We drill for all purposes –
plumbing, mechanical, gas & electrical, and fibre optic services. Smythe's Trenchless drilling methods ensure there is less mess and disruption for residents & less environmental disturbance.
Plumbing & Gas
Electrical
Fibre optic
Water
Less mess and disruption for you
Smythe's Trenchless drilling methods ensure there is less mess and disruption for residents & less environmental disturbance. We will strive to ensure your project is delivered efficiently and on budget.
Do you need to install utilities on a tight jobsite?
We have the ideal compact rig with the right amount of thrust and pull-back for shallow installations of cable, fibre, and water systems up to 46m in length beneath roads, driveways, footpaths, sensitive landscaping, and other surface obstacles.
JT5 Horizontal Directional Drill
Specially designed for shallow installations – cable, fibre and water systems up to 46m in length. Get beneath roads, driveways, footpaths, sensitive landscaping, and other surface obstacles.
1. Compact and manoeuvrable
JT5 fits through a 910mm gate: at 3.1m long, it can be set up on the street with minimal traffic disruption.
2. Ergonomic design
Ergonomic operator’s station features a stationary seat, automatic fluid shutoff control and easy visibility of the remote display.
3. Drill pipe bend radius
Specially designed drill pipe has an aggressive bend radius so you can successfully install utilities around structures.
4. Convenient lubrication system
Convenient, electrically operated lubrication system helps maximise the life of pipe joints and increase productivity.
5. Heavy-duty anchor system
Heavy-duty anchor system keeps the JT5 secure during operation, reduces wear on pipe threads and enables better alignment of pipe during makeup.
6. System to centre pipe
Open-top vise wrenches are designed to centre the pipe better every time and provide an excellent view of the tool joint.
7. Low maintenance & Reliable
Field-proven rack-and-pinion thrust drive designed for low maintenance and reliability.
8. hood removable for easy access
Hood removes easily for access to engine and service points.
Get beneath roads, driveways, footpaths, sensitive landscaping, and other surface obstacles.
Contact us today to book the JT5
| OPERATION | METRIC |
| Spindle speed, max | 195 rpm |
| Spindle torque, max | 746 N |
| Carriage thrust travel speed | 40 m/min |
| Carriage pullback travel speed | 40 m/min |
| Thrust force | 18.2 kN |
| Pullback force | 22.2 kN |
| Bore diameter | 63.5 mm |
| Backream diameter,soil dependent | 114 mm |
| Ground travel speed: Forward/reverse | 2.46 km/h |
| POWER | METRIC |
| Engine | Kubota D1105 |
| Fuel | Diesel |
| Cooling medium | Liquid |
| Injection | Indirect |
| Aspiration | Natural |
| Number of cylinders | 3 |
| Displacement | 1.12 L |
| Bore | 78 mm |
| Stroke | 78.5 mm |
| Manufacturer’s gross power rating | 18.5 kW |
| Rated speed | 3,000 rpm |
| Emissions compliance Tier 4 | EPA Tier 4 |
| DIMENSIONS | METRIC |
| Length | 3.1 m |
| Width | 91.2 cm |
| Height | 1.78 m |
| Weight | 1674 kg |
| Entry angle | 10-16 |
| Angle of approach | 18 |
| Angle of departure | 18 |
| DRILLING FLUID SYSTEM (ONBOARD) | |
| Pressure, max | 51.7 bar |
| Flow, max | 18.9 l/min |
| FLUID CAPACITIES | |
| Hydraulic reservoir | 30 L |
| Fuel tank | 49 L |
| POWER PIPE® HD | |
| Length of drill pipe, nominal | 1.5 m |
| Diameter of drill pipe, tool joint end | 47.8 mm |
| Diameter of drill pipe | 28.7 mm |
| Bend radius, min | 21.3 m |
| Weight of drill pipe | 7.25 kg |
| BATTERY | |
| SAE reserve capacity rating | 85 min |
| SAE cold crank rating @ 0 (-18 ) | 525 amps |
