Trenchless Australasia surveyed some of the major horizontal directional drill manufacturers on their machinery and suppliers to help you choose the right rig for the job. Here we review three rigs ready for action.
TT Asia Pacific
Model: GrundoDrill 15N
Torque: 7,000 nm (5,162 ft/lb)
Pullback: 17 tonnes (38,000 lb)
Supplier: TT Asia Pacific (Tracto Technik)
For more information visit www.tt-asiapacific.com
Goodeng
Model: GD 800-L
Torque: 20,000 lb/ft
Pullback: 140 metric tonnes
Supplier: JB Attachments
For more information visit www.goodeng.asia
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Vermeer
Model: D 36 x 50 sII
Torque: 4995 ft/lb (6772 nm)
Pullback: 36,000 lbs (16,329 kN)
Supplier: Vermeer
For more information visit www.vermeer.com.au
Make sure to catch these companies at No-Dig Down Under 2011, to be held 3–6 October at the Brisbane Exhibition and Convention Centre. Visit http://www.nodigdownunder.com to register now!