Astec DD-65 MiniMax
Compact Directional Drill

New Astec EarthPro™ Series DD-65 MiniMax

Power and versatility in a compact package.

The Astec® EarthPro™ Series DD-65 MiniMax horizontal directional drill from Astec Underground offers power and versatility in a compact package.  This unit is small enough to work among obstacles in existing landscapes or in tight work areas such as against walls or buildings.  This unit offers 6,000 lbs of thrust/pullback force and is capable of up to 500 ft-lbs of rotary torque, with a maximum rotary speed of 180 rpm. It weighs a nimble 2,600 pounds (1179.3 kg) for minimum impact on turf and existing landscape. The patented Es!Lok system is integrated into the drill controls.  An emergency shut down switch is located at the driller’s console. Powered by a dependable 26-horsepower Caterpillar® C1.1 diesel engine, the DD-65 has an onboard duplex mud pump that can pump 5 gallons per minute at 650 psi. This unit features the field-proven single rack-and-pinion carriage drive.  It uses 5-foot drill stem with an outside diameter of 1.75 inches and can carry up to 150 feet of pipe.

ENGINE Make and model Caterpillar© C1.1 Diesel Gross Horsepower 26hp @ 2200rpm 19.4kw @ 2200rpm Fuel Tank Capacity 10 Gal 37.9 L Hydraulic capacity 15 Gal 56.78 L Drive system: Triple pump hydraulic system       ROTARY DRIVE Rotary System Direct drive, infinitly variable torque Rotary Speed Max 150 RPM Rotary Torque Max 500 ft-lb's 677.9 Nm       CARRIAGE DRIVE Max thrust/pullback 6,000 lbs 2.72 Tonnes Drive Description Rack and pinion single drive Carriage Speed Up to 150 ft/min Up to 45.7 m/min Thrust frame ---------------------------------- Welded, single-sided, heavy-duty rack       DRILLING UNIT     Travel System ------------------------------- Self-propelled on rubber tracks Flat surface speed 1.5 mph forward and reverse 2.4 km/h forward and reverse Track material -------------------------------- Rubber Drill angle -------------------------------------- Single pivot, maximum 15.5 degrees Wrench/clamp ------------------------------ Vise type Hold-down system ------------------------ Single powered hydraulic auger in foot and independent rear stabilizer       DRILLING FLUID PUMP     Onboard mud pump ----------------------- Duplex pump  Output 0-5 gpm 18.9 L  Maximum pressure  650 psi  44.82 bar        PIPE LOADER     Manual loaded 5-ft (1.52m) stem. Onboard capacity is 150 ft (45.72 m)        DRILL PIPE (Optional)      Length  5 ft  1.52 m  Outside tub diameter  1.25 in  31.75 mm  Tool joint O.D.  1.75 in  44.45 mm  Fluid course  .31 in  7.87 mm        PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT A Zap-Alert System is standard equipment. E-stop shut down switch at driller's console and tram constol. The ES!LOK exit side lockout system is standard equipment        WEIGHT AND DIMENSIONS Machine weight 2,600 lbs (approx) 1,179.3 kg (approx) Width at tracks  35.5 in  .90 m  Height 59 in  1.50 m  Length  124 in  3.15 m  Note: Weight does not include pipe