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FT66802016 Vermeer D23x30 Navigator Series III directional boring unit
Current Bid
$35,500.00
/ 25 Bids
ANCO Underground, LLC
Piedmont, SD
9/24/2026 Thursday
2016 Vermeer D23x30 Navigator Series III directional boring unit
Title distribution may be delayed up to 30 days from verification of funds.
- Hours: 6,677 on meter
- Serial: 1VRN20079G1000175
- Deutz TCD 3.6L4
- Displacement: 3.621L
- Cylinders: 4
- Fuel type: Diesel
- Ground drive remote: Wireless
- Water pump
- Pentair
- Drill bit width: 4"
- Drill stems
- On drill: 41
- Drill stem length: 10'
- Diameter: 2.375"
- Auto rod loader
- Rear hydraulic stabilizers
- Hydraulic stake down
- Locator
- DigiTrak F2
- Fluid mix system
- Vermeer MX125
- Serial: 1VRX030U3GF004618
- Engine
- Honda
- Width: 12"
- Rubber
- 2014 Felling Trailers
- VIN: 5FTEE2321E1000323
- Overall length: 30' 6"
- Overall width: 102"
- GVWR: 25,400 lbs
- Hitch: Pintle
- Additional rod storage
- Axles: Tandem
- Suspension: Torsion
- Brakes: Electric
- Tire size: 235/75R17.5
- Fluid mixing system engine issues, needs replaced
Title distribution may be delayed up to 30 days from verification of funds.
FT66792005 Vermeer D7x11 Navigator Series II directional boring unit
Current Bid
$21,000.00
/ 27 Bids
ANCO Underground, LLC
Piedmont, SD
9/24/2026 Thursday
2005 Vermeer D7x11 Navigator Series II directional boring unit
Title distribution may be delayed up to 14 days from verification of funds.
- Hours: 3,151 on meter
- Serial: 1VRZ130Z751000308
- Kubota
- Cylinders: 3
- Fuel type: Diesel
- Water pump
- Drill bit width: 4"
- Drill stems
- On drill: 35
- Additional: 12
- Drill stem length: 6'
- Diameter: 1"
- Auto rod loader
- Rear hydraulic stabilizers
- Hydraulic stake down
- Locator
- Digi Trak SE
- Fluid mix system
- Vermeer ST300
- Serial: 1VRS09089W1000312
- Mix system capacity: 300 gallons
- Engine
- Honda GX120
- Width: 9"
- Rubber
- Steel
- 2014 H & W Trailer Manufacturing Co.
- VIN: 4FHFS2026ED007476
- Overall length: 25'
- Overall width: 103"
- Ball hitch size: 2 5/16"
- Axles: Tandem
- Suspension: Spring
- Brakes: Electric
- Tire size: 235/80R16
- Fluid mixer engine issues, needs replaced
Title distribution may be delayed up to 14 days from verification of funds.
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YA29522021 Vermeer D20x22 Series III Navigator directional boring unit
Current Bid
$20,500.00
/ 7 Bids
Memphis, TN
10/08/2026 Thursday
2021 Vermeer D20x22 Series III Navigator directional boring unit
Please review REQUIRED REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS
Lender owned. Item condition and history are unknown. No additional information is available.
- Hours: 3,163 on meter
- Serial: 1VRA170VPM1002722
- Unit #: 47200426
- Deutz TD 2.9 4L
- Serial: 12543686
- Displacement: 2.925L
- Cylinders: 4
- Fuel type: Diesel
- Water pump
- Bean pump E0413
- GPM: 25
- Drill stems
- On drill: 37
- Drill stem length: 10'
- Diameter: 2"
- Auto rod loader
- Rear hydraulic stabilizers
- Hydraulic stake down
- Width: 10"
- Rubber
Please review REQUIRED REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS
Lender owned. Item condition and history are unknown. No additional information is available.
