2025 Vermeer® Utility Directional Drills D8x12 HDD

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Year 2025
Make Vermeer®
Model Utility Directional Drills
Engine KDI1903

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Year 2025
Manufacturer Vermeer®
Model Name Utility Directional Drills
Trim Name D8x12 HDD
Generic Type (Primary) Directional
Engine Manufacturer Kohler
Engine KDI1903
Engine Power Gross: 48 hp
Aspiration Turbocharged
Rated Engine Speed Maximum: 2200 rpm
Emissions Rating: Tier 4 Final (Stage IV)
Engine Torque, Maximum Spindle (High at Maximum Engine RPM): 1200 ft-lb

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

Equipped with a 48-hp (35.8-kW) Rehlko® engine, this drill offers 1,200 ft-lb (1,627 Nm) of spindle torque and 7850 lb (34.9 kN) of thrust/pullback.

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.

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

Features may include:

Innovation and brawn of a large drill in a compact body

Enhanced performance

More power with less disruption

Ideal for small service installation

Engine

Engine Manufacturer Kohler

Engine KDI1903

Engine Power Gross: 48 hp

Aspiration Turbocharged

Rated Engine Speed Maximum: 2200 rpm

Emissions Rating: Tier 4 Final (Stage IV)

Engine Torque, Maximum Spindle (High at Maximum Engine RPM): 1200 ft-lb

Fuel System

Fuel Type Ultra low sulfur diesel

Fuel System Max Fuel Consumption: 2.5 gph

Operational

Operating Conditions Thrust: 7850 lbs | Pullback: 7850 lbs

Operating Speed Maximum Carriage Speed at Maximum Engine RPM: 159 ft/min | Maximum Spindle Speed at Max Engine RPM: 182 rpm | Maximum Ground Drive Speed at Maximum Engine RPM: 2.8 mph

Performance

Noise Level At Operator's Ear: 85 dB(A) | Guaranteed sound power (CE-rating): 104 dB(A)

Hydraulics

Hydraulic Pump Auxiliary Pump Flow at Maximum Engine RPM: 28.5 gpm | Thrust/Pullback Pump Flow at Max Engine RPM: 27.1 gpm | Rotation Pump Flow at Maximum Engine RPM: 27.2 gpm

Maximum Pressure Auxiliary Pump Relief Pressure: 3000 psi | Thrust/Pullback Pump Relief Pressure: 3000 psi | Rotation Pump Relief Pressure: 3000 psi | 750 psi

Dimensions

Length Drill pipe: 6 ft

Transport Height Minimum: 65 in

Transport Length Minimum: 139 in

Transport Width Minimum: 35.5 in

Bore Minimum Diameter: 2.5 in

Dimensions Angle of Approach: 20 deg | Maximum Operating Angle (Fore/Aft): 25 deg / Left/Right: 25 deg | Rod Diameter: 1.31" (3.3 cm) | Joint Inside Diameter: .8 in | Minimum Bend Radius: 57 ft

Capacities

Fuel Capacity 18 gal

Hydraulic Capacity 25 gal

Hydraulic Flow Maximum: 9 gpm

Features On Board Tank Capacity: 25 gal

Weights

Weight 6600 lbs | drill pipe: 18 lbs

Features

Features Brand: FMC | Drill Rod Thread: 1.31 Firestick (#200) | Thread Type: Firestick (#200)

2025 Vermeer® Utility Directional Drills D8x12 HDD