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D40x55 S3 HDD

Premium performance, class-leading cycle times and a variety of drill rod options.

  • Premium performance, class-leading cycle times and a variety of drill rod options for a variety of applications

FEATURES & BENEFITS

Aurora touchscreen display

Interactive full-color, touchscreen display from Aurora® delivers real-time, easy-to-view locate information, bore plans and more.

Class-leading cycle times

Carriage speeds of 188 fpm (57.3 m/min) helps contractors install more linear feet per day.

Comfortable cab

The excavator-style cab provides operators greater comfort with more legroom. 

Premium performance

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.

Range of rod options

Available with a range of 10-ft or 15-ft (3-m or 4.6-m) rod options — so it can be configured to the specific needs of a contractor.

Significant sound reduction

A 104 dB(A) guaranteed sound power level and an operator ear rating of 82.9 dB(A) makes it one of the quieter drills on the market — contributing to less neighborhood disturbance.

SPECIFICATIONS

Hydraulic System
Thrust/Pullback Pump Flow at Max Engine RPM 32 gpm
Rotation Pump Relief Pressure 6000 psi
Rotation Pump Flow at Maximum Engine RPM 45 gpm
Auxiliary Pump Relief Pressure 3000 psi
Auxiliary Pump Flow at Maximum Engine RPM 9 gpm
Hydraulic Supply Filter Rating 9 micron
Hydraulic Return Filter Rating Dual 5 micron filters
Operational
Minimum Bore Diameter 4 in
Maximum Spindle Speed at Max Engine RPM 227 rpm
Maximum Spindle Torque (High at Maximum Engine RPM) 3000 ft-lb
Maximum Spindle Torque (Medium at Maximum Engine RPM) 4400 ft-lb
Automated Rod Loader Yes
Maximum Ground Drive Speed at Maximum Engine RPM 3.3 mph
Maximum Carriage Speed at Maximum Engine RPM 188 ft/min
Maximum Spindle Torque (Low at Maximum Engine RPM) 5500 ft-lb
Maximum Carriage Speed in Low at Maximum Engine RPM 75 ft/min
Noise Level at Operator's Ear 83 dB(A)
Guaranteed sound power (CE-rating) 105 dB(A)
Thrust 40000 lbs
Pullback 40000 lbs
Engine
Max Fuel Consumption 7.4 gph
Fuel Type Ultra low sulfur diesel
Make and Model John Deere 4045
Aspiration Turbo
Gross Horsepower 140 hp
Maximum Engine RPM 2400 rpm
Maximum Operating Angle (Left/Right)* 25/25
Maximum Operating Angle (Fore/Aft)* 30
Drilling Fluid System Option One
Maximum Pressure 1050 psi
Maximum Flow 50 gpm
On Board Tank Capacity 6 gal
Brand Aplex
Drilling Fluid System Option Two
Maximum Flow 70 gpm
Maximum Pressure 1100 psi
Brand Aplex
On Board Tank Capacity 6 gal
Fluid Capacities
Fuel Tank 44 gal
Hydraulic Tank 55 gal
Hydraulic System 65 gal
General Dimensions and Weights
Weight 22380 lbs
Weight (Cab Option) 27080 lbs
Width (Minimum Transport) 89 in
Width (With Cab, Minimum Transport) 89 in
Height (Minimum Transport) 76 in
Height (With Cab) 94.5 in
Length (Minimum Transport) - 10 ft (3 m) 241 in
Length (Minimum Transport) - 15 ft (4.6 m) 290 in
Angle of Approach - 10 ft (3 m) 18 deg
Angle of Approach - 15 ft (4.6 m) 15 deg
Engine - Option two
Make and Model John Deere 4045
Fuel Type Diesel
Maximum Engine RPM 2400 rpm
Gross Horsepower 140 hp
Aspiration Turbo
Max Fuel Consumption 7.4 gph
Maximum Operating Angle (Left/Right)* 30 deg

SEE IT IN ACTION

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