Small-sized drill perfect for tight spaces and tough jobs!

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The D8x12 Navigator® horizontal directional drill offers innovation and brawn of a large drill with a compact body and enhanced performance of a small drill. This drill offers two rod options, straightforward controls, a narrow footprint and enhanced power with less sound disruption. It is ideal for small service installation, such as gas distribution, power, water and telecommunication networks.

Small-sized drill perfect for tight spaces and tough jobs!

The D8x12 Navigator® horizontal directional drill offers innovation and brawn of a large drill with a compact body and enhanced performance of a small drill. This drill offers two rod options, straightforward controls, a narrow footprint and enhanced power with less sound disruption. It is ideal for small service installation, such as gas distribution, power, water and telecommunication networks.

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Features & Benefits

Straightforward controls

Controls with minimal electrical components, bringing you back to the basics with modern technology.

Narrow footprint

This drill is 8.5 in (21.6 cm) narrower in width than the next sized drill in the lineup and can get through a 36-in (91.4-cm) gate or fit on a narrow trailer with other jobsite essentials.

Low sound levels

Low noise emission levels at the operator’s ear of 85 dBa and a guaranteed sound power of 104 dBa makes this drill perfect for installing small utilities in an urban environment with minimal disruption.

More power

Equipped with a 48-hp (35.8-kW) Kohler engine, this drill offers 1200 ft-lb (1627 Nm) of spindle torque and 7850 lb (34.9 kN) of thrust/pullback.

Tracks

Tracks offer ideal traction for operation while providing minimal ground disturbance. This track system design allows a forward ground drive speed of 2.8 mph (4.5 km/h), which is 45% faster than the leading competitor.

Multiple rod options

Equip your drill with either a 6-ft (1.8-m), 1.66 in or 1.31 in (4.2 cm or 3.3 cm) Firestick® drill rod and save time on the job with 180 ft (54.9 m) of on-machine rod carrying capacity.

Specifications

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  • General Dimensions and Weights

    • Length (Minimum Transport) 139 in 353.1 cm
    • Width (Minimum Transport) 35.5 in 90.2 cm
    • Height (Minimum Transport) 65 in 165.1 cm
    • Weight 6600 lbs 2993.7 kg
    • Angle of Approach 20 deg
  • Engine

    • Make and Model Kohler KDI1903
    • Fuel Type Ultra low sulfur diesel
    • Maximum Engine RPM 2200 rpm
    • Gross Horsepower 48 hp 35.8 kw
    • Aspiration Turbocharged
    • Max Fuel Consumption 2.5 gph 9.5 lph
    • Emissions rating Tier 4 Final (Stage IV)
    • Maximum Operating Angle (Fore/Aft)* 25 deg
    • Maximum Operating Angle (Left/Right)* 25 deg
  • Operational

    • Thrust 7850 lbs 34.9 kN
    • Pullback 7850 lbs 34.9 kN
    • Maximum Carriage Speed at Maximum Engine RPM 159 ft/min 48.5 m/min
    • Maximum Spindle Torque (High at Maximum Engine RPM) 1200 ft-lb 1627 Nm
    • Maximum Spindle Speed at Max Engine RPM 182 rpm
    • Minimum Bore Diameter 2.5 in 6.4 cm
    • Maximum Ground Drive Speed at Maximum Engine RPM 2.8 mph 4.5 km/h
    • Noise Level at Operator's Ear 85 dB(A)
    • Guaranteed sound power (CE-rating) 104 dB(A)
  • Fluid Capacities

    • Fuel Tank 18 gal 68.1 L
    • Hydraulic System 25 gal 94.6 L
  • Hydraulic System

    • Auxiliary Pump Flow at Maximum Engine RPM 28.5 gpm
    • Auxiliary Pump Relief Pressure 3000 psi 206.8 bar
    • Thrust/Pullback Pump Flow at Max Engine RPM 27.1 gpm 102.6 L/min
    • Thrust/Pullback Pump Relief Pressure 3000 psi 206.8 bar
    • Rotation Pump Flow at Maximum Engine RPM 27.2 gpm 103 L/min
    • Rotation Pump Relief Pressure 3000 psi 206.8 bar
  • Drilling Fluid System Option One

    • Maximum Flow 9 gpm 34.1 L/min
    • Maximum Pressure 750 psi 51.7 bar
    • Brand FMC
    • On Board Tank Capacity 25 gal 94.6 L
  • Features

    • Breakout System Standard hyd vise
    • Drilling Lights Optional
    • Stakedown System Standard
    • Strike Alert Standard
    • Remote Lockout Standard
  • Drill Pipe

    • Drill Rod Thread 1.31 Firestick (#200)
    • Thread Type Firestick (#200)
    • Length 6 ft 1.8 m
    • Rod Diameter 1.31" (3.3 cm)
    • Joint Inside Diameter .8 in 2 cm
    • Weight 18 lbs 8.2 kg
    • Minimum Bend Radius 57 ft 17.4 m
  • Drill Pipe Option Two

    • Drill Rod Thread 1.66 Firestick (#200)
    • Thread Type Firestick (#200)
    • Length 6 ft 1.8 m
    • Rod Diameter 1.66" (4.2 cm)
    • Joint Inside Diameter .8 in 2 cm
    • Joint Outside Diameter 1.88" (4.8 cm)
    • Weight 26 lbs 11.8 kg
    • Bend Radius 95.5' (29.1 m)

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