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Directional drill rental for utility and fiber bores

Two horizontal directional drills, sourced for your job: the compact Vermeer D20x22 S3 and the larger Ditch Witch JT60. We do not keep them on the yard — call or text with your dates and job ZIP and we confirm whether we can bring one in. Add a self-loading reel trailer if the bore pulls cable or conduit.

Which drill?

Vermeer D20x22 S3 and Ditch Witch JT60 compared
MeasureVermeer D20x22 S3Ditch Witch JT60
ClassCompactLarger-bore
Thrust and pullback19,500 lb60,000 lb
Rotational torque2,250 ft-lb (max spindle torque, low range)9,000 ft-lb
EngineDeutz TD2.9 diesel, 74 gross hp190 gross hp Tier 3 or 200 gross hp Tier 4i diesel, by model year
Rental priceCall for availability and rental pricesCall for availability and rental prices

Manufacturer figures (Vermeer; Ditch Witch). The unit we send may differ by model year — we confirm it when we quote.

Stellar RR-185 cable reel trailer on the FleetWay yard, reel arms raised, with a second unit and an orchard behind it

Add-on

Pulling cable or conduit? Add a reel trailer

The Stellar RR-185 self-loading reel trailer holds the reel for the pull and loads it hydraulically, so one person can change reels between pulls. Ask us to put it on the same quote as the drill.

Reel trailer rental rates: $75/day, $350/week, $800/month.

Questions before you rent

Which drill do I need for my bore?
The Vermeer D20x22 S3 is the compact drill (19,500 lb thrust and pullback); the Ditch Witch JT60 is the larger one (60,000 lb). Tell us the bore length, diameter, soil and job ZIP when you call or text and we tell you which we can source.
Do you keep directional drills on the yard?
No — we source them for your job. Call or text (916) 907-8192 with your dates and job ZIP and we confirm availability before you commit.
Can I rent a reel trailer with the drill?
Yes. Our Stellar RR-185 self-loading reel trailer can go on the same quote — the add-on is on this page.
Is delivery available?
Pickup or delivery is quoted per job. Call or text and tell us the job ZIP.

Also see

We rent across Northern and Central California, including Redding. Delivery is quoted per job.

Need a directional drill?

Dates, job ZIP and the bore you're planning is enough — we confirm whether we can bring one in.