This Barbco BD15 is a directional drill — sometimes called a horizontal directional drill or HDD machine — a type of equipment used to install underground pipelines, conduits, and cables without the need for open trenching. Barbco is a recognised American manufacturer of trenchless technology equipment, building machinery for utility contractors and civil construction operators who work in pipeline installation and underground boring applications.
This particular unit dates to 1995 and is offered used from California, USA. The seller's notes describe it as configured with a Barbco enclosed mix tank, which is a self-contained fluid mixing system used to prepare drilling fluid, or mud, during the boring process. The tank is constructed from square metal with internal baffles, which help agitate and homogenise the drilling fluid mixture and prevent separation during operation. It is equipped with a hopper for loading dry drilling fluid additives into the mix system. The tank capacity is approximately 1,000 gallons, making it suitable for sustained drilling operations where a reliable and consistent supply of mixed fluid is required. The system is described as all-hydraulic, meaning the mixing and fluid-handling functions are driven by hydraulic power rather than by separate electric or mechanical drives. The entire setup is reported to be fully enclosed, which helps contain mess and protect the mixing components during operation.
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