RH 658 LS Pneumatic Hand Held Surface Rock Drill by Atlas Copco

RH 658 LS Pneumatic Hand Held Surface Rock Drill by Atlas Copco

The Atlas Copco RH 658 LS pneumatic hand held surface rock drill is built for hard rock drilling where power, control, and jobsite reliability matter. Designed for quarry work, dimension stone production, bench drilling, secondary drilling, and smooth blast drilling, the RH 658 LS gives operators a rugged pneumatic rock drill in a manageable hand-held format. It is the right choice when the job calls for a serious surface rock drill that can handle deeper holes without moving into a mounted drilling system.

The RH 658 LS uses compressed air power to deliver high impact performance, steady rotation, and strong penetration in demanding rock conditions. Atlas Copco lists the RH 658 platform as one of its heavier and more powerful hand-held RH drills, making it especially useful for production drilling and deeper drilling applications. The LS configuration includes a silencer for reduced noise output compared with non-silenced setups, giving crews a more controlled drilling experience on tough jobsites.

Built for Hard Rock and Deeper Drilling

The RH 658 LS is made for operators drilling into hard rock, quarry faces, and dimension stone. With a 1.14 inch to 1.57 inch hole range, this drill is well suited for blast holes, secondary breaking work, and precision drilling where hole consistency matters. Its T-handle layout gives the operator a solid grip and better control during vertical or angled drilling.

Key applications include:

• Quarry production drilling
• Dimension stone drilling
• Bench drilling
• Secondary drilling
• Smooth blast drilling
• Surface rock drilling in hard material
• Drilling applications where a mounted rig is not practical

For contractors, quarry operators, and stone production crews, the RH 658 LS offers a proven pneumatic drilling platform with the size and output needed for serious work.

Key Performance Features

The RH 658 LS is designed around a strong balance of impact energy, rotation, and air flushing. Built-in air flushing helps clear drill cuttings from the hole, reducing the chance of jamming and helping maintain drilling speed. The drill also uses a kick-latch style retainer system, allowing faster tool changes in the field.

Features include:

• Silenced design for reduced noise levels
• 2,040 blows per minute impact rate
• 215 rpm rotation speed
• 123 cfm air consumption
• Built-in compressed air flushing
• 7/8 inch x 4-1/4 inch hex shank configuration
• T-handle grip for solid operator control
• Heavy-duty construction for quarry and production drilling

The RH 658 LS is not a light-duty chipping tool. It is a dedicated pneumatic surface rock drill for crews that need strong drilling performance in rock, stone, and production environments.

Technical Specifications

• Model: Atlas Copco RH 658 LS
• Product type: Pneumatic hand held surface rock drill
• SKU / Part number: 8311 0302 87
• Shank size: 7/8 inch x 4-1/4 inch hex
• Hole range: 1.14 inch to 1.57 inch
• Weight: 55.1 lb
• Length: 22.2 in
• Air consumption: 123 cfm
• Impact rate: 2,040 blows per minute
• Rotation speed: 215 rpm
• Penetration rate: 16.7 in/min under test conditions
• Hose connection: 0.75 in
• Piston diameter: 2.56 in
• Stroke length: 2.32 in
• Sound power level: 112 Lw dB(A)
• Sound pressure level: 99 Lp dB(A)
• Vibration level: 21.2 m/s², 3-axis ISO 20643

Why Choose the Atlas Copco RH 658 LS?

1. Built for harder work
   The RH 658 LS is part of Atlas Copco’s heavy pneumatic rock drill range and is designed for applications where lighter surface drills may not have enough drilling power.
2. Better suited for deeper drilling
   Atlas Copco describes the RH 658 as heavier and more powerful than smaller RH models, making it better suited for deeper drilling in demanding rock applications.
3. Reduced noise configuration
   The LS version includes a silencer, helping reduce operating noise and making it a better fit for crews that want a more controlled work environment without giving up drilling strength.
4. Strong grip and handling
   The T-handle design gives operators a firm, balanced grip during drilling. This matters when drilling in hard stone, uneven quarry conditions, or repetitive production work.
5. Efficient hole cleaning
   Built-in air flushing helps move cuttings out of the hole while drilling. Cleaner holes help reduce binding, improve drilling consistency, and keep work moving.

Ideal for Quarry, Stone, and Construction Crews

The Atlas Copco RH 658 LS pneumatic surface rock drill is a strong option for crews that need reliable hand-held drilling power without the complexity of a rig-mounted system. It is especially useful in quarry operations, hard rock construction work, stone production, and secondary drilling where portability and drilling performance both matter.

If your crew needs a durable pneumatic rock drill for hard rock, production drilling, and deeper surface drilling applications, the RH 658 LS gives you Atlas Copco performance in a rugged, jobsite-ready hand-held tool.

Research sources used: Atlas Copco’s RH 658 LS product page for application notes, technical specifications, shank size, sound data, and part number; Atlas Copco’s pneumatic surface rock drill page for general feature confirmation; Atlas Copco’s handheld tools PDF for heavy pneumatic rock drill applications and delivery notes; and competing vendor pages for market comparison.