Horizontal directional drilling system with operator lift

    公开(公告)号:US12234728B2

    公开(公告)日:2025-02-25

    申请号:US17604013

    申请日:2020-05-12

    Abstract: A horizontal directional drilling machine includes a frame providing a base, a rack movable to different drilling angles with respect to the base, and a carriage having a rotating assembly for engaging a drill rod, the carriage being movable along the rack to drive the drill rod into the ground. The horizontal directional drilling machine further includes an operator lift including an operator area provided alongside the rack and being adjustable for height with respect to the rack to provide access to the carriage for wireline operations. The operator lift is supported by at least one frame element of the frame.

    HORIZONTAL DIRECTIONAL DRILLING SYSTEM WITH OPERATOR LIFT

    公开(公告)号:US20220213734A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-07-07

    申请号:US17604013

    申请日:2020-05-12

    Abstract: A horizontal directional drilling machine includes a frame providing a base, a rack movable to different drilling angles with respect to the base, and a carriage having a rotating assembly for engaging a drill rod, the carriage being movable along the rack to drive the drill rod into the ground. The horizontal directional drilling machine further includes an operator lift including an operator area provided alongside the rack and being adjustable for height with respect to the rack to provide access to the carriage for wireline operations. The operator lift is supported by at least one frame element of the frame.

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