Horizontal DTH Drilling RIG VP-400
Tri-Mach’s HZ DTH Drilling Rig is a heavy-duty horizontal drilling system engineered for demanding ground conditions. Designed and manufactured in Finland, it delivers high torque, long bore capability, and reliable pipe installation in rock, mixed formations, and challenging infrastructure crossings without surface disruption.
Benefits of the Tri-Mach VP-400 Horizontal DTH Drilling Rig
- Ground versatility: Designed to operate in all soil types, maintaining performance across varying subsurface conditions.
- Rock and heterogeneous ground performance: Particularly effective in hard, rocky and heterogeneous ground formations, ensuring strong and consistent drilling capability.
- Reliable advancement in difficult formations: Provides assured progress through boulder fields and rock piles, maintaining dependable forward advancement.
- Long horizontal bore capacity: Enables horizontal crossings up to approximately 150 meters, allowing extended trenchless installations.
- Large diameter capability: Suitable for large-diameter crossings, supporting substantial casing sizes while maintaining installation reliability.
- Simultaneous casing installation: Advances and pulls the protective casing together with drilling, ensuring a stable and reliable crossing even for larger diameters.
- Stable and secure crossing execution: The combined drilling and casing method ensures a firm and dependable installation result.
- Fast installation method: Offers a rapid drilling process with efficient progression through demanding ground conditions.
- Cost savings in excavation: Provides significant savings in excavation costs compared to traditional open-cut methods.
- Easy site setup: Allows straightforward and practical on-site installation and preparation.
- Critical infrastructure suitability: Suitable for pipe and cable crossings under roads and railways without traffic disruption.
- Finnish engineering expertise: Designed and manufactured in Finland by Tri-Mach Nordic Oy, backed by nearly 30 years of experience in rotary gearbox design and manufacturing.
- Demanding ground DTH capability: Developed to deliver reliable DTH horizontal drilling performance in challenging ground conditions.

Specifications
| HZ DTH Drilling Rig VP-400 | Specification | Value |
|---|---|---|
| General | Maximum Pipe Diameter | 406 mm |
| Dimensions | Weight | 3000 kg |
| Length | 7900 mm | |
| Width | 1700 mm | |
| Minimum Height | 1100 mm | |
| Support Leg Stroke | 700 mm | |
| Feed System | Feed Force (Continuous / Intermittent) | 180 / 210 kN |
| Feed Speed | 16 m/min | |
| Adjustment | Via planetary gear ratio | |
| Equipment | Rear Support / Guide | Hydraulic, interchangeable |
| Control System | Radio remote control | |
| Scissors | Interchangeable pipe diameter | |
| Options | Control Center | Separated from rig |
| Detachable Rear Support | Available | |
| Full Radio Control | Available | |
| Larger Rotary Head | 22 kNm |
| VP-400 PowerPack | Specification | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Engine | Iveco NEF67 TE2A diesel engine |
| Displacement | 6.7 L | |
| Power Output | 195 (215) kW | |
| Fuel Consumption | Specific Consumption (50% load) | 25.6 l/h |
| Specific Consumption (80% load) | 35.3 l/h | |
| Specific Consumption (100% load) | 44.0 l/h | |
| Hydraulics | Pump 1 | 130 cc (variable displacement / LS) |
| Pump 2 | 25 cc | |
| Output 1 | 234 l/min | |
| Output 2 | 40 l/min | |
| System Pressure | 280 bar | |
| Dimensions | Dimensions (L × W × H) | On request, depends on selected options |
| Options | Generator (Integrated) | Dynaset HG26G-E400SS23-100-K (output 26 kVa) |
| Hammer Oiler (Integrated) | ||
| Hammer Oil Tank (Integrated) | size on request | |
| Air Distributor (Integrated) | can be modified to fit multiple compressors | |
| Water Tank (Integrated) | ||
| Pressure Washer (Integrated) |
| Rotary Head PK1200 | Specification | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | Maximum Torque | 12 kNm |
| Maximum Rotational Speed | 57 r/min | |
| Connection | Outlet | API REG 4-1/2″ BOX |
| Internal Air Swivel | Included | |
| Air Inlet Connector | As per request (Default: G2 BOX THREAD) | |
| General | Total Weight | 190 kg |
Applications of HZ DTH Drilling Rig
- Horizontal drilling in rock and heterogeneous ground
- Pipe and utility crossings under roads and railways
- Installations requiring large diameter bores
- Trenchless installations where surface disruption must be minimized
- Installations in boulder and fractured ground conditions
Areas We Serve
We serve rig operators, site and project managers and drilling contractors across Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Switzerland, Germany, Austria, the United Kingdom, Italy, Iceland, Poland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Usa, Canada and Australia providing fast delivery, technical support, and customized DTH solutions for Northern and Central European ground conditions.
Compatible Products
- Horizontal DTH Casing Pilot Bits and Ring Bits
- DTH Button Bits and Hole Openers
- Horizontal DTH Hammers
- Horizontal DTH Auger Drill Rods
- DTH Rotary Heads
- Power Packs
- DTH Hammer Oil NatureMate
- Thread Grease RodMate
- DTH Air Hose BarMAte
FAQ: HZ DTH Drilling Rig
Do you have any further questions? Please feel free to contact Matias!

Matias Niemeläinen
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