FIBER-TO-THE-HOME IS ALL ABOUT SPEED.
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FIBER JUST GOT A WHOLE LOT FASTER.

Get ready to bring lightning speed to your jobsite with the
Ditch Witch® JT20, JT24, and JT28 Directional Drills.
Whether you need pure power and maximum thrust or a
simple compact design and superior maneuverability,
Ditch Witch has the right fit for your fiber job—from
backbone to long haul installation.

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Unique jobs demand unique solutions.
And with our lineup of directional drills, there’s a machine for every fiber job.

JT20
JT20
JT24
JT24
JT28
JT28

Key Spec A
48- (121.9 cm)48- (121.9 cm)48- (121.9 cm)

Key Spec B
52- (132.1 cm)52- (132.1 cm)52- (132.1 cm)

Key Spec C
 61-inch (154.9 cm)* 61-inch (154.9 cm)* 61-inch (154.9 cm)*

Key Spec D
72-inch (182.9 cm)72-inch (182.9 cm)72-inch (182.9 cm)

JT20

OPERATIONUSMETRIC
Spindle speed, max210 rpm
Spindle torque, max2,200 ft/lb2980 N/m
Carriage thrust travel speed140 fpm43 m/min
Carriage thrust pullback travel speed140 fpm43 m/min
Thrust force17,000 lb75.6 kN
Pullback force20,000 lb89 kN
Bore diameter4 in102 mm
Ground travel speed
Forward/reverse3.2 mph5.2 km/h
POWERUSMETRIC
EngineDeutz ® TD2.9L4
FuelDiesel
Cooling mediumLiquid
InjectionDirect
AspirationTurbocharged
Number of cylinders4
Displacement177 in32.9 L
Bore3.62 in92 mm
Stroke4.33 in110 mm
Manufacturer’s gross power rating74 hp55 kW
Rated speed2,600 rpm
Emissions complianceEPA Tier 4EU Stage IIIB
POWERUSMETRIC
EngineDeutz ® TD2.9L4
FuelDiesel
Cooling mediumLiquid
InjectionDirect
AspirationTurbocharged
Number of cylinders4
Displacement177 in32.9 L
Bore3.62 in92 mm
Stroke4.33 in110 mm
Manufacturer’s gross power rating74 hp55 kW
Rated speed2,600 rpm
Emissions complianceEPA Tier 4iEU Stage IIIA
DIMENSIONSUSMETRIC
Length207 in5.26 m
Width51.5 in1.31 m
Height90 in2.29 m
Weight w/pipe11,890 lb5390 kb
Entry angle10-14°
Angle of approach18°
Angle of departure18°
FLUID SYSTEMUSMETRIC
Pressure, max1,000 psi69 bar
Flow, max35 gpm132 l/min
FLUID CAPACITIESUSMETRIC
Hydraulic reservoir19 gal72 L
Fuel tank30 gal114 L
Engine oil w/filter8.5 qt8 L
Engine cooling system4.6 gal17 L
POWER PIPE ® HDUSMETRIC
Length of drill pipe, nominal120 in3.05 mm
Diameter of drill pipe, tool joint end2.63 in66.8 mm
Diameter of drill pipe2.06 in52.3 mm
Bend radius, min107 ft32 m
Weight of drill pipe, lined67 lb30.4 kg
POWER PIPE FORGED HDUSMETRIC
Length120 in3.05 m
Diameter of drill pipe, tool joint end2.5 in63.5 mm
Diameter of drill pipe2.10 in53.3 mm
Bend radius, min109 ft33.2 m
POWER PIPE FORGED HDXUSMETRIC
Length120 in3.05 m
Diameter of tool joint2.63 in66.8  mm
Diameter of drill pipe2.38 in60.5 mm
Bend radius, min123 ft37.5 m
BATTERYUSMETRIC
SAE reserve capacity rating195 min
SAE cold crank rating @ 0°F (-18°C)950 amps

