Horizontal Directional Drill

  • Weight: 47627.2 kg
  • Fuel Type: Ultra low sulfur diesel
  • Power: 599 hp (446 kW)
  • Rotational Torque: 100,000 ft-lb
  • Thrust Pullback: 550,000 lbs

Features

The Vermeer D550 horizontal directional drill leads the 550,000-pound (249,475.8-kg) drill class with its impressive 100,000 foot-pounds (135,581.8 Nm) of torque with a low operation sound level. This newest generation of drills offers advanced telematics and smart onboard technology. These give your operator and remote personnel real-time drilling and diagnostic information to maximize operating efficiency and productivity. This rig features a hydraulic transmission that delivers a steady, ultra-slow speed performance for working in challenging hard rock.

General Dimensions and Weights

  • Length (Minimum Transport): 651 in/ 1653.5 cm
  • Width (Minimum Transport): 100 in / 254 cm
  • Height (Minimum Transport): 138 in / 350.5 cm
  • Weight: 105000 lbs / 47627.2 kg
  • Angle of Approach: 12 deg

Engine

  • Make and Model: Caterpillar C18 ACERT
  • Fuel Type: Ultra low sulfur diesel
  • Maximum Engine RPM: 1800 rpm
  • Idle Speed: 800 rpm
  • Rated RPM: 1800 rpm
  • Gross Horsepower: 599 hp / 446.7 kw
  • Displacement: 1104 cu-in / 18.1 L
  • Aspiration: Turbocharged Aftercooled
  • Cooling Method: Liquid
  • Max Fuel Consumption: 29.7 gph / 112.4 lph
  • EPA Certification Family: Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V
  • Maximum Operating Angle (Fore/Aft): 30 deg
  • Maximum Operation Angle (Left/Right): 30 deg

Operational

  • Thrust: 550000 lbs / 2446.5 kN
  • Pullback: 550000 lbs / 2446.5 kN
  • Maximum Carriage Speed at Maximum Engine RPM: 105 ft/min / 32 m/min
  • Maximum Carriage Speed in Low at Maximum Engine RPM: 27 ft/min / 8.2 m/min
  • Maximum Spindle Torque (Low at Maximum Engine RPM): 100000 ft-lb / 135582 Nm
  • Maximum Spindle Torque (High at Maximum Engine RPM): 38000 ft-lb / 51521.2 Nm
  • Maximum Spindle Speed (Low at Maximum Engine RPM): 26 rpm
  • Maximum Spindle Speed at Maximum Engine RPM: 75 rpm
  • Maximum Ground Drive Speed at Maximum Engine RPM: 2.2 mph / 3.5 km/h
  • Noise Level at Operator’s Ear: 70 dB(A)
  • Guaranteed sound power (CE-rating): 111 dB(A)
  • Drill Rack Angle: 10-18 deg

Fluid Capacities

  • Fuel Tank: 163 gal / 617 L
  • Hydraulic Tank: 210 gal / 794.9 L
  • Hydraulic System: 300 gal / 1135.6 L

Features

  • Breakout System: Full travel vise
  • Drilling Lights: Standard
  • Flow Indicator: Mud pressure sensor standard
  • Stakedown System: Base anchor-style hold down
  • Cab: Remote DC10 driller cabin
  • Strike Alert: Standard
  • Remote Lockout: Long-range remote lockout
  • Operator Presence: Standard

Drill Pipe

  • Drill Rod Thread: 30-ft random length / 5-in NC50DS
  • Thread Type: NC-50 FHDS
  • Length: 32 ft / 9.8 m

Drill Pipe Option Two

  • Drill Rod Thread: 30-ft random length / 6-5/8 FHDS
  • Thread Type: 6-5/8 FH or FHDS
  • Length: 32 ft / 9.8 m

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