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Here’s what goes into a ground-up rebuild at GMS

By June 22, 2021June 24th, 2021No Comments

You may remember our post in January announcing that GMS had added a Sandvik DR560 contour rig into the fleet. To say the rig needed a ‘bit of work’ is an understatement!

sandvik dr560 drill rig

Our team’s dedication to the job, and commitment to quality has seen the rig completely overhauled and is ready to get back to site. The machine has had a complete chassis-up rebuild and is now available for dry hire and/or outright purchase.

The rebuild included:

  • All New Hoses
  • New Pins & Bushes
  • New Pipe Arm & Carousel
  • New TJBO Table
  • New Fire Supression
  • New Electronic Compressor Control System
  • New Dynaset Pumps
  • New Iron Safe Isolation
  • New Exhaust Lagging
  • New XIR Glass
  • New Feed Rail Consumables
  • New Track Groups
  • SX Final Drives
  • SX Topdrive
  • SX Final Drives
  • SX QSK23
  • SX 1150 CFM @ 500psi Sullair Compressor
  • SX Side Entry Stat Plant Receiver Tank
  • SX Mesabi Coolers
  • SX Cylinders
  • SX Feed Table & Knuckle Assy
  • SX Boom Assy
  • SX TDR7 A/C System
  • SX Hyd Pumps
  • SX Hyd Motors
  • Upgraded Splined Carousel Gearbox
  • Upgraded Case Drain Return System

For enquiries or to arrange an inspection contact GMS on 08 9498 1286.

Sandvik DR560 drill rig
Sandvik DR560 drill rig control levers
Sandvik DR560 drill rig
Sandvik DR560 drill rig controls
Sandvik DR560 drill rig side profile
Sandvik DR560 drill rig
Sandvik DR560 drill rig hydraulics