification sheet (PDF)

Download DI550 T3 specification sheet (PDF)

Download Leopard brochure (PDF)

My Sandvik

Leopard™ DI550 operating manual and spare parts

Operating manuals and spare parts can be found on the My Sandvik customer portal.

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Hole diameter: 90.0 - 165.0 mm (3.5 - 6.5 in.)
DTH-hammer: 4, 5 and 6 in. (Sandvik RH550)
Flushing air capacity: 24.4 m³/min at 24 bar
Drill rod/tube diameter: 76, 89, 102 and 114 mm (3, 3.5, 4 and 4.5 in.)
Rotary head: HTRH6
Engine type: Caterpillar C13 (Tier 3) / Caterpillar C13B (Tier 4F / Stage)
Engine output power: 328 kW /1800 rpm (Tier 3) / 340 kW /1800 rpm (Stage V / Tier 4F)
Cabin: HVC550 (High visibility)
Production capacity: 1,85 Mt/a, one shift
Transport length: 12 m (38 ft)
Transport width: 2.5 m (8.2 ft)
Transport height: 3.3 m (11.0 ft)
Weight: 23,700 kg (52,250 lb)

Hole diameter: 90.0 - 165.0 mm (3.5 - 6.5 in.)
DTH-hammer: 4, 5 and 6 in. (Sandvik RH550)
Flushing air capacity: 24.4 m³/min at 24 bar
Drill rod/tube diameter: 76, 89, 102 and 114 mm (3, 3.5, 4 and 4.5 in.)
Rotary head: HTRH6
Engine type: Caterpillar C13 (Tier 3) / Caterpillar C13B (Tier 4F / Stage)
Engine output power: 328 kW /1800 rpm (Tier 3) / 340 kW /1800 rpm (Stage V / Tier 4F)
Cabin: HVC550 (High visibility)
Production capacity: 1,85 Mt/a, one shift
Transport length: 12 m (38 ft)
Transport width: 2.5 m (8.2 ft)
Transport height: 3.3 m (11.0 ft)
Weight: 23,700 kg (52,250 lb)

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