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Ditch Witch

JT40 Directional Drill

160 hp
Engine power
20,503 lb (9,300 kg)
Operating weight
212 L
fuel tank capacity
4.8 km/h
ground travel speed
178 kN
pullback force
225 rpm
spindle speed max

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Datasheet ↓
Archive ✓ Verified source Jul 2026

Full specifications

Battery (2 Used) - SAE cold crank rating @ 0°F (-18°C)950 amps
Battery (2 Used) - SAE reserve capacity rating195 min
Dimensions - Angle of approach17 °
Dimensions - Angle of departure17 °
Dimensions - Entry angle20-29 °
Dimensions - Height, w/cab, mobiling97 in (246 cm)
Dimensions - Length290 in (737 cm)
Dimensions - Operating mass, no pipe, no cab20,500 lb (9,299 kg)
Dimensions - Width, w/cab, extended max108 in (274 cm)
Dimensions - Width, w/open station89 in (226 cm)
Drilling Fluid System (120 Gpm Option) - Flow, max120 gpm
Drilling Fluid System (120 Gpm Option) - Pressure, max1,000 psi
Drilling Fluid System (70 Gpm Option) - Flow, max70 gpm
Drilling Fluid System (70 Gpm Option) - Pressure, max1,000 psi
Fluid Capacities - Antifreeze tank8 gal
Fluid Capacities - Diesel exhaust fluid tank8.6 gal
Fluid Capacities - Engine cooling system25.6 qt
Fluid Capacities - Engine lubrication oil, w/filter14 qt
Fluid Capacities - Fuel tank56 gal
Fluid Capacities - Hydraulic reservoir17 gal
Noise Level - Exterior sound power per ISO 6395< or = 103 dBA
Operation - Backreamer diameterSoil dependent
Operation - Carriage pullback travel speed180 fpm
Operation - Carriage thrust travel speed180 fpm
Operation - Forward/reverse3 mph
Operation - Pullback force40,000 lb (18,144 kg)
Operation - Spindle speed, max225 rpm
Operation - Spindle torque, max5,500 ft·lb
Operation - Thrust force40,000 lb (18,144 kg)
Power - Bore4.2 in (10.7 cm)
Power - Cooling mediumLiquid
Power - Displacement275 in³
Power - Emissions complianceEPA Tier 4
Power - EngineCummins® QSB4.5
Power - FuelDiesel
Power - InjectionDirect
Power - Manufacturer's gross power rating165 hp
Power - Number of cylinders4
Power - Rated speed2,200 rpm
Power - Stroke4.9 in (12.4 cm)
Power Pipe Forged Hd - Bend radius, min143 ft (43.6 m)
Power Pipe Forged Hd - Diameter of drill pipe2.8 in (69.8 mm)
Power Pipe Forged Hd - Diameter of tool joint3.1 in (79.5 mm)
Power Pipe Forged Hd - Length180 in (457 cm)
Power Pipe Forged Hd - Weight of drill pipe145 lb (65.8 kg)
Power Pipe Forged Hdx - Bend radius, min143 ft (43.6 m)
Power Pipe Forged Hdx - Diameter of drill pipe2.8 in (69.8 mm)
Power Pipe Forged Hdx - Diameter of tool joint3.1 in (79.5 mm)
Power Pipe Forged Hdx - Length180 in (457 cm)
Power Pipe Forged Hdx - Weight of drill pipe145 lb (65.8 kg)
Power Pipe® Hd - Bend radius, min146 ft (44.5 m)
Power Pipe® Hd - Diameter of drill pipe2.8 in (71.4 mm)
Power Pipe® Hd - Diameter of drill pipe, tool joint end3.1 in (79.5 mm)
Power Pipe® Hd - Length of dril pipe, nominal180 in (457 cm)
Power Pipe® Hd - Weight of drill pipe, lined150 lb (68.0 kg)
Weight Configuration - 120 gpm fluid pump option370 lb (168 kg)
Weight Configuration - Cab option690 lb (313 kg)

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