The Ditch Witch JT3020 All Terrain features all terrain technology designed to simplify the HDD process. All Terrain technology improves upon the steering process with a dual-drive pipe system, which enables the JT3020 All Terrain to drill and steer at the same time. This is an advantage over single-rod systems, which are not capable of steering as well, if at all, in consolidated soils, according to the manufacturer.

The inner pipe of the JT3020 All Terrain’s two-pipe drill string continuously turns the drill bit at 150 to 400 rpm, depending on the soil.

The JT3020 All Terrain is so named because it can steer, drill and backream up to 650 ft. (198 m) in all types of soils, including solid rock, and also because it can be firmly secured on most surfaces due to a hydraulic, heavy-duty anchor system. The JT3020 All Terrain also features a double-pivot drill frame that allows steep entry angles without raising the tracks off the ground, for maximum stability while drilling.

During drilling, the HDD operator keeps track of the drilling head’s location with the help of an electronic beacon. A feature of the JT3020 All Terrain beacon is the relatively short length of its beacon, which enables it to be positioned in a steel housing just behind the drilling head. This design enables Ditch Witch JT3020 All Terrain beacons to show actual steering corrections during drilling, which makes it easier to guide the drilling head.

Because the JT3020 All Terrain transfers power to the bit mechanically, as opposed to the mud motor utilized by other HDD systems, it requires relatively little drilling fluid and therefore reduces job site cleanup time and expense.

Other standard features of the JT3020 All Terrain include cruise control for pilot boring and backreaming, which improves productivity by reducing operator fatigue; a pipe-loading system that features hydraulically powered shuttle grippers, hydraulic pipe row selection, and single pipe-loading; and low-maintenance, open-top vise wrenches that are angled toward the operator to provide an enhanced view of the tool joint.

For more information, call 800/654-6481 or visit www.ditchwitch.com.

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