Excavating Equipment Articles

The most powerful mini skid-steer in the Ditch Witch lineup, the SK1550 delivers more muscle to a wide range of jobs like...

Today’s rental landscape jobs have many rental operators turning to compact mini skid-steer machines versus larger trenchers or track loaders. The reason...

Vacuum excavation contractors are seemingly always on the lookout for units that allow them to finish the job quicker and more efficiently....

Increased density of development has created an unforeseen result — a growing number of accidental underground utility strikes. The Common Ground Alliance’s...

There are many trenchless technologies that allow your company to dig differently these days when taking care of underground infrastructure projects. But,...

The R35Z-9A zero-tail swing excavator from Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas is powered by a 23.7 hp Yanmar engine. Its maximum digging depth...

RT105, RT125 and RT125 Quad utility tractors from Ditch Witch are designed to improve power, efficiency and comfort. Tractors are powered by...

During winter in Edmonton, Alberta, it’s not unusual for temperatures to dip to 30 degrees below zero. That stops a lot of...

The 160G LC midsize excavator from John Deere comes with a 121 hp certified Tier 4 Final PowerTech PVS 4.5L engine. The...

When asked to name his favorite piece of equipment, contractor Ruben “Sonny” de la Rosa III doesn’t hesitate. The owner of Valley...

Any contractor looking for all-purpose pieces of equipment these days can look no further than an excavator and skid-steer. Excavators and skid-steers...

Excavators have come a long way since being invented over 60 years ago. The equipment is more reliable, meaning less mechanical breakdowns....

The EC160E crawler excavator from Volvo Construction Equipment incorporates a Volvo Tier 4 Final D4 engine, providing an 8 percent improvement in fuel efficiency and 5...

The MC-450 Minicor Coring Attachment from Utilicor Technologies fits skid-steers as well as Ditch Witch SK 850 and Vermeer S800XT mini track loaders. This powerful...