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JT1220 MACH 1DIRECTIONAL DRILLS

The Ditch Witch JT1220 Mach 1 horizontal directional drill has 12,000 lb of pullback force, enabling you to consistently drill and backream with extraordinary precision. Ditch Witch Mach 1 technology, as the term implies, makes utility installation fast by controlling the ground drive, pipeloader and all drilling functions—plus system monitoring and troubleshooting—so you can get to the next jobsite at warp speed.

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JT1220 MACH 1

12,000 lb of pullback force, 180 RPM max. spindle speed.
Minimal noise output for longer utility installation operation in residential or commercial areas.
Open-top vise wrenches provide excellent visibility of drill pipe tool joints during pipe makeup and breakout.
Cruise control for drilling and backreaming reduces operator effort.

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Enclosed fluid pump system is easy to winterize and helps keep pump warm during winter operation.
Integrated electronic system with guidance control enables the tracker operator to disable power to drilling unit's thrust and rotation.
Minimal drill maintenance; with no zerks to grease each day, you'll spend more time drilling and less time servicing the unit.
Tethered ground drive controller allows the operator to maneuver the drilling unit from a position that provides increased visibility, easier loading/unloading, and easier positioning.
Rack-and-pinion thrust system provides outstanding power transfer and performance for a wide range of directional drilling jobs.

Large-capacity pipe lubrication system minimizes maintenance time by keeping contamination out.
Efficient pipeloading system allows column selection from the operator's station; Mach 1 pipeloader automation is available to further simplify operation.
Two-speed carriage significantly decreases cycle time; assisted-makeup feature increases the life of drill pipe joints by automatically matching carriage movement speed with rotation during pipe makeup and breakout.
With your Ditch Witch directional drill you never have to wonder if its support equipment—the electronic guidance systems, fluid-mixing systems, vacuum excavators, and downhole tools—will complement the task or complicate it. Every single component of the Ditch Witch trenchless family, from the drill bit to the drill pipe to the drilling rig itself, is designed and manufactured to work together as a system.

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SPECIFICATIONS,

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DIMENSIONS	U.S.	METRIC
Overall length*	188 in	4.78 m
Overall width*	51.5 in	1.31 m
Overall height*	78 in	1.98 m
Drilling unit operating mass*	10100 lb	4580 kg
Entry angle	10° to 14°
Angle of approach	18°
Angle of departure	18°
POWER PIPE	U.S.	METRIC
Length, nominal*	120 in	3 m
Diameter*	1.82 in	46.2 mm
Diameter, tool joint end*	2.38 in	60.4 mm
Bend radius, min	120 ft	37 m
Weight, lined*	54 lb	24.5 kg
OPERATION	U.S.	METRIC
Spindle speed, maximum*	180 rpm
Spindle torque, maximum*	1400 ft·lb	1898 N·m
Carriage thrust travel speed*	155 fpm	47 m/min
Carriage pullback travel speed*	155 fpm	47 m/min
Thrust force*	10,000 lb	44.5 kN
Pullback force*	12,000 lb	53.4 kN
Bore diameter	3.5 in	89 mm
Backream diameter (soil dependent)	Variable
Ground travel speed, maximum*
Forward	2.7 mph	4.3 km/h
Reverse	2.7 mph	4.3 km/h
POWER	U.S.	METRIC
Engine	Cummins B3.3
Fuel	Diesel
Cooling medium	Liquid
Injection: Direct
Aspiration	Natural
Cylinders	4
Displacement	199 in³	3.3 L
Bore	3.74 in	95 mm
Stroke	4.53 in	115 mm
Manufacturer's gross power rating**	60 hp	45 kW
Rated speed	2200 rpm
Emissions Compliance	EPA Tier 4i	EU Stage IIIA
DRILLING FLUID SYSTEM (ON-BOARD)	U.S.	METRIC
Drilling fluid pressure, maximum*	1250 psi	86 bar
Drilling fluid flow, maximum*	15 gpm	57 L/min
FLUID CAPACITIES	U.S.	METRIC
Hydraulic reservoir	17 gal	64 L
Fuel tank	19 gal	72 L
BATTERY	U.S.	METRIC
SAE Reserve capacity rating	195 min
SAE Cold crank rating @ 0° F (-18° C)	950 A

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. Contains patented features. Per SAE J2022 *Per SAE J1995

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The following tandem-axle trailers are available for JT1220 Mach 1:

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