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Vermeer D550 HDD
- Class-leading torque
- Vermeer Next Generation technology
- Real-time drilling and diagnostic information
- Designed for challenging ground conditions
- Quiet operation meets noise-level requirements
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D550 HDD Features & Benefits
Bore with confidence
Ultra-slow speed control technology delivers finite thrust control to optimize cutting action for challenging rock bore conditions.
Two different operating modes create smooth and efficient drilling operation.
The strong, quiet type
With 100,000 ft-lb (135,581.8 Nm) of torque, go from the pilot bore to a larger reamer and reduce the number of passes made on a bore.
The 111 dB(A) sound power allows for a quiet jobsite environment for your crew and helps you adhere to restrictive noise-level requirements.
Less fuss
The vise can be positioned up and down the rack as needed when making and breaking tooling joints. Position it close to the carriage for optimal casing handling on direct installation projects.
The track-mounted, self-contained maxi rig helps deliver ease of jobsites access and setup.
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D550 HDD Specs & Compare
| GENERAL DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS | |
| Length (Minimum Transport) | 651 in |
| Width (Minimum Transport) | 100 in |
| Height (Minimum Transport) | 138 in |
| Weight | 105000 lbs |
| Angle of Approach | 12 deg |
| ENGINE | |
| Make and Model | Caterpillar C18 ACERT |
| Fuel Type | Ultra low sulfur diesel |
| Maximum Engine RPM | 1800 rpm |
| Idle Speed | 800 rpm |
| Rated RPM | 1800 rpm |
| Gross Horsepower | 599 hp |
| Displacement | 1104 cu-in |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged aftercooled |
| Cooling Method | Liquid |
| Max Fuel Consumption | 29.7 gph |
| EPA Certification Family | Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V |
| Maximum Operating Angle (Fore/Aft) | *30 deg |
| Maximum Operating Angle (Left/Right) | *30 deg |
| OPERATIONAL | |
| Thrust | 550000 lbs |
| Pullback | 550000 lbs |
| Maximum Carriage Speed at Maximum Engine RPM | 105 ft/min |
| Maximum Carriage Speed in Low at Maximum Engine RPM | 27 ft/min |
| Maximum Spindle Torque (Low at Maximum Engine RPM) | 100000 ft-lb |
| Maximum Spindle Torque (High at Maximum Engine RPM) | 38000 ft-lb |
| Maximum Spindle Speed (Low at Maximum Engine RPM) | 26 rpm |
| Maximum Spindle Speed at Max Engine RPM | 75 rpm |
| Maximum Ground Drive Speed at Maximum Engine RPM | 2.2 mph |
| Noise Level at Operator's Ear | 70 dB(A) |
| Guaranteed sound power (CE-rating) | 111 dB(A) |
| Drill Rack Angle | 10-18 deg |
| FLUID CAPACITIES | |
| Fuel Tank | 163 gal |
| Hydraulic Tank | 210 gal |
| Hydraulic System | 300 gal |
| HYDRAULIC SYSTEM | |
| Auxiliary Pump Flow at Maximum Engine RPM | 46 gpm |
| Auxiliary Pump Relief Pressure | 3000 psi |
| Thrust/Pullback Pump Flow at Max Engine RPM | 210 gpm |
| Thrust/Pullback Pump Relief Pressure | 5000 psi |
| Rotation Pump Flow at Maximum Engine RPM | 210 gpm |
| Rotation Pump Relief Pressure | 5500 psi |
| Hydraulic Supply Filter Rating | 200 mesh |
| Hydraulic Return Filter Rating | B_5=100-25 psi check |
| FEATURES | |
| Breakout System | Full travel vise |
| Drilling Lights | Standard |
| Flow Indicator | Mud pressure sensor standard |
| Stakedown System | Base anchor-style hold down |
| Cab | Remote DC10 driller cabin |
| Strike Alert | Standard |
| Remote Lockout | Long-range remote lockout |
| Operator Presence | Standard |
| DRILL PIPE | |
| Drill Rod Thread | 30-ft random length, 5-in NC50DS |
| Thread Type | NC-50 FHDS |
| Length | 32 ft |
| DRILL PIPE OPTION TWO | |
| Drill Rod Thread | 30-ft random length, 6-5/8 FHDS |
| Thread Type | 6-5/8 FH or FHDS |
| Length | 32 ft |