2024 Vermeer® Pipeline Directional Drills D550

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2024 Vermeer® Pipeline Directional Drills D550

Maximize your control, unleash the power.

The Vermeer D550 horizontal directional drill leads the 550,000-lb (249,475.8-kg) drill class with its impressive 100,000 ft-lb (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.

Features may include:

Full control
  • The ultra-slow speed control technology delivers finite thrust control to optimize cutting action for challenging rock bore conditions, while the two different operating modes help ease the drilling process for smooth and efficient operation.
Class-leading torque
  • With 100,000 ft-lb (135,581.8 Nm) of torque, you can go from the pilot bore to a larger reamer and reduce the number of passes made on a bore.
Full travel vise
  • The vise can be positioned up and down the rack as needed when making and breaking tooling joints. Position it close to the carriage for optimal casing handling on direct installation projects.
Low noise levels
  • The 111 dB(A) sound power allows for a quiet jobsite environment for your crew and helps you adhere to restrictive noise-level requirements.
Mud flow
  • The 4-in (10.2-cm) fluid course allows more fluid to be pumped downhole at a low pressure drop.
Quick jobsite setup
  • The track-mounted, self-contained maxi rig helps deliver ease of jobsites access and setup.

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Highlights

  • La Crete, Alberta
  • 2024
  • Vermeer®
  • Pipeline Directional Drills D550
  • Available
  • with cab: 340.4 cm

Specifications

  • 2024
  • Vermeer®
  • Pipeline Directional Drills
  • D550
  • Directional
  • Caterpillar
  • C18 ACERT
  • Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V
  • Gross: 446.7 kw
  • 1800 rpm | Rated: 1800 rpm | Maximum Spindle Speed (Low at Maximum Engine RPM): 26 rpm | Maximum Spindle Speed (Medium at Maximum Engine RPM): 53 rpm | Maximum Spindle Speed at Max Engine RPM: 75 rpm
  • 18.1 L
  • Liquid
  • Turbocharged aftercooled
  • Maximum Spindle Torque (Low at Maximum Engine RPM): 135582 Nm | Maximum Spindle Torque (Medium at Maximum Engine RPM): 50843.3 Nm | Maximum Spindle Torque (High at Maximum Engine RPM): 51521.2 Nm
  • Ultra low sulfur diesel | Fuel consumption: 112.4 lph
  • Thrust: 2446.5 kN | Pullback: 1512.4 kN
  • Idle Speed: 800 rpm | Maximum Carriage Speed at Maximum Engine RPM: 32 m/min | Maximum Carriage Speed in Low at Maximum Engine RPM: 8.2 m/min | Maximum Ground Drive Speed at Maximum Engine RPM: 3.5 km/h
  • at Operator's Ear: 70 dB(A) | Guaranteed sound power (CE-rating): 111 dB(A)
  • Auxiliary Pump at Maximum Engine RPM: 46 gpm | Thrust/Pullback Pump Flow at Max Engine RPM: 794.9 L/min | Rotation Pump Flow at Maximum Engine RPM: 794.9 L/min
  • Auxiliary Pump Relief: 206.8 bar | Thrust/Pullback Pump Relief: 344.7 bar | Rotation Pump Relief: 379.2 bar
  • Angle of Approach: 12 deg | Maximum Operating Angle (Fore/Aft): 30 deg | Maximum Operating Angle (Left/Right): 30 deg | Minimum Bore Diameter: 16.5 cm | Rotation: 360 deg | Maximum Reach: 762 cm | Drill Rack Angle: 10-18 deg
  • Min: 1653.5 cm | Min 20 ft (6.1 m); 1109.5 cm
  • Min: 254 cm
  • Min: 350.5 cm
  • with cab: 340.4 cm
  • Drill pipe: 9.8 m
  • Tank: 617 L
  • Tank: 794.9 L | System: 1135.6 L
  • 6350.3 kg | Boom Extended/Max Reach: 1179.3 kg
  • 47627.2 kg
  • Hydraulic Supply Filter Rating: 200 mesh | Hydraulic Return Filter Rating: B_5=100-25 psi check | Thread Type: NC-50 FHDS | Breakout System: Full travel vise | Flow Indicator: Mud pressure sensor standard | Stakedown System: Base anchor-style hold down | Cab: Remote DC10 driller cabin | Remote Lockout: Long-range remote lockout