The XTRC5000 is Drill King's Reverse Circulation (RC) air hammer, engineered to deliver fast, accurate, uncontaminated samples from deep holes across the widest range of geological conditions — built to the same standard exploration and grade-control teams have relied on since RC technology was first developed in the 1990s.
Reverse Circulation drilling exists for one reason: clean, uncontaminated samples. Since the technology was developed in the 1990s to meet that exact demand, RC drilling has continually evolved to go deeper and handle more difficult geological conditions without sacrificing sample integrity — and the XTRC5000 is Drill King’s answer to that evolution.
Built on Drill King’s XT (Extreme Tools) design platform, the XTRC5000 is engineered to perform at the highest level available in the market today, producing accurate samples faster from deeper holes across a wide range of drilling conditions. As a single, purpose-built model, it gives exploration and geotechnical teams one dependable RC hammer specification to standardize their fleet around — with custom bit diameters available on request for projects that fall outside the standard range.
Purpose-built RC circulation path keeps cuttings clean from the bit face to the surface, giving geologists sample integrity they can rely on for grade control and assay decisions.
Engineered to maintain penetration rate and sample quality as hole depth increases, where lesser hammers lose efficiency.
Built on Drill King's proven Extreme Tools engineering, developed specifically for demanding, hard-formation drilling applications.
Standard configuration pairs with 5–5¼" (127–133mm) bits, with custom diameters available for project-specific requirements.
Performs consistently across varied formations, from competent hard rock to more broken, difficult ground.
Engineered and built in Mansfield, Texas, to Drill King's ISO 9001:2015 quality standard.
Clean, depth-correlated samples for exploration decision-making.
Sample integrity geologists can rely on for assay and grade-control decisions.
Accurate formation characterization for geotechnical evaluation.
Maintains penetration rate and sample quality as depth increases.
Consistent performance from competent hard rock to broken, difficult ground.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Application Bit Range | 5" – 5.25" / 127 – 133 mm |
In RC drilling, cuttings are drawn up through an inner tube within the drill string instead of returning up the borehole annulus. This keeps the sample isolated from the surrounding formation, giving geologists clean, depth-accurate cuttings for assay and grade control.
The standard configuration runs 5″ to 5¼” (127–133mm) button bits. Custom bit diameters are available on request for project-specific requirements.
Yes. The XTRC5000 is engineered to maintain consistent penetration rate and sample quality as hole depth increases, which is one of the core demands that drove the development of RC hammer technology.
The XTRC5000 is a standardized, single-configuration RC hammer designed to simplify fleet planning, spares inventory, and crew training for exploration and grade-control teams who need one dependable RC specification rather than managing multiple sizes.
Yes. While the standard configuration covers 5–5¼” bit diameters, our technical team can discuss custom bit sizing and project-specific requirements.
Talk to our technical team about fitting the XTRC5000 to your rig and project requirements — built to perform, engineered to last, made in the USA.
Built tough enough for the unpredictability of job sites, our equipment minimizes costly downtime and re-drills.
Every hole counts, and our tools are built to keep penetration rates high even in unpredictable, mixed formations.
Engineered for open-pit and underground alike, our tools lower per-meter drilling costs without sacrificing performance.
Engineered for the rigors of well-site conditions, our hammers and bits extend service life while reducing per-foot drilling costs.
Less downtime, fewer bit changes, more material moved. That's the Drill King difference for quarry operators who can't afford to slow down.
From residential wells to large-scale geothermal fields, our tools are trusted to get the job done right the first time
