Horizontal Directional Drilling System

Horizontal Directional
Drilling System
Ideal for Curb-to-the-Home Applications
The D6x6 NAVIGATOR® horizontal directional drill is yet another trenchless innovation backed by years of Vermeer
experience. Its compact size and design make it convenient for towing and setup. The D6x6 is also an ideal machine
for curb-to-the-home applications.
Compact and light towing package.

The compact size and light weight of the D6x6 allow it
to be transported on a small trailer with the Vermeer
ST250 Modular Drilling Fluid System, a self-contained
mixing system using a 250 gallon (946 L) tank. The
total weight of the drill, mixing system, tooling, and
trailer is less than 10,000 lb (4545 kg)*.
*Based on trailer with a gross vehicle weight rating less than 10,000
lb (4545 kg) gross weight towing capacity.
Compact size. Conveniently located controls.

With a footprint that’s 35.5"(90 cm) wide by 115" (292 cm) With the vise controls integrated into the joysticks,
long, the D6x6 can be maneuvered within job sites where work there’s no need for the operator’s hands to leave the
space is confined. joysticks in order to operate the vise controls.
Horizontal Directional
Drilling System
Fast Drops and Quick Shots
Height: 51" (129.5 cm)
Trailer Bed Width: 74" (188 cm) Width: 35.5" (90 cm)
Shown with ST250
Shown with optional green track undercarriage.
Modular Drilling Fluid System.
Length: 115" (292 cm)

with the Vermeer D6x6 HDD
D6x6 HDD Specifications
Drill Unit
Length: 115" (292 cm)
Width (fixed tracks): 35.5" (90 cm)
Height: 51" (129.5 cm)
Serviceability. Weight: 3240 lb (1209 kg)
A full-length hood opens Breakout system: Hydraulic vise
to expose the engine and Stakedown system: Stationary, dual stakes
hydraulics for easier maintenance Remote lockout system
and service. Carriage speed: 130 fpm (40 m/min)
Operational
Max spindle torque: 550 ft-lb (746 Nm)
Max spindle speed: 180 rpm
Thrust (actual): 5500 lb (2052 kg)
Pullback (actual): 5500 lb (2052 kg)
Water System
Max flow: 5 gpm (23 L/min)
Max pressure: 500 psi (34 bar)
Engine
Make and model: Kubota Tier 2 D-1105 diesel
Power-to-size ratio. Gross hp: 25 hp (18.6 kW)
Besides having the most compact Max governed speed: 3150 rpm
footprint in its class of horizontal
directional drills, the D6x6 also has Drill Stem
the greatest power-to-size ratio in its Type: Forged Firestick
class. With a 25 hp (18.6 kW) engine, Length: 6' (1.8 m)
the unit has 550 ft-lb (746 Nm) of Pipe diameter: 1.32" (3.3 cm)
rotary torque and 5500 lb Min bend radius: 57.3' (17.5 m)
(2495 kg) of thrust / pullback.
w/ 1.32" (3.3 cm) stem
Weight: 17 lb (8 kg) w/ 1.32" (3.3 cm) stem
Rod carrying capacity: 150' (45.7 m) of 1.32"
(3.3 cm) stem
Bore
Min bore diameter: 2.25" (6 cm)
Fluid Capacities
Engine oil (including filter): 4 qt (4 L)
Fuel tank: 5.5 gal (21 L)
Hydraulic reservoir: 13 gal (49 L)
Carriage / vise speed.

With a maximum of 130 fpm
(40 m/min), the carriage speed
enables the drill rods to move up
and down the rack efficiently.
The right ammunition. The D6x6
carries up to 150' (45.7 m) of
one-piece FIRESTICK® I drill stem in
6' (1.8 m) lengths designed to handle
high torque while retaining a large
inside diameter for superior drilling
fluid flow.
Optional green tracks. Manufactured by ASV, Inc., the optional smooth
green tracks minimize damage to ground surfaces, including golf courses,
parks, and residential and commercial yards. In addition to less restoration
to turf surfaces, green tracks eliminate track marks often left behind on
cement driveways by rubber tire or conventional rubber track machines.
Wetting agents, polymers, and

bentonites — you need the right mix
to get through the tough bores.
Vermeer offers specially formulated
nontoxic polymer and bentonite drilling
fluids to get the job done.
The efficient, economical way to plan The ST250 Modular Drilling Fluid System is designed for fast mixing
a bore. Vermeer ATLAS BORE PLANNER® of high volumes of drilling fluid for HDD applications. The system’s 5.5 hp
software heightens professionalism by aiding (4.1 kW) Briggs & Stratton gas engine has the capacity to mix and deliver
the operator in preplanning the bore and up to 250 gallons (946 L) of fluid.
comparing the planned bore path with the
actual bore path. The Vermeer FieldCalc™
system combines software and a hand-held
computer to provide jobsite calculations,
including setback distance, pullback time,
and point-to-point calculations.
Vermeer offers everything from specialty tooling
to training and technology.
At any given time, more than half of all horizontal directional drilling units in the world are Vermeer NAVIGATOR
machines. To help provide smooth-running operations, Vermeer offers everything you need — from one-day training
seminars to computer software — for more efficient bore planning and performance.
Get the parts and service Vermeer features a global One-day horizontal directional The Vermeer Cutting Edge
edge. In addition to providing team of NAVIGATOR HDD drilling seminars offered by Group produces some of
quality equipment, Vermeer solutions specialists that industry experts at a Vermeer the world’s most popular
delivers top-quality parts and provide localized training dealership near you focus on HDD tooling, specialty
superior services. Vermeer and operation expertise current issues in the horizontal tooling, and custom-made
parts are manufactured to designed for the conditions directional drilling industry. tooling. Call for a FREE HDD
exacting specifications to help in your area. accessories catalog!
keep your Vermeer equipment
running trouble-free and at
OEM specifications.
Vermeer Manufacturing Company

1210 Vermeer Road East
P.O. Box 200
Pella, Iowa 50219 U.S.A.
Phone: (641) 628-3141
Fax: (641) 621-7773
International fax: +1 (641) 621-7730
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Equipment shown is for illustrative purposes only and may display optional accessories or components. Please contact your local Vermeer dealer for more information about machine specifications.
Vermeer Manufacturing Company reserves the right to make changes in engineering, design, and specifications; add improvements; or discontinue manufacturing at any time without notice or
obligation. VERMEER, VERMEER LOGO, NAVIGATOR, ATLAS BORE PLANNER, FIELDCALC, and FIRESTICK are trademarks of Vermeer Manufacturing Company
in the U.S. and / or other countries. KUBOTA is a trademark of Kubota, Ltd. Briggs & Stratton is a trademark of Brigss & Stratton.
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for curb-to-the-home applications.

Compact and light towing package.

Compact size. Conveniently located controls.

Fast Drops and Quick Shots

Height: 51" (129.5 cm)

Length: 115" (292 cm)

Carriage / vise speed.

Wetting agents, polymers, and

Vermeer Manufacturing Company

Call toll-free 1-888-VERMEER

Europe, Middle East, and Africa:

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