A drill designed specifically for operators in developing nations.

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As the need for more infrastructure and utility installation grows, you can efficiently tackle fiber, electrical, gas, water, and other projects with the D60S. Manufactured in Tianjin, China, with the high-quality parts and components that Vermeer is known for, this drill is built tough for your jobsite conditions and high-quality performance.

Our commitment is to help you tackle jobs in tight spaces and challenging soil types. This new generation of D60S drills can handle a variety of applications and jobsites to help maximize productivity and connect you to the world. It’s equipped with features that promote ease of operation and powerful torque and thrust to keep you drilling quickly and efficiently.

A drill designed specifically for operators in developing nations.

As the need for more infrastructure and utility installation grows, you can efficiently tackle fiber, electrical, gas, water, and other projects with the D60S. Manufactured in Tianjin, China, with the high-quality parts and components that Vermeer is known for, this drill is built tough for your jobsite conditions and high-quality performance.

Our commitment is to help you tackle jobs in tight spaces and challenging soil types. This new generation of D60S drills can handle a variety of applications and jobsites to help maximize productivity and connect you to the world. It’s equipped with features that promote ease of operation and powerful torque and thrust to keep you drilling quickly and efficiently.

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Features & Benefits

Upgraded Plus+1 control system

For precision and reliability, the control system in the D60S has been upgraded to Plus+1 software. This drill also includes the AutoSteer system, which automates certain drill head motions, helping you to set and adjust rotation duration and direction while maintaining a pre-set thrust pressure to get through hard ground conditions, enabling drilling consistency. To top it off, the updated console design helps provide a seamless, user-friendly bore path adjustment experience for the operator.

Powerful torque and thrust

With an overall increase in power and torque, the D60S is one of the most powerful drills in its class. It has up to 60,000 lb (266.9 kN) of thrust and pullback and 9,000 ft-lb (12,202.4 Nm) of rotational torque, allowing operators to maximize their efficiency and productivity.

Impressive footprint

The D60S comes with a standard remote control for ease of use that helps you efficiently load and unload the drill. A modest footprint of just 100-in (254-cm) transport width and 26-ft (7.9-m) length allows the D60S to fit a range of installation specifications — even congested urban jobsites.

Ease of serviceability

The D60S engine hood can pivot and is only one piece. This design provides convenient access to internal components for ease of serviceability and maintenance checks.

Three-speed gearbox

The three-speed gearbox helps improve overall drilling efficiency by allowing the operator to adjust the machine’s rotational torque to match different ground conditions.

Operator-controlled rod loader

The operator-controlled rod loader helps reduce the labor involved with manually loading and unloading drill rod, which also assists in increasing overall drilling efficiency. With an added rod function, single rods can be loaded quickly instead of changing the rod box.

Specifications

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  • General Dimensions and Weights

    • Length (Minimum Transport) 325.2 in 826 cm
    • Width (Minimum Transport) 91.2 in 231.6 cm
    • Width (With Cab, Minimum Transport) 91.2 in 231.6 cm
    • Height (Minimum Transport) 90 in 228.6 cm
    • Height (With Cab) 104.4 in 265.2 cm
    • Weight 24300 lbs 11022.3 kg
    • Angle of Approach 15 deg
  • Engine

    • Make and Model Dong Feng Cummins (QSB6.7-C190)
    • Maximum Engine RPM 2200 rpm
    • Idle Speed 900 rpm
    • Rated RPM 2200 rpm
    • Gross Horsepower 190 hp 141.7 kw
  • Operational

    • Thrust 60000 lbs 266.9 kN
    • Pullback 60000 lbs 266.9 kN
    • Maximum Carriage Speed at Maximum Engine RPM 131 ft/min 39.9 m/min
    • Maximum Carriage Speed in Low at Maximum Engine RPM 65 ft/min 19.8 m/min
    • Maximum Spindle Torque (Low at Maximum Engine RPM) 9000 ft-lb 12202.4 Nm
    • Maximum Spindle Torque (Medium at Maximum Engine RPM) 6700 ft-lb 9084 Nm
    • Maximum Spindle Torque (High at Maximum Engine RPM) 4500 ft-lb 6101.2 Nm
    • Maximum Spindle Speed (Low at Maximum Engine RPM) 96 rpm
    • Maximum Spindle Speed (Medium at Maximum Engine RPM) 136 rpm
    • Maximum Spindle Speed at Max Engine RPM 210 rpm
    • Maximum Ground Drive Speed at Maximum Engine RPM 2.7 mph 4.4 km/h
    • Noise Level at Operator's Ear 83.9 dB(A)
    • Guaranteed sound power (CE-rating) 114.3 dB(A)
    • Drill Rack Angle 16 deg
  • Fluid Capacities

    • Fuel Tank 64 gal 242.3 L
    • Hydraulic Tank 85 gal 321.8 L
    • Hydraulic System 85 gal 321.8 L
  • Hydraulic System

    • Auxiliary Pump Flow at Maximum Engine RPM 11.4 gpm
    • Auxiliary Pump Relief Pressure 420 psi 29 bar
    • Thrust/Pullback Pump Flow at Max Engine RPM 427.2 gpm 1617.1 L/min
    • Thrust/Pullback Pump Relief Pressure 5650 psi 389.6 bar
    • Rotation Pump Flow at Maximum Engine RPM 57 gpm 215.8 L/min
    • Rotation Pump Relief Pressure 6100 psi 420.6 bar
    • Hydraulic Supply Filter Rating 200 mesh
    • Hydraulic Return Filter Rating 10 mesh
  • Drilling Fluid System Option One

    • Maximum Flow 130 gpm 492.1 L/min
    • Maximum Pressure 1305 psi 90 bar
    • Brand FMC
  • Features

    • Breakout System Standard
    • Drilling Lights Standard
    • Flow Indicator Standard
    • Stakedown System Optional
    • Cab Standard
    • Strike Alert Standard
    • Remote Lockout Standard
    • Operator Presence Standard
  • Drill Pipe

    • Drill Rod Thread V-rod
    • Thread Type 2-7/8FSTI
    • Length 15 ft 4.6 m
    • Rod Diameter 2.9 in (7.3 cm)
    • Weight 165 lbs 74.8 kg

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