Horizontal Directional Drilling
The exit pit of a horizontal directional drilling operation is a particularly hazardous location.
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FT5 Fluid Management
Make Short Work of Mixing.
The compact FT5 makes short work of the mixing process. Designed to support smaller HDD systems, the FT5 also supports your need to get the job done right and right on time.
FT5
The compact FT5 makes short work of the mixing process. Designed to support smaller HDD systems, the FT5 also supports your need to get the job done right and right on time.
Venturi wet hopper allows excellent mixing of fluids; the hopper's steeper sides help speed up mixing cycles.
Narrow tank can be positioned side-by-side with a drill unit on a trailer, making the equipment easy to transport to the jobsite.
200-gallon (757-L) capacity is large enough to get the job done, and just the right size for transporting on small truck or trailer configurations.
Simplicity of design and multiple configuration options accommodate a variety of setups.
FT5
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Specifications
DIMENSIONS
| DIMENSIONS | U.S | Metric | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 73 in | 1.85 m | |
| Length, with hose and valve | 84 in | 2.13 m | |
| Height | 53.5 in | 1.36 m | |
| Width | 32 in | 813 mm | |
| Weight, empty | 402 lb | 182 kg | |
| Weight, full of water | 2,071 lb | 939 kg |
POWER
| POWER | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | Honda® GX160 | ||
| Fuel | Gasoline | ||
| Cooling medium | Air | ||
| Number of cylinders | 1 | ||
| Displacement | 9.9 in3 | 162 cm3 | |
| Bore | 2.7 in | 69 mm | |
| Stroke | 1.8 in | 46 mm | |
| Gross power @ 3,600 rpm | 5.5 hp | 4.1 kW |
FLUID CAPACITIES
| FLUID CAPACITIES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 1 gal | 3.6 L | |
| Engine oil | 0.6 qt | 0.6 L | |
FLUID MIXING SYSTEM
| FLUID MIXING SYSTEM | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Drilling fluid/mixing tank capacity | 200 gal | 760 L | |
| Maximum flow rate to drilling unit | 18 gpm | 68 l/min |
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