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Radius HDD Parts: Building the Right Tooling Setup for the Bore Radius HDD Parts: Building the Right Tooling Setup for the Bore

Radius HDD Parts: Building the Right Tooling Setup for the Bore

A directional drill can provide plenty of power, but the tooling at the end of the drill string meets the ground first. Bits, housings, reamers, subs, and connection components absorb the abrasion, torque, vibration, and repeated loading that come with horizontal directional drilling. Selecting the right pieces can improve penetration, support steering, reduce wear, and…

Enhancing Safety in Underground Digging With Subsite HDD Equipment Enhancing Safety in Underground Digging With Subsite HDD Equipment

Enhancing Safety in Underground Digging With Subsite HDD Equipment

Subsite guidance equipment makes locating underground utilities safer and easier. Read about how their range of equipment can help your business here.

Cost Effective Solutions for Gas Line Replacement Cost Effective Solutions for Gas Line Replacement

Cost Effective Solutions for Gas Line Replacement

Here at Ditch Witch West, we want to help you find long-lasting, effective, and economical solutions for your business. When it comes to gas line replacement, one of the best investments you can make is going trenchless. This will save you money during extraction and installation, and be a more effective solution in the long run, making future repairs less costly and invasive.

Ditch Witch West Now Offers American Augers and Trencor Products Ditch Witch West Now Offers American Augers and Trencor Products

Ditch Witch West Now Offers American Augers and Trencor Products

Attention, customers! Our product line is expanding rapidly, and we are thrilled to be adding American Augers and Trencor products to our extensive list of machinery for underground contractors!

4 Steps to Winterizing Your Ditch Witch Equipment 4 Steps to Winterizing Your Ditch Witch Equipment

4 Steps to Winterizing Your Ditch Witch Equipment

For the majority of the West Coast, mild winters are what we typically expect to see, but even with mild winters taking a few steps to prepare your equipment for working in cold weather is a good idea and can prevent unnecessary breakdowns. Our Ditch Witch equipment experts have put together some helpful tips to help you properly winterize your Ditch Witch equipment.

How to Choose the Right Teeth for Your Trencher How to Choose the Right Teeth for Your Trencher

How to Choose the Right Teeth for Your Trencher

No matter what your application or jobsite, trencher operators must make sure that their chain, teeth, and sprocket system—CTS for short—are properly outfitted to the needs and conditions of the ground being trenched.

Operator’s Guide to Safe Trenching and Excavation Work Operator’s Guide to Safe Trenching and Excavation Work

Operator’s Guide to Safe Trenching and Excavation Work

Before you break ground on your next trenching project, it’s crucial to ensure you’re taking all necessary steps to keep your operators safe. Avoid getting hurt on the job, disrupting existing utilities, and damaging your valuable equipment by taking the time to conduct pre-use equipment examinations and jobsite evaluations. A critical eye and care for your operators will help you keep your excavation jobs safe and efficient.

Jet Trac Safety Tips (English & Spanish) Jet Trac Safety Tips (English & Spanish)

Jet Trac Safety Tips (English & Spanish)

For the safety of your crew and operation, go over this checklist of procedures and recommendations before starting a new project.

Drilling Mud Recipes Drilling Mud Recipes

Drilling Mud Recipes

Get the right consistency for your water-based drilling fluid based with our mud recipes.

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