Vermeer Equipment Pipeline Directional Drills D550 HDD

D550 HDD

The Vermeer D550 horizontal directional drill leads the 550,000-lb (249,475.8-kg) drill class with its impressive 100,000 ft-lb (135,581.8 Nm) of torque with a low operation sound level. This newest generation of drills offers advanced telematics and smart onboard technology. These give your operator and remote personnel real-time drilling and diagnostic information to maximize operating efficiency and productivity. This rig features a hydraulic transmission that delivers a steady, ultra-slow speed performance for working in challenging hard rock.

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General

Manufacturer Vermeer
Model D550 HDD
Category Pipeline, Renewable Energy
Price Request a Quote
Year 2024

Hydraulic System

Thrust/Pullback Pump Relief Pressure 5000psi (344.7bar)
Thrust/Pullback Pump Flow at Max Engine RPM 210gpm (794.9L/min)
Rotation Pump Relief Pressure 5500psi (379.2bar)
Rotation Pump Flow at Maximum Engine RPM 210gpm (794.9L/min)
Auxiliary Pump Relief Pressure 3000psi (206.8bar)
Auxiliary Pump Flow at Maximum Engine RPM 46gpm
Hydraulic Supply Filter Rating 200 mesh
Hydraulic Return Filter Rating B_5=100-25 psi check
Maximum Spindle Speed at Max Engine RPM 75rpm
Maximum Spindle Torque (High at Maximum Engine RPM) 38000ft-lb (51521.2Nm)
Maximum Ground Drive Speed at Maximum Engine RPM 2.2mph (3.5km/h)
Maximum Carriage Speed at Maximum Engine RPM 105ft/min (32m/min)
Maximum Spindle Torque (Low at Maximum Engine RPM) 100000ft-lb (135582Nm)
Maximum Carriage Speed in Low at Maximum Engine RPM 27ft/min (8.2m/min)
Noise Level at Operator's Ear 70 dB(A)
Guaranteed sound power (CE-rating) 111 dB(A)
Thrust 550000lbs (2446.5kN)
Pullback 550000lbs (2446.5kN)
Drill Rack Angle 10-18 deg
Maximum Spindle Speed (Low at Maximum Engine RPM) 26rpm
Max Fuel Consumption 29.7gph (112.4lph)
Fuel Type Ultra low sulfur diesel
Make and Model Caterpillar C18 ACERT
Aspiration Turbocharged aftercooled
Gross Horsepower 599hp (446.7kw)
Maximum Engine RPM 1800rpm
Maximum Operating Angle (Left/Right)* 30 deg
Maximum Operating Angle (Fore/Aft)* 30 deg
Displacement 1104cu-in (18.1L)
Cooling Method Liquid
Idle Speed 800rpm
Rated RPM 1800rpm
EPA Certification Family Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V
Stakedown System Base anchor-style hold down
Breakout System Full travel vise
Flow Indicator Mud pressure sensor standard
Drilling Lights Standard
Cab Remote DC10 driller cabin
Strike Alert Standard
Remote Lockout Long-range remote lockout
Operator Presence Standard
Fuel Tank 163gal (617L)
Hydraulic Tank 210gal (794.9L)
Hydraulic System 300gal (1135.6L)
Weight 105000lbs (47627.2kg)
Angle of Approach 12deg
Length (Minimum Transport) 651in (1653.5cm)
Width (Minimum Transport) 100in (254cm)
Height (Minimum Transport) 138in (350.5cm)
Drill Rod Thread 30-ft random length, 5-in NC50DS
Thread Type NC-50 FHDS
Length 32ft (9.8m)
Drill Rod Thread 30-ft random length, 6-5/8 FHDS
Thread Type 6-5/8 FH or FHDS
Length 32ft (9.8m)