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POWER PIPE FORGED
U.S.
METRIC
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
33m
Weight of drill pipe
73 lb
33 kg
DRILLING FLUID SYSTEM (ON BOARD)
U.S.
METRIC
Pressure, max
1,500 psi
103 bar
Flow, max
50 gpm
189 l/min
JT30
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JT30
Operator’s Station
Visibility enhanced by open-top vise wrenches and improved operator station; wrenches are angled toward the drill operator for an excellent view of the tool joint when making and breaking pipe, and all drill functions are clearly visible from operator station, with or without cab.
Quietest directional drill in its class (max. 85 dBA operator sound pressure), so there’s less environmental impact, less disruption in urban areas and greater operator comfort.
Optional cab features climate-controlled heat and air, for greater operator comfort and productivity.
BATTERY
SAE reserve capacity rating
195 min
SAE cold crank rating @ 0°F (-18°C)
950 amps
POWER (TIER 3)
Engine
Cummins® QSB4.5
Emissions compliance
EPA Tier 3
EU Stage IIIA
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 kW
Manufacturer’s gross power rating
148 hp
110 kW
Rated speed
2,300 rpm
POWER (TIER 4)
Engine
Cummins QSB4.5
Emissions compliance
EPA Tier 4
EU Stage IV
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
160 hp
119 kW
Estimated net power rating
152 hp
113 kW
Rated speed
2,300 rpm
FLUID CAPACITIES
U.S.
METRIC
Hydraulic reservoir
27 gal
102 L
Fuel tank
48 gal
182 L
Engine lubrication oil, w/filter
13.7 qt
13 L
Engine cooling system
24 qt
22.7 L
Antifreeze tank
8 gal
30 L
Diesel exhaust fluid tank
5 gal
18.9 L
OPERATION
U.S.
METRIC
Spindle speed, max*
225 rpm
225 rpm
Spindle torque, max
4000 ft·lb
5420 N·m
Carriage thrust travel speed*
120 fpm
37 m/min
Carriage pullback travel speed*
120 fpm
37 m/min
Thrust force*
24,800 fpm
110 kN
Pullback force*
30,000 lb
133 kN
Ground travel speed
Forward
2.4 mph
3.9 km/h
Reverse
2.2 mph
3.5 km/h
JT30
Productivity
Automated, intuitive carve mode reduces operator fatigue and error and is compatible with industry-leading TriHawk® HD housings and bits for exceptional efficiency and productivity.
Heavy-duty anchor system enables you to push or pull with full machine thrust and depend on the JT30 remaining in place; better machine stability while drilling means a quick and more productive bore.
Industry-exclusive, double-pivot drill frame allows steep entry angles without raising the tracks off the ground—no need to constantly readjust the machine even when the terrain is muddy or steep.
Hinges on main and rear hoods allow easy access to all service points in the engine and mud pump; rear mud pump cover allows you to operate in colder conditions.
JT30
Innovative Design
Exclusive assisted makeup and breakout feature: JT30 automatically adjusts speed when making up and breaking out drill pipe, saving wear on pipe threads and reducing operator fatigue.
Field-proven, heavy-duty rack and pinion thrust drive; welded-on double rack offers minimum maintenance and maximum reliability.
With a narrower width (80 inches/2 m, w/o cab) than the competition, the JT30 is a higher-horsepower drill that can operate in tighter spaces.
Advanced electronic system features improved diagnostics and customer-recommended electronic functions.
POWER PIPE® HD
U.S.
METRIC
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
39 kg
Weight of drill pipe & large box (48 pipe)
5,204 lb
2361 kg
Weight of drill pipe & small box (24 pipe)
2,897 lb
1314 kg
DIMENSIONS
U.S.
METRIC
Transport length
221 in
5.61 m
Width
80 in
2.03 m
Width w/cab
89 in
2.26 m
Transport height
94 in
2.39 m
Operating weight
17,080 lb
7747 kg
Weight w/cab
17,975 lb
8153 kg
Entry angle
10-16°
Angle of approach
19°
Angle of approach, w/cab
15°
Angle of departure
18°
JT30
Power
160-gross-hp (119-kW), Tier 4 engine is the most powerful in its class; full power to all machine functions greatly enhances your overall productivity.
Equipped with 24,800 lb (110 kN) of thrust and 30,000 lb (133 kN) of pullback force for efficient installation in tough soils.
NOISE LEVEL
Operator sound
86 dBA
Operator sound w/cab
83 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.
Our customers wanted more power to perform all functions at once. Both the JT30 and its counterpart, the JT30 All Terrain, are the most powerful and quietest drills in their class—by a long shot. And both are products of direct customer feedback from years of experience in all types of job conditions. While we’d like to take all the credit for every innovative feature, we can’t. But we will take full credit for being responsive to our customers’ needs.