Epiroc launches three all-new electric Pit Viper blasthole drills

Epiroc proudly launched its latest electric-driven drills, the Pit Viper 271 XC E, Pit Viper 275 XC E, and the Pit Viper […]
Three new electric Epiroc blasthole drills promise safe, dependable, and productive drilling. Credit: Epiroc

Epiroc proudly launched its latest electric-driven drills, the Pit Viper 271 XC E, Pit Viper 275 XC E, and the Pit Viper 291 E this week. Part of its Smart and Green Series, Epiroc's electric-driven Pit Viper drills deliver the same groundbreaking performance with zero exhaust emissions, zero fuel consumption, and a lower carbon footprint.

The Pit Viper 271 XC E is capable of drilling single-pass holes up to 18 metres with diameters up to 270 mm.

The Pit Viper 275 XC E effortlessly handles single-pass holes up to 11 metres with diameters reaching 270 mm. Both drills can be configured with the XC package (Xtra Capacity) to provide 38.6-tonne bit load capacity.

The Pit Viper 291 E delivers a powerful performance, capable of drilling single-pass holes up to 18 metres with diameters from 280 to 311 mm. All three rigs are supported by a substantial 36.3-tonne bit load capacity that ensures reliable and effective drilling.

"These electric-driven Pit Viper drills exemplify Epiroc’s unwavering commitment to accelerate change in the mining industry," says Cynthia Rodriguez, global product manager large blasthole.

Epiroc's latest electric-driven blasthole drills are designed for an era of cleaner and more sustainable operations, offering cutting-edge automation features that optimize productivity and enhance safety and accuracy through live work elimination.

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