After Hours Emergency Parts:
256-998-2806
After Hours Emergency Service:
256-777-7564
After Hours Emergency:
270-484-8299
Vermeer D8X12 HDD
- Innovation and brawn of a large drill in a compact body
- Enhanced performance
- More power with less disruption
- Ideal for small service installation
Shopping Tools
D8X12 HDD Features & Benefits
Straightforward controls
Controls with minimal electrical components, bringing you back to the basics with modern technology.
Slimmed-down power
Equipped with a 48-hp (35.8-kW) Rehlko® engine, this drill offers 1,200 ft-lb (1,627 Nm) of spindle torque and 7850 lb (34.9 kN) of thrust/pullback.
Equip your drill with either a 6-ft (1.8-m), 1.66 in or 1.31 in (4.2 cm or 3.3 cm) Firestick® drill rod and save time on the job with 180 ft (54.9 m) of on-machine rod carrying capacity.
This drill is 8.5 in (21.6 cm) narrower in width than the next sized drill in the lineup and can get through a 36-in (91.4-cm) gate or fit on a narrow trailer with other jobsite essentials.
Don't bother the neighbors
Low noise emission levels at the operator’s ear of 85 dBa and a guaranteed sound power of 104 dB(A) makes this drill perfect for installing small utilities in an urban environment with minimal disruption.
Your access to MORE: VermeerOne™
VermeerOne™ Platform isn’t just a tool or platform. It’s an experience — one designed to simplify equipment management, empower users with real-time data to make smarter decisions, and help maximize productivity and profitability.
D8X12 HDD Specs & Compare
| GENERAL DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS | |
| Length (Minimum Transport) | 139 in |
| Width (Minimum Transport) | 35.5 in |
| Height (Minimum Transport) | 65 in |
| Weight | 6600 lbs |
| Angle of Approach | 20 deg |
| ENGINE | |
| Make and Model | Kohler KDI1903 |
| Fuel Type | Ultra low sulfur diesel |
| Maximum Engine RPM | 2200 rpm |
| Gross Horsepower | 48 hp |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged |
| Max Fuel Consumption | 2.5 gph |
| Emissions rating | Tier 4 Final (Stage IV) |
| Maximum Operating Angle (Fore/Aft)* | 25 deg |
| Maximum Operating Angle (Left/Right)* | 25 deg |
| OPERATIONAL | |
| Thrust | 7850 lbs |
| Pullback | 7850 lbs |
| Maximum Carriage Speed at Maximum Engine RPM | 159 ft/min |
| Maximum Spindle Torque (High at Maximum Engine RPM) | 1200 ft-lb |
| Maximum Spindle Speed at Max Engine RPM | 182 rpm |
| Minimum Bore Diameter | 2.5 in |
| Maximum Ground Drive Speed at Maximum Engine RPM | 2.8 mph |
| Noise Level at Operator's Ear | 85 dB(A) |
| Guaranteed sound power (CE-rating) | 104 dB(A) |
| FLUID CAPACITIES | |
| Fuel Tank | 18 gal |
| Hydraulic System | 25 gal |
| HYDRAULIC SYSTEM | |
| Auxiliary Pump Flow at Maximum Engine RPM | 28.5 gpm |
| Auxiliary Pump Relief Pressure | 3000 psi |
| Thrust/Pullback Pump Flow at Max Engine RPM | 27.1 gpm |
| Thrust/Pullback Pump Relief Pressure | 3000 psi |
| Rotation Pump Flow at Maximum Engine RPM | 27.2 gpm |
| Rotation Pump Relief Pressure | 3000 psi |
| DRILLING FLUID SYSTEM OPTION ONE | |
| Maximum Flow | 9 gpm |
| Maximum Pressure | 750 psi |
| Brand | FMC |
| On Board Tank Capacity | 25 gal |
| FEATURES | |
| Breakout System | Standard hyd vise |
| Drilling Lights | Optional |
| Stakedown System | Standard |
| Strike Alert | Standard |
| Remote Lockout | Standard |
| DRILL PIPE | |
| Drill Rod Thread | 1.31 Firestick (#200) |
| Thread Type | Firestick (#200) |
| Length | 6 ft |
| Rod Diameter | 1.31" (3.3 cm) |
| Joint Inside Diameter | .8 in |
| Weight | 18 lbs |
| Minimum Bend Radius | 57 ft |
| DRILL PIPE OPTION TWO | |
| Drill Rod Thread | 1.66 Firestick (#200) |
| Thread Type | Firestick (#200) |
| Length | 6 ft |
| Rod Diameter | 1.66" (4.2 cm) |
| Joint Inside Diameter | .8 in |
| Joint Outside Diameter | 1.88" (4.8 cm) |
| Weight | 26 lbs |
| Bend Radius | 95.5' (29.1 m) |