High Pressure Portable Air Compressor X1300

Atlas Copco X1300 Diesel Screw Air Compressor

he Atlas Copco X1300 is a high-pressure portable diesel air compressor developed for demanding drilling applications where both high airflow and elevated operating pressure are required.

Part of the Atlas Copco DrillAir range, the X1300 is designed around the relationship between pressure and airflow. It is suitable for applications such as water well drilling, geothermal drilling, ground engineering, and drill & blast. Atlas Copco’s DrillAir range is specifically developed for high-pressure drilling applications.

The X1300 combines a heavy-duty screw compressor element with a high-output diesel engine and Atlas Copco’s DrillAirXpert regulation system. Depending on the selected operating pressure, the compressor can provide different airflow levels, allowing the machine to be matched to different drilling conditions.

Atlas Copco X1300 Technical Specifications

Parameter	X1300
Product Type	High-pressure portable diesel air compressor
Product Range	Atlas Copco DrillAir
Compressor Type	Oil-injected rotary screw
Regulation System	DrillAirXpert
Working Pressure Range	15–30 bar
Working Pressure Range	217–435 psi
Free Air Delivery	Up to 648 L/s
Maximum Free Air Delivery	1,373 cfm
Maximum Free Air Delivery	39 m³/min class
Engine	Cummins QSZ13
Engine Power	Approx. 410 kW
Fuel Tank Capacity	Approx. 87.6 L
Application	Drilling and ground engineering

Atlas Copco’s published performance data gives several X1300 operating points rather than a single fixed airflow figure. At 15 bar the published FAD is 648 L/s (1,373 cfm), while at 30 bar it is 590 L/s (1,250 cfm).

Cummins QSZ13 Diesel Engine

The X1300 is powered by a Cummins QSZ13 diesel engine.

Published technical information identifies an engine output of approximately 410 kW, with engine speed varying according to the selected compressor operating point.

The high-power diesel engine provides the energy required to operate the compressor element at high pressure while maintaining substantial air delivery.

Engine Specifications

Parameter	X1300
Engine Manufacturer	Cummins
Engine Model	QSZ13
Rated Engine Power	Approx. 410 kW
Full-Load Speed	Approx. 1,700–1,850 rpm
Fuel Tank	Approx. 87.6 L

Exact engine configuration can vary according to production version, emission specification and market. The machine nameplate and serial number should therefore be checked when identifying an individual compressor.

 

Designed for High-Pressure Drilling

The X1300 is not a general-purpose low-pressure portable compressor. It belongs to Atlas Copco’s high-pressure DrillAir range.

The machine is designed to deliver the large volumes of compressed air required by drilling equipment while operating at pressures considerably higher than conventional construction compressors.

Typical applications include:

Water Well Drilling

The X1300 can supply high-pressure compressed air for drilling water wells, particularly where deep-hole drilling requires substantial air volume.

Geothermal Drilling

Geothermal projects can require high airflow and pressure to remove cuttings and support efficient drilling. The X1300 is included in Atlas Copco’s DrillAir range for these applications.

Ground Engineering

Ground engineering applications can involve demanding drilling conditions where both airflow and pressure are critical.

Drill & Blast

The DrillAir range is also designed for drilling applications associated with mining, quarrying and construction projects.

Atlas Copco identifies ground engineering, drill & blast, water well and geothermal drilling as key application areas for its high-pressure DrillAir compressors.

X1300 Applications

The Atlas Copco X1300 is suitable for demanding applications including:

• Water well drilling
• Geothermal drilling
• Ground engineering
• Drill & blast
• Mining drilling
• Quarry drilling
• Construction drilling
• Deep-hole drilling
• Down-the-hole drilling
• Large-diameter drilling

Atlas Copco specifically lists water well, geothermal, ground engineering and drill & blast among the applications served by the DrillAir range.

X1300 Screw Air Compresso vs. Other Atlas Copco DrillAir Models

Model	Typical Pressure Range	Application Focus
V900	20–25 bar	High-pressure drilling
V1200	15–25 bar	High-pressure drilling
X1300	15–30 bar	High-flow, high-pressure drilling
Y1200	15–35 bar	High-pressure drilling
Y1260	15–35 bar	High-pressure drilling
Y1300	15–35 bar	High-pressure drilling
X28	16–30 bar	Heavy-duty drilling
Y35	15–35 bar	High-pressure drilling

The exact model configuration and available pressure range can vary by generation and market. Atlas Copco’s current DrillAir range includes X1300 alongside models such as V1200, Y1200, Y1260, Y1300, X28 and Y35.

Dynamic Flow and Drilling Efficiency

High-pressure drilling performance depends not only on maximum pressure but also on how effectively the available compressor capacity is used.

Atlas Copco’s DrillAir technology focuses on optimizing the relationship between pressure, airflow and drilling requirements.

For drilling contractors, this can be important because operating conditions may change as drilling depth, hole diameter and formation characteristics change.

The correct operating point should therefore be selected according to the drilling equipment and actual project requirements rather than simply choosing the compressor with the highest nominal pressure.