We sell both brands and take both in on trade, so we see what holds up and what comes back broken. This is the class-by-class, spec-by-spec comparison we give buyers who ask which one is right for the work they actually do.

What size directional drill do you need? It is a buying question disguised as a technical one. This guide maps job type to size class (mini, utility-mid, mid-heavy, heavy) with verified pullback ranges and example used models, explains the specs that matter, flags the rock exception, and shows how to avoid the costly over- and under-buying traps.

If you are about to spend eighty to two hundred thousand dollars on a used directional drill, the next two hours of your life matter more than any number on the sticker. This is the inspection sequence we use to accept machines into WorldHDD inventory.