The Basement Buddy® Directional Drill is a lightweight, highly maneuverable HDD system designed for installing or replacing underground service lines directly from a home’s basement or an exterior pit. Weighing under 200 lbs, it can be transported by two people and positioned easily in tight indoor or outdoor spaces. Ideal for water lines, gas lines, electrical conduit, and irrigation, the Basement Buddy® delivers accurate, on-grade installations up to 2″ pipe.

Basement Buddy® Directional Drill
Compact HDD for Residential Service Lines

The Basement Buddy® Directional Drill is a lightweight, highly maneuverable HDD system designed for installing or replacing underground service lines directly from a home’s basement or an exterior pit. Weighing under 200 lbs, it can be transported by two people and positioned easily in tight indoor or outdoor spaces. Ideal for water lines, gas lines, electrical conduit, and irrigation, the Basement Buddy® delivers accurate, on-grade installations up to 2″ pipe.

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Key Features

  • Lightweight, Portable Design
    Weighs just 195 lbs, allowing two-person transport into basements or excavated pits.
  • Accurate On-Grade Drilling
    Full HDD steering capability—up, down, left, and right—for precise service line installation.
  • Versatile Installation Applications
    Suitable for water, gas, electrical, and irrigation service lines.
  • Pit-Launch Ready with Drill Skid
    The included skid stabilizes the machine in soft soil, improving safety and control during pit-launch operations.
  • Compact Footprint for Tight Spaces Designed specifically for indoor basements, crawl spaces, and small outdoor pits.

Performance Specs

Push and Pull Force

6,000 lbs.

Rotational Torque

360 ft. lbs.

Rotational Speed

100 to 150 RPM

Suggested Hydraulic Flow Rate

15 gpm

Weight

195 lbs.

Drill Range

200 ft.

Drill Stem Length

2 ft.

Dimensions

46″ x 15″ x 25″
Industry-leading locating and tracking technology for accurate HDD navigation.

Guidance Compatibility

  • Standard:
    Underground Magnetics
  • Compatible (with custom housing):
    Subsite
    Radio Detection
    D.C.I.

Trenchless Drilling From Basement to Curb Stop

  • Residential water service replacement
  • Gas line installation
  • Electrical conduit installation
  • Irrigation line installation
  • Basement-to-curb stop trenchless drilling
Install or replace residential service lines with the Basement Buddy® Directional Drill. Lightweight, portable HDD system for basements and pit launches with 6,000 lbs push/pull and 200-ft range.

Standard Basement Buddy® Package

Install or replace residential service lines with the Basement Buddy® Directional Drill. Lightweight, portable HDD system for basements and pit launches with 6,000 lbs push/pull and 200-ft range.

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The Basement Buddy® is the ideal HDD solution for contractors needing a compact, accurate, and portable drill for residential service line installations.

To get current pricing or a custom quote, contact us at sales@roddieunderground.com