The standard DD-9014 offers the best in mid-size HDD engineering, as the unit  excels with: Caterpillar® 230 HP (171.1 kW) C-6.6 Tier III Diesel Engine, 90,000 lbs (40.8 Tonnes) of Maximum Thrust/Pullback, Rack and Pinion, (6) Pinion Carriage Drive with Adjustable Force Limiter, and 13,600 ft-lbs (18,300 Nm) of Maximum Rotary Torque, which allows the machine to turn larger size reamers in long distance bores.

Other features include, an on-board triplex mud pump, mechanized pipe loading system with a working capacity of 360 feet of on-board drill pipe, removable pipe baskets hold 9 pieces of pipe (each), independent hydraulic circuits for thrust/pullback, torque, and mud flow, automatic mud shut off and blow down valve, and 200 gallons per minute of superior mud flow.

Operators will appreciate the DD-9014’s jobsite advantages, as the drill rig is equipped with a climate controlled operators cabin with both air condition and heat options. The state-of-the-art microprocessor control console features an ergonomically designed joystick, mud pressure gauge, digital mud flow meter and rotary tachometer, pressure control for rotary and thrust, and has variable rotary control. The machine also incorporates a cold start feature where an engine air intake pre-heater is standard.

With safety always being a priority in every American Augers design the DD-9014 operates with rear thrust stabilizers, is I-beam circular post hold down capable, utilizes an ES!Lok exit side lock out control, Zap-Alert system, and has a QUIET PAK® noise reduction unit.

The DD-9014 should be considered the future of mid-size horizontal directional drills, and contractors around the world will find that the ASTEC® name is a continuation of American Augers committment to being a second-to-none supplier of underground technology construction equipment that maintains rugged strength, unsurpassed power, and industry leading designs.