Vermeer D8x12 Navigator® Horizontal Directional Drill

Features and benefits

• Controls with minimal electrical components, bringing you back to the basics with modern technology.
• This drill is 8.5” (21.6 cm) narrower in width than the next sized drill in the lineup and can get through a 36” (91.4 cm) gate or fit on a narrow trailer with other jobsite essentials.
• Low noise emission levels at the operator’s ear of 85 dBa and a guaranteed sound power of 104 dBa make this drill perfect for installing small utilizes in an urban environment with minimal disruption.
• Equipped with a 48 hp (35.8 kW) Kohler engine, this drill offers 1200 ft-lb (1627 Nm) of spindle torque and 7850 lb (34.9 kN) of thrust/pullback.
• Tracks offer ideal traction for operation while providing minimal ground disturbance. This track system design allows a forward ground drive speed of 2.8 mph (4.5 km/h), which is 45% faster than the leading competitor.
• Equip your drill with either a 6’ (1.8 m) 1.66” or 1.31” (4.2 cm or 3.3 cm) Firestick® drill rod and save time on the job with 180’ (54.9 m) of on-machine rod carrying capacity.