Christensen CT20

Surface core drilling rig for deep hole exploration drilling

Hole size: B, N, H and P
 Modern deep
hole drilling
Christensen CT20 has a drilling depth capacity of 2 450 meters.
The rig comes truck-mounted or crawler-mounted, which means
it can be easily transported.

Despite its power, the Christensen CT20
is easy to run thanks to an intuitive control
panel which makes it easy to operate the
numerous functions. The work environment
around the Christensen CT20 has also
been a focus throughout the development
process. For example, the Tier 4 version
of this rig is equipped with a sound reducing
engine canopy.

Main benefits
Safety is ensured thanks to safety guards
around hot or moving parts

Powerful drilling thanks to a large drilling

depth capacity and feed system

High efficiency thanks to a sturdy mast

capable of handling six meter core barrels

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High productivity at great depths

The Christensen CT20 is safe, ergonomic and environmentally friendly. The rig is a perfect Main hoist - Dimensioned to
choice for surface core drilling anywhere in the world. Available with truck or crawler mount- handle the total rod weight at the
maximum drilling capacity.
ed versions, the Christensen CT20 can easily be transported and manoeuvered.

+ Safe and compliant

Concern for safety, ergonomics and the environment is more than Mast dump - Ensures hole
a competitive advantage – it is a requirement in most markets. Our straightness by stabilizing
Christensen CT20 is equipped with the required safety guards around Rotation unit - Consists of the mast when it is raised.
a hydraulic motor, sealed
hot or moving parts. It's also available with Tier 3 and Tier 4 Final engine options.
gearbox, hollow spindle and
hydraulic chuck. The rotation
speed is adjustable from the
control panel.

+ Productive and powerful

Christensen CT20 is powerful and easy to operate thanks to a user-
friendly control panel with several automated features. A newly
designed feed system and a drilling depth capacity of 2 450 meters
further enhances productivity. Christensen CT20 is capable of carrying
the full weight of the drill string and 6 meter core barrels allowing for
more core in the box.

+ Premium parts and professional service Depth capacity Mast and feed system
Rely on Epiroc to provide you with expert machinery as well as all the additional Standard Thin wall Metric US
parts and services you may require to get the most out of your investment. We Hole size Metric US Metric US Feed stroke 3.5 m 11.5 ft

offer a full range of premium drill rods, core barrels, core drill bits and casings. B wireline 2 800 m 9 186 ft 3 290 m 10 793 ft Mast dump 2m 6.56 ft

No matter where you work in the world, Epiroc is at your service with depend- N wireline 2 450 m 8 030 ft 2 880 m 9 448 ft Thrust 100 kN 22 480 lb

able parts and professionals.. H wireline 1 600 m 5 250 ft 1 950 m 6 397 ft Pull 200 kN 45 000 lb
P wireline 1 055 m 3 440 ft 1 240 m 4 068 ft 6.09 m or 9.14 m on telescopic 20 ft or 30 ft on telescopic
Rod pull length
mast mast

Main winch
Power unit
Metric US
Cummins QSL 9, Diesel turbo-
Single line capacit, automatic Metric US
charged and Charged Air Cooled
speed adjustment depending on 178 kN 40 000 lb
the load Volume 8.9 liter 2.3 gallons

A comprehensive Line speed @ max displacement

Line speed @ min displacement
Cable dimensions telescopic
34 m/min
72 m/sec
33 m x 24 mm
17 ft/min
232 ft/min
108 ft x 1"
Power
RPM
224 kW
2 100
305 BHP
2 100

service offering
Electrical system 24 V 24 V
Cable dimensions standard 29.5 m x 24 mm 97 ft x 1"
Tier 3: 113 dB / Tier 3: 113 dB /
Sound level
Tier 4: 116 dB Tier 4: 116 dB
Cooling Water
Even the best equipment needs to be Wireline winch with level wind
serviced regularly to make sure it sustains Metric US
3 600 m of 4.76 mm 12 130 ft of ~3/16"
Rod holder
peak performance. An Epiroc service
Capacity 2 500 m of 6.35 mm 8 202 ft of 1/4" Metric US
solution offers peace of mind, maximizing recommended recommended
Maximum clamping diameter, PW
availability and performance throughout Line pull, bare drum 18.6 kN 4 181 lb Casing
139.7 mm 5.50 in
Line pull, full drum 4.2 kN 944 lb
the lifetime of your equipment. We focus Clamping force 200 kN 45 000 lb
Cable size, bare drum 76 m/min 249 ft/min
on safety, productivity and reliability. Cable size, bare drum 337 m/min 1 106 ft/min

