New Vermeer Compact Drill Has Enhanced Features
Onboard rod carrying capacity allows for completion of long bores
PELLA,
Iowa
— Vermeer Corporation introduces the D9x13 Series II Navigator horizontal
directional drill (HDD) designed for confined jobsites and areas where surface
disturbance to turf, such as residential and commercial lawns, is a concern. The
newly introduced compact model will be especially useful for fiber-to-the-home
and other utility installations.
The
new D9x13 is designed to accommodate 300 feet (91.4 m) of drill rod, which
allows for the completion of long distance bores and the two-speed rotational
gearbox helps enhance controllability, allowing the operator to increase
backreaming speed when conditions allow.
Contractors
will appreciate the compact frame, which measures
just 35.5 inches (90.2 cm) wide making it the narrowest machine in its class.
An
extendable-track feature allows the rod side track to extend an additional
6.5
inches (16.5 cm) to 42.5 inches (108 cm) outward, adding more width at the
tracks to increase side-hill stability.
The
D9x13 Series II is available with either a 9 gpm (34.1 L/min) at 750 psi (51.7
bar) or 15 gpm (56.8 L/min) at 750 psi (51.7 bar) onboard drilling fluid pump.
Customers can select the most appropriate pump size for their application needs
and preferences.
A
robust undercarriage with oversize tracks helps evenly disperse machine weight.
And with just 5.5 psi (0.4 bar) of ground pressure, surface disturbance to
turf-sensitive areas, such as lawns and golf courses, is
minimal.
The
operator’s station has several user-friendly amenities, including dual joysticks
and a digital display screen with drilling fluid volume recorder and rod cycle
counter — features that can help enhance efficiency and bore-planning accuracy.
A rear transport throttle control eliminates the need for the operator to leave
the transport control station to adjust the throttle.
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Powered
by a 47 hp (35 kW) Kubota
turbocharged diesel engine, the D9x13 Series II produces 9000 pounds (40 kN) of
thrust / pullback force and 1300 ft-lb (1762.6 Nm) of rotational torque.
For
more information on Vermeer products and services, visit the company’s Web site
at www.vermeer.com or e-mail Vermeer at salesinfo@vermeer.com.
June 29, 2009
New Vermeer Compact Drill Has Enhanced Features
Onboard rod carrying capacity allows for completion of long bores
PELLA,
Iowa
— Vermeer Corporation introduces the D9x13 Series II Navigator horizontal
directional drill (HDD) designed for confined jobsites and areas where surface
disturbance to turf, such as residential and commercial lawns, is a concern. The
newly introduced compact model will be especially useful for fiber-to-the-home
and other utility installations.
The
new D9x13 is designed to accommodate 300 feet (91.4 m) of drill rod, which
allows for the completion of long distance bores and the two-speed rotational
gearbox helps enhance controllability, allowing the operator to increase
backreaming speed when conditions allow.
Contractors
will appreciate the compact frame, which measures
just 35.5 inches (90.2 cm) wide making it the narrowest machine in its class.
An
extendable-track feature allows the rod side track to extend an additional
6.5
inches (16.5 cm) to 42.5 inches (108 cm) outward, adding more width at the
tracks to increase side-hill stability.
The
D9x13 Series II is available with either a 9 gpm (34.1 L/min) at 750 psi (51.7
bar) or 15 gpm (56.8 L/min) at 750 psi (51.7 bar) onboard drilling fluid pump.
Customers can select the most appropriate pump size for their application needs
and preferences.
A
robust undercarriage with oversize tracks helps evenly disperse machine weight.
And with just 5.5 psi (0.4 bar) of ground pressure, surface disturbance to
turf-sensitive areas, such as lawns and golf courses, is
minimal.
The
operator’s station has several user-friendly amenities, including dual joysticks
and a digital display screen with drilling fluid volume recorder and rod cycle
counter — features that can help enhance efficiency and bore-planning accuracy.
A rear transport throttle control eliminates the need for the operator to leave
the transport control station to adjust the throttle.
Powered
by a 47 hp (35 kW) Kubota
turbocharged diesel engine, the D9x13 Series II produces 9000 pounds (40 kN) of
thrust / pullback force and 1300 ft-lb (1762.6 Nm) of rotational torque.
For
more information on Vermeer products and services, visit the company’s Web site
at www.vermeer.com or e-mail Vermeer at salesinfo@vermeer.com.