New era in Vermeer drilling

The Next Generation of Vermeer drills will be revealed

Get ready for a new era of drilling. Groundbreaking innovations and enhancements developed with your important work in mind are coming soon.

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Redesigned for what's next

Mark your calendar for November 12, 2 pm CST to watch the unveil of the next generation of drills. Click on a social media link below or visit this page on November 12 to tune in. Click the calendar icon to add the event to your calendar.

The Next Generation of drills is here

At Vermeer, we’re engineering horizontal directional drills (HDDs) ready to face the challenges of an evolving industry. The newest HDDs are designed to streamline your work, maximize equipment durability and give you unmatched insights into your machines. Get ready for groundbreaking innovations and enhancements.

KING OF ITS CLASS: D550 HDD

As the first Next Generation drill, the D550 ushered in advanced telematics, smart onboard technology and powerful performance.

SAVE THE DATE: Nov. 12, 2024

Another Next Generation Vermeer drill is on its way. And it’s sized for utility installation.

WHAT'S NEXT?

There’s more to come for the yellow iron lineup. And you can be the first to know. Complete the form below to receive exclusive updates.

Redesigned for what's next

Imagine taking everything that made the Vermeer HDD lineup the go-to drilling equipment solution, then incorporating new technology and machine refinements. These Next Generation innovations will enable your crew to maximize uptime so they can bore more — and do it well.

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Designing Next Gen drills


Design updates for the future of HDD.

The machines coming to the Vermeer lineup are engineered to streamline the drilling process. The enhancements on each machine help boost productivity while minimizing the steps operators have to take to drill farther. You can also expect technology advancements designed to give you deeper insights into your equipment — which can help you maximize uptime.


Next Generation drills are everything you love about Vermeer drills — and then some.

Engineered to help your crews boost productivity, the Next Generation of Vermeer drills combine the best of our HDD legacy and technology designed to tackle the challenges of a growing industry. We’ve created a new standard for how we design and build our drills, focused on our customers' challenges. That’s why you’ll see enhancements for components and a power train system designed for maximum reliability.

A GROUNDBREAKING LEGACY

In 1989, the first conversations about trenchless technology started at Vermeer Corporation in Pella, Iowa. Three decades later, crews around the world use Vermeer drills to connect communities and deliver access to essential utilities. Learn more about how the yellow iron lineup came to be.


Vermeer HDD over the years

1989

Vermeer begins exploring the possibility of a pneumatic piercing tool.

1991

The first five Vermeer HDDs debut in the field for testing.

1993

The first self-contained Vermeer HDD went to market.

2001

Vermeer introduces the D150x300 HDD.

2005

The first second-generation Vermeer drill is released: the D24x40 SII HDD.

2009

Vermeer launches the AXIS® guided boring system.

2012

The first BORESTORE® HDD tooling and accessories catalog is released.

2014

The third generation of Vermeer drills starts with the D20x22 S3 and D100x140 S3 HDDs.

2015

Vermeer launches the HDD Circuit® training program.

2022

The Next Generation lineup kicks off with the D550 HDD: the king of its class.

1989

Vermeer begins exploring the possibility of a pneumatic piercing tool.

1991

The first five Vermeer HDDs debut in the field for testing.

1993

The first self-contained Vermeer HDD went to market.

2001

Vermeer introduces the D150x300 HDD.

2005

The first second-generation Vermeer drill is released: the D24x40 SII HDD.

2009

Vermeer launches the AXIS® guided boring system.

2012

The first BORESTORE® HDD tooling and accessories catalog is released.

2014

The third generation of Vermeer drills starts with the D20x22 S3 and D100x140 S3 HDDs.

2015

Vermeer launches the HDD Circuit® training program.

2022

The Next Generation lineup kicks off with the D550 HDD: the king of its class.