Surface rigs
Boart Longyear's diamond core drill rigs are manufactured for a broad range of surface application we offer solutions for shallow and deep hole drilling with small or large diameter core, for both wireline and conventional drilling, and a variety of mounting options such as trailer, crawler, truck mount and flyable versions to suit many applications.
| LF70 | LF90C | LF90D | LF230 | LF130F |
BRQ/BQ | 907 m | 1.210 m | 1.210 m | 3.024 m | 1.875 m |
BRQTK/BQTK | 1.142 m | 1.523 m | 1.523 m | 3.806 m | 2.300 m |
NRQ/NQ/NQ2 | 698 m | 930 m | 930 m | 2.326 m | 1.320 m |
NRQ V-WALL | 789 m | 1.052 m | 1.052 m | 2.630 m | 1.490 m |
HRQ HQ | 473 m | 631 m | 631 m | 1.578 m | 790 m |
HRQ V-WALL | 596 m | 795 m | 795 m | 1.987m | 999 m |
PHD/PQ | 313 m | 417 m | 417 m | 1.043 m | 380 m |
PHD V-WALL | 426 m | 568 m | 568 m | 1.421 m | 510 m |
LF70
The LF™70, one of the most recognized small-format drills in the industry, is a flyable rig with a depth capacity of 700m that can be assembled in less than an hour. With its innovative modular design, this lightweight exploration rig is ideal for drilling in remote location.
Features:
- Self contained operator panel with manually operated hydraulic
control valves- 5.4 ton capacity mainline hoist
- 6.4 ton pullback with 6 m pull, direct-coupled feed cylinder with 1.83 m stroke
- Hollow spindle rotation unit with 4-speed transmission (HQ™ & PQ™ configurations available)
- Nitro-Chuck™ with 133 kN holding capacity
- Hydraulic powered rod clamp with BQ™ rod to HWT casing jaw sizes
- 45 degree - 90 degree angle capability
PDF LF70
LF90C
Modeled after the LF™70 surface coring rig, the LF™90C features a larger power pack, increasing its depth capacity to 930 m.
Features:
- 11.3 ton pullback with 6 m rod pull, direct-coupled feed cylinder with 3.35 m stroke
- 45 degree to 90 degree angle capability
- PQ ™ Hollow spindle rotation unit with 4-speed transmission
- Nitro-Chuck ™ with 222 kN holding capacity
- Hydraulic powered rod clamp with BQ ™ rod to HWT casing jaw sizes
- 7.2 ton capacity mainline hoist
- Trailer mount
PDF LF90C
LF90 Rig Demonstration - YouTube
LF90D
The LF™90D surface coring drill is an advanced addition to the LF series featuring a telescopic and dump mast making it ideal for truck or crawler mounting.
Features:
- 11.3 ton pullback with 6 m rod pull, direct-coupled feed cylinder with 3.35 m stroke
- 45 degree - 90 degree angle capability
- PQ ™ Hollow spindle rotation unit with 4-speed transmission
- Nitro-Chuck ™ with 222 kN holding capacity
- Hydraulic powered rod clamp with BQ ™ rod to HWT casing jaw sizes
- 7.2 ton capacity mainline hoist
- Truck or crawler mount
PDF LF90D
LF230
The largest of the LF™ series, the LF™30 not only provides more power to drill deeper, but also has 9m rod pull capability for increased productivity.
Features:
- 18 ton capacity mainline hoist
- Ergonomic operator panel with electric over hydraulic controls
- 22.7 ton pullback, 3.35 m stroke direct-coupled feed cylinder
- 9 m rod pull capacity
- PQ ™ Hollow spindle rotation unit with 4-speed transmission 45 degree to 90 degree angle capability
- Nitro-Chuck ™ with 222 kN holding capacity
- Hydraulic powered rod clamp with BQ ™ rod to HWT casing jaw sizes
- Hydraulically driven wireline winch with integrated spooling device
PDF LF230
LF230 Rig Demonstration - YouTube
LF130F (SC11)
Designed to operate in remote locations, the LF 130F coring rig is the only rig in its class that offers large diameter PQ™ drilling capabilities. The LF 130F is heliportable-breaking down into 9 modules- with features like balanced lifting points and quick-connect hydraulic couplings to ensure quick and reliable setup and breakdown.
Features:
- 132 kN pullback, 1.8m stroke direct coupled feed cylinder
- Heliportable, modular design with largest load under 680 kg
- Rod handling
- Self contained operator panel with lift-to-shift control levers
- Hollow spindle rotation unit with 4-speed transmission (HQ & PQ configurations available)
- Nitro-Chuck ™ with 222 kN holding capacity
- PQ footclamp, spring close / hydraulic open for failsafe operation
PDF LF130F
LF130F Flyable Rig - YouTube