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Utility Locators
Locating System Provides Enhanced Accuracy and Ruggedness
Locator delivers multi-frequency capability and the ability to stand up to challenging construction applications.
August 19, 2014
S&N Locating Services, LLC is in the process of upgrading to the Ditch Witch UtiliGuard locating system (shown) to take advantage of its multi-frequency capability.
Vertical Drilling Equipment
Barriers Prove No Obstacle for Drilling
Customized Minnich Manufacturing drill helps move the I-57/70 project forward.
July 9, 2014
By having a tethered controller, the operator is removed from debris and dust and is away from live traffic.
Concrete Equipment & Products
Wide Spacing is No Road Block for Dowel Drills
Chester Bross Construction overcomes space challenge with E-Z Drill horizontal concrete drilling and doweling machines
December 16, 2013
The E-Z Drill 210-4SRA 4-gang Slab Rider was modified to achieve a maximum of 33-in. spacing for drilling tie bar holes along the shoulder of Nebraska 92. The modified drill doubled Chester Boss' drilling productivity over the 2-gang models.
Concrete Equipment & Products
Drills Play Integral Part in Florida Runway Expansion
Minnich A-4SCW dowel pin drill provides a quick solution for drilling 170,000+ dowel pin holes on the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport runway expansion
December 10, 2013
By attaching the Minnich A-4SCW to a 750-cfm portable air compressor, Archer Western's crew was able to employ a fully contained, fully powered unit that could be driven down the slab via remote control.
Underground Equipment
Liebherr LB 44-510 Rotary Drill Debuts on FAIR Particle Accelerator Project
New drills provide the foundation for antiproton and ion research facility in Darmstadt, Germany.
October 30, 2013
A drill bucket is used to loosen and remove the drill cuttings.
Underground Equipment
Be Confident In A Used Trencher Purchase
Start at the trencher tip and meticulously inspect all areas before purchasing a used unit.
September 16, 2013
Take oil samples to help ensure the engine has been maintained on a regular basis. Maintenance records can prove consistant upkeep.
Underground Equipment
Trenchless Tool Saves Time and Costs
A new pneumatic piercing tool with ribbed tool body helps Pennsylvania utility contractor meet deadlines and stay on budget.
August 21, 2013
Brandon Nolder of M. O'Herron Co. tests a prototype Hole Hammer with a standard replaceable head.
Underground Equipment
Vermeer Horizontal Directional Drill Helps Install Conduit in Rural Iowa, Missouri
Stimulus dollars and the Vermeer D7x11 Navigator Series II horizontal directional drill helped upgrade ‘Ma Bell’ system in rural Midwest
August 19, 2013
Jackson Creek Enterprises used a Vermeer D7x11 Navigator Series II horizontal directional drill to install more than 75,000 ft. of 1.25- to 2-in. high-density polyethylene main line conduit, along with connections to each home and business.
Underground Equipment
Laser Guided Boring System Helps Install Sewer Line through Solid Rock
The Vermeer Axis system allowed contractor to complete several precise, on-grade pilot bores in areas where it wasn’t practical to trench
July 8, 2013
The sewer line installation project used a open cut and trenchless combination installation approach.
Trenchers
Ride-On Trenchers -- A Growth Market?
Wherever there is new building and development, you will find ride-on trenchers. A staple when installing utilities and irrigation, these machines are loyal servants on the jobsite.
May 9, 2013
Ditch Witch introduced the RT30 at The Rental Show this year. This new model is designed for those looking for a less-expensive, entry-level ride-on trencher.
Walk-Behind Trenchers
From the Field: Operator Presence System Sometimes Tricky on Older Walk-Behind Trenchers
Brent Younker, president at Total Rental in the Portland, WA area, says he's had trouble with the operator presence system on some of the older models of walk-behind trenchers he has in his fleet.
April 4, 2013
Underground Equipment
Hole Hammer Piecing Tools Provide Two Tools in One
Interchangeable heads and air-on reverse help enhance production
January 11, 2013
Available in 2-, 2 1/2- and 3-in. sizes, the Hole Hammer can operate in a range of soil conditions and applications.
Underground Equipment
Air Hammer Completes Nearly Impossible Bore
RockEye air hammer system completes complex bore in just three days
January 8, 2013
A StraightLine RockEye air hammer system, Ditch Witch JT3020 horizontal directional drill and Sullair air compressor were used to complete a complex bore outside of Ashville, AL.
Underground Equipment
Building a State-of-the-Art Wastewater Tunnel 80 Feet Underground
Challenges to building the new wastewater tunnel in Austin, Texas, included building parallel to a river and underneath a lake
December 3, 2012
To allow tunnel construction access from five surface locations for the initial segment of the tunnel, SAK/Quest crews constructed four shafts to depths of 75 to 80 ft.
Concrete Equipment & Products
Bolander Pushes Self-Drilling Anchors to 110 ft.
First such depth in the US with grouted friction piles support St. Paul Union Depot around aged wooden piles
June 8, 2012
Carl Bolander & Sons drilled and simultaneously grouted four 3-in. self-drilling anchors per column as friction piles to support St Paul's Union Depot concrete rail deck.
Walk-Behind Trenchers
Top Five Customer Frustrations With Trencher Rentals
To give rental businesses some insight into what frustrates customers most about walk-behind trencher rentals, we talked to a few operators about their experiences. We also talked to leading manufacturers about want to keep in mind the next time you choose a model for your inventory.
May 16, 2012
Attaching a crumber or trencher cleaner on the end of the boom can help ensure maximum trench depth is achieved.
Underground Equipment
Underground/Utility Equipment
Find a collection of trenchless solutions, trenchers, locators and more.
March 21, 2012
Ditch Witch Jt At30 Enclosed C 10826749
Underground Equipment
Badger Underground Aims High with Compact Drill
Boring 80 ft. up a bluff is just another day on this residential trenchless utility contractor's busy schedule
March 15, 2012
Badger Underground used a Grundodrill 4X compact directional drill to complete a difficult gas, water and sewer line installation in Oconomowoc, WI. The homeowners wanted a trenchless application that would not disturb extensive landscaping.
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