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Manufacturer of custom horizontal directional drills, equipment and tooling.
Manufacturer of custom horizontal directional drills, equipment and tooling.

UNI 40x55 Directional Drill

The following directional drill is available in two configurations:

  • 10 ft drill rods
  • 15 ft drill rods

Quick Specs:

Push/Pull

40000 lbs

Torque

5500 ft-lb

Engine

140 hp

Mud Pump

107 gpm

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Specification Sheet

UNI 40x55

The New Operator's Cab

The New Operator's Cab

We understand that the most important factor in your drill rig's effectiveness is the performance of its operator. To help make their workday as productive as possible, we've incorporated safety and comfort features into the new operator's cab. The new cab ensures operator comfort with features like climate control, all around visibility, air suspension seat and easy to use controls.

On-Board Mud Pump

On-Board Mud Pump

UNI 40x55 is eqpuiped with on-board mud pump. The pump is capable of delivering up to 107 gal/min and up to 1000 psi. The rig is also equipped with a Pressure Relief Valve for rod loading and unloading.

Auto Greaser

The auto greasing pump delivers the precise amount of clean lubricant on to a rod thread exactly when required.

Wireles Remote

Heated Rack

Specification, Dimensions and Features:

Dimensions and Weight

Parameters USA Metric
Length 250 inch 635 cm
Width 102 inch 259 cm
Height 108 inch 274 cm
Weight (w/o drill rods) 17900 lbs 8119 kg

Engine Specification

Parameters USA Metric
Make and model Perkins/Caterpillar Turbo
Fuel Type Diesel
Gross Horsepower 140 hp 104.4 kw
Rated RPM 2400 rpm
EPA Certification Tier IV Final

Operational Specification

Parameters USA Metric
Thrust 40000 lbs 177.9 kN
Pullback 40000 lbs 177.9 kN
Spindle Torque (Low) 2750 ft-lb 3728.5 Nm
Spindle Torque (High) 5500 ft-lb 7457.0 Nm
Rotation Speed (Low) 100 rpm
Rotation Speed (High) 200 rpm
Operating Angle 18 °

Drill Pipe Specification

Parameters USA Metric
2 5/8" FS1 (Vermeer® compatible) 10 ft 3.0 m
Basket Capacity 54 rods
2 5/8" FS1 700 (Vermeer® compatible) 15 ft 4.6 m
Basket Capacity 40 rods
2 5/8" FS1 700 (Vermeer® compatible) 15 ft 4.6 m
Basket Capacity 40 rods
2 3/8 FS1 650 (Vermeer® compatible) 15 ft 4.6 m
Basket Capacity 40 rods

Fluid Specification

Parameters USA Metric
Make and model Kerr KP-3300PT
Flow (*Max) 107 gpm 405.5 lpm
Pressure (*Max) 1000 psi 68.9 bar
Fuel Tank 40 gal 151.4 lit
Hydraulic Tank 55 gal 208.2 lit

Features

Feature Available Notes
Automatic Rod Loader Yes
Stake-down System Yes 2 Point Auger System
Strike Alert Yes
Mud Flow Indicator Yes
Support Lights Yes
Auto Rod Greaser Yes
Air Hammer Ready Yes
Locating System Yes On-board remote display
Operator's Station Glassed Cab (Heater & Air Conditioner, Locator Display, Video Camera with LCD monitor)
Auto Curve Yes
Wired Remote Yes Maneuver, load, unload and setup your rig
Wireless Remote Yes Control essential functions from safe distance