Versatile enough for large-diameter water and utility installs in urban areas as well as challenging pipeline work
Reduce number of tool joint connections
Access up and down the rack with full-length catwalk
Powerful performance for the job
AutoTension feature available
Features may include:
Versatility to handle variety of jobs
Operators can adjust the drill from 30,000 ft-lb to 52,600 ft-lb (40,675 Nm to 71,316.1 Nm) of rotary torque, with max torque being highly advantageous when turning large-diameter reamers and hole openers for installing large-diameter product.
Customize your comfort and operation
Full-length catwalk provides access to the entire length of the rack for ease of wire lining and assisting in the rod loading process.
Rod stager option helps improve overall efficiency by staging rods in advance and cycling rods with a touch of a button.
Choose an excavator-style cab (cab on) for fast, compact setup and view of open-top vises, the rack and the rod loader or a stand-alone operator’s station that helps provide optimal operator comfort and room for the steering hand.
Both the cab and operator’s station include the same dual multifunction joystick controls found on all Vermeer S3 horizontal directional drills.
More work, fewer hassles
The high carriage speed aids in fast rod cycle time when adding or removing drill rods and helps cut down on cycle time when tripping out of the borehole.
Enhanced water course system features four 1.5-in (3.8-cm) mudlines and a 3-in (7.6-cm) head shaft, allowing high volumes of fluid to be pumped downhole.
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La Crete, Alberta
2025
Vermeer®
Pipeline Directional Drills D220x500 S3
C13 ACERT
Ultra low sulfur diesel
Available
Specifications
2025
Vermeer®
Pipeline Directional Drills
D220x500 S3
Directional
C13 ACERT
Caterpillar
Gross: 415 hp
2000 rpm | Maximum: 2100 rpm | Idle: 800 rpm
Turbo charged
Method: Liquid
EPA Certification Family: Tier 4 Final (EU Stage V)
Maximum Spindle (Low at Maximum Engine RPM): 52600 ft-lb | Maximum Spindle (Medium at Maximum Engine RPM): 36200 ft-lb | Maximum Spindle (High at Maximum Engine RPM): 16600 ft-lb
Max Fuel Consumption: 21.3 gph
Ultra low sulfur diesel
Thrust: 240400 lbs | Pullback: 240400 lbs
Maximum Carriage Speed at Maximum Engine RPM: 147 ft/min | Maximum Carriage Speed in Low at Maximum Engine RPM: 42 ft/min | Maximum Spindle Speed (Low at Maximum Engine RPM): 36 rpm | Maximum Spindle Speed (Medium at Maximum Engine RPM): 53 rpm | Maximum Spindle Speed at Max Engine RPM: 97 rpm | Maximum Ground Drive Speed at Maximum Engine RPM: 1.9 mph
At Operator's Ear: 85 dB(A)
Drilling: 350 gpm
Drilling: 1200 psi
Maximum Operating Angle (Fore/Aft): 30 deg | Maximum Operating Angle (Left/Right): 30 deg | Drill Rack Angle Minimum: 8.5 deg (14.9%), Maximum: 16 deg (28.7%) | Rotation: 360 deg | Maximum Reach: 800.1 in