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Horizontal Directional
Drilling System
Big Power,
Small Footprint.
For over a decade, Vermeer Navigator®
horizontal directional drills have helped
thread the utilities which make up our modern
infrastructure. Vermeer continues the tradition
with the D16x20 Series II, designed with
intelligent features on a compact frame.
Powered by 65 hp (48.5 kW) Kubota diesel
Protect your
investment.
The industry-exclusive
Vermeer equipment
limited warranty offers
you peace of mind by
providing additional
lifetime warranty
protection on all
rack-and-pinion gears.
engine providing 16,000 lb (7257.5 kg) of
thrust/ pullback force and 2,000 ft-lb
(2,711.6 Nm) of torque, the D16x20 Series II
brings performance to a wide range of bores.
Designed with a similar configuration to
other Vermeer HDDs, precise fingertip controls
are mounted on two joysticks within the
comfortable operator’s station. A one-piece
hood provides easy access to the engine
compartment and hydraulic components.
The D16x20 Series II is also equipped with
Operator’s station. The D16x20 Series ll integrates
primary drilling functions into an operator’s station designed
for increased operator comfort and productivity.
a 25 gpm (94.6 L/min) onboard pump that
provides high flow in larger-diameter bores
and increases efficiency while backreaming.
Plus, the pump doubles as a high-pressure
washer for quick cleanup at the end of the day.
Sliding tracks adjust outward for improved stability in uneven
terrain. With the tracks returned to the inward position, the
D16x20 Series II has a compact footprint which allows entry to
confined jobsites and side-by-side trailering with many modular
drilling fluid mix systems models.
Horizontal Directional
Drilling System
AutoDrill allows the operator
to set thrust/pullback speed,
thrust/pullback pressure, or
rotation pressure mode while
drilling in changing soil
conditions. The patentpending Auto Resume function
allows slurry/cuttings to mix
before thrust/pullback
resumes.
D16x20 Series II
Specifications
General
Length: 16.7' (5.1 m)
Width (transport): 41" (104.1 cm)
Width (tracks extended): 48" (121.9 cm)
Height: 75" (190.5 cm)
Weight: 10,500 lb (4762.7 kg)
Operational
Max spindle torque: 2000 ft-lb (2711.6 Nm)
Max spindle speed: 248 rpm
Thrust (actual): 16,000 lb (7257.5 kg)
Max carriage speed: 120 ft-lb (36.6 m/min)
Pullback (actual): 16,000 lb (7257.5 kg)
Min bore diameter: 3.5" (8.9 cm)
Max ground drive speed: 2 mph (3.2 km/hr)
High/Low carriage speed: 120 fpm (36.6 m/min)
Drill rack angle: 12-18o
Automated rod loader: Yes
Tethered ground drive.
For enhanced safety and visibility
during loading/unloading, a tethered
ground-drive controller is available
as an option.
Power
Engine: Kubota 3600
Gross power rating: 65 hp (48.5 kW)
Rated rpm: 2400
Drill Stem
Type: Firestick® I
Length: 10' (3 m)
Pipe diameter: 1.9" (4.8 cm)
Weight: 51 lb (23.1 kg)
Min bend radius: 98.7' (30.1 m)
Rod carrying capacity: 400' (121.9 m)
Drilling Fluid System
Max flow: 25 gpm (94.6 L/min)
Max pressure: 1000 psi (69 bar)
Fluid Capacities
Engine oil (including filter): 8 qt (7.6 L)
Fuel tank: 15 gal (56.8 L)
Hydraulic reservoir: 23 gal (87.1 L)
Measured to exact tolerances.
Firestick® drill stem from Vermeer is
designed to handle high-torque
drilling situations while retaining a
large inside diameter for superior
drilling fluid flow. Constructed of
Vermeer specified high-carbon alloy
steel, Firestick drill stem features
one-piece forged rods that have been
heat-treated for uniform strength and
consistent quality.
Options
Tethered ground control
Bucket greaser
Serviceability. A one-piece, hinged
hood provides easy access to the
engine and vital components during
maintenance.
TRENCH
AND ACCLEESSS TOOLING
SORIES
Vermeer offers everything from
specialty tooling to training and
technology.
At any given time, more than half of all horizontal directional
drilling units in the world are Vermeer Navigator machines.
To help ensure smooth-running operations, Vermeer offers
everything you need – from one-day training seminars to
computer software – for more efficient bore planning and
The Vermeer Cutting Edge Group
produces some of the world’s most
popular HDD, specialty and custom-made
tooling. For a FREE HDD accessories
catalog call 1-866-VERMEER
performance.
Vermeer drilling fluid management
systems provide the horizontal
directional drill with quality mud mixing
in a minimum amount of time. Smaller
systems are self-contained on a
mounting skid. Larger systems are
available preassembled on mounting
platforms to provide drilling operations
with greater versatility.
Wetting agents, polymers and
bentonites — you need the right mix
to get through the tough bores.
Vermeer offers specially formulated
nontoxic polymer and bentonite drilling
fluids to get the job done.
Vermeer features a global team
of Navigator HDD solutions
specialists that provide localized
training and operation expertise
designed for the conditions in
your area.
One-day horizontal directional
drilling seminars offered by industry
experts at a Vermeer dealership near
you focus on current issues in the
horizontal directional drilling industry.
Locating systems are developed by
working closely with the world’s premier
locating companies. Vermeer helps keep
you on the leading edge of technology by
offering a variety of options designed to
meet the needs of varying applications.
The efficient, economical way to plan
a bore. Vermeer software heightens
professionalism by aiding the operator in
preplanning the bore and comparing the
planned bore path with the actual bore path.
The Vermeer dealer network:
Reliable support, all over the world.
With nearly 200 locations across
the globe - you’re never far from
an independent, authorized
Vermeer dealer. Our dealers are
in place to support your success
with product expertise that’s
second to none.
Vermeer EMEA
(Europe, Middle East, Africa and CIS)
P.O. Box 323
4460 AS Goes
the Netherlands
Phone: +31 113 272700
Fax: +31 113 272727
When you need service, you can
count on your local Vermeer
dealer. With multiple locations,
remote service trucks, and
factory-offered technician
training, your local Vermeer
dealer offers reliable service that
keeps your equipment running.
Vermeer Corporation
1210 Vermeer Road East
P.O. Box 200
Pella, Iowa 50219 U.S.A.
Phone: (641) 628-3141
Fax: (641) 621-7773
International fax: +1 (641) 621-7730
www.vermeer.com
Vermeer parts are designed
and manufactured to original
specifications, so whether they’re
new parts or replacement parts,
they’ll live up to the Vermeer name.
Vermeer Asia Pacific
48 Toh Guan Road East
#01-105 Enterprise Hub
Singapore 608586
Phone: +65 6516 9560
Fax: +65 6515 9218
Call toll-free 1-888-VERMEER
1-888-837-6337 (U.S.A. only)
Equipment shown is for illustrative purposes only and may display optional accessories or components. Please contact your local Vermeer dealer for more information about machine specifications.
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