EH-3 Three-Spindle Drill

Made in the USA and trusted by commercial printers across North America, the Challenge EH-3 Three-Spindle Drill delivers reliable performance with exceptional drilling capacity and ease of use. This robust hydraulic drill handles three holes simultaneously, making it ideal for producing catalogs, manuals, forms, and more.

With a 2-1/2” maximum drilling depth, quick-adjust drill heads, and flexible backgauge control, the EH-3 is built for fast-paced production. Operators benefit from automatic drill return, adjustable stroke speed, and optional auto-trip side guides for even greater efficiency. Whether you’re drilling standard hole configurations or custom setups, the EH-3 offers the power and flexibility you need for continuous operation with minimal downtime.

General

• Number of Drill Heads: 3
• Drill Sizes Available (2" capacity): 1/8" to 1/2" / 3 to 13 mm
• Drill Sizes Available (2-1/2" capacity): 1/4" to 1/2" / 6 to 13 mm
• Range Between Drills: 2-3/4" to 4-1/2" / 7 - 11 cm
• Range Between Outside Drills: 5-1/2" to 9" / 14 - 23 cm
• Maximum Drilling Capacity: 2-1/2" / 63 mm
• Strokes per Minute (adjustable): Up to 18
• Backgauge Adjustment: 0 to 4-1/2" / 0 to 11 cm
• Vertical Adjustment of Individual Heads: 1/4" / 6 mm

Dimensions

• Table Size: 19-1/2" x 31-1/2" / 50 x 80 cm
• Table Height: 37" / 94 cm
• Overall Height: 59-1/4" / 151 cm
• Floor Space Needed: 36" x 41-1/2" / 91 x 105 cm
• Net Weight (approximate): 520 lbs / 236 kg
• Shipping Weight (approximate): 570 lbs / 259 kg

Electrical (standard)

• Motor Type: Hydaulic Motor
• Base Power: 1 Phase, 60 Hz, AC. Pump: 1/2 H.P. Spindle Motor: 1 H.P.
• Power option 1: 208 Volt, 18 Amps (Recommended service size: 30 Amps)
• Power option 2: 230 Volt, 17 Amps (Recommended service size: 30 Amps)