Vermeer have been at the forefront of the HDD market by tapping into the feedback and demands of the horizontal directional drill (HDD) contractors and operators. Continued innovation has led to an equipment line-up catering towards the market with features that can make jobsite operation easier amidst growing Canadian pipeline demand across the West.

Key Features for Drill Operators

A key reason operators enjoy using Vermeer directional drills is the reduced noise produced during their time of use. With long hours of operation on jobsites it’s important to have a comfortable machine to get the job done.

Vermeer machines are constructed with industry standard dual joystick systems for maximum operator efficiency. Operators can feel peace of mind with controls being familiar with industry alternatives or may have trained on other machines.

High noise level can be harmful for operators in increasing stress, fatigue, irritability as well as potential mental health impacts. The key factor with high noise produced from machines is the potential loss of hearing for workers which makes the reduction of noise pollution important with the newer S3 generation of Vermeer directional drills as outlined in the video below showing under 80 decibels of sound in use. BC & Alberta health organizations have stated sounds above 85 decibels can cause harm to hearing with prolonged exposure and no ear guards.

Not only is the machine built for better operator comfort, but the class-leading capabilities of the Vermeer HDD machines means the completion of jobsite tasks can be quicker and easier to complete excavation and installation. Onboard diagnostics additionally provide workers with the ability to monitor performance and machine health with onboard information to help understand the machine’s health & operative capability.

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