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Ditch Witch JT20 PACKAGE

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Ditch Witch JT20 DIRECTIONAL DRILL PACKAGE

  • 20,000 lb Pullback
  • 17,000 lb Thrust
  • Powerful Mid-Size HDD

The Ditch Witch JT20 Horizontal Directional Drill combines powerful drilling performance with a compact footprint designed for demanding underground utility work. With 20,000 lbs of pullback force, 17,000 lbs of thrust, and a 74-hp diesel engine, the JT20 gives crews the power and maneuverability needed to complete fiber, telecom, electrical, gas, and other trenchless installations efficiently.

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Ditch Witch JT20 operator station with seat, controls, and machine instrumentation
Open Ditch Witch JT20 engine compartment showing internal mechanical components
Operator using the control switches on a Ditch Witch JT20 directional drilling machine
Ditch Witch JT20 directional drill positioned for underground utility work in an urban area
Close-up of the Ditch Witch JT20 drill frame and ground-contact stabilizer assembly
Ditch Witch JT20 directional drill positioned outdoors at an active construction site
Ditch Witch JT20 directional drill positioned for underground utility work near homes
Ditch Witch JT20 directional drill with operator working in a residential neighborhood
Ditch Witch JT20 directional drill operating at a residential underground utility worksite
Rear drill assembly and hydraulic components on a Ditch Witch JT20 directional drill

Mid-Size HDD Performance for Utility Installation

The Ditch Witch JT20 delivers substantial drilling capability without the footprint of a larger directional drill, making it an effective choice for residential, commercial, urban, and right-of-way projects.

Its combination of pullback force, thrust, spindle torque, and fast carriage travel gives contractors a versatile HDD platform for completing underground bores while minimizing open excavation and surface disruption.

The JT20 is commonly used for:

  • Fiber-optic installation
  • Telecommunications and broadband
  • Underground electric conduit
  • Natural gas service and distribution lines
  • Water and utility crossings
  • Road, driveway, and sidewalk bores
  • Trenchless construction projects

JT20 Spec Buckets

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Rack-and-pinion design offers 20,000lbs of pullback force for outstanding performance on a wide range of underground installations. Turbocharged with a 74.5-hp Tier-4 compliant Deutz diesel engine, the JT20 requires no after-treatment.
The JT20 features an enhanced cooling system for improved airflow and increases usable horsepower for maximized downhole efficiency. Compact size offers greater productivity and maneuverability on job sites. Dual rear independent stabilizers enhance stability on uneven terrain.
Operator’s station features an ergonomic, adjustable seat to reduce operator strain and keep the operator comfortable for long hours. The machine’s open-top vise wrenches are angled toward the operator for an excellent view of the tool joint, and they require no daily
The Ditch Witch JT20 directional drill and its drill pipe and downhole tooling are part of a complete horizontal directional drilling(HDD) system designed and manufactured by the Ditch Witch organization to work together with unbeatable efficiency.

Why Rent A JT20?

The JT20 gives utility contractors access to a powerful mid-size horizontal directional drill without the expense and maintenance requirements associated with permanent equipment ownership.

It can help crews: Complete fiber, cable, conduit, gas, and water installations with less surface disruption, tackle larger underground bores, work efficiently in residential and developed areas, complete roadway and utility crossings, add HDD capacity during busy periods, replace unavailable equipment, and take on additional trenchless projects without expanding the permanent fleet.

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