JT25 Directional Drill

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The Ditch Witch JT25 is an exceptionally powerful and productive horizontal directional drill designed specifically for—and with input from—the utility contractor. It features an exclusive rotational drive with 4,000 ft·lb (5420 N·m) of torque and 27,000 lb (120 kN) of thrust and pullback—just the ticket for utility backbone installs. But it’s not all power and brute force; the JT25 is one of the quietest and of one the most stable mid-size drill on the market. Which is good, because you and your JT25 are going to be working together a long, long time.

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  • BATTERY (2 USED)



    BATTERY (2 USED)









    SAE reserve capacity rating
    195 min





    SAE cold crank rating @ 0°F (-18°F)
    950 amps



  • Power (Tier 3)



    Power (Tier 3)









    Engine
    Cummins® QSB4.5





    Fuel
    Diesel





    Cooling medium
    Liquid





    Injection
    Direct





    Aspiration
    Turbocharged & charge air cooled





    Number of cylinders
    4





    Displacement
    275 in3
    4.5 L




    Bore
    4.21 in
    107 mm




    Stroke
    4.88 in
    124 mm




    Manufacturer’s gross power rating
    130 hp
    97 kW




    Rated speed
    2,500 rpm





    Emissions compliance Tier 3
    EPA Tier 3
    EU Stage IIIA


  • POWER PIPE®



    POWER PIPE®









    Length
    118 in
    3 m




    Joint diameter
    2.75 in
    70 mm




    Pipe diameter
    2.38 in
    60 mm




    Bend radius, min
    123 ft
    37.5 m




    Weight of drill pipe, lined
    88 lb
    40 kg




    Weight of drill pipe & large box (50 pipe)
    5,647 lb
    2562 kg




    Weight of drill pipe & small box (25 pipe)
    2,770 lb
    1,154 kg


  • NOISE LEVEL



    NOISE LEVEL









    Operator sound
    85 dBA





    Operator sound w/cab
    80 dBA





    Exterior sound power
    104 dBA





    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.




  • FLUID CAPACITIES (Tier 3)



    FLUID CAPACITIES (Tier 3)









    Fuel tank
    56 gal
    212 L




    Engine lubrication oil w/filter
    13.7 qt
    13 L




    Hydraulic reservoir
    27 gal
    102 L




    Engine cooling system
    24 qt
    22.7 L




    Drilling fluid for antifreeze tank
    8 gal
    30 L




    Diesel exhaust fluid tank
    5 gal
    18.9 L


  • Operation



    Operation

    U.S.
    Metric






    Spindle speed, max
    220 rpm





    Spindle torque, max
    4,000 ft·lb
    5420 N·m




    Carriage thrust travel speed
    182 fpm
    55 m/min




    Carriage pullback travel speed
    190 fpm
    58 m/min




    Thrust force
    27,000 lb
    120 kN




    Pullback force
    27,000 lb
    120 kN




    Ground travel speed






    Forward
    2.8 mph
    4.6 km/h




    Reverse
    2.8 mph
    4.6 km/h




    Daily average fuel usage (per hour)
    3.2 gal
    12 L


  • FLUID CAPACITIES (Tier 4)



    FLUID CAPACITIES (Tier 4)









    Fuel tank
    48 gal
    182 L




    Engine lubrication oil w/filter
    13.7 qt
    13 L




    Hydraulic reservoir
    27 gal
    102 L




    Engine cooling system
    24 qt
    22.7 L




    Drilling fluid for antifreeze tank
    8 gal
    30 L




    Diesel exhaust fluid tank
    5 gal
    18.9 L


  • Superior Support
    JT25
    Superior Support

    Your Ditch Witch equipment is backed by a worldwide network of dealers you can count on for unmatched commitment to your success. From genuine Ditch Witch parts to factory-trained service to expert advice, your Ditch Witch dealer has it all for you.

  • DRILLING FLUID SYSTEM (On Board)



    DRILLING FLUID SYSTEM (On Board)









    Pressure, max
    1,200 psi
    83 bar




    Flow, max
    50 gpm
    189 l/min


  • SINGLE PIECE FORGED DRILL PIPE



    SINGLE PIECE FORGED DRILL PIPE









    Length
    120 in
    3.05 m




    Joint diameter
    2.63 in
    66.7 mm




    Pipe diameter
    2.38 in
    60 mm




    Bend radius, min
    108.2 ft
    33 m




    Weight per drill pipe, forged
    73 lb
    33 kg




    Weight w/drill pipe & large box (50 pipe)
    4,522 lb
    2187 kg




    Weight w/drill pipe & small box (25 pipe)
    2,395 lb
    1086 kg


  • Power
    JT25
    Power

    27,000 lb (120 kN) of thrust and pullback provides the power to efficiently get the job done and move on to the next.

    130-hp (97-kW) Tier 4 Cummins® diesel engine is not only the most powerful in its class, but also the quietest, for greater operator comfort.

    Exclusive rotational drive with 4,000 ft·lb (5420 N·m) of torque; unique, single-motor system results in smoother operation and greater uptime.

  • DIMENSIONS (*Full Rack, 50 pipe)



    DIMENSIONS (*Full Rack, 50 pipe)









    Transport length
    232.5 in
    5.90 m




    Width
    87 in
    2.21 m




    Width, w/cab
    87 in
    2.21 m




    Transport height
    93 in
    2.36 m




    Transport height, w/cab
    99.5 in
    2.53 m




    Weight
    20,760 lb
    9417 kg




    Weight, w/cab
    21,360 lb
    9689 kg




    Ground clearance
    5.7 in
    145 mm




    Drill rack entry angle, max
    9-20°





    Drill rack entry angle, tracks on ground
    9-17°



  • Productivity
    JT25
    Productivity

    Exceptionally productive drill for installing utility pipe and cables of up to 12 inches (30 cm) in diameter at lengths of up to 500 feet (152 m).

    Narrower operational width than competitors’ models, for greater maneuverability and productivity in tight spaces.

    Intuitive, easy-to-use carve mode simplifies operation and improves productivity.

  • Innovative Design
    JT25
    Innovative Design

    Simple, durable, customer-driven JT25 is designed for low-maintenance, high-quality performance.

    Simple, field-proven pipeloading system with a lower center of gravity helps makes JT25 the most stable mid-size drill across all terrains.

    Dual rear independent stabilizers are easy to set up and enhance stability.

    Dual-pivot drill frame allows steeper entry angles without raising tracks off the ground.

    Daily maintenance points in one easy-to-access location, and no grease zerks, minimizing upkeep and downtime.

  • Operator's Station
    JT25
    Operator's Station

    Comfortable operator's station with your choice of a single handled control or dual joysticks for thrust and rotation control, minimizing training time.

    Excellent view of the tool joint when making up and breaking out pipe; open-top vise wrenches are angled toward the operator.

    LCD display provides engine diagnostics and informational messages.

  • POWER (TIER 4)



    POWER (TIER 4)









    Engine
    Cummins QSB4.5





    Fuel
    Diesel





    Cooling medium
    Liquid





    Injection
    Direct





    Aspiration
    Turbocharged & charge air cooled





    Number of cylinders
    4





    Displacement
    275 in3
    4.5 L




    Bore
    4.02 in
    102 mm




    Stroke
    5.42 in
    138 mm




    Manufacturer’s gross power rating
    130 hp
    97 kW




    Rated speed
    2,500 rpm





    Emissions compliance
    EPA Tier 4i
    Stage IIIB


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