[VIDEO] Toro Designs All-new DD2226 Directional Drill Around the Operator

The Toro DD2226 is the first directional drill the company has designed from the ground up. Its design focuses on how operators interface with the machine, and on maximizing operator comfort.

October 18, 2017

To learn more about the DD2226, visit http://bit.ly/2ikxxb6.

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10 Hottest Construction Stories This Week: Cummins EPA 2021 X12 and X15 Engines Use Less Fuel

Most-read construction stories include Caterpillar and PAC-MAN rolling out a new game, a test of orange pavement markings in work zones, new Cat S42 rugged smartphone withstands submerged scrubbing and more

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How PPP Loans Can Challenge Revenue Growth for State DOT Contractors

Experts say there may be some long-term revenue-generating challenges that come from taking advantage of the Paycheck Protection Program loan

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4 Ways to Get the Most Done With the Fewest Machines

Every piece of equipment added to your fleet brings revenue opportunity, and here’s how to balance that with owning costs and operating expenses so it eats the least amount of profits

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Ditch Witch JT24 Directional Drill

Ditch Witch's JT24 directional drill delivers powerful pullback with minimal footprint for use in urban and residential areas

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Vermeer D23x30DR S3 Navigator Horizontal Directional Drill

Dual rod technology and new rock tooling delivers in rocky, congested environments

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Epiroc SpeedROC 3F

Versatile machine with a flexible drilling capacity and excellent tramming stability

Berkel averaged six holes in an eight-hour day, but drilled 10 or more in a 10-hour day when conditions were ideal.

KLEMM Drilling Rig Anchors Capital One Complex

Berkel & Company Contractors needed to install nearly 400 grouted tieback anchors to hold up the shoring walls of a 50-ft. cut from ground level

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F-Check Instant Identification System

F-Check provides smartphone access to specifications for hydraulic breakers, vibratory plate compactors and Tier 4 blast-hole drills

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Epiroc Acquires Noland Drilling Equipment

Acquisition will strengthen Epiroc's footprint and capabilities in the U.S. water well drilling segment

With Ditch Witch's HDD VR Simulator, operators must preplan, set up equipment correctly and test protective systems.

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Ditch Witch introduces industry-first Virtual Reality (VR) Simulator for horizontal directional drill operators

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Ditch Witch Updates Fluid Management Systems Line to Increase Productivity

Updated family of Ditch Witch fluid management systems offers improved drilling fluid flow and increased durability on small- to mid-sized jobs

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Ditch Witch JT20XP Directional Drill Package

The JT20XP horizontal directional drill (HDD) package features the JT20XP drill and XP44 mixing system

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Ditch Witch Partners with MetaFLO Technologies to Offer Solidification Reagents

Partnership will provide a more accessible and efficient process for the solidification of drilling spoils to an extended network of users and contractors

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TT Technologies Redesigns Grundopit

TT Technologies’ redesigned Grundopit pit-launched mini directional drill is well suited for difficult fiber-to-the-home and utility service line installations in tight working conditions.

To facilitate this real-time monitoring from the drill seat, Subsite developed the Commander 7 HDD Guidance Display and ScoutView Commander 7 Software.

Subsite Electronics Spearheads More Efficient Process for Directional Drilling

Announced at ICUEE 2017, the Green Ops process is designed to reduce risk and improve efficiency and profitability on HDD bores

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Kubota Hydraulic Thumb Kit for Excavators

Kubota’s hydraulic thumb attachment greatly enhances the versatility of your Kubota excavator. It is excellent for manipulating, handling or loading irregular-shaped objects, debris, rocks and can even pick up items such as logs.

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[VIDEO] Steps Vermeer Is Taking to Reduce Learning Curve for Directional Drill Operators

Lee Schroeder, sales manager for the utility infrastructure division at Vermeer, discusses how the company is working to help contractors get directional drill operators up to speed more quickly.

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[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.

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American Augers M-300D HDD Fluid Cleaning System

System provides a true first-cut 300-gpm capacity and maintains one-half percent sand or less in fluid returned to the hole

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[VIDEO] Vermeer Launches Rock-capable D40x55DR S3 Directional Drill

At ICUEE 2017, Vermeer's Lee Schroeder highlighted the features of the new rock-capable D40x55DR S3 directional drill, which is designed to obtain high productivity in a range of ground conditions.

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Vermeer Navigator HDD Simulator Mimics Experience of Operating a Real Drill

Virtual hands-on simulator delivers realistic experience of operating a Vermeer horizontal directional drill using standard controls combining education and creating muscle memory

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Vermeer SPX25 Vibratory Plow Features Full-function Remote Control

Vermeer's SPX25 vibratory plow features a full-function remote control giving the operator a 360-degree view of the jobsite while installing small pipes and cables at depths up to 12 in.

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Vermeer D40x55DR S3 Navigator Horizontal Directional Drill

Vermeer's D40x55DR S3 Navigator horizontal directional drill features dual rod technology using an inner rod to provide torque to the drill bit and an outer rod for steering capability and rotation torque for reaming

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Vermeer D8x12 Navigator Horizontal Directional Drill

Vermeer's D8x12 Navigator horizontal directional drill is sized to work in tight spaces for small service installations, offers a low noise emission level of 85 dBA and can fit through a 36-in. gate

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American Augers DD-240T Expands Modular Drill Configurability

Directional drill comes in two frame lengths with two-person cab that can be set off-board, controls programmable to match any system, traveling wrenches can be positioned anywhere

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Ditch Witch Next-generation AT40 All Terrain Directional Drill

Advanced drilling system provides optimal drilling performance, agile steering and enhanced operator control

Colorado's Bold New Image in HDD Directional Boring

Integrating high tech innovation and old school grit to achieve legendary results.