JT25 Directional Drill
- Ditch Witch
- Directional Drills
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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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Superior Support
JT25Superior 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.
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DRILLING FLUID SYSTEM (On Board)
DRILLING FLUID SYSTEM (On Board)
Pressure, max
1,200 psi
83 bar
Flow, max
50 gpm
189 l/min
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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
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Power
JT25Power
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.
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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°
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Productivity
JT25Productivity
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.
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Innovative Design
JT25Innovative 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.
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Operator's Station
JT25Operator'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.
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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