S3 Horizontal Directional Drill

  • Weight: 10151.4 kg
  • Fuel Type: Diesel
  • Power: 140 hp (104.4 kW)
  • Rotational Torque: 5500 ft-lb
  • Thrust Pullback: 40,000 lb

Features

The versatile D40x55 S3 offers premium performance, class-leading cycle times and a variety of drill rod options, making it well-suited to a variety of applications – from long fiber shots to light pipeline work.

Key Features

  • 40,000 lb (177.9 kN) of thrust/pullback and 5500 ft-lb (7457 Nm) of rotational torque help operators get the job done faster.
  • Available with a range of 10 ft (3 m) or 15 ft (4.6 m) rod options — so it can be configured to the specific needs of a contractor.
  • Carriage speeds of 188 ft/min (57.3 m/min) help contractors install more linear feet per day.
  • A 104 dB(A) guaranteed sound power level and an operator ear rating of 82.9 dB(A) make it one of the quieter drills on the market — contributing to less neighbourhood disturbance.
  • The excavator-style cab provides operators with greater comfort with more legroom.
  • The DigiTrak® Aurora™ full-color touchscreen display delivers real-time easy-to-view locate information, digital bore plans and more.

General Dimensions and Weights

  • Length (Minimum Transport): 290 inches / 736.6 cm
  • Width (Minimum Transport): 89 inches / 226.1 cm
  • Width (With Cab, Minimum Transport): 89 inches / 226.1 cm
  • Height (Minimum Transport): 76 inches / 193 cm
  • Height (With Cab): 92 inches / 233.7 cm
  • Weight: 22380 lbs / 10151.4 kg
  • Weight (With Cab): 26110 lbs / 11843.3 kg
  • Angle of Approach: 15 deg

Engine

  • Make and Model: John Deere 4045
  • Fuel Type: Ultra low sulfur diesel
  • Maximum Engine RPM: 2400 rpm
  • Gross Horsepower: 140 hp / 104.4 kw
  • Aspiration: Turbo
  • Max Fuel Consumption: 7.4 gph / 28 lph
  • Maximum Operating Angle (Fore/Aft)*: 30
  • Maximum Operating Angle (Left/Right)*: 25/25

Operational

  • Thrust: 40000 lbs / 177.9 kN
  • Pullback: 40000 lbs / 177.9 kN
  • Maximum Carriage Speed at Maximum Engine RPM: 188 ft/min / 57.3 m/min
  • Maximum Carriage Speed in Low at Maximum Engine RPM: 75 ft/min / 22.9 m/min
  • Maximum Spindle Torque (Low at Maximum Engine RPM): 5500 ft-lb / 7457 Nm
  • Maximum Spindle Torque (Medium at Maximum Engine RPM): 4400 ft-lb / 5965.6 Nm
  • Maximum Spindle Torque (High at Maximum Engine RPM): 3000 ft-lb / 4067.5 Nm
  • Maximum Spindle Speed at Max Engine RPM: 227 rpm
  • Minimum Bore Diameter: 4 inches / 10.2 cm
  • Maximum Ground Drive Speed at Maximum Engine RPM: 3.3 mph / 5.3 km/h
  • Automated Rod Loader: Yes
  • Noise Level at Operator’s Ear: 82.9 dB(A)
  • Guaranteed sound power (CE-rating): 104 dB(A)

Fluid Capacities

  • Fuel Tank: 44 gal / 166.6 L
  • Hydraulic Tank: 55 gal / 208.2 L
  • Hydraulic System: 65 gal / 246.1 L

Drilling Fluid System Option One

  • Maximum Flow: 50 gpm / 189.3 L/min
  • Maximum Pressure: 1050 psi / 72.4 bar
  • Brand: Aplex
  • On Board Tank Capacity: 6 gal / 22.7 L

Drilling Fluid System Option Two

  • Maximum Flow: 70 gpm / 265 L/min
  • Maximum Pressure: 1100 psi / 75.8 bar
  • Brand: Aplex
  • On Board Tank Capacity: 6 gal / 22.7 L

Features

  • Breakout System: Standard hydraulic vise
  • Drilling Lights: Standard
  • Flow Indicator: Standard
  • Stakedown System: Standard
  • Cab: Optional
  • Strike Alert: Standard
  • Remote Lockout: Standard

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