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The Vermeer D130S is a recent addition to the Vermeer range of drills.
A powerful drilling solution for tight, narrow job sites CD Drilling leads the way with power and accessibility.
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ne of the major challenges faced by horizontal directional drilling operators is balancing the need for both power and accessibility. This is particularly the case with large-diameter drilling and infrastructure upgrade projects performed in densely populated urban areas. These were the challenges faced by WA based drilling operator CD Drilling, which provides drilling services to major national and local infrastructure operators, mainly for urban renewal projects. The company also operates in regional WA providing drilling services to leading mining companies. With an increased demand for largediameter drilling projects in urban areas, CD Drilling approached Vermeer WA & NT for an equipment solution to bump-up their productivity. What they needed was a powerful drilling solution for tight, narrow job sites. The Vermeer D130S – Combining power with accessibility With a need for both power and accessibility, the Vermeer D130S horizontal directional drill 46 TRENCHLESS AUSTRALASIA APRIL 2022
loomed as the prefect solution for CD Drilling. The Vermeer D130S is a recent addition to the Vermeer range of drills. Designed and built to take on challenging large-diameter drilling projects, without worrying about space restrictions, the Vermeer D130S also keeps surface disruption to a minimum. Being ideal for drilling projects in densely populated residential areas, the Vermeer D130S has quickly been adopted by drilling operators around the world. Now, CD Drilling is the first operator in Australia to take delivery of the revolutionary machine. CD Drilling Operations Manager, Brynn Silke, welcomed the new addition to their fleet. “The D130S has everything that we need in a drill – heaps of power for demanding jobs, plus a small footprint, so it fits into tight residential spaces, and on the back of a semi-trailer when we need to ship out to mine sites. We’re proud to be the first company in Australia to take delivery of the Vermeer D130S, and it certainly puts us ahead of our competitors,” Silke says. The Vermeer D130S is equipped with
578,200 kN (130,000 lb) of thrust and pullback, and maximum rotational torque of 20,337 Nm (15,000 ft-lb), making it capable of penetrating through an array of difficult terrains and ground conditions. Machine manoeuvrability is key to navigating tight, narrow jobsites. With a length of 10.2 metres, and a width of 2.5 metres, the self-contained, compact design of the Vermeer D130S allows for convenient transportation, navigability and minimized setup time. Increasing drilling productivity The Vermeer D130S enables drilling operators to increase their productivity through a number of key product features and options. The drill features an increased rod capacity and an optional crane. “The D130S allows us to drill more as were able to reduce downtime from changing rod baskets. By having a crane onboard, we don’t need a 15-tonne excavator to load rod baskets. This also means we don’t have to worry about extra equipment on cramped job sites,” says Silke.
