A typical 25-meter service connection bore, side by side.
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Every feature of the Nanodrill was designed to eliminate the cost overhead of traditional horizontal directional drilling. Here's how the math works on a typical short-bore job.
Nanodrill runs with a two-person crew. One operates the remote, one manages the entry pit. Cut your labor hours per bore by 50–65%.
Nanodrill mounts on a mini-excavator your crew likely already owns (1.8 tons and up). No rig rental. No sub fees. No scheduling delays.
Nanodrill bores underground with dramatically less surface disruption. Far less pavement to repair, minimal landscape restoration, and fewer permits for road closures — compared to traditional methods.
Load the Nanodrill into a work truck or on a small trailer. Drive to the site. Mount it on the excavator. Start drilling. The entire mobilization takes a fraction of the time and cost.
A typical 25-meter service connection bore, side by side.
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Crew Size
Equipment Transport
Setup Time
Surface Damage
Restoration Cost
Confined Space Acess
Emission-Free Option
As-Build Documentation
TRADITIONAL HDD
NANODRILL
4–6 people
2 people
Flatbed + pilot car
Work truck or small trailer
2–4 hours
Minutes
Significant staging area
Minimal
$$$
Fraction of traditional
Not feasible
6' bend radius
No
Yes (electric carrier)
Post-installation survey required
Generated during drilling
Transport and set up with a standard work truck or small trailer. No permits, no pilot cars, no oversize loads.
Trenchless drilling means minimal surface damage due to dramatically fewer pavement cuts and little to no road closure fees compared to traditional methods.
One operator steers the bore remotely. Two people replace a four-to-six person team on every job.
Some jobs aren't just expensive with traditional equipment — they're impossible. Tight backyards, narrow alleys, congested utility corridors, and spaces where a large rig physically cannot operate.
With a 6-foot bend radius and an ultra-compact footprint, Nanodrill opens up an entire category of work you're currently turning down or subbing out.
Max Bore Length
Pilot Bore Diameter
Backream Diameter
Bend Radius (max)
Entry Angle
Thrust/Backpull Force
Rotation Torque
Rod Type
Rod Length
See how Nanodrill can cut your HDD costs in half. Schedule a free, no-obligation demo with our team and get a customized cost comparison for your operation.
Nanodrill Channel Manager: Paul Dyke paul.dyke@egwusa.com
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