Est. 2012 • Family Owned & Operated
Jacksonville, FL 32205
Phone 904-767-5232 · Mobile 904-729-1051
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2017 Vermeer 20X22 S3

Unit description
year 2017
Make Vermeer
Model 20X22 S3
Engine: Deutz TD2.9 turbocharged, liquid-cooled diesel
Emissions Rating: Tier 4 Final / Stage IIIB compliant (Requires No DEF)
Gross Horsepower: 74 hp (55.2 kW) at 2,600 max RPM
Displacement: 177 cu in (2.9 L)
Operational Performance
Thrust / Pullback Force: 19,500 lbs (86.7 kN)
Maximum Spindle Torque: 2,250 ft-lbs (3,050.6 Nm) in low range
Maximum Spindle Speed: 257 RPM
Maximum Carriage Speed: 160 ft/min (48.8 m/min) up to 167 ft/min
Maximum Ground Drive Speed: 3.3 mph (5.3 km/h)
Drill Rack Angle: 12° to 17°
Minimum Bore Diameter: 3.0 inches (7.6 cm)
Onboard Fluid System
Mud Pump Max Flow: 25 gpm (94.6 L/min)
Mud Pump Max Pressure: 1,000 psi (69 bar)
Drill Pipe & Capacity
Drill Rod Type: Firestick® drill rod
Length per Rod: 10 ft (3.0 m)
Rod Diameter Options: 1.9 inches (4.8 cm) or 2.06 inches (5.2 cm)
Onboard Pipe Capacity: 400 ft (121.9 m) across a 40-piece basket
Fluid Capacities
Fuel Tank: 25 gal (94.6 L)
Hydraulic Tank: 30 gal (113.6 L)
Total Hydraulic System: 40 gal (151.4 L)
Dimensions & Weights
Transport Length: 204 inches (17 ft / 5.18 m)
Transport Width: 48 inches (4 ft / 1.22 m)
Transport Height: 74 to 78 inches (1.88 - 1.98 m) depending on track setup
Operating Weight: Approximately 10,840 lbs to 11,160 lbs base weight (up to 12,808 lbs fully loaded with pipe basket)
Key highlights
- Custom Tandem-Axle Equipment Trailer
- Make / Builder: Custom Equipment Trailer (badged "CUSTOM" with front rail dealer/builder plate).
- Axle Configuration: Tandem heavy-duty axles with dual steel tread-plate fenders.
- Coupler / Tongue: Heavy-duty adjustable pintle ring hitch with dual safety chains and drop-leg top-wind jack.
- Deck Construction: Treated wood plank deck with forward steel bulkhead and steel side rub rails / stake pockets.
- Loading Ramps: Dual fold-up steel channel ladder ramps with spring assist.
- Layout: Forward deck space dedicated to the Vermeer MX125 mixing skid and 500-gallon tank; open rear deck for drill loading.
- GVWR / Capacities: Pending inspection (requires serial tag/VIN to verify axle ratings and tare weight).
- DCI Falcon F2+ Locator System
- Model: Digital Control Inc. (DCI) Falcon F2+ Receiver (classic white housing with green "F2" livery).
- Depth Range: Up to 160 ft (48 m).
- Data Telemetry Range: Up to 200 ft (61 m).
- Frequency Bands: Wideband frequency agility operating from 4.5 kHz to 45 kHz to bypass active jobsite passive interference.
- Roll Resolution: 24-position clock face for continuous downhole tool-face tracking.
- Included Accessories: Hard transport case, docking charger station, AC power adapter, and dual battery harness plates.
- DCI Aurora Color Remote Touchscreen Display
- Model: Digital Control Inc. Aurora Remote Display Unit.
- Screen: 8.4-inch color touchscreen display with anti-glare daylight readability.
- Telemetry Range: Wireless radio link up to 1,800 ft line-of-sight to the handheld locator receiver.
- Drill Rig Integration: Mounts directly at the operator console with real-time target steering, pitch, roll, fluid pressure telemetry, and LWD (Log-While-Drilling) tracking compatibility.
- Power & Mounting: 10–28 VDC direct rig harness power cable and heavy-duty RAM-style ball mount bracket included.
- Vermeer MX125 Mixing System & 500-Gal Tank
- Engine: Honda GX200 5.5 HP commercial gas engine with recoil start.
- Pump: 3-inch grease-seal Monarch centrifugal pump delivering high-volume slurry turnover.
- Mixer Hopper: Integrated venturi feed hopper for bulk bentonite/polymer additives.
- Tank: 500-gallon heavy-duty white poly horizontal leg tank with steel hold-down bands and 4 in-line eductor jet nozzles.
Specifications
| Engine | Deutz TD2.9 turbocharged, liquid-cooled diesel |
|---|---|
| Emissions Rating | Tier 4 Final / Stage IIIB compliant (Requires No DEF) |
| Gross Horsepower | 74 hp (55.2 kW) at 2,600 max RPM |
| Displacement | 177 cu in (2.9 L) |
| Thrust / Pullback Force | 19,500 lbs (86.7 kN) |
| Maximum Spindle Torque | 2,250 ft-lbs (3,050.6 Nm) in low range |
| Maximum Spindle Speed | 257 RPM |
| Maximum Carriage Speed | 160 ft/min (48.8 m/min) up to 167 ft/min |
| Maximum Ground Drive Speed | 3.3 mph (5.3 km/h) |
| Drill Rack Angle | 12° to 17° |
| Minimum Bore Diameter | 3.0 inches (7.6 cm) |
| Mud Pump Max Flow | 25 gpm (94.6 L/min) |
| Mud Pump Max Pressure | 1,000 psi (69 bar) |
| Drill Rod Type | Firestick® drill rod |
| Length per Rod | 10 ft (3.0 m) |
| Rod Diameter Options | 1.9 inches (4.8 cm) or 2.06 inches (5.2 cm) |
| Onboard Pipe Capacity | 400 ft (121.9 m) across a 40-piece basket |
| Fuel Tank | 25 gal (94.6 L) |
| Hydraulic Tank | 30 gal (113.6 L) |
| Total Hydraulic System | 40 gal (151.4 L) |
| Transport Length | 204 inches (17 ft / 5.18 m) |
| Transport Width | 48 inches (4 ft / 1.22 m) |
| Transport Height | 74 to 78 inches (1.88 - 1.98 m) depending on track setup |
| Operating Weight | Approximately 10,840 lbs to 11,160 lbs base weight (up to 12,808 lbs fully loaded with pipe basket) |
Specifications are manufacturer / typical values for this model and are provided for reference; verify on inspection.