JT24

OPERATIONUSMETRIC
Spindle speed, max225 rpm
Spindle torque, max3,000 ft/lb4,076 N/m
Carriage thrust travel speed210 fpm64 m/min
Carriage thrust pullback travel speed216 fpm66 m/min
Thrust force24,000 lb107 kN
Pullback force24,000 lb107 kN
Ground travel speed
Forward2.8 mph4.5 km/h
Reverse2.8 mph4.5 km/h
POWERUSMETRIC
EngineCummins ® F3.8
FuelDiesel
Cooling mediumLiquid
InjectionDirect
AspirationTurbocharged & charge air cooled
Number of cylinders4
Displacement231.89 in33.8 L
Bore4.02 in102 mm
Stroke4.53 in115 mm
Gross horsepower Tier 3/ Tier 4101 hp
Rated speed2,200 rpm
Emissions compliance Tier 3EPA Tier 3EU Stage IIIA
Emissions compliance Tier 4EPA Tier 4EU Stage V
DIMENSIONSUSMETRIC
Transport Length224.5 in5.7 m
Width65.25 in1.66 m
Transport Height83 in2.11 m
Weight14,850 lb6736 kb
Ground clearance5.8 in147 mm
Entry angle18°18°
Entry angle, tracks on ground12°12°
FLUID SYSTEMUSMETRIC
Pressure, max1,200 psi83 bar
Flow, max40 gpm189 l/min
FLUID CAPACITIESUSMETRIC
Fuel tank32 gal121 L
Engine lubrication oil w/filter15.4 qt14.6 L
Hydraulic reservoir18.75 gal71 L
Engine cooling system20 qt18.9 L
Antifreeze tank5 gal18.9 L
Diesel exhaust fluid tank5 gal18.9 L
POWER PIPE ® HDUSMETRIC
Length120 in3.05 mm
Joint diameter2.625 in66.7 mm
Pipe diameter2.25 in57.15 mm
Bend radius, min117 ft35.66 m
Weight of drill pipe, lined72.5 lb32.89 kg
Weight of lined drill pipe & large box (40 pipe)3,555 lb1612.5 kg
Weight of lined drill pipe & small box (28 pipe)2,675 lb1213 kg
POWER PIPE FORGEDUSMETRIC
Length120 in3.05 m
Joint diameter2.63 in66.7 mm
Diameter of drill pipe2.375 in63.5 mm
Bend radius, min123 ft35 m
Weight per drill pipe74 lb33.5 kg
Weight w/drill pipe & large box (40 pipe)3,635 lb1649 kg
Weight w/drill pipe & small box (28 pipe)2,720 lb1234 kg
BATTERYUSMETRIC
SAE reserve capacity rating110 min
SAE cold crank rating @ 0°F (-18°C)800 amps
NOISEUSMETRIC
Operator sound83 dBA
Exterior sound power101 dBA

JT28

OPERATIONUSMETRIC
Spindle speed, max220 rpm220 rpm
Spindle torque, max4,200 ft/lb5,690 N/m
Carriage thrust travel speed182 fpm55 m/min
Carriage pullback travel speed190 fpm58 m/min
Thrust force28,000 lb124 kN
Pullback force28,000 lb124 kN
Ground travel speed
Forward2.8 mph4.6 km/h
Reverse2.8 mph4.6 km/h
POWERUSMETRIC
EngineCummins® QSB4.5
FuelDiesel
Cooling mediumLiquid
InjectionDirect
AspirationTurbocharged & charge air cooled
Number of cylinders4
Displacement275 in34.5 L
Bore4.21 in107 mm
Stroke4.88 in124 mm
Manufacturer’s gross power rating130 hp97kW
Rated speed Tier 3/ Tier 42,500 rpm2,500 rpm
Emissions compliance Tier 3EPA Tier 3EU Stage IIIA
Emissions compliance Tier 4EPA Tier 4EU Stage IV
DIMENSIONSUSMETRIC
Transport Length232.5 in5.90 m
Width w/cab87 in2.2 m
Transport Height w/cab99.5 in2.53 m
Weight w/cab21,360 lb9689 kb
Ground clearance5.7 in145 mm
Entry angle, max9-20°9-20°
Entry angle, tracks on ground9-17°9-17°
FLUID SYSTEMUSMETRIC
Pressure, max1,200 psi83 bar
Flow, max50 gpm189 l/min
FLUID CAPACITIESUSMETRIC
Fuel tank, Tier 448 gal182 L
Fuel tank, Tier 356 gal212 L
Hydraulic reservoir27 gal102 L
POWER PIPE ® HDUSMETRIC
Length118 in3 mm
Joint diameter2.75 in70 mm
Pipe diameter2.38 in60 mm
Bend radius, min123 ft37.5 m
Weight of drill pipe, lined88 lb40 kg
Weight of lined drill pipe & large box (55 pipe)5,647 lb2562 kg
Weight of lined drill pipe & small box (25 pipe)2,770 lb1257 kg
POWER PIPE FORGEDUSMETRIC
Length118 in3 m
Joint diameter2.75 in70 mm
Pipe diameter2.38 in60 mm
Bend radius, min123 ft37.5 m
Weight of drill pipe, lined76 lb34.5 kg
Weight of lined drill pipe & large box (55 pipe)4,987 lb2262 kg
Weight of lined drill pipe & small box (25 pipe)2,470 lb1120 kg
POWER PIPE FORGEDUSMETRIC
Length120 in3.05 m
Joint diameter2.63 in67 mm
Pipe diameter2.38 in60 mm
Bend radius, min123 ft37.5 m
Weight of drill pipe, lined74 lb33.6 kg
Weight of drill pipe & large box (55 pipe)4,877 lb2212 kg
Weight of drill pipe & small box (25 pipe)2,420 lb1098 kg
BATTERYUSMETRIC
SAE reserve capacity rating195 min
SAE cold crank rating @ 0°F (-18°C)950 amps
NOISEUSMETRIC
Operator sound86 dBA
Operator sound w/cab80 dBA
Exterior sound power104 dBA

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