2025 Vermeer® Utility Directional Drills D40x55 S3 HDD
- Year 2025
 - Make Vermeer®
 - Model Utility Directional Drills
 - Engine 4045
 
2025 Vermeer® Utility Directional Drills D40x55 S3 HDD
40,000 lb (177.9 kN) of thrust/pullback and 5,500 ft-lb (7,457 Nm) of rotational torque help operators get the job done faster.
Carriage speeds of 188 fpm (57.3 m/min) helps contractors install more linear feet per day.
The excavator-style cab provides operators greater with legroom.
A 104 dB(A) guaranteed sound power level and an operator ear rating of 82.9 dB(A) makes it one of the quieter drills on the market — contributing to less neighborhood disturbance.
Interactive full-color, touchscreen display from Aurora® delivers real-time, easy-to-view locate information, bore plans and more.
Features may include:
- Premium performance, class-leading cycle times and a variety of drill rod options for a variety of applications
 
Engine
							Engine Manufacturer
							John Deere
						
						
							Engine
							4045
						
						
							Rated Engine Speed
							Maximum: 2400 rpm
						
						
							Engine Power
							Gross: 140 hp
						
						
							Aspiration
							Turbo
						
						
							Engine Torque, Maximum
							Maximum Spindle Torque (Low at Maximum Engine RPM): 5500 ft-lb | Maximum Spindle Torque (Medium at Maximum Engine RPM): 4400 ft-lb | Maximum Spindle Torque (High at Maximum Engine RPM): 3000 ft-lb
						
						Fuel System
							Fuel Type
							Ultra low sulfur diesel
						
						
							Fuel System
							Max Fuel Consumption: 7.4 gph
						
						Operational
							Operating Conditions
							Thrust: 40000 lbs | Pullback: 40000 lbs
						
						
							Operating Speed
							Maximum Carriage Speed at Maximum Engine RPM: 188 ft/min | Maximum Carriage Speed in Low at Maximum Engine RPM: 75 ft/min | Maximum Spindle Speed at Max Engine RPM: 227 rpm | Maximum Ground Drive Speed at Maximum Engine RPM: 3.3 mph
						
						Performance
							Noise Level
							At Operator's Ear: 83 dB(A) | Guaranteed sound power (CE-rating): 105 dB(A)
						
						Hydraulics
							Hydraulic Flow
							Auxiliary Pump Flow at Maximum Engine RPM: 9 gpm | Thrust/Pullback Pump Flow at Max Engine RPM: 32 gpm | Rotation Pump Flow at Maximum Engine RPM: 45 gpm | Maximum: 50 gpm / 70 gpm
						
						
							Maximum Pressure
							Auxiliary Pump Relief Pressure: 3000 psi | Rotation Pump Relief Pressure: 6000 psi | 1050 psi / 1100 psi
						
						
							Hydraulic Type
							Hydraulic Supply Filter Rating: 9 micron | Hydraulic Return Filter Rating: Dual 5 micron filters
						
						Dimensions
							Dimensions
							Angle of Approach - 10 ft (3 m): 18 deg | 15 ft (4.6 m): 15 deg | Maximum Operating Angle (Fore/Aft): 30 | Maximum Operating Angle (Left/Right):  25/25 | 30 deg
						
						
							Transport Length
							(Minimum) - 10 ft (3 m): 241 in | 15 ft (4.6 m): 290 in
						
						
							Transport Width
							Minimum: 89 in | With Cab, Minimum: 89 in
						
						
							Transport Height
							Minimum: 76 in
						
						
							Height
							With cab: 94.5 in
						
						
							Bore
							Minimum Diameter: 4 in
						
						Capacities
							Fuel Capacity
							44 gal
						
						
							Hydraulic Capacity
							Tank: 55 gal | System: 65 gal
						
						
							Features
							On Board Tank Capacity: On Board Tank Capacity 6 gal
						
						Weights
							Weight
							22380 lbs | (Cab Option): 27080 lbs
						
						Features
							Features
							Brand: Aplex