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A JT2020, a JT20, and a JT21 are three different decades of machine wearing nearly the same name. This decoder untangles all three Ditch Witch naming eras, maps the current 2026 lineup against the discontinued models that dominate the used market, profiles every JT model with OEM-verified specs, and shows real asking prices from the deepest Ditch Witch lot in the used HDD market.
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The best-selling compact drill in HDD is being succeeded by the JT21, which makes a well-inspected used JT20 one of the smartest buys in the class. The full deep-dive: real OEM specs (and the fake ones circulating online), the twelve-years-unchanged story that makes model year almost irrelevant, known wear points, honest parts and price outlooks, complete package math, and the JT2020 vs JT20 vs JT21 decision.
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The most misleading model name in HDD, fully decoded: the 40 is torque, not pullback; the Series II pulls 24,000 lb while the current S3 pulls 28,000 lb (making the Ditch Witch JT28 its real peer, not the JT40); and the new Vermeer D24 is a different machine entirely. Generation-by-generation specs, Vermeer-sourced inspection points, and real used pricing from both generations on our lot.
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The definitive used-buyer guide to the most common serious locator in HDD: the F5-vs-Falcon-F5 sticker check, what a complete system actually includes, where the Falcon F5 sits under the newer Falcon F5+ and Ares, real 2026 used pricing, the region-code and Sub-k transmitter traps, and the inspection routine we run on every unit we stock.
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The mid-tier of the Falcon locator ladder, decoded for used buyers: what the Falcon F2 does, the one thing it structurally cannot do (Sub-k rebar locating, ever), the F1/F2/F5 decision framework, live 2026 pricing from our own shelf, and the finding most buyers get backwards: display tier now moves used price more than the F2-versus-F5 choice itself.
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Two ends of the used Vermeer lineup, translated for buyers: the D20x22 compact (still in active production, generation-by-generation differences, real prices from $89K) and the D60x90 big-bore machine (thin-market pricing decoded, three-speed gearbox, prior-application risk). Spec translation, known issues, and which years to target, from a dealer stocking both.
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The consolidated drill pipe pricing guide nobody publishes: per-rod and full-string costs by rig class and channel (new aftermarket, used, OEM dealer-quote), why forged costs more than welded, the no-mixing rule, condition-triggered replacement thresholds, and how to price the string inside a used rig deal, where most pipe actually changes hands.
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Considering a move into directional drilling? The rig is only one piece of a seven-part operation, and only about half the cost. This is the education-stage overview: what a complete HDD setup contains, what each part does, how contractors actually grow into the business, and the operational reality (crew, training, insurance, permits) the equipment lists leave out.
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First-time buyers price the rig and stop there. But the rig is only about half of a working HDD setup. This guide breaks down all seven components (rig, locator, mud system, drill pipe, tooling, trailer, ancillary), what each costs used, and three example builds with honest all-in totals, plus what you can safely defer.
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Used HDD equipment is financeable, and buying through a dealer makes it easier, not harder. This guide explains loan vs lease, realistic rates and terms, down payment, the 2026 Section 179 and bonus-depreciation picture, and what it really takes to qualify, then points you to a pre-approval that does not affect your credit score.
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The equipment is only about half of what it really costs to start a directional boring business. This guide shows the all-in first-year number, roughly $260K to $920K, decomposed: formation, insurance premiums, licensing, support vehicle, payroll, and the working-capital runway that sinks undercapitalized startups. Three scenarios, equipment as one line.
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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.
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