FT62432018 Ditch Witch JT10 directional boring unit
Current Bid
$17,500.00
/ 13 Bids
Jonesburg, MO
10/08/2026 Thursday
2018 Ditch Witch JT10 directional boring unit
- Hours: 1,683 on meter
- Serial: DWPJT10XHJ0000399
- Deutz TD 2.9 L4
- Serial: 12061996
- Displacement: 2.925L
- Cylinders: 4
- Fuel type: Diesel
- HP: lol
- kW: 49
- Drill bit width: 4"
- Drill stems
- On drill: 45
- Drill stem length: 6'
- Diameter: 2"
- Rear hydraulic stabilizers
- Hydraulic stake down
- Width: 9"
- Rubber
EU08832016 Vermeer D24x40 Navigator S3 directional boring unit
Current Bid
$9,600.00
/ 12 Bids
Willow River, MN
10/08/2026 Thursday
2016 Vermeer D24x40 Navigator S3 directional boring unit
- Hours: 4,551 on meter
- Serial: 1VRX200F5G1000352
- Cylinders: 4
- Fuel type: Diesel
- Ground drive remote: Wireless
- Water pump
- Pentair
- Drill bit width: 2"
- Drill stems
- On drill: 46
- Drill stem length: 10'
- Auto rod loader
- Rear hydraulic stabilizers
- Hydraulic stake down
- Width: 15.5"
- Steel
- Possible electrical issue, unable to operate functions other than tilt and transport
YA48222018 Vermeer Navigator D8X12 directional boring unit
Current Bid
$9,500.00
/ 10 Bids
Florence, MS
9/24/2026 Thursday
2018 Vermeer Navigator D8X12 directional boring unit
Please review REQUIRED REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS
- Hours: 943 on meter
- Serial: 1VR7130SXJ1000209
- Unit #: 58720296
- Kohler
- Displacement: 1.861L
- Cylinders: 3
- Fuel type: Diesel
- Drill stems
- On drill: 1
- Additional: 17
- Drill stem length: 6'
- Rear hydraulic stabilizers
- Hydraulic stake down
- Width: 7"
- Rubber
Please review REQUIRED REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS
YA48212019 Vermeer D8X12 directional boring unit
Current Bid
$9,500.00
/ 13 Bids
Florence, MS
9/24/2026 Thursday
2019 Vermeer D8X12 directional boring unit
Please review REQUIRED REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS
- Hours: 754 on meter
- Serial: 1VR7130S6K1000287
- Unit #: 58722926
- Kohler
- Displacement: 1.861L
- Cylinders: 3
- Fuel type: Diesel
- Drill stems
- Drill stem length: 6'
- Rear hydraulic stabilizers
- Hydraulic stake down
- Width: 7"
- Rubber
Please review REQUIRED REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS
FC28532012 Ditch Witch JT2020 Mach 1 directional boring unit
Current Bid
$8,100.00
/ 16 Bids
Clinton, IL
9/24/2026 Thursday
2012 Ditch Witch JT2020 Mach 1 directional boring unit
- Hours: 5,328 on meter
- Serial: CMWJ2020HC0001458
- Cummins B3.3
- Displacement: 3.261L
- Cylinders: 4
- Fuel type: Diesel
- Ground drive remote: Tethered
- Water pump
- FMC L0618 Comp
- GPM: 114
- Drill stems
- On drill: 46
- Drill stem length: 10'
- Diameter: 2"
- Auto rod loader
- Rear hydraulic stabilizers
- Hydraulic stake down
- Width: 11"
- Rubber
FT62082008 Ditch Witch JT2020 Mach 1 directional boring unit
Current Bid
$6,600.00
/ 9 Bids
East Alton, IL
9/24/2026 Thursday
2008 Ditch Witch JT2020 Mach 1 directional boring unit
- Hours: 2,121 on meter
- Serial: CMWJ2020P80000873
- Cummins B3.3
- Serial: 68087790
- Displacement: 3.262L
- Cylinders: 4
- Fuel type: Diesel
- Water pump
- FMC L0618C0MP
- GPM: I'll
- Drill stems
- On drill: 34
- Drill stem length: 10'
- Diameter: 2.5"
