Category: Equipment spotlight

OK, I’m buying a compact trencher. Now what?

Compact ride-on trenchers are versatile machines and a valuable addition to any fleet. That being said, it’s still important to consider some key points before any equipment purchase. Review this list before you decide on a model of trencher to buy.

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Not your grandpa’s trencher

Since first introduced more than half a century ago, compact ride-on trenchers have become nearly indispensable to equipment fleets. Read on to learn about the advantages compact trenchers bring to the jobsite.

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Broadening the broadband landscape with microtrenching

Given the demand for broadband installation without disturbances to already congested, urban areas, an alternative method is growing in popularity among utility contractors: microtrenching. Read to find out more about what microtrenching is and why it is a viable solution.

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Don’t overlook HDD tooling

Nearly every horizontal directional drilling (HDD) contractor would agree that downhole tooling matters. Because tooling is a wear item and so much of its usage occurs underground, where operators may not be sure what they’re engaged in, there’s a tendency for tooling to be underappreciated. Read these tips to gain a strategic approach to HDD tooling.

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Used equipment market growing

In the construction industry, so much of the focus is on new equipment. But the market for used equipment is growing. Consider these tips the next time you are thinking about purchasing used equipment.

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Move over Mars rover

The Atacama Desert in South America is probably the closest thing to Mars found on Earth. Learn how Vermeer equipment is being used to surface mine natural resources from the terrain.

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