The D24x40 S3 horizontal directional drill from Vermeer features 28,000 pounds of thrust and pullback with 4,200 ft-lbs of rotational torque. The drill has an operator ear rating of 82.9 dBA, carriage speed of 240 fpm and rotational speed of 253 rpm. It is powered by a 125 hp, liquid-cooled, turbocharged diesel John Deere 4045 4.5-liter Tier 4 engine. 641/628-3141; www.vermeer.com.
