Hydracore Prospector
The prospector is the smallest machine in our standard product line.
Hydracore Prospector
The prospector is the smallest machine in our standard product line. It can be made with a gasoline or diesel engine of 30 or 40 HP. Prospectors are very good machines for drilling short A or B size holes, but they can also be used for very short N size holes. These machines are light weight but rugged, and come with the same head as our larger Hydracore Gopher Drill.
Specifications for 40 HP version
Capacity
| A Size | 600 feet (180 m) |
| B Size | 300 feet (90 m) |
| N Size | 200 ft (60 m) |
Drill Head
Top drive with built-in waterswivel. Various hydraulic motors for different speeds and torques are available.
| Motor Displacement | RPM | Torque |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5 cubic inch | 1,700 | 80 ft-lbs |
| 3.5 cubic inch | 1,200 | 112 ft-lbs |
| 5 cubic inch | 850 | 160 ft-lbs |
| 8 cubic inch | 500 | 250 ft-lbs |
Foot Clamp
| Operation | Hydraulic closed, Hydraulic opened |
| Axial Thrust | 12,000 lbs |
| Capacity | A to N |
| No. of Jaws | 2 |
| Maximum Rod Size | 3 1/2" |
Drill Slide and Feed Cylinder
| Maximum Pull | 8,000 lbs |
| Maximum Thrust | 6,000 lbs |
| Stroke | 68" |
Powerpack
| Engine | Kubota 3 cylinder 30 HP turbo diesel, or Kubota 4-cylinder 40 HP turbo diesel, or Kohler V-twin 40 HP gas engine |
| Main Pump | 15 GPM at 2500 psi |
| Auxiliary Pump | 5 GPM at 2500 psi |
| Feed Pump | 2 GPM at 2500 psi |
| Hydraulic Tank | 8.5 Gallons (US) |
| Cooling | Water cooled heat exchanger |
Options
| 20 GPM 1000 psi Water Pump Hydraulic |
| 10 GPM 1000 psi Water Pump Hydraulic |
| Wireline Hoist 900 ft Capacity |
| Wireline Hoist 300 ft Capacity |
| Hydraulic Mud Mixer |
Weights
| Drill Head | 124 lbs |
| Foot Clamp | 56 lbs |
| Drill Slide & Feed Cylinder | 100 lbs |
| Hydraulic Module Wet | 278 lbs |
| Engine Unit (Kubota 40HP) Wet | 340 lbs |
| Wireline Hoist 900 ft | 70 lbs |
| Water Pump 20 GPM | 106 lbs |
| Batteries | 37 lbs |
| Sheave Assembly | 50 lbs |