Trenching in the Summer: Daily Care for the Heat
Trenching in the Summer: Daily Care for the Heat Summer heat waves can change the entire rhythm of a trenching job. Utility installation, irrigation work, landscaping, municipal work, fiber projects, and construction schedules still have to stay on track, even through long, dry days that add stress to crews and machines. Ditch Witch trenchers are…
Best Teeth for Your Trencher
Want to effectively work within your ground conditions and maximize your uptime? Not all job sites are the same, which is why you need to ensure you have the right teeth for the tasks ahead. Trencher operators need to make sure their chain, teeth, and sprocket system (also known as CTS) are ready for the ground conditions that need to be trenched.
Our Mini Skid Steer Options
There are plenty of reasons why people choose a mini skid steer for their next project. The purpose of this equipment is to complete landscape installations, which means they can effectively move soil, sand, trees, or pavers. Mini skid steers offer a very important benefit, which is a versatile size that delivers on power and can work with a full range of attachments like stump grinders and trenchers. They can mow, take down brush, move logs, clean, organize, and unclutter, and effectively go where other machinery can’t fit. Luckily, Ditch Witch West offers plenty of options to choose from without sacrificing horsepower or operator comfort. Explore our available models, then reach out to your nearest location for assistance!
5 Must-Have Skid Steer Attachments
When it comes to digging and excavation equipment, a skid steer is one of the most compact and versatile workhorses on the market. Light, versatile, and highly maneuverable, skid steers can also be customized for your project needs. Operators can attach a wide range of attachments to help bring ease, efficiency, and productivity to the jobsite. Maximize your ROI today. In this edition of the Ditch Witch West blog, let’s take a look at some of our top skid steer attachments.
Benefits of Horizontal Drilling
Looking for a more environmentally friendly and less invasive way to drill? Technology has our backs. In this edition of the Ditch Witch West blog, let’s take a look at the benefits of horizontal directional drilling, along with tips about the type of equipment to purchase when using this construction and excavation method.
Join the Ditch Witch West Team!
Are you looking for a career change, or are you a student looking to launch a career with a family-owned company? Look no further. When you work for a Papé company like Ditch Witch West, we’ve got you covered. With our impressive benefits package, family values, and Ditch Witch West Technician Training Program, it’s no surprise that our employees stay with us for years on end. High retention rates mean high employee satisfaction, and that’s what we care about: our team’s professional growth, happiness, and security.
Trencher vs. Vacuum Excavators: Which One Do You Need?
Here at Ditch Witch West, we are here to help you with all of your digging and excavation project needs. One of the first steps to scoping out a project is to determine the most effective equipment needed for the job at hand. For many projects, operators may wonder: do I need a trencher or a vacuum excavator, or maybe even both? Let’s take a look at some of the usages of each, and how to determine which machinery is best.
RT70 Ride-On Trencher Product Feature
Whether you are working on an electric utility or a fiber jobsite, the RT70 ride-on trencher helps operators navigate the biggest obstacles on the job. Not only does this powerhouse of a trencher feature the maneuverability and power you need to complete the most complex jobs, but the RT70 model provides comfort for your operators, additional safety and visibility, and increased efficiency to help you meet even the tightest deadlines. In this edition of the Ditch Witch West blog, we want to take a look at all the incredible features of the RT70 ride-on trencher.
Winter Excavation Challenges & Tips
With iced over weather conditions, winter excavation comes with its own unique challenges. Here at Ditch Witch West, we’re here to make your jobs easier. Get tips on how to navigate the winter weather during your next excavation project.
The Pros & Cons of Trenchless Pipe Repair
Here at Ditch With West, we’re always looking for ways to improve systems, finding the most effective, efficient, and cost-effective solutions for our customers. We recently posted about the benefits of going trenchless, taking a look at how trenchless technology is not only more cost effective, but is more environmentally friendly, and requires less hassle to both install and repair.