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Directional Drills in Canada

Horizontal directional drills install utilities through a guided bore. Rod systems and rated thrust, pullback and torque must remain linked to the exact model.

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Vermeer D24 directional drill on a prepared utility site

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Ditch Witch AT32 Directional Drill

Ditch Witch AT32 Directional Drill

AT32 All Terrain manufacturer brochure, March 2021 · Manufacturer North American reference

Pullback force
32,000 lb142 kN
Length — POWER PIPE HD
9 ft 10.1 in3 m
Ground clearance
5.7 in144.8 mm
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Ditch Witch JT20 Directional Drill

Ditch Witch JT20 Directional Drill

JT20 manufacturer specification, Deutz TD2.9L4 Tier 4 HRC · Manufacturer North American reference

Pullback force
20,000 lb89 kN
Length of drill pipe, nominal
10 ft3.05 m
Diameter of drill pipe
2.1 in52.3 mm
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Vermeer D24 Directional Drill

Vermeer D24 Directional Drill

D24 T4F/SV CAT C3.6 current technical table · North American manufacturer reference

Max peak pullback
24,700 lbf109.9 kN
Continuous pullback
22,000 lbf97.9 kN
Length — Drill Pipe
10 ft3 m
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Choosing directional drills for the job

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Assess the complete drilling package

Describe the planned installation and ground information with the drilling specialist. The drill, rods, tooling and fluid system form a working package. A single thrust or torque rating does not establish that the proposed bore is feasible.

Questions that shape the equipment choice
Job requirementWhat to compareEvidence to obtain
Ground and methodRod and drilling architectureObtain a project-specific equipment review
Working kitRods, tooling and fluid equipmentList what the offered package includes
SetupAnchoring, operator and support spaceCheck the operating layout and utilities plan

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Directional Drills: subcategories

Configurations to check: Rod system · Anchoring · Fluid system · Utility or pipeline application

Where this category begins and ends

Belongs here

Purpose-built HDD rigs; distinguish conventional and dual-rod drilling systems when the OEM identifies them.

Belongs elsewhere

Open-cut trenchers, vertical foundation or production drills, auger-boring machines and separate fluid-support equipment.

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Dimensions and configuration to check

  • Transport length, width and height
  • Setup footprint
  • Entry-angle range
  • Rod length and diameter
  • Carriage travel

Compare the same configuration, including attachments, folded parts, counterweights and stabilizers. Transport dimensions can differ substantially from the working setup.

Before comparing used machines

Review rod and spindle wear, vise operation, carriage and anchor condition. Record locator and fluid-system identity separately from the drill.

Manufacturer references

Product-family references for this guide; individual model measurements require their own documentation.

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