Machinery Trader Drills Blog Archive

    Vermeer’s R125 Reclaimer Reduces Utility HD Drilling Costs
    Posted On: November 6, 2024
    The Vermeer R125 reclaimer reduces water and drilling fluid usage, disposal costs, and labor on utility projects requiring horizontal directional drilling. ...
    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. ...
    Proterra & Komatsu Announce Collaboration To Electrify Underground Mining Machines
    Posted On: November 1, 2023
    Komatsu and Proterra announced a new collaboration to electrify next-generation underground mining machines using Proterra’s battery technology. ...
    Liebherr Announces LRB 23 Piling & Drilling Rig Alongside Battery-Powered LB 30 Drilling Rig
    Posted On: April 3, 2023
    One machine fills the gap in Liebherr’s lineup of all-around vertical drilling machines and the other gets the job done without harmful emissions. ...
    Vermeer Announces Automated Point-To-Point System For PD10R Remote Control Pile Driver
    Posted On: March 30, 2022
    The new optional feature uses onboard GPS to automatically travel and align itself to the next pile, reducing the number of operator inputs by eight and simplifying new operator training. ...
    Australia’s Stark Drilling Receives Custom-Configured Schramm T450 Series Drill Rig
    Posted On: November 10, 2021
    Managing Director Courtney Henness, a 30-year drilling industry veteran, chose the T450 based on decades of experience with Schramm equipment. ...
    Komatsu Debuts ZR122 Blasthole Drill With Productivity-Enhancing Features
    Posted On: September 28, 2021
    Komatsu says that the ZR122 can increase drilling time by up to 12%, cut maintenance costs by up to 10%, and enhance availability by 2 to 5%. ...
    Introducing New Vermeer QuickFire HD Connection System
    Posted On: July 16, 2021
    The new Vermeer QuickFire HD connection system for utility horizontal directional drills (HDD) helps reduce the labor involved with changing over from pilot bore and pullback tooling. ...
    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. ...
    Sandvik’s Top Hammer XL Drills Up To 7-Inch Holes Using Half The Fuel Of A Down-The-Hole Rig
    Posted On: March 30, 2021
    The new surface drilling system has proven in more than 62 miles of testing to reduce fuel usage by 50% compared with the down-the-hole drilling method. ...
    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. ...
    American Augers Says Its New M300DH Cleans A True 300gpm Of Drilling Fluid
    Posted On: March 16, 2020
    American Augers’ new M300DH cleans reused drilling fluid to extend the service life of horizontal directional drills. ...
    Vermeer Unveils A New Horizontal Directional Drill
    Posted On: June 4, 2018
    Vermeer recently launched its new D40x55DR S3 Navigator, a horizontal directional rock drill featuring Vermeer’s dual rod technology. ...
    Vermeer & Mincon Strike A Deal
    Posted On: February 22, 2018
    Vermeer and Mincon inked a deal that makes Vermeer dealers the exclusive source for Mincon horizontal directional drilling (HDD) air hammer systems, HDD pull reaming hammers, and HDD support equipment, including HDD support stations and oilers. ...
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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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    Liebherr Debuts Generation 8 Material Handlers At IFAT 2026
    Posted 5/14/2026
    Liebherr recently debuted its Generation 8 material handler prototypes, the LH 18 M Industry and electric LH 22 M Industry E, with the new emCAB cabin and Mobility Kit battery options supporting magnets and recharging during use. ...
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    US Construction Equipment Inventory Levels & Values Recede
    Posted 5/14/2026
    Watch our new Sandhills Global market report video for inventory and value trends affecting used construction equipment on Sandhills platforms. ...
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    Bobcat Introduces Rental-Ready PA375V Portable Air Compressor
    Posted 5/14/2026
    Bobcat’s new PA375V portable air compressor combines reliable air output, simplified service access, and long runtime for rental environments, contractors, and utility customers. ...
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    Used Truck Fleets Continue to Age Amidst Ongoing Inventory Decline
    Posted 5/7/2026
    According to the latest Sandhills Global market reports, inventory levels of used trucks on TruckPaper.com and other Sandhills platforms are down over 20% compared to last year and is continuing a downward trend. ...
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    New Vermeer TR6500TX Trommel Screen With Tracks For Enhanced Jobsite Mobility & Efficiency
    Posted 5/1/2026
    The TR6500TX features a tracked undercarriage, a large hopper, a digital drum angle readout and a full-function remote control to help optimize jobsite productivity and efficiency. ...
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    What's New At Sandhills Global
    Posted 4/30/2026
    Find out about the latest additions to Sandhills platforms, including TruckPaper.com’s new trailer model names and BoatHarbor.com’s new mobile app. ...
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    2026 Q1 Dealer Survey: Prices Rise While Margins Slip In Construction Equipment Market
    Posted 4/20/2026
    Sandhills Global and Bloomberg Intelligence have partnered to deliver new quarterly reports and quick overview videos on the construction equipment market. ...
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