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HDD Tooling

Horizontal directional drilling tooling for utility and telecom bore installations. Galloway stocks HDD tooling from Kondex (Drill Defender™ line) and Hunting Trenchless at regional locations across the US, with configurations compatible with Vermeer and Ditch Witch drilling platforms.

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Kondex Drill Defender™ Product Range

Product Soil / Application Compatibility Key Feature
Dirt Bits – Soft Sand, clay, soft soil Ditch Witch / Vermeer Square, round, tapered, steep taper front profiles
Dirt Bits – Medium Mixed formations Ditch Witch / Vermeer Laser clad tungsten carbide, 2–4x longer life
Dirt Bits – Hard Hard soil, soft rock Ditch Witch / Vermeer Tapered carbide front for aggressive steering
Cobble Bits Rock/cobble formations Ditch Witch / Vermeer Laser clad + carbide; 4” and 5” bore; splined connection; 1” bolt hole
Sonde Housings Bore path tracking Ditch Witch / Vermeer Housings, accessories, and adapters
Quick Connects Rapid tooling changes Ditch Witch / Vermeer Fast field changeover
Starter Rods & Collars Drill string protection Ditch Witch / Vermeer Laser clad wear protection at connection point

Source: kondexparts.com/hdd product categories (2026). All Kondex tooling made in USA from US-sourced high-grade steel. Patented laser cladding wear protection (Patents 11,525,313; 11,808,088; 11,987,899).

Hunting HIWS1 Drill Pipe Specifications (Manufacturer Data)

Tube OD / Wall Conn. TJ OD Wt (lbs) Len (ft) Bend Rad (ft) Torque (ft-lbs) Machine
1.660"/0.191" 200 1.875" 26 6 99 1,500 D9x13, JT10
2.063"/0.260" 400 2.250" 62 10 107 2,700 D23x30
2.375"/0.254" 600 2.625" 76 10 123 4,200 D24x40, JT30
2.835"/0.313" — 3.125" 140 15 146 5,500 JT40
3.059"/0.346" — 3.500" 180 15 170 9,000 JT60
3.500"/0.394" — 4.000" 228 14.8 205 12,000 JT100

Source: huntingplc.com HIWS1 drill pipe datasheet. I-135 grade alloy, one-piece forged, double-shouldered. HXT™ high-torque models also available (up to 18,000 ft-lbs). Weights are per rod.

Hunting Trenchless — Additional Tooling

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    HXT™ high-torque drill pipe-patented design with larger internal bore for increased flow, up to 18,000 ft-lbs torque rating
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    Saver subs, drive chucks, starter rods, transition subs, and quick-connects
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    Mud motors (4-inch, for 24,000–40,000 lb pullback rigs) with Underground Magnetics sonde integration
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    Dual rod drill stem for both Ditch Witch and Vermeer machines

Brands we carry

Need HDD tooling for your next build?

Galloway stocks HDD tooling across our distribution network. Whether you have defined specifications or need assistance selecting the right tooling for your drilling platform and soil conditions, our team can help ensure the right product is specified and delivered.

At Galloway, we don’t wait for a spec sheet. Talk us through the job and we’ll make sure you get what you need.

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Talk to a local specialist

Fort Myers, FL
(239) 481-7448
Tampa, FL
(813) 443-5598
Miami, FL
(786) 378-4615
New Castle, DE
(302)-317-1502
Columbus, OH
(614) 414-0861
Greenfield, IN
(317) 947-6271
Parker, CO
(720) 683-6100
Phoenix, AZ
(623) 738-2800
Tyler, TX
(430) 341-0010
Chesapeake, VA
(757) 263-0159