- Auto rod loader
- Rear hydraulic stabilizers
- Hydraulic stake down
- Width: 10.5"
- Rubber
- 1999 Belshe T-18
- VIN: 160F01726X1032730
- Overall length: 26'
- Overall width: 102"
- GVWR: 20,000 lbs
- Hitch: Pintle
- Axles: Tandem
- Suspension: Spring
- Brakes: Electric
- Tire size: 216/75R17.5
- Non-operational boring functions
- Safety sensor issues
- Ground remote missing
FC28512005 Vermeer D18x22 Navigator HDD directional boring unit directional boring unit
Current Bid
$3,400.00
/ 15 Bids
Clinton, IL
9/24/2026 Thursday
2005 Vermeer D18x22 Navigator HDD directional boring unit directional boring unit
- Hours: 2,972 on meter
- Serial: 1VRX170S351000324
- Caterpillar
- Displacement: 4.4L
- Cylinders: 4
- Fuel type: Diesel
- Drill stems
- On drill: 10
- Drill stem length: 10'
- Diameter: 2"
- Auto rod loader
- Rear hydraulic stabilizers
- Hydraulic stake down
- Width: 9"
- Steel
- Water pump missing
- Right side stake down auger bit missing
EW88172012 Ditch Witch JT4020 Mach1 directional boring unit
Current Bid
$2,700.00
/ 15 Bids
Enid, OK
10/08/2026 Thursday
2012 Ditch Witch JT4020 Mach1 directional boring unit
- Hours: 7,146 on meter
- Serial: CMWJ40T3JC0000161
- Cummins QSB6.7
- Displacement: 6.7L
- Cylinders: 6
- Fuel type: Diesel
- OROPS
- Ground drive remote: Tethered
- Water pump
- Bean L1622
- GPM: 137
- Drill bit width: 6"
- Drill stems
- On drill: 33
- Additional: 13
- Drill stem length: 15'
- Diameter: 3"
- Auto rod loader
- Rear hydraulic stabilizers
- Hydraulic stake down
- Width: 15.5"
- Rubber
- Left
- Right
EP76752014 Ditch Witch JT9 directional boring unit
Current Bid
$2,700.00
/ 13 Bids
Hutchinson, KS
10/22/2026 Thursday
2014 Ditch Witch JT9 directional boring unit
- Hours: 4,185 on meter
- Serial: CMWJT9XXCE0000016
- Unit #: 9100-2270
- Deutz TD 2.9 L4
- Serial: 11618773
- Displacement: 2.925L
- Cylinders: 4
- Fuel type: Diesel
- Water pump
- FMC E0411
- GPM: 15
- Drill stems
- On drill: 17
- Drill stem length: 6'
- Diameter: 1.66"
- Rear hydraulic stabilizers
- Hydraulic stake down
- Width: 9"
- Rubber
DP78932015 McCloskey International D-15 directional boring unit
Current Bid
$1,050.00
/ 6 Bids
Hutchinson, KS
10/22/2026 Thursday
2015 McCloskey International D-15 directional boring unit
- Hours: 139 on meter
- Serial: 85500
- Unit #: 9100-1788
- Cylinders: 4
- Fuel type: Diesel
- Ground drive remote: Tethered
- Water pump
- FMC
- Drill stems
- On drill: 35
- Drill stem length: 6'
- Diameter: 1.66"
- Rear hydraulic stabilizers
- Hydraulic stake down
- Width: 9"
- Rubber
EU08842013 Vermeer D24x40 Navigator Series II directional boring unit
Current Bid
$1,050.00
/ 8 Bids
Willow River, MN
10/08/2026 Thursday
2013 Vermeer D24x40 Navigator Series II directional boring unit
- Hours: 4,884 on meter
- Serial: 1VRZ19038D1002288
- Cylinders: 4
- Fuel type: Diesel
- Water pump
- Drill bit width: 2"
- Drill stems
- On drill: 56
- Drill stem length: 10'
- Diameter: 2"
- Auto rod loader
- Rear hydraulic stabilizers
- Hydraulic stake down
- Width: 15.5"
- Steel
- Non-operational front rod clamp
- Hydraulic leaks at cylinders and pump
FT6213Shop Built directional boring unit
- Hours: 1,364 on meter
- Detroit Diesel
- Cylinders: 6
- Fuel type: Diesel
- Drill stems
- On drill: 1
- Additional: 80
