Machinery Trader Ditch Witch Blog Archive

    Ditch Witch AT120 All-Terrain Directional Drill Gives G&W Construction Of Kentucky The Power To Bid On Bigger Projects
    Posted On: January 29, 2024
    Ditch Witch calls its new, 280-horsepower AT120 the industry’s most powerful and largest all-terrain directional drill, with 120,000 pounds-force of thrust and pullback and high rotational torque. ...
    New Ditch Witch SK1750 Stand-On Skid Steer Uses TriTrax Track System For Reliable Landscape Management
    Posted On: December 28, 2023
    Ditch Witch recently released the new SK1750 stand-on skid steer with the new TriTrax track system and a patent-pending track tension check window. ...
    Ditch Witch Acquires HydraWheel Line of Rock Saws
    Posted On: August 8, 2022
    This acquisition strengthens the company’s product offerings. ...
    New Ditch Witch RT70 Ride-On Trencher Built For Navigating Tight Jobsites
    Posted On: September 16, 2021
    With a narrow, 73-inch-wide footprint and easy compatibility with a long list of attachments, the newest Ditch Witch is designed to be electric utility and fiber contractors’ utility infielder. ...
    Ditch Witch Unveils New MT26 Microtrencher, Designed To Provide Deepest Cut Depth For Fiber
    Posted On: June 2, 2021
    The MT26 weighs 3,567 pounds and has a variable blade speed from 0 to 140 rpm; its 26-inch maximum trench depth lets contractors install a typical 2-in. fiber or power cable with 2 feet of ground cover. ...
    Ditch Witch Says New AT32 All-Terrain Directional Drill Packs Greater Power, Easier Operation
    Posted On: April 21, 2021
    The Ditch Witch AT32 provides up to 4,200 pounds-foot of outer rotational torque, a 29% increase over the AT30, and 1,200 lbf-ft of inner rotational torque, which is a 50% improvement. ...
    Ditch Witch Dealers To Offer Products, Parts & Support For American Auger & Trencor Brands
    Posted On: February 23, 2021
    “This is a great opportunity for our Trencor and American Augers customers to receive all the benefits our Ditch Witch customers have been accustomed to for more than 60 years,” says Ditch Witch Division General Manager Kevin Smith. ...
    Ditch Witch Launches Powerful New Midsize JT28 Horizontal Directional Drill
    Posted On: February 16, 2021
    The newest Ditch Witch is suitable for fiber utility, pipe, and cable projects, as well as water, gas, and sewer installations of up to 12 inches in diameter. ...
    Ditch Witch Debuts More Durable PowerHouse XD Housing For Horizontal Directional Drills
    Posted On: August 25, 2020
    The manufacturer says the housing is designed to maximize uptime and production efficiency. ...
    Ditch Witch Offers New Certified Training Modules For Skid Steers, Trenchers & Drilling Attachments
    Posted On: May 8, 2020
    The new modules offer training for both walk-behind and ride-on trenchers, stand-on skid steers, and the Roto Witch drilling attachment. ...
    Ditch Witch Launches Inexpensive HX30G Vacuum Excavator
    Posted On: December 13, 2019
    The HX30G is suitable for small- to medium-sized excavation tasks and non-hazardous cleanup jobs, and has a low-profile, narrow-framed design but retains good ground clearance. ...
    Ditch Witch RT80 Ride-on Trencher Reimagined For Urban Utility Work
    Posted On: November 25, 2019
    The new, slimmer trencher is ready to work in tight urban areas and, thanks its ability to switch between wheels and tracks at the jobsite, can operate in any weather and terrain conditions. ...
    New Ditch Witch SK3000 Cage-Free Skid Steer Boasts Best-In-Class Power
    Posted On: October 15, 2019
    This stand-on loader is Ditch Witch’s most powerful and largest to date, with a lift capacity of 3,100 pounds and 5,500 pounds of breakout force. ...
    New Ditch Witch JT24 Horizontal Drill Designed For Residential Jobsites
    Posted On: September 30, 2019
    The 101-horsepower drill brings 24,000 pounds of thrust and pullback to bear, the company says, and has a max carriage speed of 216 feet per minute to keep things moving on the jobsite. ...
