DTH Hammers

6-Inch DTH Hammers

6-Inch DTH Hammers

High-frequency, high-torque performance for large-diameter drilling programs. Six models share a common 6-inch platform — HADK-A600I, A600S, A600Q, A600QHD, T600UCQ, and T600UCQ-HD — covering IR360, SD6, QL6, QL6HD, and QL60 shank standards.

Hole Size (152–178 mm)
6"–7"
Thread Connection
3½" API REG PIN
Hammer OD (142–146 mm)
5.59"–5.75"
Bit Shank Support
IR360 / QL6 / QL60 / SD6
6-Inch DTH Hammers

Six Models, One 6-Inch Platform

Drill King International’s 6-inch DTH hammer series delivers high-frequency, high-torque performance for large-diameter drilling programs across Mining, Water Well, Construction, and Geotechnical applications. Six models share a common 6-inch platform, differing in bit shank compatibility and build specification: HADK-A600I (IR360), HADK-A600S (SD6), HADK-A600Q (QL6), HADK-A600QHD (QL6HD), HADK-T600UCQ (QL60), and HADK-T600UCQ-HD (QL60 Heavy Duty). This breadth lets operators standardize on a single 6-inch platform while selecting the exact shank standard and build rating their bit inventory and project conditions require.

Built from premium alloys with precision heat treatment, the 6-inch series delivers consistent impact energy at 1,455 blows per minute across a 150–350 PSI working range. Drill King’s Repair & Rebuild kits keep all models field-serviceable, minimizing downtime on demanding production sites worldwide.

Built for Large-Diameter Production Drilling

Repair & Rebuild Kits

Available for easy and cost-effective field maintenance across all six models.

High-Frequency Design

1,455 blows/min for fastest penetration rates in 6-inch class drilling.

Multi-Shank Compatibility

IR360, SD6, QL6, QL6HD, and QL60 shanks supported across standard and Heavy-Duty (H.D.) variants.

Common Air Distribution Architecture

Shared across the A600 platform, simplifying training and field diagnostics.

Open & Cased Hole Configurations

Available for project-specific requirements.

Premium Alloys & Heat Treatment

All wear-critical components treated for extended service intervals.

Heavy-Duty Variants

QL6HD and T600UCQ-HD models feature reinforced wear sleeve and drive sub components for high-torque or abrasive applications.

Blow-Tube-Free QL60 Design

T600UCQ and T600UCQ-HD eliminate the internal blow tube for increased reliability.

Engineered for Large-Diameter Programs

Mining & Quarrying

1,455 blows per minute and high rotation torque built for the sustained, high-energy demands of production mining blast-hole and quarry drilling programs.

Water Well Drilling

Broad working pressure range and reliable air distribution make the A600 and T600 platforms a strong fit for municipal, agricultural, and industrial water well construction.

Geotechnical & Foundation Drilling

Open hole or cased hole operation supports piling, ground anchoring, and site investigation work where bore stability and diameter consistency are essential.

Construction & Infrastructure

High-frequency performance and multi-shank versatility suit road, bridge, and civil infrastructure drilling projects.

