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Ditch Witch RT70 trencher Ditch Witch RT70 Trencher: This Narrow, Light-Weight Digger Is Ideal for Confined Jobsite Installs
Keith Gribbins
September 30, 2021
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Trenchers
The Key to Buying or Renting a Ride-On Trencher
September 22, 2021
Trenchers
Measuring Up Mini-Trenchers: Small Trenchers Lead to Big ROI
September 2, 2021
Trenchers Vermeer STR48 Trencher Attachment
Holey Implements! Dig These Trencher and Auger Attachments for Skid Steers, Track Loaders and Beyond
August 31, 2021
Trenchers Ditch Witch microtrencher
Tiny Trenches: Microtrenching Lends a Cost-Effective Hand in Utility Installations
August 27, 2021
Trenchers
Should You Use a Trencher or Vacuum Excavator? How About Both?

Trenchers have been a staple of efficient underground construction since Ditch Witch founder Ed Malzahn invented the world’s first ser...

June 9, 2021
Trenchers
Walk-Behind Trenchers: Single Purpose Machines that Are Perfect for Rental

In terms of portability, operator training, ease of use and productivity, it’s hard to beat a walk-behind trencher for many light urba...

June 1, 2021
Advertorial Hitachi excavator
Hitachi Committed to Mini Excavator and Compact Wheel Loader Markets

Demand for mini excavators, compact excavators and compact wheel loaders continues to grow, driven by a strong housing market in North Ameri...

September 8, 2022
Trenchers
New Ditch Witch MT26 Microtrencher Cuts Deep and Wide for Fiber Installs

To help power and fiber-optic cable contractors reliably and efficiently use microtrenching for cable installation, Ditch Witch has introduc...

May 12, 2021
Attachments Ditch Witch RT 80
Trencher Implements: From Saws to Microtrenchers, Ride-on Trenchers Offer Some Cool Attachments

Compact trenchers have been a flagship machine in the underground industry since Ed Malzahn engineered the DWP Service Line trencher in 1949...

February 24, 2021
Business and Software
Vermeer Continues to Make Power Moves: Enters Distribution Agreement with BRON Utility Track Plows and Plow Attachments

Reminder: Vermeer Corp. just announced a minority ownership investment in MultiOne and its small articulated loader. Now, Vermeer Corp. anno...

February 10, 2021
Trenchers Ditch Witch C30X
Trench Talk: Let’s Discuss Buying a Walk-Behind Trencher

Walk-behind trenchers are the perfect machines for operators who need to slice through the dirt with precision and ease. They help everyone ...

September 9, 2020
Advertorial Ditch Witch
One Machine, Countless Attachments, Endless Possibilities: The Skid Steer Attachments Needed to Get Any Job Done

Skid steers are often compared to a Swiss Army Knife – and for good reason. With the ability to easily switch out a variety of attachm...

September 1, 2022
Track Loaders Toro's Intelli-Trench technology
Innovative Iron Awards 2019: Bobcat MaxControl and Toro’s TRX-250, TRX-300 Trenchers Employ Cool Tech

In the off-highway equipment industry, most of the machine options are already pretty fantastic. Skid steers that boast insane hydraulic pow...

December 2, 2019
Trenchers
Next Generation Ditch Witch RT80 Trencher Released for Urban Utility Jobs

Underground construction in urban areas can be a constricting and uniquely challenging experience – especially without a versatile and...

November 12, 2019
Trenchers Ditch Witch’s RT45 Ride-On Trencher
Here Are Two of the Smallest Ride-On Trenchers and Plows in the Industry

Ditch Witch’s RT45 Ride-On Trencher Utilizes Diesel Designed for minimal maintenance and maximum operator productivity, the Ditch Witc...

September 25, 2019
Trenchers Ditch Witch C12X trencher
Trencher Choices: We Detail the Most Popular Walk-Behind Units from Ditch Witch, Toro and Vermeer

What’s the best way to dig that trench? Excavator equipped with a trenching bucket? Skid steer and a trencher attachment? Never-on-tim...

September 23, 2019
Advertorial bauma audience
bauma 2022 – READY, SET, GO!

The World’s Leading Trade Fair for Construction Machinery, Building Material Machines, Mining Machines, Construction Vehicles and Cons...

June 14, 2022
Trenchers
Toro Adds to TRX Walk-Behind Trencher Lineup With Two New Models

Toro has enhanced its TRX walk-behind trencher line with two new models that are designed for exceptional performance, serviceability, ease ...

August 1, 2019
Industry Events
Ditch Witch Organization to Feature Low-Maintenance Rental Equipment at The ARA Show in Anaheim

Rental demand for compact vacuum excavators continues to grow as global renters seek non-traditional and versatile machines for a variety of...

February 5, 2019
Attachments john deere
It’s Trenching Time: How to Find the Right Trencher Attachment for Your Skid Steer or Compact Track...

Trencher attachments for skid steers and compact track loaders are the perfect tools for operators who need to slice through the dirt with p...

January 30, 2019
Trenchers toro
A Cut Above: Sit-On Trenchers Offer a Versatile View of the Jobsite

This promotional photo of the Toro RT1200 riding trencher is an eye-opener. The tool-carrier chassis rides on four triangular rubber tracks ...

September 18, 2018
Trenchers
Microtrenching Options: Learn About These Low-Impact, Cost-Effective Utility Installation Solutions

We’re living in a time where we always want more. More data! Faster networks! We can’t just watch one episode. We have to binge ...

February 6, 2018