HDD Drill Rods

Horizontal drilling rods for every machine brand and thread standard — S135/S145 heat-treated steel, with full dimension and torque tables.
Drill rod dimensions and torque table
The values below are listed by machine brand and rod size. Call us to determine the right rod for your needs together.

Vermeer-Compatible Rods
Horizontal drilling rods suited to Vermeer machine models. All S145 heat-treated steel.
| Model | OD (mm) | Wall (mm) | Tool Joint Ø (mm) | Length (mm) | Weight (kg) | Steel Grade | Min. Bend Radius (m) | Max. Torque (Nm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D7×11 / D9X13 | 42 | 6.5 | 48 | 1829 | 12 | S145 | 29 | 2000 |
| D10X14 / D10X15 | 42 | 6.5 | 48 | 3048 | 20 | S145 | 29 | 2000 |
| D16×20 / D18×22 | 48 | 6.5 | 54 | 3048 | 23.5 | S145 | 30 | 3000 |
| D24×40 | 60.3 | 8 | 66.7 | 3048 | 37 | S145 | 33 | 6300 |
| D40X40 | 60.3 | 8 | 66.7 | 4572 | 52 | S145 | 33 | 6300 |
| D33×44 / D36×50 | 60.3 | 8 | 70/72 | 3048 | 38 | S145 | 33 | 6772 |
| D33×44 / D36×50 | 60.3 | 8 | 70/72 | 4572 | 53 | S145 | 33 | 6772 |
| D36x50 Series I-II / D40x55 S3 | 67 | 10.54 | 79 | 3048 | 55 | S145 | 44.2 | 6800 |
| D36x50 Series I-II / D40x55 S3 | 67 | 10.54 | 79 | 4572 | 77 | S145 | 44.2 | 6800 |
| D50×100 / D60x70 | 73 | 10 | 83 | 3048 | 55 | S145 | 51 | 16000 |
| D50×100 | 73 | 10 | 83 | 4572 | 78 | S145 | 51 | 16000 |
| D50X100 / D80×100 | 89 | 10 | 92 | 4572 | 96 | S145 | 72 | 18000 |
| D100×120 | 89 | 10 | 104 | 6096 | 130 | S145 | 72 | 24000 |
Ditch Witch-Compatible Rods
Horizontal drilling rods suited to Ditch Witch machine models. All S145 heat-treated steel.
| Model | Pipe OD (mm) | Wall (mm) | Tool Joint Ø (mm) | Length (m) | Weight (kg) | Steel Grade | Min. Bend Radius (m) | Max. Torque (Nm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JT820 / 920 | 42 | 6.5 | 50.8 | 2000 | 13 | S145 | 26 | 2000 |
| JT920L | 42 | 6.5 | 50.8 | 3000 | 21 | S145 | 26 | 2000 |
| JT1720 / 1720M1 | 52 | 6.5 | 63 | 3000 | 25 | S145 | 30 | 3200 |
| JT2020M1 | 60 | 7.5 | 66.7 | 3000 | 35 | S145 | 33 | 6300 |
| JT2720 | 60 | 7.5 | 70 | 3000 | 36 | S145 | 33 | 6772 |
| JT2720M1 / 3020M1 | 68 | 8 | 76 | 3000 | 40 | S145 | 33 | 7000 |
| JT4020 | 73 | 10 | 82.5 | 4500 | 51 | S145 | 51 | 16000 |
| JT4020M1 | 83 | 9 | 89 | 4500 | 84 | S145 | 65 | 18000 |
| JT7020 / 8020 | 89 | 10 | 101.6 | 4500 | 100 | S145 | 72 | 24000 |
Custom Series — Midi/Maxi Rig Rods
Custom-series rods with friction-welded joints. All S135 heat-treated steel.
| Model | Thread Standard | OD (mm) | Wall (mm) | Tool Joint Ø (mm) | Length (mm) | Weight (kg) | Steel Grade | Min. Bend Radius (m) | Max. Torque (Nm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89 × 4500 mm | 2 7/8" IF (NC31) | 89 | 9.19 | 104.8 | 4500 | 97 | S135 | 72 | 24000 |
| 102 × 6000 mm | 3 1/2" IF (NC38) | 102 | 8.38 | 127 | 6000 | 155 | S135 | 80 | 27000 |
| 114 × 6000 mm | 4" FH (NC40) | 114 | 8.56 | 158.8 | 6000 | 165 | S135 | 95 | 32000 |
| 114 × 6000 mm | 4" IF (NC46) | 114 | 8.56 | 158.8 | 6000 | 195 | S135 | 95 | 32000 |
| 127 × 6000 mm | 4 1/2" IF (NC50) | 127 | 9.19 | 168.28 | 6000 | 235 | S135 | 104 | 50000 |
| 127 × 9600 mm | 4 1/2" IF (NC50) | 127 | 9.19 | 168.28 | 9600 | 330 | S135 | 104 | 120000 |
| 139.7 × 9600 mm | 5 1/2" FH | 139.7 | 10.54 | 190.5 | 9600 | 450 | S135 | 110 | 120000 |
| 168 × 9600 mm | 6 5/8" FH | 168 | 9.19 | 215.9 | 9600 | 520 | S135 | 132 | 1650000 |
Rod size by machine model
The tables above list every size. For the most frequently asked machine models, the dimensions, torque limit, bend radius and matching tooling are gathered on one page each.
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