Vacs and reclaimers — the perfect combination for large-diameter HDD projects when space is limited
Using an HDD reclaimer and vacuum excavator might be your answer to tackling a large-diameter HDD project in a tight space. Learn more.
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Category: Equipment spotlight
How the right Vermeer reclaimer helps minimize sand content
The right water reclaimer can prove invaluable on horizontal directional drill jobsites located in areas with high dump fees, long distances to and from the dumpsite, highly regulated areas or where water is scarce. Learn how.
Read MoreIntelligence and interchangeability with Vermeer “i2” technology: Q&A with Ed Savage, Vermeer product manager
Learn about how the “i2” technology features of two Vermeer ride-on tractors offer intelligence and interchangeability on the utility worksite.
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Stay on target with an HDD locator system
On the job, it may look like a beefed-up metal detector and strike you as something of minimal importance to a horizontal directional drilling (HDD) operation. But an HDD locating system is a key component of a precise, effective and efficient HDD job.
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Upgrading Minneapolis’ natural gas infrastructure
After years of preparation, work on the Cedar Station Upgrade Northern Natural Gas (NNG) in Dakota County, Minnesota, was completed this past fall. The bulk of the work on the project was done using horizontal directional drills (HDD) — 22 bores in total.
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Vermeer compact utility loaders add versatility, productivity to jobsites
Whether it’s landscaping, tree care work or even utility installation, compact utility loaders (CULs) are small, versatile machines that can have a big impact on any jobsite.
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Pneumatic piercing tool selection guide
With an increasing number of utilities being installed underground or replaced in residential urban environments where space is too tight for other trenchless solutions, there has been a resurgence in the usage of piercing tools. If you’re new to piercing tools or just looking to refresh your skills, here’s a quick guide to help you get started.
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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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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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