Technical Specifications

Parameter HADK-A600I HADK-A600S HADK-A600Q HADK-A600QHD HADK-T600UCQ HADK-T600UCQ-HD
Shank Type IR SD QL QL QL QL
Top Sub Connection 3½" API REG PIN 3½" API REG PIN 3½" API REG PIN 3½" API REG PIN 3½" API REG PIN 3½" API REG PIN
Effective Length 44.24" / 1,124 mm 44.84" / 1,140 mm 42.16" / 1,071 mm 42.16" / 1,071 mm 43.57" / 1,107 mm 43.57" / 1,107 mm
Outer Diameter (OD) 5.59" / 142 mm 5.59" / 142 mm 5.59" / 142 mm 5.75" / 146 mm 5.59" / 142 mm 5.75" / 146 mm
Hammer Weight 198 lbs / 89.80 kg 198 lbs / 89.80 kg 198 lbs / 89.80 kg 198 lbs / 89.80 kg 216 lbs / 98 kg 216 lbs / 98 kg
Piston Weight 41.60 lbs / 18.70 kg 41.60 lbs / 18.70 kg 41.60 lbs / 18.70 kg 41.60 lbs / 18.70 kg 52 lbs / 24 kg 52 lbs / 24 kg
Application Bit Range 5.87" – 6.75" / 149 – 171 mm 5.87" – 6.75" / 149 – 171 mm 5.87" – 6.75" / 149 – 171 mm 6" – 7" / 152 – 178 mm 5.87" – 6.75" / 149 – 171 mm 6.70" – 7" / 170 – 178 mm
Working Pressure 150–350 PSI / 10.30–24.10 Bar 150–350 PSI / 10.30–24.10 Bar 150–350 PSI / 10.30–24.10 Bar 150–350 PSI / 10.30–24.10 Bar 150–350 PSI / 10.30–24.10 Bar 150–350 PSI / 10.30–24.10 Bar
Rotation Speed 12–40 RPM 12–40 RPM 12–40 RPM 12–40 RPM 12–40 RPM 12–40 RPM
Frequency 1,455 BPM 1,455 BPM 1,455 BPM 1,455 BPM 1,455 BPM 1,455 BPM

Air Consumption

HADK-A600I

Pressure (PSI) Pressure (Bar) CFM M³/Min
150 10.30 348 9.84
250 17.20 532 15.04
350 24.10 720 20.40

HADK-A600S

Pressure (PSI) Pressure (Bar) CFM M³/Min
150 10.30 348 9.84
250 17.20 532 15.04
350 24.10 720 20.40

HADK-A600Q

Pressure (PSI) Pressure (Bar) CFM M³/Min
150 10.30 348 9.84
250 17.20 532 15.04
350 24.10 720 20.40

HADK-A600QHD

Pressure (PSI) Pressure (Bar) CFM M³/Min
150 10.30 348 9.84
250 17.20 532 15.04
350 24.10 720 20.40

HADK-T600UCQ

Pressure (PSI) Pressure (Bar) CFM M³/Min
150 10.30 340 9.63
250 17.20 660 18.70
350 24.10 970 25.50

HADK-T600UCQ-HD

Pressure (PSI) Pressure (Bar) CFM M³/Min
150 10.30 340 12.80
250 17.20 660 18.80
350 24.10 970 27.50
6-Inch DTH Hammers

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IR360
HADK-A600I

Standard IR (Ingersoll Rand) 360 shank for general-purpose 6-inch open hole drilling.

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SD6
HADK-A600S

SD 6-inch shank, common on quarrying and mining rigs configured for the SD series.

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QL6
HADK-A600Q

QL (Atlas Copco) 6 shank — the standard QL variant for general-purpose 6-inch drilling programs.

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QL6HD
HADK-A600QHD

QL6 shank compatibility with a heavier-duty build — higher rotation torque and wider bit range up to 7".

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QL60
HADK-T600UCQ

High-frequency, blow-tube-free air distribution design optimized for Mining, Water Well, and Construction.

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QL60 H.D.
HADK-T600UCQ-HD

QL60 shank in a heavy-duty build with reinforced wear sleeve and drive sub for abrasive ground conditions.

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Construction

Built tough enough for the unpredictability of job sites, our equipment minimizes costly downtime and re-drills.

Exploration

Every hole counts, and our tools are built to keep penetration rates high even in unpredictable, mixed formations.

Mining

Engineered for open-pit and underground alike, our tools lower per-meter drilling costs without sacrificing performance.

Oil & Gas

Engineered for the rigors of well-site conditions, our hammers and bits extend service life while reducing per-foot drilling costs.

Quarrying

Less downtime, fewer bit changes, more material moved. That's the Drill King difference for quarry operators who can't afford to slow down.

Water Well & Geothermal

From residential wells to large-scale geothermal fields, our tools are trusted to get the job done right the first time