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Directional Drilling
lined our process, " said Rick Thomas, DDURT Construction
field superintendent. " Any rock job we would get is a challenge,
but the rig has pretty well taken the challenge away. "
The ability to bore more stems from the machine's tough
tooling and power. A 100-hpDeutz TCD3.6L4 engine provides
power to help drive the D23x30DR S3 to its peak performance,
while a thrust/pullback of 24,000 pounds combines with outer
rod rotational torque of 3,000 foot-pounds to help get the drill
into tough ground.
Another benefit DDURT Construction has praised for
the dual-rod rig is the ease of operation and familiar features.
" When I went from the standard rig to the D23x30DR S3, I
noticed just the simplicity of everything, " said Thomas. " Everything's
laid out really nice. It's just a good machine. "
Sizing for the job
When drilling in rock, often contractors will bring in a larger
drill to do the work, which also requires a larger truck and
trailer to haul the machine. Since the Vermeer dual-rod drill is
designed for working in rock, DDURT Construction can get by
with a utility size that can be hauled on the same trailer as the
rest of its drill fleet.
" We find the D23x30DR S3 to be the happy medium when
it comes to power, being able to get out there and do the work
that we want to do, but also offering the versatility to get in and
out of areas, " said Barrett.
This is important because DDURT Construction often goes
from a rural environment to working in town while installing
fiber for the Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative project.
These drills also allow the company to maintain a streamlined
approach with minimal support equipment.
" As far as support equipment, primarily we're just pulling the
500-gallon tanks that come with the units we purchase. It's just
your basic mud-mixing system and the 500-gallon tank on the
trailer that come all together, " Barret pointed out. " We don't
have any water trucks. "
This simplified approach allows DDURT Construction to
maximize the efficiency of its fiber installation process. A hydro-excavation
crew out front to locate utilities and an HDD
crew supported by an excavation crew are keeping pace with
demands on the Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative project.
With the high demand for high-speed internet, especially in
rural communities, DDURT Construction found a niche in the
fiber market and has optimized its fleet for this application. UI
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
DDURT Construction, (918) 887-8057, ddurtconstructionok.com
Vermeer Corp., (888) 837-6337, vermeer.com
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