D500x500 NAVIGATOR® Horizontal Directional Drill

Field-tested to prove it can handle the toughest large-diameter projects, the D500x500 is equipped with all the features HDD operators need to get the job done. It drills through almost any ground conditions with 50,000 ft-lb/68,000 Nm of rotational torque and 500,000 lbs/2,224 kN of thrust/pullback.

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Features and benefits

Operates efficiently with high-torque, low speed Hagglund hydraulic motors powering the rotary and carriage drives so you can run full torque and full rotary rpm simultaneously.
Reduces stress on the motor, because the thrust box bearing-pack assembly is designed to absorb the axial load caused by thrust and pullback.
Helps prevent rod wrap or wind-up because its floating vice allows the breakout system to clamp the full rod upsets during breakout of the lower and upper joints.
Muscles through difficult ground formations with higher torque than other models.
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Drill Rack

Length (Minimum Transport)	45 ft	13.7 m
Width	8.5 ft	2.6 m
Height (Minimum Transport)	11.5 ft	3.5 m
Weight	82000 lbs	37194.6 kg
Suspension	Dual axle with air ride suspension
Front Base Anchor Length	20 ft	6.1 m
Front Base Anchor Width	6 ft	1.8 m
Front Base Anchor Height	24 in	61 cm
Front Flat Anchor Length	9.5 ft	2.9 m
Front Flat Anchor Width	5 ft	1.5 m
Front Flat Anchor Height	8 in	20.3 cm
Rear Base Anchor Length	16 ft	4.9 m
Rear Base Anchor Width	7.8 ft	2.4 m
Rear Base Anchor Height	8 in	20.3 cm
Number of Rear Legs	2
Drill Rack Angle	8 degrees to 12 degrees

Driller Cabin

Length	10 ft	3.1 m
Width	8 ft	2.4 m
Height	8 ft	2.4 m
Weight	6000 lbs	2721.6 kg
Heat and Air Conditioning	In-wall combination unit

Power Pack

Length	22.4 ft	6.8 m
Width	8 ft	2.4 m
Height	10.3 ft	3.1 m
Weight	38000 lbs	17236.5 kg
Make and Model	(1) CAT C-27
Fuel Type	Diesel
Fuel Capacity	500 gal	1892.7 L
Hydraulic Tank Capacity	720 gal	2725.5 L
Maximum Engine RPM	2000 rpm
Gross Horsepower	800 hp	596.6 kw
EPA Certification Family	Tier 2 (EU Stage II)

Operational

Thrust	500000 lbs	2224.1 kN
Pullback	500000 lbs	2224.1 kN
Maximum Spindle Torque	50000 ft-lb	67791 Nm
Maximum Spindle Torque (Low at Maximum Engine RPM)	50000 ft-lb	67791 Nm
Maximum Spindle Speed at Maximum Engine RPM (with PS800)	66 rpm
Maximum Carriage Speed at Maximum Engine RPM	64 ft/min	19.5 m/min
Number of Rotation Motors	1
Number of Drive Motors	2
Mud Swivel	3 in	7.6 cm