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Vermeer D24x40 S3 Review: Directional Drill in Goes

By Worksite Safety Hub / HSSE TIPS · 16 October 2026

A directional drill is more than the machine on the trailer. The rods, controls, fluid system and inspection records all help define the package your crew will receive.

This 2019 Vermeer D24x40 S3 offer brings those details into view. Offered by Vermeer Used Equipment Benelux, it gives utility contractors a specific machine to discuss against a bore plan, access layout and mobilisation schedule.

Review method: desk-based assessment of the supplied Machineryline offer, its attached machine sheet, dealer information and official Vermeer material. We have not inspected or operated the drill. Seller statements are attributed, and manufacturer footage is kept separate from the offered unit.

The advertised drilling package

Price and collection basis: the marketplace displays €169,000 net. The attached machine sheet quotes €159,000 excluding VAT, ex works Goes. Request a current quotation identifying the agreed machine price, tax treatment, included equipment and collection or delivery arrangements.

Start with the installation you need to complete

The D24x40 S3 is a horizontal directional drill for underground installation work. Vermeer’s published model information describes its pullback and rotational capability, and its Aurora display provides locating information to the operator.

For a contractor, the practical question is how this offered package fits the intended bore. Share the product to be installed, route drawing, ground information and available setup space with the supplier and competent project team.

For example, a utility crew preparing an installation within a developed site can provide a measured drawing of the launch and receiving areas. Add the access route for the drill and the planned location of fluid equipment. That connects the machine enquiry to the work sequence from the start.

FireStick rods: plan the supplied inventory

The seller lists 50 rods on the rig. Request the actual rod inventory and inspection information, together with the compatible starter tooling, drill heads and reamers included in the sale.

The stated rod length and minimum radius are useful inputs for the bore design discussion. Have the qualified team assess the proposed profile and product installation using the exact rod specification and applicable instructions.

Keep the supplied rod inventory distinct from a planned bore length. The project’s feasible installation depends on the complete design, ground conditions, tooling and operating requirements.

Rod loading and anchoring in the work sequence

The offer lists automatic rod loading and anchoring, a rack-and-pinion system and lighting. Ask the supplier to demonstrate these functions on the actual unit during the inspection or a current video walk-around.

For the receiving crew, a demonstration gives the handover a practical structure: positioning, controls, rod handling and the equipment supplied for the chosen method. Record the agreed accessories and documentation alongside the machine reference.

Aurora display and drilling-fluid support

The listed DigiTrak Aurora touchscreen gives the operator a central information display. Ask which locating components, software and accessories accompany this unit so the full tracking package is clear.

The supplier also identifies the bentonite pump’s maximum flow and pressure. Discuss the fitted connections and intended fluid arrangement with your project team, and request details of any mixing, storage or recovery equipment included.

A complete package list helps your team schedule the equipment needed alongside the drill. It also gives your workshop the information to prepare servicing and familiarisation before delivery.

Inspection records and the two hour readings

The seller reports 4,706 total hours and 2,666 working hours. Request a current display demonstration explaining both counters, with the readings recorded in the quotation.

Vermeer Benelux says its used-equipment team follows official test protocols and prepares a test report before releasing machines. The offer also describes inspection by authorised technicians. Request the dated report for this particular unit and have the supplier explain the completed work and handover scope.

Ask for any warranty or support arrangements in writing. Use the machine-specific manuals and competent HDD planning to address existing utilities, bore-path requirements, ground conditions, separation around the work and crew communication.

Product location: Goes, Netherlands

The offer identifies Goes, Netherlands as the product location. Confirm the current viewing and collection point for PJ49521 before booking travel or transport.

Request the shipment dimensions, loading weight and list of separately carried equipment. Share those details with the transport provider so the collection method can be planned for the actual package.

Delivery areas and published sale terms

The attached machine sheet quotes ex works Goes, excluding VAT. The machine-specific documents checked do not name delivery countries, a freight price, a payment schedule or a dispatch date. Ask the supplier to confirm the arrangements for your destination.

A Truck1 dealer profile published in March 2022 describes worldwide delivery and export-document preparation as possible. This is background information from a trade profile; obtain current confirmation from the seller for this unit and route.

Request the agreed delivery term and version, collection point, loading responsibilities, transport charges, insurance, customs documents and tax treatment. Have the supplier state who arranges each stage and what is included in the final quotation.

Machine-specific source: attached D24x40S3-0879 supplier sheet. The current quotation should identify the agreed price and terms.

Watch: official Vermeer D24x40 S3 introduction

Official model footage published by Vermeer. It provides D24x40 S3 context and does not show PJ49521 or establish its included accessories. Follow the supplied operating instructions and training. Watch on YouTube.

A focused enquiry you can adapt

Our assessment: consider the complete handover package

This offer provides an identified D24x40 S3 with a listed rod package, control equipment and dealer inspection process. Those details make it useful to assess as a complete addition to a utility crew’s equipment plan.

Start with the bore requirements, then confirm the inspection report, inventory and destination arrangements. That gives your enquiry a clear path from the advertised machine to the package your team receives.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the product located?

Goes, Netherlands, according to the offer. Confirm the current inspection and collection point.

Which hour reading applies?

The seller distinguishes total hours from working hours. Both figures are shown above; request the current counter readings and explanation.

Is worldwide delivery confirmed for this order?

A historical trade profile describes worldwide delivery support. The attached unit sheet quotes ex works Goes, so obtain destination-specific confirmation and terms from the seller.

Sources and editorial information

• Current offer through the supplied affiliate URL — advertised unit details, photographs and attached machine sheet.
• Vermeer Benelux used-equipment process — dealer inspection and test-report context.
• Official Vermeer D24x40 S3 model sheet — general model context; confirm the offered configuration.
• Official manufacturer video and historical Truck1 dealer profile, attributed above.

Details checked 16 October 2026. Confirm current availability, readings, included equipment, condition and commercial terms in the supplier’s quotation.

Related reading: Vermeer D23x30 S3 review — a separate offer — or browse all equipment reviews.

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