Fri August 05, 2011
Wacker Neuson Trench Roller Series Lowers Maintenance Needs
The periodic maintenance schedule “to do” list for Wacker Neuson’s trench roller series has been slashed, saving time and money and increasing the units’ uptime. Improvements to the RT series have eliminated the need for several maintenance steps, essentially, making the rollers’ lower end maintenance-free, according to the manufacturer....
Wed February 23, 2011
Vermeer RTX150 Pedestrian Trencher Features Easy to Operate Steering System
The RTX150 is the newest member in the Vermeer line of pedestrian trenchers designed specifically for rental outlets and utility contractors to assist in the installation of irrigation lines, drainage tiles, and gas and electric lines....
Fri February 11, 2011
Northeast Trenchless Association Holds 7th Annual Meeting
The Northeast Trenchless Association (NTA) held its 7th annual meeting and trade show in Danvers, Mass. on Jan. 17 to 19. The three day event included a day and a half multi-track training sessions for underground contractor owners and field personnel, a one day trenchless technology introductory seminar for professional engineers and utility owners and a day and a half advanced drilling fluids seminar....
Tue January 25, 2011
Ditch Witch RT24 Trencher Released
The Ditch Witch RT24 fully hydrostatic, 22.3-hp (16.5 kW) trencher offers all of the classic Ditch Witch equipment features — power, compact size, durability, easy operation and maneuverability — plus two optional features to improve productivity....
Fri January 21, 2011
Coble Trench Safety Opens Its 11th Branch Location
Coble Trench Safety Inc. (CTS), a Greensboro-based company specializing in the rental and sales of trench safety equipment, as well as OSHA-compliant training classes and the rental and sales of traffic safety equipment, has opened a new branch in Knoxville, Tenn., which will service the Knoxville metropolitan and surrounding areas....
Wed December 15, 2010
Ditch Witch’s RT24 Trencher Offers Durability, Power
The Ditch Witch RT24 fully hydrostatic, 22.3-hp (16.5 kW) trencher offers all of the classic Ditch Witch equipment features — power, compact size, durability, easy operation and maneuverability — plus two optional features to improve productivity....
Fri October 29, 2010
Dallas 1 Uses Trench Shields for Unexpected Excavation Job
Dallas 1 Construction & Development, based in Thonotosassa, Fla., recently completed an unexpected excavation project to facilitate the installation of dual 20 in. (51 cm) chilled water lines as part of the University of South Florida (USF) Chilled Water Loop Upgrade....
Fri October 22, 2010
Northeast Trenchless Assoc. to Host Training, Development Seminar
The Northeast Trenchless Association will be hosting its Annual Training and Development Seminar on Jan. 17 to 19, 2011, at the Crowne Plaza Boston North Shore in Danvers, Mass. The meeting is open to members and non-members and will include a multi-tract conference session....
Tue July 27, 2010
TESMEC Introduces M3 Mechanical Trencher
The M3 — the second machine in the TESMEC Mechanical series of trenchers — is in the 95,000 to 130,000 lb. (43,091 to 58,967 kg) weight class and is dedicated to the mechanical drive system similar to the larger M5....
Tue July 06, 2010
TrenchTech Ups Efficiency, Service With New Location
TrenchTech Inc. recently moved a relatively short geographic distance — 25 minutes to be exact — but is finding its new facility a vast improvement over its old home. The company, which had been leasing a property in Conshohocken, Pa., decided the time was right to own its own property, and found a location in Morrisville, Pa., that fit the bill....
