Last updated on 01/11/2007.

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Ditch Witch:  JT7020 Mach 1

 

The JT7020 Mach 1 horizontal directional drilling system offers increased power and automated features that make it the most efficient and productive horizontal directional drilling machine in its size and power category. This self-contained drilling unit has the power to pull in mail-line lengths of bundled conduit and pipe.*

 

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Dimensions
U.S.
Metric
Length
348 in
8.8 m
Width
103 in
2.6 m
Height
100.25 in
2.5 m
Weight
42,600 lb
19 323 kg
UFE
U.S.
Metric
Length
177.2 in
4.5 m
Joint diameter
4 in
102 mm
Tubing diameter
3.62 in
92 mm
Min. bend radius
230 ft
70 m
Weight
229 lb
104 kg
Operational
U.S.
Metric
Spindle speed
0-210 rpm
0-210 rpm
Spindle torque (max)
10,000 ft•lb
13,600 N•m
Carriage speed (high)
185 fpm
56 Mpm
Pullback, actual
70,000 lb
311 kN
Thrust, actual
70,000 lb
311 kN
Bore diameter
6 in
152 mm
Backream diameter (soil dependent)
Variable
Variable
Ground drive speed (forward)
0-3.6 mph
0-5.8 km/h
Ground drive speed (reverse)
0-3.6 mph
0-5.8 km/h
Approach angle (front)
20°
20°
Approach angle (rear)
17°
17°
Ground Pressure
12.3 psi
Power
U.S.
Metric
Engine: Deutz Model #BF6M1013ECP (turbocharged & aftercooled)
Fuel: diesel
Cooling medium: John Deere Cool Guard 50/50 pre-mixed coolant
Number of cylinders: 6
Displacement
436 in3
7.15 L
Bore
4.25 in
108 mm
Stroke
5.12 in
130 mm
Intermittent power @ 2300 rpm
261 hp
195 kW
Maximum governed speed (no load)
2300 rpm
2300 rpm
Continuous power @ 2300 rpm
210 hp
157 kW
Maximum torque
706 ft•lb
954 N•m
Fluid Capacities
U.S.
Metric
Fuel tank
78 gal
295 L
Hydraulic reservoir
47 gal
178 L
Engine lubrication oil, including filter
16 qt
15.1 L
Fluid pump liner wash tank
5.2 qt
19.7 L
Battery
U.S.
Metric
SAE reserve capacity 900 mins.
SAE cold crank @ 0° F (-18° C) 2600 amps.
Noise Levels
U.S.
Metric
Operator sound pressure per ISO 6394 <87 dbA (open operator station)
Exterior sound power per ISO 6393 <111 dbA
Operator sound pressure per ISO 6394 <75 dbA (enclosed operator station)
On-Board Fluid System Capacities
U.S.
Metric
Flow rate
0-160 gpm water
0-606 L/min water
Pressure
1100 psi
76 bar
Antifreeze tank
20 gal
76 L
Note: Fluid volume will vary with fluid viscosity and other conditions.
Specifications are called out according to SAE recommended practices. Specifications are general and subject to change without notice. If exact measurements are required, equipment should be weighed and measured. Due to selected options, delivered equipment may not necessarily match that shown.
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*Information taken from the Ditch Witch Website & American Auger.