February 2025 Vol. 80 No. 2
New Products
New products: Latest industry developments
Ditch Witch
HDD contractors can now more efficiently complete fiber and other underground utility jobs with the new JT21 directional drill from Ditch Witch. An upgraded replacement for the JT20, the JT21 delivers up to 40-percent more downhole horsepower than its predecessor and 35-percent faster carriage speed than any drill in its class, empowering crews to work more effectively, increasing ROI.
The JT21 features 21,000 pounds of pullback, 20,000 pounds of thrust and 2,250 ft-lbs. of torque, allowing crews to complete installations at a faster pace in a variety of soil conditions. Also, a new design and lower center of gravity increases stability.
“Any operator who puts the JT21 drill to work will quickly see why it’s the most powerful drill in its class,” said Britton Yunker, HDD product manager for Ditch Witch. “But it’s not sheer power alone that sets the JT21 drill apart from other drills in its class. It also incorporates several productivity-boosting enhancements, making it an ideal choice for contractors whether they’re looking to replace an aging drill or make crews more effective.”
Among the JT21 features that help boost productivity and ease operations are:
- Improved hydraulic efficiencies and a direct-drive rotation motor delivering more downhole horsepower.
- Virtually Assisted Make-up (VAM) technology provides software-driven make-up and breakout of pipe to simplify operators’ jobs and help prevent pipe-thread damage to extend pipe longevity.
- A proven pipe-loading system provides the horizontal-style pipe loading customers asked for and helps optimize efficiency and uptime on job sites.
- An enhanced operator station provides a common display with other HDD platforms and multi-mode joysticks that allow operators to choose their preferred control style, minimizing training needs across multiple platforms.
- Advanced telematics give operators access to a wide range of drill health and operating parameters, helping them make quick, informed decisions while improving overall job-site management and reducing maintenance.
- A larger displacement pump, generating 35 GPM and running at a lower RPM, increases the life of the pump and wearables.
Hyundai
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment North America has topped off its compact excavator lineup with its first nine-ton compact excavator, the HX90A. Designed to deliver robust performance, the excavator offers exceptional power and fuel efficiency, making it ideal for digging and trenching and a wide range of job-site applications.
Weighing 20,040 pounds and powered by a reliable Yanmar engine, with 65 net hp at 2,400 rpm, the HX90A balances strength with fuel economy, ensuring maximum productivity and efficiency.
“Key features of the HX90A compact excavator include an all-weather steel cab with 360-degree visibility, a heated suspension seat, a dozer blade, an optional angle blade, a hydraulic quick coupler with integrated lifting hook, and five years of Hi MATE telematics,´ said Julio Vargas, compact equipment product manager, HD Hyundai Construction Equipment North America. “Additionally, the four-way hydraulics allow users to mount multiple attachments without the hassle of switching hydraulic lines.”
The HX90A compact excavator is covered by HD Hyundai’s three-year, 3,000-hour warranty, plus a five-year, 10,000-hour structural warranty.
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