- Diameter: 3.5"
- (7) reamers
- 24"
- (3) 16"
- 18"
- 12"
- 8"
- Hydraulic stake down
- Width: 18"
- Steel
- Jump start required during on-site data collection
- Hydraulic leak
EP76772019 Vermeer D20X22 Navigator S3 directional boring unit
Current Bid
$110.00
/ 2 Bids
Hutchinson, KS
10/22/2026 Thursday
2019 Vermeer D20X22 Navigator S3 directional boring unit
- Hours: Unknown
- Serial: 1VRA170V7K1001262
- Unit #: 9100-2276
- Deutz TD 2.9 L4
- Serial: 12206871
- Displacement: 2.925L
- Cylinders: 4
- Fuel type: Diesel
- Water pump
- FMC E0413
- GPM: 25
- Drill stems
- On drill: 28
- Drill stem length: 10'
- Diameter: 2.06"
- Auto rod loader
- Rear hydraulic stabilizers
- Hydraulic stake down
- Width: 12"
- Rubber
- Warning indicator: Fault code: Water in fuel
- Non-operational hour meter
EP76732015 Vermeer D20x22 Series II directional boring unit
Current Bid
$110.00
/ 2 Bids
Hutchinson, KS
10/22/2026 Thursday
2015 Vermeer D20x22 Series II directional boring unit
- Hours: Unknown
- Serial: 1VR6180T1F1001824
- Unit #: 9100-2277
- Kubota V3800-CR-T-EF04
- Displacement: 3.8L
- Cylinders: 4
- Fuel type: Diesel
- Water pump
- FMC E0413
- GPM: 25
- Drill stems
- On drill: 29
- Drill stem length: 10'
- Diameter: 2.06"
- Auto rod loader
- Rear hydraulic stabilizers
- Hydraulic stake down
- Width: 12"
- Rubber
- Hour meter unreadable
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EB14032011 Vermeer D36X50 Series II directional boring unit
Contract Price
$34,100.00
Black Hawk, SD
5/21/2026 CLOSED
2011 Vermeer D36X50 Series II directional boring unit
- Hours: 7,271 on meter
- Serial: 1VR4230D1B1000845
- John Deere 4045HF285
- Serial: PE4045L168675
- Cylinders: 4
- Fuel type: Diesel
- Drill stems
- On drill: 49
- Drill stem length: 10'
- Diameter: 2"
- Auto rod loader
- Rear hydraulic stabilizers
- Hydraulic stake down
- Width: 16"
- Steel
DT72272023 Vermeer D23X30 Navigator S3 directional boring unit
Contract Price
$195,800.00
Canton, SD
7/17/2025 CLOSED
2023 Vermeer D23X30 Navigator S3 directional boring unit
- Hours: 592 on meter
- Serial: 1VRN2007KP1004063
- Deutz TCD 3.6
- Serial: 12909615
- Displacement: 3.621L
- Cylinders: 4
- Fuel type: Diesel
- kW: 74.4
- Water pump
- Pentair SC-35
- Drill stems
- On drill: 40
- Drill stem length: 10'
- Diameter: 2.5"
- Auto rod loader
- Rear hydraulic stabilizers
- Hydraulic stake down
- Width: 12"
- Rubber
ER5245Astec DD-2024C directional boring unit
- Hours: 1,830 on meter
- Serial: DD202480131
- Cummins B3.3
- Serial: 68089169
- Displacement: 3.261L
- Cylinders: 4
- Fuel type: Diesel
- Ground drive remote: Tethered
- Drill bit width: 4.5"
- Drill stems
- On drill: 34
- Drill stem length: 10'
- Diameter: 2"
- Auto rod loader
- Rear hydraulic stabilizers
- Hydraulic stake down
- Width: 11"
- Rubber
DN36272022 Vermeer D23X30 Navigator S3 directional boring unit
Contract Price
$243,100.00
Canton, SD
12/19/2024 CLOSED
2022 Vermeer D23X30 Navigator S3 directional boring unit
Seller is a South Dakota licensed motor vehicle dealer. The buyer may be required to pay sales tax and/or registration fees to the dealer prior to taking possession. Title will be assigned and distributed by the dealer. Please contact the seller for distribution questions.
