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Compact Directional Drill
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New Astec EarthPro™ Series DD-65 MiniMax
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Power and versatility in a compact package. |
The Astec® EarthPro™ Series DD-65 MiniMax horizontal directional drill from Astec Underground offers power and versatility in a compact package. This unit is small enough to work among obstacles in existing landscapes or in tight work areas such as against walls or buildings. This unit offers 6,000 lbs of thrust/pullback force and is capable of up to 500 ft-lbs of rotary torque, with a maximum rotary speed of 180 rpm.
It weighs a nimble 2,600 pounds (1179.3 kg) for minimum impact on turf and existing landscape. The patented Es!Lok system is integrated into the drill controls. An emergency shut down switch is located at the driller’s console.
Powered by a dependable 26-horsepower Caterpillar® C1.1 diesel engine, the DD-65 has an onboard duplex mud pump that can pump 5 gallons per minute at 650 psi. This unit features the field-proven single rack-and-pinion carriage drive. It uses 5-foot drill stem with an outside diameter of 1.75 inches and can carry up to 150 feet of pipe.
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