By combining genuine parts and an Epiroc Hydraulic system

service from our certified technicians, Metric US
we safeguard your productivity – wherever Primary pump 310 bar – 295 l/min 4 500 psi – 77 gal/min

you are. Secondary pump 200 MPa – 170 l/min 2 900 psi – 38 gal/min
Auxiliary pump 215 MPa – 55 l/min 3 050 psi – 15 gal/min
Hydraulic oil cooling Air

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Technical specifications Technical specifications
90° 90°
B H
Rotation head and spindle speeds Main components 90° 90°
Metric US Hydraulic mast dump A
Spindle opening and pass capacity 124 mm 4.88 in Safety guards (with inter-lock A
45°
Max Torque 8 150 Nm 6 011 ft lb User-friendly control panel 90°
90° 45° 90°
90°
Power Hydraulic motor – variable speed/reversible Hydraulic oil reservoir fill pump & filtration
2-speed gear box Hydraulic slidable rotation unit Make and brake with joy-stick
45°
45°
Ladder kit with safety system
B H
Spindle speed WL winch with Level-wind and Parking Brake
45°
45° B H D
Ratio Speeds, rpm Torque, Nm Torque, ft lb
Hydraulic jacks (spreadable) C D 45°
45°
D

Hydraulic rod holder (PW) B H

1st 17.55:1 50 – 200 8 175 – 3 775 Nm 6 030 – 2 784 A E C
Fuel tank 950 l (251 gal) B H F
2nd 2.70:1 350 – 1 300 1 860 – 860 Nm 1 372 – 634 A F
High Altitude capacity
A B
B H
H
Hydraulic Mud Mixer
G G
Chuck assembly A B
B H
H
Walk ways
Hydraulic open, spring closed Metric US
Hydaulic pressure filters
Maximum clamping diameter 124 mm 4.88"
Maintenance platform
A
A
Holding capacity 223 kN 50 132 lbs
9 m (30 ft) telescopíc mast
A
A
D
C D D

Mud pump E C
Working dimensions DD E
TRIDO 140H Metric US C D F
Christensen CT20 Christensen CT20C F
Flow 140 l /min 37 gal/min
E C
Pressure 64 bar 928 psi
Dimension Metric US Metric US
F G E G
A 8 585 mm 338" 8 560 mm 337" F D
D
B 11 570 mm 456" 11 570 mm 456"
C
C D
D D

Ground pressure G G C
EE C
C 650 mm 26" 122 mm 5"
F
F E
E
Rig model Metric US D 1 320 mm 52" 1 043 mm 41" F
F
CT20 Crawler 0.80 daN/cm² 11.52 psi E 3 710 mm 146" 3 470 mm 137"
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F 7 630 mm 300" 7 630 mm 300"

Options G 10 940 mm 431" 10 940 mm 431"

Radio-controlled crawler H 14 420 mm 568" 14 420 mm 568"

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Pilot-controlled control panel Transport dimensions with top mast removed J
The user-friendly and ergonomic control offers the following features: Christensen CT20 Christensen CT20C J
Joystick for making & breaking Dimension Metric US Metric US
Auto thread compensation I 2 500 mm 98" 500 mm 20"
Thread compensator to prevent damage on threads when making/braking the joints J 3 200 mm 126" 2 500 mm 98"
Engine RPM K 11 600 mm 457" 11 600 mm 457"
Feed force and hold back in kN L 3 560 mm 140" 3 752 mm 148"
LED screen lighting M 2 670 mm 105" 2 864 mm 113"
Rotation working hours N 2 410 mm 95" 2 602 mm 102"
II II
Make up torque limitation
JJ I
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O 3 438 mm 135" 3 438 mm 135"
Constant penetration rate JJ L M
P 5 500 mm 217" 5 500 mm 217" I K
Hold back force and adjustment valve offering accurate and easy setting on weight M I J K
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Q 2 624 mm 103" 2 624 mm 103"
on bit (WOB) to improve penetration rate and bit life. KK
J
Water flow and pressure
Weight K
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Function lever I J
Rotation unit RPM Dimension Metric Imperial
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CT20 complete rig, including all L M
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