2019 Ditch Witch® Directional Drills JT20XP

2019 Ditch Witch® Directional Drills JT20XP

For optimized power and productivity on utility installation jobs, the innovative Ditch Witch® XP drill packages features a 74.5-hp JT20XP drill and a dedicated 44-hp XP44 mixing system – a full 118-hp package. The drill provides improved spindle torque and speed and more mud flow than competitive units, providing operators superior productivity and performance on larger jobs, all without compromising jobsite footprint. The full XP-package offers contractors an all-diesel jobsite and requires no DEF, simplifying service and maintenance.

Features may include:

• The full Ditch Witch XP drill package includes the JT20XP directional drill and a new XP44 mixing system – a full 118-hp package for optimized productivity on utility installation jobs.

• Powered by a 74.5-hp (55.6-kW) Tier-4 Deutz® diesel engine, the JT20XP directional drill maximizes available horsepower for thrust and rotation.
  
  

• The XP44 mixing system is equipped with a dedicated 44-hp (32.8-kW) Tier-4 Yanmar® diesel engine for superior mixing capabilities and drilling-fluid delivery.
  
  

• The JT20XP drill provides 14 percent increased spindle torque for improved productivity and increased performance in tough ground conditions and on jobs that require a large backream, such as larger utility installations.
  

• At 39 gpm the JT20XP provides 56 percent more mud flow than its JT20 Ditch Witch counterpart, offering contractors a productive drill designed specifically for larger jobs, without compromising jobsite footprint.
  

• The unit also offers a 20 percent increased spindle speed, allowing operators the ability to run downhole tooling at faster speeds for improved underground cutting.
  

• The XP drill and mixing system package features wireless communication up to distances of 300 feet in straight line-of-sight*, allowing operation of each unit independent from their designated operator stations. As a powerful standalone, diesel-powered mixing system, the XP44 offers superior mixing capabilities in a quieter package for less disruption in noise-sensitive areas.
  

• A newly designed operator’s station features an ergonomic, adjustable seat to reduce operator strain and keep the operator comfortable for long hours on the job.

• The machine’s open-top vise wrenches are angled toward the operator for an excellent view of the tool joint, and they require no daily maintenance

• An advanced, color LCD display provides engine diagnostics and informational messages, including electronic strike indicators (ESID), and helps operators stay aware of what’s going on in and around the drill and jobsite.
  

• Featuring an innovative, urban compact design, the full XP package is easily transported, making it easy to maneuver and tow from jobsite to jobsite.
  

• The JT20XP has no grease zerks – a Ditch Witch exclusive – and features all daily maintenance points in one easy-access location to simplify machine maintenance, reduce service time and increase uptime.
  

• The environmentally friendly, Tier-4 engine requires no DEF, further simplifying maintenance.

• The full XP-package offers contractors an all-diesel jobsite for more convenient operations and simple fuel service.

• The unit’s high-pressure, 65-foot retractable hose is designed with quick-disconnects to reduce the loss of drilling fluids during setup and helps maintain an environmentally-friendly jobsite.