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Vermeer D40X55DR S3 HDD
- Delivers excellent productivity in a variety of ground conditions
- Flexibility for the right tooling for the jobsite
- Powerful downhole cutting action with dual rod technology
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D40X55DR S3 HDD Features & Benefits
Building on greatness
Common CAN controls allow a smoother transition from one drill to the next across the Navigator® HDD lineup and the S3 badge and D40x55 S3 drill, as a base platform, provide a standard of excellence you can count on.
Work in comfort
A climate-controlled cab can help reduce impact of outdoor elements and enhance operator comfort.
More power, fewer hassles
Powered by a 140-hp (104-kW) John Deere® diesel engine, this drill serves up to 40,000 lb (177.9 kN) of thrust/pullback and 5,500 ft-lb (7,457 Nm) of rotational torque, enabling boring through hard rock with less hassle.
Spend less time switching out rod boxes and go further with your install by having more onboard rod carrying capacity.
The time and steps required to add or remove a rod on the D40x55DR S3 is significantly less than previous Vermeer models due to an enhanced dual drill rod design that quickly and easily makes up the inner and outer rod connections.
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D40X55DR S3 HDD Specs & Compare
| General Dimensions and Weights | |
| Length (Minimum Transport) | 264 in |
| Width (Minimum Transport) | 89 in |
| Height (Minimum Transport) | 110 in |
| Weight | 32500 lbs |
| Angle of Approach | 23 deg |
| Engine | |
| Make and Model | John Deere PowerTech 4045HF275 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Maximum Engine RPM | 2400 rpm |
| Gross Horsepower | 140 hp |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged |
| Max Fuel Consumption | 7.6 gph |
| Emissions rating | Tier 4 Final (EU Stage IV) |
| Maximum Operating Angle (Fore/Aft)* | 30 continuous/45 intermittent |
| Maximum Operating Angle (Left/Right)* | 30 continuous/45 intermittent |
| Engine Option Two | |
| Make and Model | John Deere |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Maximum Engine RPM | 2400 rpm |
| Gross Horsepower | 140 hp |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged |
| Max Fuel Consumption | 7.6 gph |
| Emissions rating | Tier 3 (EU Stage IV) |
| Maximum Operating Angle (Left/Right)* | 30 deg |
| Maximum Operating Angle (Fore/Aft)* | 30 deg |
| ENGINE - OPTION THREE | |
| Make and Model | John Deere 4045HI550 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Maximum Engine RPM | 2400 rpm |
| Gross Horsepower | 140 hp |
| Displacement | 275 cu-in |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged |
| Noise Level at Operator's Ear | 80 dB(A) |
| Emissions rating | Tier 4 Final (EU Stage V) |
| OPERATIONAL | |
| Thrust | 40000 lbs |
| Pullback | 40000 lbs |
| Maximum Carriage Speed at Maximum Engine RPM | 115 ft/min |
| Maximum Spindle Torque (Low at Maximum Engine RPM) | 5500 ft-lb |
| Maximum Spindle Speed at Max Engine RPM | 100 rpm |
| Minimum Bore Diameter | 6.3 in |
| Maximum Ground Drive Speed at Maximum Engine RPM | 3.3 mph |
| Noise Level at Operator's Ear | 80 dB |
| Guaranteed sound power (CE-rating) | 105 dB |
| Drill Rack Angle | 15.6 deg |
| FLUID CAPACITIES | |
| Fuel Tank | 45 gal |
| Hydraulic System | 65 gal |
| DRILLING FLUID SYSTEM OPTION ONE | |
| Maximum Flow | 70 gpm |
| Maximum Pressure | 900 psi |
| FEATURES | |
| Breakout System | Sliding, open top vise |
| Drilling Lights | Standard |
| Flow Indicator | Mud Flow indicator can function like the current D24s3 |
| Stakedown System | Standard/Aggressive |
| Cab | Standard |
| Strike Alert | Standard |
| Remote Lockout | Standard |
| DRILL PIPE | |
| Drill Rod Thread | Firestick - #200 R & R |
| Thread Type | Firestick - #750 R & R |
| Length | 10 ft |
| Joint Inside Diameter | .8 in |
| Weight | 126 lbs |
| Minimum Bend Radius | 169 ft |