2026 Horizontal Directional Drill Rig Specs
Whether you’re just dipping your toes in the world of horizontal directional drilling (HDD) or you’re an experienced driller looking to add to or update your fleet, knowing what’s available on the market is one of the keys to your success.
To help make the buying decision easier, we’ve once again queried the HDD rig manufacturers to give us an update on what is available today. In the spec section, we’ve asked manufacturers to provide some advice to buyers, recent trends and their main contact information.
We’ve once again asked them to provide key equipment specs. Like last year, the specs are combined into one section to make it easier for you to compare the models against each other.
As always, this spec section is meant to be a guide to aid you in your purchasing decisions. Check with your local dealer or the manufacturer directly for the most up-to-date information.
Responding to our request for specs are:
- American Augers
- Barbco
- Bortec
- Ditch Witch
- Gladiator HDD
- Herrenknecht AG
- Prime Drilling
- Roddie Inc.
- TT Technologies
- Universal HDD
- Vermeer
Happy shopping!
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