Directional Drills

Our newest S3 drill model — the D60x90 S3 — offers the next generation of power and control. Designed with operator ease and comfort in mind, it is significantly more powerful and quieter than its predecessor — with the interactive Aurora™ digital display to help you get the job done faster and more efficiently.

The D60x90 S3 packs all these valuable benefits into a modest footprint — making it an ideal fit for large commercial or confined urban jobsites.

With up to 60,000 lb (266.9 kN) of thrust and pullback — an impressive 17 hp (13 kW) increase over its previous model (D60x90) — the D60x90 S3 is the drill that will take your operation to a whole new level of productivity.

Introducing a new direction in HDD — the D23x30 S3 Navigator® horizontal directional drill is one of the quietest drills on the HDD market. With 100 hp (75 kW) Deutz Tier 4 Final or Tier 3 (EU Stage IIIA) engine options, the D23x30 S3 offers speed and power in a short, narrow footprint to help increase productivity when working in compact urban or commercial jobsites. With 24,000 lb (106.8 kN) of thrust and pullback and 3000 ft-lb (4067.5 Nm) of rotational torque — an impressive increase over its predecessor (the D20x22 Series II) — the D23x30 S3 quietly leads the way in meeting the challenges operators face every day.

Introducing a new direction in horizontal directional drilling (HDD) — the versatile D40x55 S3 offers premium performance, class-leading cycle times and a variety of drill rod options, making it well-suited to variety of applications – from long fiber shots to light pipeline work.

With 40,000 lb (177.9 kN) of thrust and pullback and 5500 ft-lb (7457 Nm) of rotational torque — a 10% increase over its predecessor (D36x50 Series II) — the D40x55 S3 helps maximize jobsite productivity.

The economical D6x6 NAVIGATOR® puts 550 ft-lb/746 Nm of rotary torque and 5,500 lbs/24 kN of thrust/pullback into a compact unit that is surprisingly lightweight and easy to tow. It’s ideal for curb-to-the-home underground installations.

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Introducing a new direction in horizontal directional drilling (HDD). The D10x15 S3 offers even more power and performance than its predecessor, the D9x13 S3. It’s a reliable, economical solution for small service installation — built to help increase your crew’s productivity so you can go from one job to the next faster. With significant gains in horsepower and speed and a reduction in noise, the D10x15 S3 can help you put more product in the ground in a shorter amount of time.

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Introducing a new direction in horizontal directional drilling (HDD) — the versatile D40x55 S3 offers premium performance, class-leading cycle times and a variety of drill rod options, making it well-suited to variety of applications – from long fiber shots to light pipeline work.

With 40,000 lb (177.9 kN) of thrust and pullback and 5500 ft-lb (7457 Nm) of rotational torque — a 10% increase over its predecessor (D36x50 Series II) — the D40x55 S3 helps maximize jobsite productivity.

Introducing a new direction in horizontal directional drilling (HDD) — the D24x40 S3 carries on a proud legacy of reliability. The D24x40 set the industry standard in 1993, and in 2015, there are even more reasons it’s the trusted choice to meet contractors’ right-size, right-power needs.

With 28,000 lb (124.6 kN) of thrust and pullback and 4200 ft-lb (5694.4 Nm) of rotational torque — an increase over its predecessor (D24x40 Series II) — the D24x40 S3 helps maximize machine and jobsite productivity, while class-leading cycle times help get the job done faster.