    The Toro Company To Acquire Charles Machine Works, Parent Company Of Ditch Witch
    Posted On: February 22, 2019
    Although the transaction still awaits regulatory approval, the Toro Company has agreed to acquire Charles Machine Works, known as “The Underground Authority” for its horizontal directional drills. ...
    Ditch Witch Introduces HDD VR Simulator To Provide Realistic Horizontal Directional Drill Training
    Posted On: November 7, 2018
    Ditch Witch recently introduced what it claims is the construction industry’s first virtual reality simulator aimed at preparing horizontal directional drill operators for safe underground equipment operation. ...
    See Ditch Witch At The 2018 GIE+EXPO
    Posted On: October 11, 2018
    The company will be showing off its mini skid steers, including the SK600, the SK800, the SK1050, and the most powerful Ditch Witch skid steer, the SK1550. ...
    Ditch Witch Refines Its Fluid Management Systems
    Posted On: October 2, 2018
    Ditch Witch recently revamped its family of fluid management systems to offer improved performance and lower TCO for organizations operating in the horizontal directional drilling sector. ...
    Ditch Witch Unveils JT20XP Directional Drill Package
    Posted On: September 6, 2018
    The company says that together, its JT20XP drill and XP44 mixing system represent “the only drilling system in its class to utilize all on-board horsepower for thrust and rotation.” ...
    Ditch Witch Partners With MetaFLO To Offer SoildState Solidification Reagents
    Posted On: September 4, 2018
    Ditch Witch recently became the exclusive provider of MetaFLO Technologies’ SolidState 2 and SolidState 6 solidification reagents. ...
    Ditch Witch Launches The Mother Of All Trenchers
    Posted On: August 2, 2018
    The HT275 is the biggest trencher the company has ever built, and is capable of digging trenches up to 10 feet deep and 26 inches wide. ...
    Ditch Witch Offers Certified Training Program For Vacuum Excavator Operators
    Posted On: June 28, 2018
    Ditch Witch recently introduced a certified training program designed to educate vacuum excavator operators about safety and performance best practices. ...
    Find Ditch Witch Parts Fast
    Posted On: January 25, 2018
    Ditch Witch has released a new version of the company’s Ditch Witch Parts Lookup. ...
    Digging Deeper With Ditch Witch
    Posted On: January 15, 2018
    Few companies in the construction industry have a more dominant presence than Perry, Oklahoma-based Ditch Witch, which effectively pioneered the field of underground construction in the middle of the 20th century. ...
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    Posted 7/21/2026
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    What's New At Sandhills Global
    Posted 7/17/2026
    Find out about the latest Sandhills news, including AI to write your asset descriptions, the new UCC Search app, a new e-commerce solution, and more. ...
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    U.S. Construction Machinery Inventory Rises As Values Decline In June
    Posted 7/10/2026
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    Sandhills Market Reports Show Continued Inventory Declines Across Used Equipment and Truck Markets
    Posted 7/6/2026
    New Sandhills Global market reports show ongoing inventory declines across several key used equipment and truck markets in June. ...
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    Case Launches 3-Ton CX30D, CX34D & CX38D D-Series Mini Excavators
    Posted 6/29/2026
    Case has launched its new CX30D, CX34D, and CX38D 3-ton mini excavators with zero-tailswing maneuverability, attachment-ready hydraulics, compact transportability, and 24.4-horsepower performance. ...
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    Machinery Trader Is Your Used Construction Equipment Guide
    Posted 6/26/2026
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    US Construction Equipment Inventory Levels See Significant Year-Over-Year Dip
    Posted 6/8/2026
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    What's New At Sandhills Global
    Posted 6/4/2026
    Find out about the latest Sandhills features and news, including the new Bloomberg/Sandhills dealer survey, the new parts hub, Hot Lists, and more. ...
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    Used Construction Equipment Rentals Remain Strong as Sales Cool
    Posted 6/4/2026
    Used construction equipment inventory levels continued to decline in May, led by crawler excavators and wheel loaders, according to the latest Sandhills Global market reports. ...
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    Find Parts & Components Easier Than Ever On MachineryTrader.com
    Posted 5/18/2026
    MachineryTrader.com’s new, dedicated Parts For Sale page makes finding the components and parts you need faster and easier than ever before. ...
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