When site and utility contractor Kandey Company took on a directional drilling job in Lancaster, New York, last November, the challenges were...
Entries Tagged Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD)
Videos
Pros Discuss Growth of Fiber Market
There’s plenty of fiber optic opportunity for contractors throughout Texas, according to this video from Ditch Witch. Several contractors working in Texas...
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A Drill Bit For You
Directional drill bits may be a small piece of equipment on an excavation job, but finding the right one can make a...
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New Vermeer Horizontal Directional Drill Offers Increased Horsepower
Vermeer introduced the compact D10x15 S3 Navigator horizontal directional drill (HDD) for the utility installation market on July 25. The D10x15 S3...
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Ditch Witch Offers Certified Training Program
The Ditch Witch Certified Training Program provides a comprehensive platform for both new and experienced underground construction operators with training to fit...
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Video: A New Way to Get an Experienced Crew
Ditch Witch developed its certified HDD training program as a way to help horizontal directional drill operators get the next generation of...
Blogs
Blog: Bringing the Industry Together
There is an increase in fiber installation as carriers scramble to bring fiber optic cable connections directly to homes where internet users...
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Video: Training the Crews
Contractors using Ditch Witch directional drills are excited about Ditch Witch’s new operator training program. Larry Rucker of Texstar Enterprises, Ivan Martin...
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The Powerful JT30 All Terrain Directional Drill
Incorporating feedback from years of job-site experience, the Ditch Witch JT30 All Terrain directional drill features a 160 gross hp (119 kW), Tier 4 engine...
Blogs
Blog: We Get Crews Ready
As the pace of installing fiber-optic cable connections to more homes and businesses continues to accelerate, it has become clear that there...
Directional Drills - Toro DD2024
The Toro DD2024 horizontal directional drill combines a compact design with 20,000 pounds of pullback force and 2,400 ft-lbs of rotary torque....
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Finding Workforce Remains Focus of Industry
Horizontal directional drill operators are faced with many obstacles on a job site — from tough soil conditions, to rock and sometimes equipment...
Editorial
Rock of Ages
The Menasha (Wisconsin) Water Utility wanted to connect the Water Street distribution main on the north side of the Fox River power...
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Underground Hazards Make Safety Vital on a Directional Drilling Job Site
For directional drilling contractors, safety is paramount on the job site. It’s not only about keeping workers protected from potential hazards, but...
















