The Ditch Witch JT4020 is a robust horizontal directional drilling (HDD) machine designed for demanding underground construction projects. Equipped with a 190-horsepower (142 kW) diesel engine, it delivers substantial power to handle challenging drilling tasks.
Key Specifications:
• Engine Power: 190 hp (142 kW)
• Pullback Force: 40,000 lbs
• Thrust Force: 36,000 lbs
• Maximum Spindle Speed: 240 RPM
• Maximum Spindle Torque: 5,000 ft-lbs
• Maximum Drilling Range: Up to 1,000 feet (305 meters)
• Drill Pipe Length: 15 feet (4.5 meters)
• Maximum Fluid Pressure: 1,300 psi (90 bar)
• Operational Spindle Speed: 240 RPM
• Carriage Thrust Travel Speed: 120 feet per minute
• Carriage Pullback Travel Speed: 120 feet per minute
• Weight: Approximately 27,700 lbs (12,560 kg)
• Dimensions: Length 337 inches (8.56 meters), Width 87 inches (2.21 meters), Height 96 inches (2.44 meters)
Notable Features:
• Advanced Control Systems: The JT4020 is equipped with touch-sensitive, variable-speed, electric-over-hydraulic controls operated via a single lever, enhancing operator efficiency. The integrated electronic system includes cruise control to maintain consistent thrust and rotation settings.
• Enhanced Thrust Drive System: A welded, double rack-and-pinion thrust drive system ensures reliability during long bores and in challenging soil conditions.
• Hydraulic Four-Point Anchor System: This feature secures the unit firmly during operation across various soil types, providing stability and safety.
• Fluid Management: The onboard pump supports productive drilling at extended distances, maintaining optimal flow rates and managing thrust/pullback and rotation functions effectively.
• Operator Comfort: The machine’s design includes an adjustable seat, logically arranged instruments, and an optional enclosed cab with climate control, ensuring operator comfort during extended operations.
The JT4020 is suitable for large-scale utility installations, complex pipeline projects, and operations in challenging terrains, including rock and dense soil conditions. Its combination of power, precision, and durability makes it a valuable asset in the field of horizontal directional drilling.
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