Vermeer
D40x55 S3 HDD
139 hp
Engine power
22,379 lb (10,151 kg)
Operating weight
166.6 L
fuel tank capacity
57.3 m/min
max carriage speed
265 L/min
max flow
7,457 Nm
max spindle torque
Equivalent across brands
Compare side by side →Comparable machines from other manufacturers, scored on normalised, manufacturer-sourced specs.
| Model | Match | Engine power | Operating weight | fuel tank capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ditch Witch JT28 Directional Drill | 94% | 130 hp | 21,361 lb (9,689 kg) | - |
| Ditch Witch JT25 | 93% | 130 hp | 20,761 lb (9,417 kg) | 182 L |
| Ditch Witch JT3020 | 89% | 156 hp | 21,660 lb (9,825 kg) | 159 l |
| Ditch Witch AT32 All Terrain Directional Drill | 88% | 155 hp | 19,220 lb (8,718 kg) | - |
| Ditch Witch JT40 Directional Drill | 85% | - | 20,501 lb (9,299 kg) | 212 L |
| Ditch Witch JT30 | 82% | 160 hp | 17,079 lb (7,747 kg) | - |
Documents
Full specifications
| Angle of Approach - 10 ft (3 m) | 18 deg | ↗ |
| Angle of Approach - 15 ft (4.6 m) | 15 deg | ↗ |
| Aspiration | Turbo | ↗ |
| Automated Rod Loader | Yes | ↗ |
| Auxiliary Pump Flow at Maximum Engine RPM | 9 gpm | ↗ |
| Auxiliary Pump Relief Pressure | 3000 psi | ↗ |
| Brand | Aplex | ↗ |
| Breakout System | Standard hydraulic vise | ↗ |
| Cab | Optional | ↗ |
| Drilling Lights | Standard | ↗ |
| Flow Indicator | Standard | ↗ |
| Fuel Tank | 44 gal | ↗ |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | ↗ |
| Gross Horsepower | 140 hp | ↗ |
| Guaranteed sound power (CE-rating) | 105 dB(A) | ↗ |
| Height (Minimum Transport) | 76 in (193 cm) | ↗ |
| Height (With Cab) | 94.5 in (240 cm) | ↗ |
| Hydraulic Return Filter Rating | Dual 5 micron filters | ↗ |
| Hydraulic Supply Filter Rating | 9 micron | ↗ |
| Hydraulic System | 65 gal | ↗ |
| Hydraulic Tank | 55 gal | ↗ |
| Length (Minimum Transport) - 10 ft (3 m) | 241 in (612 cm) | ↗ |
| Length (Minimum Transport) - 15 ft (4.6 m) | 290 in (737 cm) | ↗ |
| Make and Model | John Deere 4045 | ↗ |
| Max Fuel Consumption | 7.4 gph | ↗ |
| Maximum Carriage Speed at Maximum Engine RPM | 188 ft/min | ↗ |
| Maximum Carriage Speed in Low at Maximum Engine RPM | 75 ft/min | ↗ |
| Maximum Engine RPM | 2400 rpm | ↗ |
| Maximum Flow | 70 gpm | ↗ |
| Maximum Ground Drive Speed at Maximum Engine RPM | 3.3 mph | ↗ |
| Maximum Operating Angle (Fore/Aft)* | 30 | ↗ |
| Maximum Operating Angle (Left/Right)* | 30 deg | ↗ |
| Maximum Pressure | 1100 psi | ↗ |
| Maximum Spindle Speed at Max Engine RPM | 227 rpm | ↗ |
| Maximum Spindle Torque (High at Maximum Engine RPM) | 3000 ft-lb | ↗ |
| Maximum Spindle Torque (Low at Maximum Engine RPM) | 5500 ft-lb | ↗ |
| Maximum Spindle Torque (Medium at Maximum Engine RPM) | 4400 ft-lb | ↗ |
| Minimum Bore Diameter | 4 in (10.2 cm) | ↗ |
| Noise Level at Operator's Ear | 83 dB(A) | ↗ |
| On Board Tank Capacity | 6 gal | ↗ |
| Pullback | 40,000 lbs (18,144 kg) | ↗ |
| Remote Lockout | Standard | ↗ |
| Rotation Pump Flow at Maximum Engine RPM | 45 gpm | ↗ |
| Rotation Pump Relief Pressure | 6000 psi | ↗ |
| Stakedown System | Standard | ↗ |
| Strike Alert | Standard | ↗ |
| Thrust | 40,000 lbs (18,144 kg) | ↗ |
| Thrust/Pullback Pump Flow at Max Engine RPM | 32 gpm | ↗ |
| Weight | 22,380 lbs (10,151 kg) | ↗ |
| Weight (Cab Option) | 27,080 lbs (12,283 kg) | ↗ |
| Width (Minimum Transport) | 89 in (226 cm) | ↗ |
| Width (With Cab, Minimum Transport) | 89 in (226 cm) | ↗ |
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