- Hours: 667 on meter
- Serial: 1VRN2007CN1002600
- Deutz TCD 3.6 L4
- Serial: 12487251
- Displacement: 3.621L
- Cylinders: 4
- Fuel type: Diesel
- kW: 74.4
- Ground drive remote: Wireless
- Water pump
- Pentair SC-35
- GPM: 35
- Drill stems
- On drill: 40
- Drill stem length: 10'
- Diameter: 2.25"
- Auto rod loader
- Rear hydraulic stabilizers
- Hydraulic stake down
- Fluid mix system
- Straightline SL500
- Mix system capacity: 500 gallons
- Engine
- Kohler Command Pro
- HP: 7
- Serial: 5129211088
- Width: 12"
- Rubber
- 2022 Felling FT-24 I-S DS
- VIN: 5FTCE2925N1008715
- Overall length: 30'
- Overall width: 102"
- GVWR: 25,980 lbs
- Axles: Tandem
- Suspension: Spring
- Brakes: Electric
- Tire size: 235/75R17.5
Seller is a South Dakota licensed motor vehicle dealer. The buyer may be required to pay sales tax and/or registration fees to the dealer prior to taking possession. Title will be assigned and distributed by the dealer. Please contact the seller for distribution questions.
DN36312018 Vermeer D23X30 Navigator S3 directional boring unit
Contract Price
$160,600.00
Canton, SD
12/19/2024 CLOSED
2018 Vermeer D23X30 Navigator S3 directional boring unit
- Serial: 1VRN20071J1000775
- Hours: 2,551 on meter
- Deutz TCD 3.6 L4
- Serial: 12035389
- Displacement: 3.621L
- Cylinders: 4
- Fuel type: Diesel
- HP: 100
- Water pump
- Pentair Myers Aplex SC-35
- GPM: 35
- Drill stems
- On drill: 40
- Drill stem length: 10'
- Diameter: 2.25"
- Auto rod loader
- Rear hydraulic stabilizers
- Hydraulic stake down
- Lockout controls
- Width: 12"
- Rubber
DN35512023 Ditch Witch JT24 directional boring unit
Contract Price
$262,900.00
Canton, SD
10/31/2024 CLOSED
2023 Ditch Witch JT24 directional boring unit
- Hours: 378 on meter
- Serial: DWPJT24XTP0000450
- Cummins F3.8
- Serial: 22449236
- Displacement: 3.8L
- Cylinders: 4
- Fuel type: Diesel
- HP: 113
- Ground drive remote: Wireless
- Water pump
- FMC Bean
- GPM: 38
- Drill stems
- On drill: 40
- Drill stem length: 10'
- Diameter: 2.25"
- Auto rod loader
- Rear hydraulic stabilizers
- Hydraulic stake down
- Width: 12"
- Rubber
DR44542022 Vermeer D24X40 Navigator Series III directional boring unit
Contract Price
$188,100.00
Canton, SD
10/03/2024 CLOSED
2022 Vermeer D24X40 Navigator Series III directional boring unit
- Hours: 2,159 on meter
- Serial: 1VRX200FTN1002730
- John Deere 4045HI550A
- Serial: R572903
- Displacement: 4.5L
- Cylinders: 4
- Fuel type: Diesel
- kW: 130
- Water pump
- Pentar Myers Aplex SC-45L
- GPM: 69.7
- Drill stems
- On drill: 55
- Drill stem length: 10'
- Diameter: 2.25"
- Auto rod loader
- Rear hydraulic stabilizers
- Hydraulic stake down
- Locator
- Remote
- Serial: 700IC274
- Removable
- Battery charger
- Remote
- Width: 16"
- Rubber
KA93062018 Ditch Witch JT40 directional boring unit
- Hours: 2,225 on meter
- Serial: DWPJT40XLJ0000063
- Cummins QSB4.5
- Displacement: 4.5L
- Cylinders: 4
- Fuel type: Diesel
- Enclosed cab
- AC, Heat
- Ground drive remote: Wireless
- Water pump
- Drill bit width: 6"
- Drill stems
- On drill: Approx. 40
- Additional: Approx. 115
- Drill stem length: 15'
- Diameter: 2.75"
- Auto rod loader
- Rear hydraulic stabilizers
- Hydraulic stake down
- Width: 16"
- Rubber
- Commander locator and beacon not included
