Description
The D10x15 S3 Navigator® horizontal directional drill is a reliable, economical solution for small service installation — built to help increase your crew’s productivity so you can go from one job to the next faster. With significant gains in horsepower and speed and a reduction in noise, the D10x15 S3 can help you put more product in the ground in a shorter amount of time.
| Feature | Benefit |
| 300’ (91.4 m) of Firestick® drill rod | |
| The drill carries up to 50 pieces of 6’ (1.8 m) rod for a total of 300’ (91.4 m) of dependable Firestick drill rod. | Constructed of I-135 grade steel alloy, Firestick drill rod is heat-treated and forged for long-lasting performance. Plus, each rod is rigorously inspected to meet exacting tolerances. |
| Common CAN controls | Common controls help reduce operator training time, and the simple, intuitive dual joysticks offer precise control to maximize operator’s productivity. |
| The Vermeer Navigator HDD series of drills features common CAN controls throughout the product line. | |
| Competitive ground drive speed | Increased speed helps make job setup times, jobsite entry and jobsite departure quicker. |
| The D10x15 S3 features a maximum ground drive speed of up to 3.3 mph (5.3 km/h) forward with optional wireless remote (3 mph [4.8 km/h] forward without remote), making it faster than the closest competitor. | |
| Efficient operator’s station | Increased operator comfort and seamless operation can make long hours spent on the drill less fatiguing. |
| The D10x15 S3 operator’s station features a bore-path-oriented screen and simplified controls. Additionally, it provides great operator comfort due to reduced sound and an operator-friendly workstation. | |
| Enhanced carriage speed | Greater carriage speed allows for faster cycle times and improved productivity on the jobsite. |
| The drill features an increase of up to 11% in carriage speed in comparison to its predecessor, the D9x13 S3 Navigator® HDD. | |
| Fuel-efficient engine | This engine is sized to maximize performance and efficiency while minimizing fuel consumption. It does not require a DPF or need to regenerate. |
| The D10x15 S3 is powered by a Tier 4 Final (Stage IV) 60 hp (44.7 kW) Deutz TD2.9 diesel engine. | |
| Improved sound levels | Gains in sound reduction make the D10x15 S3 suited to working in congested commercial and residential areas as the quieter working environment makes for less neighborhood disturbance and enables easier communication among the crew. |
| The D10x15 S3 offers a decreased improved noise level at operator’s ear of 86.1 dB(A) in comparison to the previous model, the D9x13 S3. | |
| Increased spindle speed | Increased spindle speed in softer or reactive ground conditions allows for a better mud slurry, enabling better mud flow while pulling in product. |
| The D10x15 S3 can offer higher productivity due to improved rotation performance with an increase of almost 16% in spindle speed in relation to the previous model, the D9x13 S3. | |
| Narrow and lightweight footprint | The drill was designed for contractors who desire a small footprint machine; one that is able to create less disruption on the ground and help increase productivity when working in urban spaces. With a slender profile, the drill can easily maneuver within narrow jobsites and position side by side with a mix system on a trailer. |
| The D10x15 S3 stands out due to its compact design and its light weight (7200 lb [3265.9 kg]), including a width of 44” (111.8 cm) which is 4” (10.2 cm) narrower than its closest competitor. | |
| Onboard drilling fluid pump | In order to meet varying customer application needs, the D10x15 S3 offers an onboard mud pump which helps to drill in hard conditions. |
| The drill features an onboard mud pump that can produce 15 gpm (56.8 L/min), which is properly sized for the utility market this drill serves. The pump has a maximum pressure of 1000 psi (6.9 MPa). | |
| Powerful torque and thrust | Even with its small size, the D10x15 S3 has the versatile power required for tough ground conditions and pulling reamers. |
| The D10x15 S3 is characterized by a high rotational torque rating of 1500 ft-lb (2033.7 Nm) and 10,000 lb (44.5 kN) of thrust/pullback power. | |
| Serviceability | The hood offers durability as well as easy access to daily service points. |
| The D10x15 S3 is equipped with a one-piece hinged hood. | |
| Tractive effort gains | Due to the higher available torque to the tracks, the drill allows tracking up and down ditches and improved maneuverability when fine tuning setup and trailer positioning. |
| The drill features an almost 50% increase in tractive effort-to-weight ratio over its predecessor, the D9x13 S3. | |