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Bottom drops on trencher auction sales as rental companies pursue own avenues of disposal
The number of trenchers and cable plows being sold at auction has dropped significantly over the past five years, according to the TopBid auction price service. Excluding wheel trenchers, the number of newer used trenchers and cable plows (7- years-old and newer) on the auction block went from 254 in 2009 to 107 last year. […]
June 10, 2014
Construction Equipment
The used HDD market is growing: What to look for in a used drill whether you’re buying or selling
While the ICUEE show in Louisville was an opportunity to see the horizontal directional drills fresh from the factory, it also offered attendees the chance to kick the tracks on used drills … or consider selling their older drills to make way for new. We talked to two exhibitors, MTI Equipment and HDD Broker, to […]
October 10, 2013
Technology
Machine Matters
New Direction Compact HDD systems are drilling through environmental requirements and into new markets. By Lauren Heartsill Dowdle  Improved technology and a minimally invasive approach are helping small horizontal directional drilling (HDD) systems gain ground in fiber-optic, sewer and gas markets. “While the maxi-rigs are often considered the most exciting of these machines, the […]
May 25, 2012
Technology
Replace, repair or retire
If you’re looking to buy a used HDD system this year, don’t be surprised if you see prices on the rise. “Units built today have a longer life, which has pushed out the replacement cycle some,” says Richard Levings, Ditch Witch. Contractors are also performing significant repairs on their older drills, instead of replacing them: […]
May 23, 2012
Business
Machine Matters
A Big Market More players jump in to a North American HDD market increasingly focused on maxi-rigs  Big opportunities are leading to demands for big equipment in the directional drilling market. At this fall’s International Construction and Utility Equipment Exposition (ICUEE), maxi-rigs generated the most attention. HDD Broker’s Bob Martin notes strong demand for […]
December 9, 2011
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