2025 Vermeer® Pipeline Directional Drills D550

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2025 Vermeer® Pipeline Directional Drills D550

Ultra-slow speed control technology delivers finite thrust control to optimize cutting action for challenging rock bore conditions.

Two different operating modes create smooth and efficient drilling operation.

The 111 dB(A) sound power allows for a quiet jobsite environment for your crew and helps you adhere to restrictive noise-level requirements.

With 100,000 ft-lb (135,581.8 Nm) of torque, go from the pilot bore to a larger reamer and reduce the number of passes made on a bore.

The track-mounted, self-contained maxi rig helps deliver ease of jobsites access and setup.

The vise can be positioned up and down the rack as needed when making and breaking tooling joints. Position it close to the carriage for optimal casing handling on direct installation projects.

Features may include:

  • Class-leading torque
  • Vermeer Next Generation technology
  • Real-time drilling and diagnostic information
  • Designed for challenging ground conditions
  • Quiet operation meets noise-level requirements

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Highlights

  • Blackshear, Georgia
  • 2025
  • Vermeer®
  • Pipeline Directional Drills D550
  • Ultra low sulfur diesel
  • Available
  • (Minimum Transport): 100 in
  • (Minimum Transport): 138 in

Specifications

  • 2025
  • Vermeer®
  • Pipeline Directional Drills
  • D550
  • Directional
  • 1800 rpm
  • 1104 cu-in
  • Gross: 599 hp
  • Caterpillar C18 ACERT
  • Turbocharged aftercooled
  • Ultra low sulfur diesel
  • Thrust: 550000 lbs | Pullback: 550000 lbs
  • Rated RPM: 1800 rpm | Maximum Carriage at Maximum Engine RPM: 105 ft/min | Maximum Carriage in Low at Maximum Engine RPM: 27 ft/min | Maximum Spindle Torque (Low at Maximum Engine RPM): 100000 ft-lb | Maximum Spindle Torque (Low at Maximum Engine RPM): 100000 ft-lb | Maximum Spindle Torque (High at Maximum Engine RPM): 38000 ft-lb | Maximum Spindle Speed (Low at Maximum Engine RPM): 26 rpm | Maximum Spindle Speed at Max Engine RPM: 75 rpm | Maximum Ground Drive Speed at Maximum Engine RPM: 2.2 mph
  • 800 rpm
  • at Operator's Ear: 70 dB(A) | Guaranteed sound power (CE-rating): 111 dB(A)
  • Hydraulic Supply Filter Rating: 200 mesh | Hydraulic Return Filter Rating: B_5=100-25 psi check
  • Auxiliary Pump at Maximum Engine RPM: 46 gpm | Rotation Pump at Maximum Engine RPM: 210 gpm
  • Auxiliary Relief Pressure: 3000 psi | Thrust/Pullback Pump Flow at Max Engine RPM: 210 gpm | Thrust/Pullback Pump Relief Pressure: 5000 psi | Rotation Relief Pressure: 5500 psi
  • Remote DC10 driller cabin
  • Angle of Approach: 12 deg | Maximum Operating Angle (Fore/Aft): 30 deg | Maximum Operating Angle (Left/Right): 30 deg | Drill Rack Angle: 10-18 deg | Drill Rod Thread: 30-ft random length, 5-in NC50DS
  • (Minimum Transport): 100 in
  • (Minimum Transport): 138 in
  • (Minimum Transport): 651 in | Drill Pipe: 32 ft
  • Liquid
  • Tank: 210 gal | System: 300 gal
  • Tank: 163 gal | Max Fuel Consumption: 29.7 gph
  • 105000 lbs
  • EPA Certification Family: Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V | Breakout System: Full travel vise | Stakedown System: Base anchor-style hold down | Remote Lockout: Long-range remote lockout | Thread Type: NC-50 FHDS