2024 Vermeer® D8x12 HDD Base

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2024 Vermeer® D8x12 HDD

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

  • Jasper, Georgia
  • 2024
  • Vermeer®
  • D8x12 HDD Base
  • KDI1903
  • Ultra low sulfur diesel
  • Available

Specifications

  • 2024
  • Vermeer®
  • D8x12 HDD
  • Base
  • Directional
  • KDI1903
  • Kohler
  • Maximum: 2200 rpm
  • Gross: 48 hp
  • Turbocharged
  • Spindle (High at Maximum Engine RPM): 1200 ft-lb
  • Rating: Tier 4 Final (Stage IV)
  • Max Fuel Consumption: 2.5 gph
  • Ultra low sulfur diesel
  • Thrust: 7850 lbs | Pullback: 7850 lbs
  • Maximum Carriage Speed at Maximum Engine RPM: 159 ft/min | Maximum Spindle Speed at Max Engine RPM: 182 rpm | Maximum Ground Drive Speed at Maximum Engine RPM: 2.8 mph
  • At Operator's Ear: 85 dB(A) | Guaranteed sound power (CE-rating): 104 dB(A)
  • Auxiliary Pump Flow at Maximum Engine RPM: 28.5 gpm | Thrust/Pullback Pump Flow at Max Engine RPM: 27.1 gpm | Rotation Pump Flow at Maximum Engine RPM: 27.2 gpm
  • Auxiliary Pump Relief Pressure: 3000 psi | Thrust/Pullback Pump Relief Pressure: 3000 psi | Rotation Pump Relief Pressure: 3000 psi | 750 psi
  • Angle of Approach: 20 deg | Maximum Operating Angle (Fore/Aft): 25 deg / Left/Right: 25 deg | Rod Diameter: 1.31" (3.3 cm) | Joint Inside Diameter: .8 in | Minimum Bend Radius: 57 ft
  • Minimum: 139 in
  • Minimum: 35.5 in
  • Minimum: 65 in
  • Minimum Diameter: 2.5 in
  • Drill pipe: 6 ft
  • 18 gal
  • 25 gal
  • Maximum: 9 gpm
  • Brand: FMC | Drill Rod Thread: 1.31 Firestick (#200) | Thread Type: Firestick (#200)
  • 6600 lbs | drill pipe: 18 lbs