Gladiator G30 horizontal directional drill on a gravel lot
Horizontal Directional Drills

Gladiator G30

A powerful mid-size horizontal directional drill engineered for dependable production, straightforward operation, and contractor profitability.

Mid-size power built for productive bores, straightforward operation, and contractor profitability.
thrust / pullback
29,380 lbf
torque
4,052 lb-ft
engine
147 hp Cummins
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Product Overview

The Gladiator G30 horizontal directional drill combines a 147 hp Cummins diesel engine with 29,380 lbf of maximum thrust and pullback and 4,052 lb-ft of maximum spindle torque. Current G30 models feature an 80 US gpm onboard mud pump, with maximum drilling fluid pressure of 1,080 psi. Earlier machines with serial numbers ending 1001–1004 have a 52 US gpm onboard mud pump.

Automatic rod loading, a 65-rod onboard rack, a rotating cab with air-conditioning controls, and dual rack-and-pinion carriage drive support productive utility drilling. Hydraulic anchors, adjustable mud flow, thread lubrication, and hydraulic clamps support setup and operation.

Suggested crossing length and reaming diameter depend on ground conditions and tooling. Contact Gladiator for equipment selection, availability, and dealer support.

Applications

  • Underground Utility Installation
  • Fiber and Communications
  • Water and Sewer Service
  • Gas Distribution
  • Electrical Conduit
  • Municipal Infrastructure
  • Commercial and Residential Development

Technical Specifications

thrust / pullback
29,380 lbf
thrust / pullback speed
209 ft/min
rotary torque
4,052 lb-ft
engine
147 hp Cummins
onboard mud pump
80 US gpm standard; maximum pressure 1,080 psi (S/N ending 1001–1004: 52 US gpm)
drill rod thread/size
2.36 in OD × 118.11 in length
drill rod capacity
65 rods
Entry Angle
20°
rotation speed
234 RPM
carriage system
Dual Rack & Pinion
suggested crossing length
Up to 656 ft (condition-dependent)
suggested reaming diameter
Up to 27.56 in (condition-dependent)
machine weight
18,740 lb
machine dimensions
227.55 in L × 84.25 in W × 93.70 in H

Standard Features

  • Automatic rod loader and 65-rod onboard rack
  • Rotating cab, steel hood, air-conditioning controls, work lights, and wipers
  • Dual rack-and-pinion carriage drive
  • Dual joysticks, automatic drilling, adjustable push/pull and rotary pressure settings, and automatic swing function
  • Thread lubrication and hydraulic clamps
  • 80 US gpm onboard mud pump on current models; 52 US gpm on serial numbers ending 1001–1004
  • Adjustable mud flow, maximum-flow command, shut-off valves, and antifreeze tank
  • Hydraulic anchors, mast-angle adjustment, rear outriggers, and wired travel control box
  • Strike alert, seat sensor, wireless remote hydraulic lockout, and emergency stops

Optional Features

Custom Color & Graphics

Guidance Equipment Packages

Additional Tooling

Cold Weather Package

Product Resources

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