DL63532011 Vermeer D24X40 Series II directional boring unit
Contract Price
$51,150.00
Iroquois, SD
10/21/2021 CLOSED
2011 Vermeer D24X40 Series II directional boring unit
- Hours: 4,473 on meter
- Serial: 1VRZ19035B1001242
- John Deere 4045HF285
- Serial: PE4045L162929
- Displacement: 4.5L
- Cylinders: 4
- Fuel type: Diesel
- Ground drive remote
- Tethered
- Water pump
- Drill stems
- On drill: 50
- Drill stem length: 10'
- Diameter: 2.375"
- Auto rod loader
- Rear hydraulic stabilizers
- Width: 16"
- Rubber
C30721998 Ditch Witch JT2720 directional drill
- 3,939 hours on meter
- John Deere four cylinder 125 hp diesel engine
- (34) 9'10"L x 2 1/2" diameter drill stem rod
- Hydraulic anchors
- 27,000 lbs pullback force
- 3,200 lbs spindle torque
- 10 to 16 degree entry angle
- 22 degree approach angle
- 26 degree departure angle
- Subsite 950D computer display
- Rear controls with corded joystick
- Fold down safety fence
- Hydraulic rear outriggers
- 14" rubber tracks
- 20,900 lbs. base operating weight
- Support equipment listed in C3261, C3262, C3256, C3286, and C3309
- Serial 2R3094
C30592000 Ditch Witch 7020 directional drill
- 2,993 hours on meter
- Deutz 7.15L six cylinder 265 hp diesel engine
- Model BF6M1013ECP
- 70,000 lbs thrust
- 7,000 lbs pull back
- 210 RPM spindle speed
- 10,000 ft lbs torque
- Stake down anchors
- 18" tracks
- (2) racks
- (21) 15' drill rods
- 78 gallon fuel tank
- Autocrane AGD crane
- 8,300 lbs maximum capacity retracted
- 2,800 lbs maximum capacity extenced
- Remote control
- Serial 015-0800
- Auto thread lube is not included
- Serial 2T4609
C30631998 Ditch Witch JT920L directional boring machine
Contract Price
$5,610.00
Rapid City, SD
12/06/2012 CLOSED
1998 Ditch Witch JT920L directional boring machine
- 3,187 hours on meter
- Lister Petter four cylinder diesel engine
- Serial 4800354LPWT4A084
- Hydrostatic transmission
- 9"W rubber tracks
- ESID computer
- Swing out operations station
- Walk behind controls
- (24) 10'L x 1.5" diameter drill rods
- Most rods unused
- Approximately ten rods have less than 50 hours
- Serial 2R028
C30651999 Ditch Witch JT520 directional drill
Listen to the Duffield story
- 1,047 hours on meter
- Kubota three cylinder diesel engine
- Hydrostatic transmission
- ESID computer display
- Subsite 750D display
- Approximately (36) 5'L x 1" diameter drill stem
- 7" rubber tracks
- 1995 Ditch Witch FT5 mud mixer
- Serial 2S1579
- Honda 5.5hp gas engine
- 200 gallon tank
- 1999 Belshie T9B equipment trailer
- VIN 1DS0000KXX17S2108
- 13'L x 74"W deck
- D-ring tie downs
- Pintle hitch
- Toolbox
- 7' fold down ramps
- 235/75R15 tires
- Serial 2S2350
Listen to the Duffield story
C31911998 Ditch Witch JT2720 directional boring machine
Contract Price
$19,250.00
Rapid City, SD
12/06/2012 CLOSED
1998 Ditch Witch JT2720 directional boring machine
- 2,973 hours on meter
- John Deere 4045 four cylinder diesel engine
- 125 HP
- 27,000 lbs thrust
- 27,000 lbs pull back
- 195 RPM spindle speed
- 2,700 ft lbs torque
- Tethered remote control
- Subsite 950D computer display
- 750 dash mount reciever
- (45) 10' drill rods
- Stake down anchors
- 14" tracks
- Support equipment listed in C3261, C3262, C3256, C3286, and C3309
- Serial 2E2815
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