Ditch Witch JT20 Directional Drill
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The JT20 lets you do more so you can make more. With plenty of power packed into a compact size and new features like an easy-to-use carve mode and time-saving LCD display, the JT20 helps you work faster so you can tackle more jobs. More productivity. More profits. You asked for it. And you got it with the JT20.
Equipment Features
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Drilling Fluid System (On Board)
Pressure, max
1,000 psi
69 bar
Flow, max
25 gpm
94 l/min
Power (Tier 4)
Engine
Deutz® TD2.9L4
Fuel
Diesel
Cooling medium
Liquid
Injection
Direct
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Number of cylinders
4
Displacement
177 in3
2.9 L
Bore
3.62 in
92 mm
Stroke
4.33 in
110 mm
Manufacturer’s gross power rating
74 hp
55 kW
Rated speed
2,600 rpm
Emissions compliance
EPA Tier 4
EU Stage IIIB
Rack-and-pinion design offers 17,000 lb of thrust (75.6 kN) and 20,000 lb (89 kN) of pullback force for outstanding performance on a wide range of installations.
Turbocharged, 74.5-hp (55.6-kW) Deutz® diesel engine is Tier-4 compliant, requiring no expensive after-treatment; engine’s diesel oxidation catalyst replaces the muffler and decreases emissions.
Operation
U.S
Metric
Spindle speed, max
210 rpm
Spindle torque, max
2,200 ft·lb
2980 N·m
Carriage thrust travel speed
140 fpm
43 m/min
Carriage pullback travel speed
140 fpm
43 m/min
Thrust force
17,000 lb
75.6 kN
Pullback force
20,000 lb
89 kN
Bore diameter
4 in
102 mm
Ground travel speed
Forward/reverse
3.2 mph
5.2 km/h
Dimensions
Length
207 in
5.26 m
Width
51.5 in
1.31 m
Height
90 in
2.39 m
Weight w/full rack
11,890 lb
5394 kg
Entry angle
10-14°
Angle of approach
18°
Angle of departure
18°
Compact size allows greater productivity on residential and urban jobsites; JT20 has a high ratio of power to size, allowing you to install more utilities per day in tight, congested areas.
Industry-best cruise control system simplifies drilling and backreaming.
Auto-throttle feature saves fuel and reduces pollution by slowing the engine to idle after 15 seconds of inactivity; when you resume work, the auto-throttle engages.
Automated, intuitive carve mode reduces operator fatigue and is easy to set up and adjust; compatible with industry-leading TriHawk® HD housings and bits for superior efficiency and productivity in hard, compacted soils and soft rock.
Coordinated makeup feature increases the life of drill pipe joints by automatically matching carriage speed with rotation during pipe makeup and breakout.
Drilling fluid system pumps mud at 25 GPM (04 l/min); high fluid flow enables longer utility installations and better performance in sandy soils.
Battery (2 used)
SAE reserve capacity rating
195 min
SAE cold crank rating @ 0ºF (-18ºC)
950 amps
Specifications are general and subject to change without notice. If exact measurements are required, equipment should be weighed and measured. Due to selected options, delivered equipment may not necessarily match that shown.
Power Pipe®
Length of drill pipe, nominal
120 in
3.05 m
Diameter of drill pipe, tool joint end
2.63 in
66.8 mm
Diameter of drill pipe
2.06 in
52.3 mm
Bend radius, min
107 ft
32 m
Weight of drill pipe, lined
67 lb
30.4 kg
The JT20 has no grease zerks—the competition has 19—and all daily maintenance points are in one easy-access location, reducing service time and increasing uptime.
Dual rear independent stabilizers are easy to set up and enhance stability on uneven or rough terrain.
Proven tethered ground drive controller allows you to maneuver the drilling unit to a position that provides better visibility, easier loading/unloading and easier positioning.
Best-in-class, heavy-duty anchor system with 16 inches (40.6 cm) more engagement than competitors’ drills, for outstanding stability.
Exceptionally efficient Sauer H1 hydrostatic pumps control rotation and thrust; design enhancements include a larger displacement pump and simplified, two-speed hydraulic thrust circuit for increased reliability.
Fluid Capacities
Hydraulic reservoir
19 gal
72 L
Fuel tank
30 gal
114 L
Engine oil w/filter
8.5 quarts
8.04 L
Engine cooling system
4.6 gal
17 L
At only 87 dBA, engine is among the quietest in its class, for increased operator comfort and reduced environmental impact in urban areas.
Comfortable operator’s station provides excellent visibility of the drill pipe and pipeloading system; open-top vise wrenches are angled toward the operator for an excellent view of the tool joint.
Color LCD display provides engine diagnostics and informational messages.
Power (Tier 4i)
Engine
Deutz TD2.9L4
Fuel
Diesel
Cooling medium
Liquid
Injection
Direct
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Number of cylinders
4
Displacement
177 in3
2.9 L
Bore
3.62 in
92 mm
Stroke
4.33 in
110 mm
Manufacturer’s gross power rating
74 hp
55 kW
Rated speed
2,600 rpm
Emissions compliance
EPA Tier 4i
EU Stage IIIA