Horizontal directional drilling has made the once disruptive and time-consuming act of underground utility installation quicker and easier than ever. However, directional drilling units are often awkward and cumbersome, making utility installation in tight urban settings difficult. That’s why Vermeer recently introduced the D24 horizontal directional drill — a unit designed for urban contractors’ evolving needs.
This powerful 24,000-pound class drill boasts a 100 hp Cat 3.6L Tier 4F/Stage V engine, delivering a max peak thrust and pullback of 24,700 pounds and a continuous thrust and pullback of 22,000 pounds. It also features 3,080 ft-lbs of rotational torque and a 45
