CME-45B Truck Mounted Drill: Powerful Pavement Coring and Drilling

No CDL required
The CME-45B is commonly mounted on 4×2 and 4×4 trucks rated at or under 26,000 pound GVWR.

Hydraulic feed and retract system provides 19,600 lbs. (8,891 kg) of retract force and 13,650 lbs. (6,192 kg) of down pressure
The twin 68 inch (173 cm) stroke hydraulic feed cylinders are mounted in line with the rotary drive coupling applying direct force to the drilling tools.

Ideal for pavement coring
The fixed vertical feed frame of the CME-45B makes it an ideal machine for pavement coring jobs. The mast can remain folded in its storage rack as you move quickly from one pavement core to the next. Water systems options are available for cooling and cleaning the core bit. A coring guide with bearing-type rollers easily adjusts to the diameter of your core barrel. It also adjusts for height and is easily removed when not needed.

Rugged mechanical rotary drive with up to 4,858 foot pounds (6,587 Nm) of torque
Several torque and rotation speed combinations are available, including rotary drive speed up to 760 rpm. The four speed transmission is connected to the drill engine through a heavy-duty clutch. With four forward gears and one reverse, there’s a rotation speed and torque combination available for just about any situation. The mechanical rotary drive also gives you a good feel for changes in soil and drilling conditions down the hole. It allows you to sense the need to adjust feed pressure and rotational torque.

Control logic — the key to operator productivity
All drilling and set-up controls are logically arranged on a control panel located at the drillers station. A lock-out position for the clutch lever helps prevent accidental engagement. And since the transmission does not travel vertically with the spindle, you won’t find yourself unable to change gears when you’re at the top of the feed stroke.

Patented spindle brake stops rotation in an instant
Our emergency spindle brake can stop rotation in less than a revolution. This system is activated by two conveniently located push button switches, as well as by strategically located multi-directional wobble switches. All switches are located on the drill and are not affected if removed from the carrier.

Dependable Cummins diesel power
The CME-45B is powered by a Cummins QSF 2.8, 171 cubic inch, 65 Horsepower Tier-4 final diesel engine.

45B Specifications

Engine
Cummins QSF 2.8 (171 cubic inch) 65 Horsepower (48.5 kilowatt) 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine meeting U.S. EPA tier-4 final emissions standards.

Rotary drive

• Clutch, heavy duty
  • 11 inch (28 cm)
• Transmission
  • 4 speed forward, 1 speed reverse
• Standard
  • Rotary Torque
    • 3,532 foot pounds (4,789 Nm)
  • Rotary Speed
    • up to 761 rpm max

• High torque
  • Rotary Torque
    • 4,858 foot pounds (6,587 Nm)
  • Rotary Speed
    • up to 553 rpm max

Hydraulic feed system

• Retract force
  • 19,600 pounds (8,890 kg)
• Pulldown force
  • 13,650 pounds (6,192 kg)
• Retract rate (max)
  • 55 feet (17 m) per minute
• Feed Rate (max)
  • 79 feet (24 m) per minute

• Stroke
  • 68 inch (173 cm)

45B Optional Equipment

Automatic SPT hammer†
Our 140 pound (63.5 kg) automatic hammer gives you extremely consistent and accurate Standard Penetration Test results, meeting all ASTM-D-1586 requirements. There are no ropes or cables to impede the free fall of the weight. A viewing slot allows you to verify the 30 inch (76cm) fall height. The hammer swings from stored position to on-hole position, and the 5 foot (1.5m) vertical travel also allows you to use the hammer to drive casing or probes. Since raising and lowering is done hydraulically, set up is quick and almost effortless. To improve safety, all moving parts are enclosed, including the impact area between the weight and the anvil. Other hammer sizes are available including 170 pound (77.1 kg), 300 pound (136.1 kg), and 340 pound (154.2 kg).

Auger and rod storage
Above deck auger and rod racks are provided with the optional drill platform. Several tool box, auger and rod storage configurations are available.

Slide bases make the job easier and quicker
Slide base options are available in both in-out and sideways movement of the drill on the platform. A 15 inch (38 cm) in-out movement allows you to quickly move the drill on and off the borehole and align the sheaves for lifting tools with the cathead or any of the hoists. An 8 inch (20 cm) sideways movement gives you even more versatility. Aligning augers or rods when making connections is easy. If the bit drifts off at an angle when you start a hole, you can quickly straighten it to a vertical position. If you have ever tried to line up your rig on an existing bore hole, you’ve probably already recognized another benefit of the slide base.

Cone Penetrometer Testing (CPT)
CPT controls allow you to easily switch from typical geotechnical drilling and sampling procedures to pushing a cone. A dedicated hydraulic circuit including detented CPT control lever, hydraulic down feed pressure and CPT feed rate controls provide precise pressure and penetration adjustments required to meet ASTM standards. A separate CPT system hydraulic pressure gauge is provided as well. Anchor points are installed below the drill feed frame so that maximum available pressure can be applied to the CPT tools. A 12-volt power source can be provided at the drill control panel to accommodate electronic devices associated with CPT procedures. Mounting for depth transducers or other related equipment can also be provided.

Additional optional equipment

• Drill platform
  • Auger racks
  • Rod racks
  • Tool boxes
  • Work table
  • Pipe vise
  • Leveling jacks
• Sample extruder
• Rod holder/breakout wrench
• Front winch
• Stabilized side feed water swivel
• Pavement coring guide
• Mast (from slide base to sheaves)
  • 15 foot (4.6m)
  • 18 foot (5.5m)
  • 20 foot (6m)
  • 22 foot (6.7m)
• Cathead
• Hydraulic hoist
  • 1,800 pound (816 kg), max line speed 200 ft/min (61 m/min)
  • 3,200 pound (1,452 kg), max line speed 100 ft/min (30.5 m/min)
  • 5,000 pound (2,268 kg), max line speed 50 ft/min (15 m/min)
• Hydraulic wireline hoist
  • 1,800 pound (816 kg), max line speed 200 ft/min (61 m/min)
  • 900 pound (408 kg), max line speed 400 ft/min (122 m/min)
• Water tank
  • Capacity based on available space and vehicle GVW. Also available with rod storage underneath and open storage rack on top.
• Water pumps
  • Moyno 3L6 – 36 gpm/225 psi (136 lpm/1,551 kPa)
  • Bean L1122 (435) – 36 gpm/500 psi (136 lpm/3,447 kPa)
  • Other pumps available