Rods

S135 upset-forged rods—no cast or welded joints. Heat-treated, precision-threaded for rock. Proven on our rigs.

See below for fits on Ditch Witch, Vermeer and Universal.

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Upgrade every string with one-piece forged S135 drill rods and drill pipes engineered for today’s horizontal directional drilling jobs. Each bar starts as a single billet of high-strength alloy steel, upset-forged and heat-treated through the tool joint to deliver a minimum 135,000 PSI yield and 145,000 PSI tensile strength.

Firestick I tool joints

Precision-machined Firestick I connections maximise torque transfer while resisting galling, wash-out and joint failure in abrasive formations. The result is longer footage per rod and fewer lost tools underground.

Ready to ship, priced for performance

With inventory stocked in multiple U.S. hubs, most orders leave the dock within 24 hours and arrive job-ready anywhere in North America—and we export worldwide. Competitive pricing that starts at $209 per rod lets you stretch the budget without sacrificing quality or uptime.

Key Specs
  • Material: forged S-135 alloy steel
  • Yield strength: ≥ 135 k PSI
  • Construction: one-piece upset-forged joints
  • Connections: Firestick I, compatible variants


    Swap out cast-joint or welded-tube rod for genuine forged S135 and drill farther, straighter and faster on every bore. Questions? Call 844-553-7455 or chat with the Drillium Gear team today.