2025 Vermeer® Utility Directional Drills D40x55 S3 HDD

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2025 Vermeer® Utility Directional Drills D40x55 S3 HDD

40,000 lb (177.9 kN) of thrust/pullback and 5,500 ft-lb (7,457 Nm) of rotational torque help operators get the job done faster.

Carriage speeds of 188 fpm (57.3 m/min) helps contractors install more linear feet per day.

The excavator-style cab provides operators greater with legroom.

A 104 dB(A) guaranteed sound power level and an operator ear rating of 82.9 dB(A) makes it one of the quieter drills on the market — contributing to less neighborhood disturbance.

Interactive full-color, touchscreen display from Aurora® delivers real-time, easy-to-view locate information, bore plans and more.

Features may include:

  • Premium performance, class-leading cycle times and a variety of drill rod options for a variety of applications

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Highlights

  • Waco, Texas
  • 2025
  • Vermeer®
  • Utility Directional Drills D40x55 S3 HDD
  • 4045
  • Ultra low sulfur diesel
  • Available
  • With cab: 94.5 in

Specifications

  • 2025
  • Vermeer®
  • Utility Directional Drills
  • D40x55 S3 HDD
  • Directional
  • 4045
  • John Deere
  • Maximum: 2400 rpm
  • Gross: 140 hp
  • Turbo
  • Maximum Spindle Torque (Low at Maximum Engine RPM): 5500 ft-lb | Maximum Spindle Torque (Medium at Maximum Engine RPM): 4400 ft-lb | Maximum Spindle Torque (High at Maximum Engine RPM): 3000 ft-lb
  • Max Fuel Consumption: 7.4 gph
  • Ultra low sulfur diesel
  • Thrust: 40000 lbs | Pullback: 40000 lbs
  • Maximum Carriage Speed at Maximum Engine RPM: 188 ft/min | Maximum Carriage Speed in Low at Maximum Engine RPM: 75 ft/min | Maximum Spindle Speed at Max Engine RPM: 227 rpm | Maximum Ground Drive Speed at Maximum Engine RPM: 3.3 mph
  • At Operator's Ear: 83 dB(A) | Guaranteed sound power (CE-rating): 105 dB(A)
  • Auxiliary Pump Flow at Maximum Engine RPM: 9 gpm | Thrust/Pullback Pump Flow at Max Engine RPM: 32 gpm | Rotation Pump Flow at Maximum Engine RPM: 45 gpm | Maximum: 50 gpm / 70 gpm
  • Auxiliary Pump Relief Pressure: 3000 psi | Rotation Pump Relief Pressure: 6000 psi | 1050 psi / 1100 psi
  • Hydraulic Supply Filter Rating: 9 micron | Hydraulic Return Filter Rating: Dual 5 micron filters
  • Angle of Approach - 10 ft (3 m): 18 deg | 15 ft (4.6 m): 15 deg | Maximum Operating Angle (Fore/Aft): 30 | Maximum Operating Angle (Left/Right): 25/25 | 30 deg
  • (Minimum) - 10 ft (3 m): 241 in | 15 ft (4.6 m): 290 in
  • Minimum: 89 in | With Cab, Minimum: 89 in
  • Minimum: 76 in
  • With cab: 94.5 in
  • Minimum Diameter: 4 in
  • 44 gal
  • Tank: 55 gal | System: 65 gal
  • Brand: Aplex
  • 22380 lbs | (Cab Option): 27080 lbs