2024 Vermeer® Utility Directional Drills D8x12

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2024 Vermeer® Utility Directional Drills D8x12

Small-sized drill perfect for tight spaces and tough jobs!

The D8x12 Navigator® horizontal directional drill offers innovation and brawn of a large drill with a compact body and enhanced performance of a small drill. This drill offers two rod options, straightforward controls, a narrow footprint and enhanced power with less sound disruption. It is ideal for small service installation, such as gas distribution, power, water and telecommunication networks.

Features may include:

Straightforward controls
  • Controls with minimal electrical components, bringing you back to the basics with modern technology.
Narrow footprint
  • This drill is 8.5 in (21.6 cm) narrower in width than the next sized drill in the lineup and can get through a 36-in (91.4-cm) gate or fit on a narrow trailer with other jobsite essentials.
Low sound levels
  • Low noise emission levels at the operator’s ear of 85 dBa and a guaranteed sound power of 104 dBa makes this drill perfect for installing small utilities in an urban environment with minimal disruption.
More power
  • Equipped with a 48-hp (35.8-kW) Kohler engine, this drill offers 1200 ft-lb (1627 Nm) of spindle torque and 7850 lb (34.9 kN) of thrust/pullback.
Tracks
  • Tracks offer ideal traction for operation while providing minimal ground disturbance. This track system design allows a forward ground drive speed of 2.8 mph (4.5 km/h), which is 45% faster than the leading competitor.
Multiple rod options
  • Equip your drill with either a 6-ft (1.8-m), 1.66 in or 1.31 in (4.2 cm or 3.3 cm) Firestick® drill rod and save time on the job with 180 ft (54.9 m) of on-machine rod carrying capacity.

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Highlights

  • La Crete, Alberta
  • 2024
  • Vermeer®
  • Utility Directional Drills D8x12
  • KDI1903
  • Ultra low sulfur diesel
  • Available

Specifications

  • 2024
  • Vermeer®
  • Utility Directional Drills
  • D8x12
  • Directional
  • KDI1903
  • Rating: Tier 4 Final (Stage IV)
  • Maximum: 2200 rpm
  • Gross Horsepower: 35.8 kw
  • Turbocharged
  • Kohler
  • Maximum Spindle (High at Maximum Engine RPM): 1627 Nm
  • Max Consumption: 9.5 lph
  • Ultra low sulfur diesel
  • Pullback: 34.9 kN| Thrust: 34.9 kN
  • Maximum Carriage at Maximum Engine RPM: 48.5 m/min | Maximum Ground Drive at Maximum Engine RPM: 4.5 km/h | Maximum Spindle at Max Engine RPM: 182 rpm
  • Guaranteed sound power (CE-rating): 104 dB(A) | at Operator's Ear: 85 dB(A)
  • Auxiliary Flow at Maximum Engine RPM: 28.5 gpm | Rotation Flow at Maximum Engine RPM: 103 L/min | Thrust/Pullback Flow at Max Engine RPM: 102.6 L/min
  • Auxiliary Relief Pressure: 206.8 bar | Rotation Pump Relief: 206.8 bar | Thrust/Pullback Pump Relief: 3000 psi (206.8 bar) | Drilling: 51.7 bar
  • Angle of Approach: 20 deg | Maximum Operating Angle (Fore/Aft): 25 deg | Maximum Operating Angle (Left/Right): 25 deg | Minimum Bend Radius: 17.4 m | Joint Inside Diameter: 2 cm | Rod Diameter: 1.31" (3.3 cm)
  • Minimum: 165.1 cm
  • Minimum: 90.2 cm
  • Minimum: 353.1 cm
  • 1.8 m
  • Minimum Diameter: 6.4 cm
  • Tank: 68.1 L
  • System: 94.6 L
  • 2993.7 kg | Drill: 8.2 kg
  • Thread Type: Firestick (#200) | Drill Rod Thread: 1.31 Firestick (#200)