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Trenchers
Barreto Amplifies RTK Lineup with 30RTK Track Trencher
Barreto Manufacturing Inc.
Powered by a 31hp Briggs Vanguard engine and featuring an 8” wide chain, the 30RTK Track Trencher boasts additional horsepower and includes plans for future chain width options.
February 26, 2025
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Vacuum Excavation Equipment
Ditch Witch Unveils W8 Hydrovac Large Vacuum Excavator Truck
Ditch Witch
Ditch Witch has introduced the W8 hydrovac truck to provide contractors with a powerful and agile solution for potholing, slot trenching and cleanup tasks in urban and residential environments.
February 19, 2025
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Directional Drilling Equipment
Ditch Witch Unveils JT21 Horizontal Directional Drill
Ditch Witch
Ditch Witch released the JT21 directional drill, an upgraded replacement for the JT20.
January 14, 2025
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World of Concrete
Heller Premium Tools to Showcase Drill Bits at World of Concrete 2025
Heller Premium Tools GmbH
Heller Premium Tools will be at World of Concrete 2025 and it will be highlighting some of its most popular drill bits.
December 18, 2024
Heller will present numerous new products and further developments from various areas of its product range for professional users.
Directional Drilling Equipment
Vermeer Unveils D24 Horizontal Directional Drill
Vermeer
This 24,000-lb (110-kN) class drill, replaces the D23x30 S3 in the Vermeer utility drill lineup and includes a 100-hp (74.6-kW) Cat 3.6L Tier 4F/Stage V engine.
November 29, 2024
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General Tool
KEG Duce Nozzle Keeps Lines Clear
KEG Technologies
When municipalities and contractors must keep their sanitary sewer and storm lines free of obstructions, using a rental vibratory nozzle can help operators quickly and effectively remove hardened materials, clear clogs, and restore flow.
November 28, 2024
Municipalities and contractors conduct periodic maintenance to flush debris and sediment from the lines, breaking up hardened obstructions to prevent blockages.
Trenchers
Rental Trenchers 101: Which Trencher Type Does Your Customer Need?
An overview comparison of ride-on vs walk-behind trenchers and selecting which solution will work for your rental customer.
October 22, 2024
Walk-behind trenchers are more compact and maneuverable, perfect for smaller jobsites with tight spaces or numerous obstacles, such as residential lawns and backyards. Ditch Witch’s CX-series walk-behind trenchers, for example, are easier to transport and operate in confined areas, offering a practical solution for landscapers and contractors working on smaller-scale projects. Both types of trenchers are designed to meet specific needs, ensuring that operators can choose the best equipment for their particular job conditions. Pictured is the C30X.
Grapples
Which Stand-on Skid Steer Attachments Can Make You More Productive?
Ditch Witch
How trencher, grapple bucket and auger attachments can improve skid steer performance.
October 22, 2024
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Directional Drilling Equipment
Vermeer Launches R125 Reclaimer for Utility Horizontal Directional Drills
Vermeer
The R125 features a double screen deck and six, 4-in. (10.2-cm) long-body hydrocyclones.
October 8, 2024
The R125 features a double screen deck and six, 4-in. (10.2-cm) long-body hydrocyclones.
Directional Drilling Equipment
Vermeer Launches MX150 Mixing System
Vermeer
Featuring a Kohler 7-hp (5.2-kW) gas engine that delivers a maximum flow of 150 gpm (568 L/min), the MX150 mixing system supports small to mid-size utility HDD operations.
September 26, 2024
Featuring a Kohler 7-hp (5.2-kW) gas engine that delivers a maximum flow of 150 gpm (568 L/min), the MX150 mixing system supports small to mid-size utility HDD operations.
Underground Equipment
Locating Devices Offer New Tech for Different Jobsites
When selecting utility equipment, locating systems continue to evolve to help contractors identify interference and accurately locate underground utilities amid it.
September 19, 2024
Once utilities are accurately located, vacuum excavators can be used to safely expose them, starting with a small excavation and expanding as needed.
Utility Locators
How RTK Creates Accurate Positioning Estimates to Protect Underground Utility Lines
Point One Navigation
Explore the importance of accurate positioning estimates and how real-time kinematic (RTK) positioning relies on a network of fixed base stations at known locations to accurately verify receiver positioning.
September 17, 2024
Construction surveyors rely on different tools to find and precisely map the location of critical underground utility infrastructure.
Contractors’ Top 50
Equipment Today Recognizes the 2024 Contractors’ Top 50 New Products
The winners of the award represent an array of innovative solutions to improve productivity, efficiency, safety and comfort.
September 16, 2024
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Business
Ditch Witch Breaks Ground on New Paint Factory, Celebrates Milestone
Ditch Witch
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt and other state officials spoke to Ditch Witch's nearly 1,000 workers, as the company celebrates 75 years.
August 26, 2024
The groundbreaking event was kicked off by Kevin Smith, vice president of Ditch Witch, with welcoming remarks to the nearly 1,000 attendees.
Construction Safety
Addressing the Risk of Trenching and Excavation Site Cave-Ins
Sentry Insurance
You can reduce the risk of cave-ins by implementing robust protective measures, conducting a thorough soil analysis, proper training, and maintaining vigilant inspection routines.
August 15, 2024
Protective systems are a key element in making sure your trenching and excavation site is safe. They’re required for trenches that exceed five feet in depth or aren’t cut entirely into stable rock.
Training & Education
United Rentals Hosts Trench Safety Webinar June 19
United Rentals Inc.
The webinar, Understanding Trench Safety Essentials, addresses commonly misunderstood aspects of trench safety.
June 18, 2024
Some of the commonly misunderstood trench safety issues will be discussed in the webinar.
Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
Achieving Precision Location in Construction
Point One Navigation
While firms have several choices for correcting GNSS signals, RTK sets the standard for cost-efficient precision.
June 12, 2024
RTK technology is changing the game for precision surveying applications in construction.
Labor & Workforce Development
Vermeer's Andringa Inducted Into Hall of Fame
Vermeer
Andringa’s journey began in the late 1980s when she expanded on the vision of the founder of Vermeer, Gary Vermeer, who aimed to install utilities underground without disturbing the surface.
April 30, 2024
Under the leadership of Andringa, Vermeer introduced the first HDD for testing in 1991.
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