This SAE standard applies to horizontal earthboring machines (SAE J2022) of the following types:
- a Auger boring machines;
- b Rod pushers;
- c Rotary rod machines;
- d Impact machines;
- e Directional boring/drilling machines.
This document does not apply to specialized mining machines, conveyors, tunnel boring machines, pipe jacking systems, micro tunnelers, or well drilling machines.
