XCMG XR500E Rotary Drilling Rig

XCMG XR500E  rotary drilling rig stands as the flagship large‑tonnage model in our company’s new‑generation E‑series construction machinery. Engineered with enhanced power output and optimized system flow, this heavy‑duty drilling equipment delivers significantly higher operating efficiency and faster construction cycles for demanding foundation projects.

We have comprehensively upgraded the key structural components of the XR500E: featuring an extra‑large vertical‑plate rotary platform, heavy‑duty triangular luffing mechanism, segmented thick‑plate drilling mast, and vertical‑pin rotary head bracket. These professional structural designs greatly boost operational stability, durability, and overall reliability, making it a trusted solution for long‑term heavy-duty foundation drilling work.

Specially developed for large‑diameter boreholes, deep‑foundation piles, and extremely hard geological formations, the XR500E rotary drilling rig is widely applied in high‑end pile foundation engineering, including cross‑river tunnels, cross‑sea bridges, high‑speed rail projects, and large‑scale infrastructure construction. It has become the preferred choice for global contractors pursuing high efficiency, stability, and long service life in rotary drilling operations.

Introduction to highlights of XCMG XR500E  rotary drilling rig

1.The hydraulic system adopts fully electronic control technology, with fast response and good handling performance. The main pump power is adjusted according to the working conditions, and the auxiliary system adopts load sensitive control technology, which improves the comprehensive construction efficiency of the system by 20%; 

2.Adopting a specialized H-shaped hydraulic telescopic track chassis for rotary drilling rigs, equipped with large-diameter rotary bearings, and paired with chassis disassembly and assembly support legs, ensuring work stability and transportation convenience;

3.Equipped with a Cummins 15L electronically controlled turbocharged engine, it has strong power, low fuel consumption, convenient and fast service, and adopts an independent fan with intercooling and water dispersion, resulting in low noise;

4.The Rotary head adopts a vertical pin connection type power box and bracket, which is highly reliable and easy to disassemble and assemble; Supporting pipe drivers to enhance the drilling rig’s ability to run casing; The Rotary head box is equipped with a circulating filtration system to maintain the cleanliness of the gear oil in the box and sufficient lubrication of the bearings;

5.Adopting a double large vertical plate box type rotary platform structure, the operation is more stable and reliable;

6.The upper main winch is connected by a pin shaft, with high connection strength and convenient disassembly and assembly. The box structure main winch bracket is safe and reliable in structure. The main winch can reach 600kN, meeting the M6 operating conditions, and the service life of the reducer can reach up to 10000h;

7.The intelligent control system realizes functions such as automatic adjustment and display of the verticality of the drilling mast, automatic soil throwing (frequency adjustable), constant speed cruise control, stepless pressure adjustment, and bottom touch protection. It adopts a bus panel design, limited prevention of misoperation, and is matched with a 12 inch touch screen display and electronic control handle for better control performance;

XCMG XR500E Main technical Parameters

XCMG XR500E Technology

1.XCMG XR500E Chassis

It adopts XCMG TDP series retractable crawler chassis dictated for rotary drilling rigs which has high structural strength, large diameter slewing bearing and superior stability. The most mature dictated chassis for rotary drilling rigs in the industry has been applied to more than 6,000 piling equipment.

2.XCMG XR500E Engine System

The engine adopts imported Cummins electronic control turbocharged engine, which has low fuel consumption, meets national emission standards, and is energy-saving and environmentally friendly; Sufficient power reserves to meet the requirements of high-altitude construction. Adopting electronic intercooling fan, low noise;

3.XCMG XR500E Hydraulic System

The hydraulic system adopts fully electronic control technology, with fast response and good handling performance. The main pump power is adjusted according to the working conditions, resulting in high construction efficiency. The auxiliary system adopts load sensitive control technology, which is energy-saving and efficient.

4.XCMG XR500E Rotary Drive

The universal rotary drive for oil cylinder/winch pressurization adopts a vertical pin connection type rotary drive box and bracket, with high reliability and convenient and fast disassembly and assembly; The lower cover of the box is designed with double-layer sealing, which has good sealing performance and long service life; Standard casing driver to enhance the drilling rig’s ability to run casing; The rotary drive box is equipped with a circulating filtration system to maintain the cleanliness of the gear oil in the box and sufficient lubrication of the bearings.

Note: The winch pressurization function is optional. In the winch pressurization configuration, a 10m pressurization stroke is standard and a 16m pressurization stroke is optional.

5.XCMG XR500E Winch

The main winch adopts XCMG’s industry-leading single row rope technology, effectively solving the problem of wire rope wear and improving the service life of wire ropes by 2-4 times. The main winch meets the operating conditions of M6-T5.

Main winch

Auxiliary winch

Pressure winch (optional)

6.XCMG XR500E Kelly Bar

Mechanical interlocking and friction Kelly bars are optional for XR500E rotary drilling rig. Mechanical interlocking Kelly bar is suitable for rock formations and friction Kelly bar is suitable for soil formations. There are four-section mechanical interlocking Kelly bar、five-section friction Kelly bar and six-section friction Kelly bar.

Drilling depth (as listed)   

7.XCMG XR500E Drilling Mast

The box shaped structure design of high-strength materials combines strength and rigidity, combined with a large triangular variable amplitude mechanism, providing a larger support range and angle, and a more stable operation.

8.XCMG XR500E Cab

Anti-noise cab with FOPS function is equipped with air conditioner, internal and external lighting, windshield wiper with water spray function, etc. Large skylight design provides a good view; upper protective net can be opened for easy cleaning. The seat, display screen and monitor screen can be adjusted to provide the operator with a comfortable working environment.

9.XCMG XR500E Electrical system

Adopting a 12 inch touchscreen display with a page layout that fully considers humanization and convenience, hierarchical processing, data calibration, parameter modification, etc. require different permissions; The inclination angle, pressure and other sensors use imported components; Adding rubber and other small accessories to connectors to ensure waterproof performance.

XCMG XR500E Function Configuration Table

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