You start on one side of an obstacle and shoot underneath to the other side: That’s how horizontal directional drilling typically works....
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New Water Pipe Installed Under Lake Bed Made Easier Using Directional Drilling
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Horizontal Directional Drilling - Vermeer D40x55DR S3 Navigator
The Vermeer D40x55DR S3 Navigator horizontal directional drill delivers productivity in broad-range ground conditions, from hard, medium, and soft rock to loamy/dirt...
Horizontal Directional Drilling - Toro DD2226
The Toro DD2226 directional drill delivers 2,600 ft-lbs of rotational torque and 22,000 pounds of thrust and pullback for versatility, allowing the...
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Vermeer Reclaimers: Reduce Costs, Increase Productivity
The demand for horizontal directional drilling projects is growing every year. But whether you’re just starting out or an experienced contractor, if...
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Introducing the Vermeer D40x55DR S3 Navigator
The Vermeer D40x55DR S3 Navigator horizontal directional drill delivers excellent productivity in broad range of ground conditions, from hard, medium and soft...
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Picking the Right HDD Tooling for Rock Bores
Seasoned horizontal directional drilling crews are confident in their abilities to bore through just about any ground condition. But there’s no denying...
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Spring Maintenance for Horizontal Directional Drills
Hey drillers — Are you starting a big project this spring? Do you have your HDD drill ready? If not, it’s time...
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The Next Generation of Vermeer Horizontal Drills
Faster, simpler controls, best performance. Introducing Vermeer S3 drills — performance redefined. The S3 leads the way with the third generation of...
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Tunneling Company Uses Technology to Continue Growth
Ernie and Chris Romero believe in two things: making customers happy and having a strong family-relationship.
The brothers have been accomplishing both of...
Horizontal Directional Drilling - Toro DD2024
The Toro DD2024 horizontal directional drill combines a compact design with 20,000 pounds of pullback force and 2,400 ft-lb of rotary torque....
Horizontal Directional Drilling - Ditch Witch JT40
The JT40 horizontal directional drill from Ditch Witch integrates machine data into an innovative display to keep operators informed and productive on...
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Drill Rod Maintenance and Proper Use Shouldn't Be Overlooked
As a series of moving parts under constant pressure, your drill rod undergoes continual wear and tear every time you put it...
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Colorado’s Diversified Underground Sees Revenue Growth Every Year by Adding Services
If ever a company was aptly named, it’s Diversified Underground, based in Aurora, Colorado. Since its inception in 2000, the company has...
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Different Bits Can Aid in Drilling in Rock
Rock is not so tough after all when matched up with some of today’s drill bits. The bits are taking horizontal directional...
