The D23x30 S3 Navigator® horizontal directional drill is one of the quietest drills on the HDD market.

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With 100-hp (75-kW) Deutz Tier 4 Final/Stage V or Tier 3 (EU Stage IIIA) engine options, the D23x30 S3 utility drill offers speed and power in a short, narrow footprint to help increase productivity when working in compact urban or commercial jobsites. With 24,000 lb (106.8 kN) of thrust and pullback and 3000 ft-lb (4067.5 Nm) of rotational torque — an impressive increase over its predecessor (the D20x22 Series II Navigator® horizontal directional drill) — the D23x30 S3 quietly leads the way in meeting the challenges operators face every day.

The D23x30 S3 Navigator® horizontal directional drill is one of the quietest drills on the HDD market.

With 100-hp (75-kW) Deutz Tier 4 Final/Stage V or Tier 3 (EU Stage IIIA) engine options, the D23x30 S3 utility drill offers speed and power in a short, narrow footprint to help increase productivity when working in compact urban or commercial jobsites. With 24,000 lb (106.8 kN) of thrust and pullback and 3000 ft-lb (4067.5 Nm) of rotational torque — an impressive increase over its predecessor (the D20x22 Series II Navigator® horizontal directional drill) — the D23x30 S3 quietly leads the way in meeting the challenges operators face every day.

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Features & Benefits

The new quiet

A 100 dB(A) guaranteed sound power level and an operator ear rating of 80.6 dB(A) makes it one of the quietest drills on the market — creating less neighborhood disturbance and enabling easier communication among the crew.

Need for speed

A carriage speed of 206 fpm (62.8 m/min) helps operators install more linear feet per day. A 219 rpm rotational speed matches larger drills in the 20,000 to 30,000 lb (89 to 133.4 kN) class.

Common controls

Common control platform from Vermeer assists in operator efficiency and training.

Get to work faster

The D23x30 S3 can track up to 3.3 mph (5.3 km/h), helping operators get into position for their next shot more quickly, while the increased tractive effort makes it easier to climb slopes and make sharp turns.

Specifications

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  • General Dimensions and Weights

    • Length (Minimum Transport) 208 in 528.3 cm
    • Width (Minimum Transport) 52.5 in 133.4 cm
    • Height 75 in 190.5 cm
    • Weight 14500 lbs 6577.1 kg
  • Engine

    • Make and Model Deutz TCD3.6L4
    • Fuel Type Ultra low sulfur diesel
    • Maximum Engine RPM 2000 rpm
    • Gross Horsepower 100 hp 74.6 kw
    • Aspiration Turbo
    • Emissions rating Tier 4 Final (EU Stage V)
  • Engine - Option two

    • Make and Model Deutz TCD3.6L4
    • Fuel Type Diesel <2000ppm sulfur content
    • Maximum Engine RPM 2000 rpm
    • Gross Horsepower 100 hp 74.6 kw
    • Aspiration Turbo
    • Emissions rating Tier 3/Stage IIIA
  • Operational

    • Thrust 24000 lbs 106.8 kN
    • Pullback 24000 lbs 106.8 kN
    • Maximum Carriage Speed at Maximum Engine RPM 180 ft/min 54.9 m/min
    • Maximum Spindle Torque (Low at Maximum Engine RPM) 3000 ft-lb 4067.5 Nm
    • Maximum Spindle Speed at Max Engine RPM 219 rpm
    • Minimum Bore Diameter 4 in 10.2 cm
    • Maximum Ground Drive Speed at Maximum Engine RPM 3.3 mph 5.3 km/h
    • Noise Level at Operator's Ear 80.6 dB(A)
    • Guaranteed sound power (CE-rating) 100 dB(A)
  • Fluid Capacities

    • Fuel Tank 35 gal 132.5 L
    • Hydraulic Tank 30 gal 113.6 L
    • Hydraulic System 40 gal 151.4 L
  • Drilling Fluid System Option One

    • Maximum Flow 35 gpm 132.5 L/min
    • Maximum Pressure 1300 psi 89.6 bar
  • Features

    • Breakout System Standard hydraulic vise
    • Drilling Lights Optional
    • Flow Indicator Standard
    • Stakedown System Standard
    • Strike Alert Standard
    • Remote Lockout Standard
  • Optional cabin (EMEA only)

    • Weight with cab 17438 lbs 7909.7 kg
    • Width with cab 72 in 182.9 cm
    • Height with cab 93.7 in 238 cm

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