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Vermeer R9x18
Popular in the Vermeer drill lineup — confirm serial-year specs and tooling compatibility on the OEM sheet before purchase.
Operating weight
8,000 - 90,000 lbs
Horsepower
48 - 600 hp
Fuel burn
2.0 - 12.0 gph
Years produced
2015 - present
AI-updated · Last refresh 7/27/2026
Full specifications
Thrust/pullback6,000 - 220,000 lbf
Rotary torque900 - 60,000 ft-lb
Max spindle speed180 - 260 rpm
Mud pump flow25 - 300 gpm
Pipe capacity250 - 1,200 ft on-board
Shipping dimensions
Length22 ft 0 in
Width8 ft 0 in
Height8 ft 6 in
Weight8,000 - 90,000 lbs
Use these for permit routing and lowboy selection.
Recent auction history
| Year range | Hours | Avg | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-2023 | 1,500-3,500 | — | $120,000 | $260,000 |
| 2015-2019 | 3,500-7,000 | — | $60,000 | $150,000 |
AI price estimate
Excellent, low hours
2022 model year
$240,000
Good, avg hours
2020 model year
$165,000
Fair, high hours
2017 model year
$95,000
Common problems to check
- Wear on drive chuck and saver sub
- Hydraulic leaks at rotary carriage
- Mud pump fluid-end erosion
- Anchor system cracks in hard ground
Why buyers pick it
- Trenchless install under roads and rivers
- High productivity in mixed soils
- Onboard mud system reduces jobsite footprint
- Strong dealer support in North America
Best jobs for this machine
Utility, fiber and gas installsRiver and highway crossingsUrban infrastructure work
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