Vermeer D8x12 Navigator Horizontal Directional Drill

Vermeer's D8x12 Navigator horizontal directional drill is sized to work in tight spaces for small service installations, offers a low noise emission level of 85 dBA and can fit through a 36-in. gate

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Vermeer's D8x12 Navigator horizontal directional drill is sized to work in tight spaces for small service installations. The unit offers a low noise emission level of 85 dBA. Its compact size allows it to fit through a 36-in. gate or onto a trailer.

48-hp Kohler diesel engine
1,000 ft.-lb. of spindle torque
7,850 lb. of thrust/pullback
Basic hydraulic pilot joystick controls with only essential electrical components
Tracks offer little ground disturbance
Multiple drill rod options: 1.31-in.-diameter Firestick drill rod; 1.66-in.-diameter drill rod for longer drill shots
Can share tooling with several Vermeer drill models
Forward travel speed: 2.8 mph

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