2025 Ditch Witch® Directional Drills JT21
- Year 2025
- Make Ditch Witch®
- Model Directional Drills
- Engine TD2.9
2025 Ditch Witch® Directional Drills JT21
2025 Ditch Witch® Directional Drills JT21
The Fastest Way To Drill.With a 53% faster carriage speed and 40% more downhole horsepower*, the JT21 will get you on and off the jobsite faster than ever before.
Features may include:
- 53% Faster Carriage Speed
- 53% faster than its predecessor, the JT21’s 215 fpm carriage speed sets a new standard for efficiency, so you’ll experience reduced cycle times and increased jobsite productivity.
Engine
Engine Manufacturer
Deutz®
Engine
TD2.9
Engine Power
Manufacturer's gross power rating: 74 hp (55 kW)
Rated Engine Speed
2,600 rpm
Engine Torque, Maximum
Spindle: 2,250 ft·lb (3050 N·m)
Cooling
Medium: Liquid
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Bore
3.62 in (92 mm) | Diameter: 4 in (102 mm)
Stroke
4.33 in (110 mm)
Cylinder Liners
4
Displacement
177 in3 (2.9 L)
Emissions
compliance, highly regulated: EPA Tier 4 EU Stage V | compliance, less regulated: EPA Tier 4i EU Stage IIIA
Fuel System
Fuel Type
Diesel
Fuel Injection
Direct
Battery
Battery Capacity, Maximum
SAE reserve capacity rating: 195 min
Battery
SAE cold crank rating @ 0°F (-18°C): 950 amps
Operational
Operating Speed
Spindle, max: 270 rpm | Carriage thrust travel speed: 215 fpm (65.5 m/min) | Carriage pullback travel: 215 fpm (65.5 m/min) | Ground travel speed Forward: 2.9 mph (4.7 km/h) / Reverse: 2.9 mph (4.7 km/h)
Operating Conditions
Thrust force: 20,000 lb (89 kN) | Pullback force: 21,000 lb (93.4 kN)
Performance
Noise Level
Operator sound pressure per ISO 6394: < or = 82 dBA
Hydraulics
Maximum Pressure
1,000 psi (69 bar)
Hydraulic Flow
Max: 35 gpm (132 l/min)
Dimensions
Length
217.9 in (5.53 m) | of drill pipe: 120 in (3.05 m)
Width
55.5 in (1.41 m)
Height
95.5 in (2.43 m)
Dimensions
Entry angle, max: 11-15° | Angle of approach: 17° | Angle of departure: 17° | Diameter of drill pipe, tool joint end: 2.63 in (66.8 mm) | Diameter of drill pipe: 2.06 in (52.3 mm) | Bend radius, min: 107 ft (32 m)
Capacities
Hydraulic Capacity
Reservoir: 16.4 gal (62.1 L)
Fuel Capacity
28.2 gal (106.7 L)
Oil capacity
Engine lubrication oil, w/filter: 9.5 qt (9 L)
Cooling System
5 gal (18.9 L)
Weights
Weight, In Running Order
Operating: 12,420 lb (5634 kg)
Weight
of drill pipe, lined: 67 lb (30.4 kg)
Features
Features
Backreamer diameter: Soil dependent