The D20x22 S3 Navigator® horizontal directional drill – power, speed, versatility and precise control.

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By listening closely to the needs of contractors working in congested urban areas, our goal was to make this S3 drill a perfect fit for your operation — whether you’re installing cable, fiber or product pipe. With nearly 20,000 lb (89 kN) of thrust and pullback, and a Tier 4 Deutz engine that delivers a 12% increase in horsepower over its predecessor (D16x20 Series II Navigator® horizontal directional drill), the D20x22 S3 is the next key addition to your fleet of drills.

The D20x22 S3 Navigator® horizontal directional drill – power, speed, versatility and precise control.

By listening closely to the needs of contractors working in congested urban areas, our goal was to make this S3 drill a perfect fit for your operation — whether you’re installing cable, fiber or product pipe. With nearly 20,000 lb (89 kN) of thrust and pullback, and a Tier 4 Deutz engine that delivers a 12% increase in horsepower over its predecessor (D16x20 Series II Navigator® horizontal directional drill), the D20x22 S3 is the next key addition to your fleet of drills.

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Features & Benefits

Top of its class

The class-leading 167-fpm (50.9-m/min) carriage speed and rotational speeds of 257 rpm help you install more linear feet per day.

Hydraulic circuit

A newly designed hydraulic circuit offers additional power for drilling and maneuvering around the jobsite, helping operators power up curbs and slopes to work more efficiently.

Faster tracking speed

The 3.3-mph (5.3-km/h) tracking speed gets you from one setup to the next sooner.

Onboard diagnostics

Simplify machine monitoring with onboard diagnostics.

Dual joysticks

Common dual joysticks on the current Vermeer drill lineup assist in operator efficiency and training.

Specifications

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  • General Dimensions and Weights

    • Length (Minimum Transport) 204 in 518.2 cm
    • Width (Minimum Transport) 47.5 in 120.7 cm
    • Height (Minimum Transport) 74 in 188 cm
    • Weight 10850 lbs 4921.5 kg
    • Angle of Approach 18 deg
  • Engine

  • Operational

  • Fluid Capacities

  • Drilling Fluid System Option One

  • Features

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