Bauma Report: Vermeer’s D20x22FX Series II Navigator

Although it’s a beautiful sunny day here in Peninsula, Ohio, I can’t help but be a little jealous of CE’s very own Keith Gribbins as he roams the Bauma show floor discovering all the cool, new equipment coming straight out of Munich. For example, Vermeer has introduced its new D20x22FX Series II Navigator, the industry’s first flex-angle drill capable of entry points from 18 to 90 degrees — and everywhere in between.

Capable of completing vertical and steep-angle geothermal loop installations, the D20x22FX Series II is also a fully functioning horizontal directional drill (HDD) that can install horizontal loops, as well as conventional utilities. While some may call it multiple personalities, Vermeer calls it multitasking.

So whether you’re a veteran driller or a contractor considering a new angle to earning more work, take a look at the D20x22FX Series II and its many features, including:

• Rod loader: Controlled by a single operator, the rod loader offers push-button access to 210′ of onboard drill rod without the use of winches or hand loading.
• Footprint: Self-propelled on rubber tracks, the D20x22FX Series II treads lightly and can access confined spaces, making it ideal for backyard geothermal retrofit installations.
• Operator’s station: For those familiar with Navigator HDDs, the D20x22FX Series II shares a common operator’s station that can help reduce operator training time.
• Local support: Parts, service and sales are available from over 300 Vermeer dealership locations worldwide.