Horizontal directional drilling rig
148 hp (110 kW) | DD4045 Astec Underground

The Astec® EarthPro™ Series DD4045 offers contractors more power and features than any competitive unit on the market. It provides the mobility and flexibility to fit onto any jobsite in any environment.

The DD4045 provides 40,000 lbs of thrust/pullback force with the capability of up to 4,500 ft-lbs of rotary torque. The maximum rotary speed can reach up to 200 rpm. The drill weighs 20,000 lbs., and is 257 inches long by 83 inches wide at the tracks. The DD4045 is powered by an 148-horsepower Cummins turbocharged diesel engine. It also has an onboard Triplex mud pump that can produce up to 70 gallons per minute at up to 1300 psi. This new drill also boasts the field-proven Quad rack-and-pinion carriage drive that has made Astec Underground directional drills market leaders. The floating carriage is capable of two speeds, including a 150 ft/min fast mode for adding and removing rods.