Find the right drill for your next HDD job
Knowing the makeup of the rock you’ll encounter downhole will help you pick the right directional drill for the job.
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Category: Equipment spotlight
Rent, lease or buy: which is right for you?
Having the right equipment makes a difference in managing a successful, productive horizontal directional drilling (HDD) jobsite. How you secure and retain that equipment itself — from tooling to the largest HDD machines — can be key to completing a job.
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Making sense of vacuum excavator specs
When it’s time for you to add a new vacuum excavator to your fleet, you’ll likely spend time reviewing equipment specifications to determine the right machine for your needs. Learn how to make sense of the different machine specifications to help you make the right choice.
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Improve efficiencies with HDD productivity tools
While it’s impossible to create more hours in a day, there are productivity tools designed specifically for HDD contractors that can help you and your team to manage more jobs, more efficiently.
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First impressions: Brandon Bird Utilities Construction sees value in D8x12 Navigator® horizontal directional drill
Brandon Bird Utilities Construction, is responsible for installing and rehabbing gas lines throughout the Lubbock, Texas, area, and his team uses a fleet of Vermeer trenchers and a Vermeer D8x12 directional drill on the job.
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The right tooling makes a difference on the HDD jobsite
Bring productivity and efficiency to your rock drilling jobsite by planning your bore ahead of time and having the right tooling for the job.
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Daily vacuum excavator maintenance tips to help with optimizing performance
Want to get the most from your vacuum excavator every day? Then you’d better spend a few minutes with your crew discussing routine maintenance. Here are some tips to help you get started.
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Texas pipeline contractor expands with horizontal directional drilling
Learn how S & J Contractors use Vermeer pipeline directional drills to expand their business to jobsites across the country.
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Managing your fleet: when to add or upgrade a vacuum excavator
Understanding when it’s time to add another vacuum excavator or replace an older or underperforming unit can go a long way in helping to improve a company’s overall operations. Find out what to consider before making the change.
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Safety tips for operating vacuum excavators
Follow these helpful tips to safely operate your vacuum excavator in order to avoid utility strikes and maximize productivity on your jobsite.
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