[VIDEO] Vermeer D8x12 Navigator Horizontal Directional Drill

Vermeer's Lee Schroeder shares the features and benefits of the company's compact D8x12 Navigator, which delivers a lot of power in a small footprint.

Oct 17, 2017
Vermeer's Lee Schroeder shares the features and benefits of the company's compact D8x12 Navigator, which delivers a lot of power in a small footprint. Learn more at http://bit.ly/2zgcl9i.
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