Horizontal Directional Drill

Efficiency at its Best.

The Vermeer® D100x120 Series II Navigator®

horizontal directional drill (HDD) was designed with

the operator in mind. A climate-controlled cab with

360-degree visibility, a state-of-the-art operator’s

station and dual joystick controls all help to

increase operator efficiency in the field.

The D100x120 Series II delivers 12,000 ft-lb

Climate-controlled cab.
(16,269.8 Nm) of rotational torque and 100,000 lb A climate-controlled cab provides
360-degree visibility for easy
(444 kN) of thrust/pullback force to perform a wide monitoring of the drilling operations.
Independent heating and air-
range of bores in difficult ground conditions. conditioning controls allow the
operator to control the cab climate
Equipped with a 225 hp (167.8 kW) John Deere and enhance comfort in all weather
conditions, including snow, rain and
diesel engine to handle larger product, the D100x120 summer heat. A full-size hinged door
provides easy access to the
Series II features a 150 gpm (567.8 L/min) or 200
operator’s station, while tinted glass
gpm (757.1 L/min) onboard pump for increased windows help reduce glare and heat
from the sun.
back-reaming efficiency and power to downhole

mud motors.

A self-cleaning rack-and-pinion carriage drive helps

reduce maintenance time by eliminating chains.

In addition, bolt-on gear rack sections make

replacement easy when compared to welded

gear-rack sections.
The state-of-the-art operator’s
station is elevated with an electrically
operated swivel-and tilt-control seat.
Dual joysticks control functions for
drilling fluid flow, breakout vise and
throttle, and are integrated into the
thrust and rotation controls. This feature
provides the operator fingertip
control over repetitive drill functions.
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An optional telescopic crane Rack-and-pinion

allows the drill operator to change drive. This simple
out rod boxes without the use of system provides smooth
an excavator or backhoe. The operation. The D100x120
remote-controlled crane gives Series II unique narrow
the operator freedom to move rack-and-pinion design
around the drill for improved helps maintain a small
visibility when replacing rod footprint for accessability
boxes. The crane has a lift in congested areas.
capacity of 7530 lb (3415.6 kg)
and a maximum reach of over
20.6' (6.3 m).
 D100x120 Series II
Specifications
General
Length: 34.1' (10.4 m)
Width (transport): 93" (236.2 cm)
Height: 118" (299.7 cm)
Height (crane option): 11' (3.4 m)
Weight (without drill rod): 37,870 lb (17,177.5 kg)
Weight (crane option, short rod box): 43,500 lb
(19,731.3 kg)

Power
Engine: John Deere 6068 Tier 3
Gross power rating: 225 hp (167.8 kW)
Rated rpm: 2400
ERA certification: Tier 3

Fluid Capacities
Engine oil (including filter): 8.3 gal (31.4 L)
Fuel tank: 75 gal (283.9 L)
Hydraulic tank: 85 gal (321.8 L)

Operational
Max spindle torque:
Low: 12,000 ft-lb (16,269.8 Nm)
Medium: 9000 ft-lb (12,202.4 Nm)
High: 6000 ft-lb (8134.9 Nm)
Max spindle speed: 120 rpm
Thrust: 100,000 lb (444 kN)
Pullback: 100,000 lb (444 kN)
Min bore diameter: 5" (12.7 cm)
Max ground-drive speed: 3.2 mph (5.1 km/h)
Max carriage speed: 175 fpm (53.3 m/min)
Drill rack angle: 22° – 33°
Remote lockout: Yes
Electrical strike alert: Yes

Drilling Fluid System

Max flow: 150 gpm (567.8 L/min) or 200 gpm (757.1 L/min)
Max pressure: 1100 psi (75.8 bar)

Features
Drilling lights
Drilling fluid flow indicator

Crane
Max lifting capacity: 7530 lb (3415.5 kg)
Max lifting capacity (at full reach): 2350 lb (1065.9 kg)
Rotation: 200°
Max reach: 20.6' (6.3 m)

Drill Stem
Type: Firestick
Measured to exact Length: 20' (6.1 m)
tolerances. Firestick® Joint diameter: 4.375" (11.1 cm)
drill stem from Vermeer is Pipe diameter: 3.5" (8.9 cm)
Weight (rod): 351 lb (159.2 kg)
designed to handle high-torque Clip weight: 6090 lb (2762.4 kg)
drilling situations while retaining Min bend radius: 197.4' (60.2 m)
a large inside diameter for Rod carrying capacity: 300' (91.4 m)
superior drilling fluid flow.
Constructed of Vermeer Protect your investment. In addition
specified high-carbon alloy steel, to the Vermeer Equipment Limited
Warranty, Vermeer offers you peace
Firestick drill stem features of mind by providing additional lifetime
one-piece, forged rods that have limited warranty protection on all rack
gears and pinion gears.*
been heat-treated for uniform
strength and consistent quality.
* Covered components: all rack gears and pinion gears. Excludes
carriage, carriage rollers and guide rollers. See policy for details.
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Vermeer offers everything from

specialty tooling to training and
technology.

To help ensure smooth-running operations, Vermeer offers

everything you need – from one-day training seminars to
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computer software – for more efficient bore planning and produces some of the world’s most
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tooling. Call for a FREE HDD accessories
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Vermeer drilling fluid management Wetting agents, polymers and Locating systems are developed by
systems provide the horizontal bentonites — you need the right mix working closely with the world’s premier
directional drill with quality mixing to get through the tough bores. locating companies. Vermeer helps keep
in a minimum amount of time. Smaller Vermeer offers specially formulated you on the leading edge of technology by
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mounting skid. Larger systems are fluids to get the job done. meet the needs of varying applications.
available preassembled on mounting
platforms to provide drilling operations
with greater versatility.

Vermeer features a global team One-day horizontal directional The efficient, economical way to plan
of Navigator HDD solutions drilling seminars, offered by industry a bore. Vermeer software heightens
specialists that provide localized experts at a Vermeer dealership near professionalism by aiding the operator in
training and operation expertise you, focus on current issues in the preplanning the bore and comparing the
designed for the conditions in horizontal directional drilling industry. planned bore path with the actual bore path.
your area.
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