Horizontal Directional Drills

Astec Underground's line of horizontal directional drills helps you perform at your best in a variety of utility and underground applications. Models range from the 26 horsepower Astec DD-65 MiniMax to the 125 horsepower DD3238. Click here for the Astec Underground Hard Rock Hammer information. 

Model	Gross Engine Power	Max Thrust/Pullback	Max Rotation Torque
Astec DD-65 MiniMax	19.4 kW	2.72 Tonnes	677.9 Nm
	26 hp	6,000 lb.	0-500 ft-lb.
Astec DD-1416	48.5 kW	6.35 Tonnes	2,033.7 Nm
	65 hp	14,000 lb.	0-1600 ft-lb.
Astec DD-2024	61.89 kw	9.07 Tonnes	3354 Nm
	83 hp	20,000 lbs	2,400 ft-lb's
Astec DD-3238	93.2 kW	14.5 Tonnes	5,152 Nm
	125 hp	32,000 lb.	0-3,800 ft-lb.

Astec DD-65 MiniMax The Astec EarthPro Series DD-65 MiniMax is the perfect choice for contractors who want a maneuverable machine that can access the jobsite in a variety of conditions without sacrificing productivity. It provides 6,000 pounds of thrust/pullback force and is capable of up to 500-ft-lbs of rotary torque with a maximum rotary speed of 180 rpm.

Astec DD-1416 The DD-1416 is a compact drill packed with innovative features that make it a pleasure to operate.  It features dual rack-and-pinion drive for easy, dependable operation and offers 14,000 lbs of thrust/pullback with up to 1,600 ft-lbs of rotary torque with a maximum rotary speed of 200 rpm.

Astec DD-2024 The DD-2024 provides 20,000 lbs of thrust/pullback force with the capability of up to 2,400 ft-lbs of rotary torque. The maximum rotary speed can reach up to 200 rpm. The drill weighs 10,500 lbs., and is 207 inches long by 51.5 inches wide. The DD-2024 is powered by an 85-horsepower Cummins turbocharged diesel engine.

Astec DD-3238 The Astec® EarthPro™ Series DD-3238 offers contractors the power and features of a much larger unit with the mobility and flexibility to fit onto any jobsite in any environment.  It offers 32,000 lbs of thrust/pullback force with the capability of up to 3,800 ft-lbs of rotary torque.