The EX430, EX530 or EX538 Drill Attachment is custom built to fit your excavator model, these Excavator Attachments offer solutions for a variety of rock drilling applications such as:
- Small hole diameter drilling of 32mm - 76mm depending on the drifter type and model
- Percussion Drilling using Hydraulic Drifters or Pneumatic Drifters
- Core Drilling
The same small EX-Aluminium Drill mast is used for the EX430, EX530 and EX538 attachments. On these units we fit the hydraulic drifter or pneumatic drifter that best suits your needs. The purpose of these attachments is to offer a very lightweight attachment for small hole diameter drilling in hard rock and tight areas. The smaller hydraulic drifters require less hydraulic oil flows from the carrier unit. If you dont have the hydraulic oil flow for the hydraulic drifters you can also opt for the Pneumatic drifters which offer up to 10kW of energy.
The EX430, EX530 & EX538 attachments come with many optional extras to choose from such as:
- Dust Suppression
- 360 degree rotator/s
- Multiple Mast Lengths available
- Centraliser
- Pressure Washer Attachment
- Shipping and Storage Platform
- Remote Controls (2 options available)
- Air Swivel
- WEM Excavator Mount
- Angle Indicator (x, y)
- Line Oiler
- Energy Chain for Hydraulic Hose handling (for extended mast mainly)
- Quick Change Drifter Mount
Once the experienced Drill Connex representative understands the type of Drilling, the Hole Diameter/s and drill Depths required Drill Connex can start to discuss with you a targeted build to suit your needs. These units are well priced and manufactured in the USA.
Contact Drill Connex for a specific build quote.
EX430, EX530 and EX538 Specifications:
- Hole Diameter Range - 32mm - 41mm OR 32mm - 48mm OR 38mm - 64mm
- Hole Depth Range - Percussion: typically 0m - 6m OR 0m - 10m OR 0m - 12m
- Drill String: R25, R28 or R32
- Excavator Size: typically 5 - 10 ton however it has been fitted to 4 ton excavators as well, (it depends a lot on the options included).
- Standard Stroke Length: 3.2m (other lengths available)
- Standard Mast Length: 4,410mm (longer and shorter lengths available)
- Feed Extension: 600mm
- Standard Radio Controls with 12 functions/controls
EX430 Doofor Drifter Specifications:
| Nominal power class | 5 kW |
| Percussion pressure | 120 bar |
| (Percussion oil-flow) | (45 litres/min) |
| Rotation motor* | 20 cm3 |
| Speed max. | 180–300 rpm |
| Torque* | 100 Nm |
| Oil flow* | 15 litres/min (max. 25 litres/min) |
| Gear ratio | 47/17 |
| Lubrication | Air-oil mist, min. 125 g/h |
| Flushing air pressure. | 12 bar max. |
| Flushing air flow | 700-1200 litres/min |
| Flushing water flow | 15–30 litres/min |
| Weight | 50 kg |
*) Numbers given are for standard rotation motor (20cm³) with an intermittent pressure of 140bar [2031psi]. Motor options are 8cm³, 12.5cm³, 20 cm³, 32cm³, 40cm³. For professional use only as a component of a hydraulic system.
EX530 Doofor Drifter Specifications:
| Nominal power class | 10 kW |
| Percussion pressure | 100-130 bar |
| (Percussion oil-flow) | (55 litres/min) |
| Rotation motor | 32 cm3 |
| Speed max. | 250 rpm |
| Torque* | 175 Nm |
| Oil flow* | 15 litres/min (max 25 litres/min) |
| Gear ratio | 52/17 |
| Lubrication | Air-oil mist, min. 125 g/h |
| Flushing air pressure. | 5-12 bar |
| Flushing air flow | 700-1200 litres/min |
| Flushing water pressure max | 5-12 bar |
| Flushing water flow | 25–30 litres/min |
| Weight | 77 kg |
*) Numbers given are for a standard rotation motor (32 cm³) at an intermittent pressure of 140 bar [2031psi]. Motor options are 8 cm³, 12.5cm³, 20 cm³, 32 cm³, 40 cm³ and 50 cm³.
EX538 Doofor Drifter Specifications:
| Nominal power class | 13 kW |
| Percussion pressure | 110-140 bar |
| (Percussion oil-flow) | (65-85 litres/min) |
| Rotation motors* | 2*32 cm3 |
| Speed max. | 250 rpm |
| Torque* | 295 Nm |
| Oil flow* | 2*15 litres/min (max 2*25 litres/min) |
| Gear ratio | 57/22 |
| Lubrication | Air-oil mist, min. 150 g/h |
| Flushing air pressure. | 5-7 bar |
| Flushing air flow | 1500-2500 litres/min |
| Flushing water pressure | 12 bar |
| Flushing water flow max. | 40 litres/min |
| Weight | 83 kg |
*) Numbers given are for two standard rotation motors (32 cm³) with an intermittent pressure of 140 bar [2031psi]. Motor options are 8 cm³, 12.5 cm³, 20 cm³, 32 cm³, 40 cm³ and 50 cm³. For professional use only as a component of a hydraulic system.
NOTE: Feed force (pressure) must be adjustable during operation.
Rotation torque and oil flow values given are for a typical rotation motor. See the Doofor full brochure for detailed information on different rotation motors.
Percussion pressure mentioned is a recommended value for a typical application.
The product is intended for professional use by skilled personnel.
Doofor reserves all rights for changes without prior notice.

