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Ditch Witch upgrades RT45 ride-on trencher with big boost in power (PHOTOS)

[imagebrowser id=136] Ditch Witch has added a 49-horsepower Tier 4 Deutz diesel engine to its RT45 ride-on trencher, delivering a significant increase in power over the previous model’s engine. Designed to boost productivity while reducing maintenance the engine powers a range of attachments including trenchers, backhoes, earth saws, vibratory plows, microtrenchers and combination trencher/plows. To […]

October 2, 2014

Dealers

Quick Data: New and used trencher sales trends for July 2014

A snapshot of new and used trencher sales trends based on data from Randall-Reilly’s Equipment Data Associates.

July 1, 2014

Construction Equipment

Ohio concrete specialist wins the Equipment World Contractor’s Dream Package including a brand new Ford F-550 Super Duty

Andrew Van Pelt of Ohio Valley Concrete, Leetonia, Ohio, has been named the winner of Equipment World’s 2013 Contractor’s Dream Package. Van Pelt accepted the prize package at an event hosted by Allstate Ford of Youngstown, Ohio on May 21. Ohio Valley Concrete specializes in concrete forming and construction for agriculture, and frequently travels two […]

June 23, 2014

Construction Equipment

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

Ditch Witch’s 850-hp Super Witch pops wheelies as well as it trenches

As it has done since 1978, Ditch Witch drew in the crowds at the ICUEE show in Louisville this year with its super-loud Franken-trencher known as Super Witch. Now on its fifth iteration of the hot rod trencher, Ditch Witch has modified its RT5 trencher with a 502-cubic-inch, 850 horsepower Chevrolet engine. As you’ll see […]

October 8, 2013

Construction Equipment

Toro intros RT600, previews RT1200 ride-on trenchers at ICUEE 2013

Toro’s new horizontal directional drills weren’t the only buzzworthy machines at its booth at ICUEE this morning. As part of its entrance into the underground utility market, the company also debuted its new ride-on trenchers today. Particularly of interest was the RT1200. Though it won’t be available until next year, Toro had the machine […]

October 1, 2013

Construction Equipment

Ditch Witch RT120 Quad ride-on trencher handles variety of utility installations

Perform a range of utility installations with Ditch Witch’s RT120 Quad ride-on trencher, which features a 120-horsepower Tier 4-compliant Deutz diesel engine and hydrostatic transmission. The RT120 Quad features a heavy-duty undercarriage with 1,500-pound track frames that deliver a low center of gravity for increased stability, while chevron patter tracks provide traction on slopes and […]

September 3, 2013

Construction Equipment

Quick Data 7/13: Trenchers

July 1, 2013

Construction Equipment

Ditch Witch RT30 ride-on trencher provides compact footprint of a walk-behind unit

Installations on tight jobsites just got much easier with Ditch Witch’s RT30 ride-on trencher, which features a compact footprint and tight turning radius. Features include a robust trencher drive motor with large shaft for reliability, a maintenance-free pivot design that reduces dirt and debris and a comfortable operator’s seat. Powered by a 24-horsepower Kubota diesel […]

June 27, 2013

Gear

Vermeer intros walk-behind trencher, mini skid steer at ARA

[youtube 6TipURvAu9A nolink] Using the facilities of First Choice Tree Service in Las Vegas, Vermeer Manufacturing introduced three new products for the rental market, and showcased a brush chipper it announced this past summer. “These products are evidence we are refocusing on the rental market.” said Jason Zylstra, Vermeer’s marketing manager, at a press event […]

February 11, 2013

Business

Toro continues to incorporate Stone, Astec lines (WOC 2013)

Products fromToro’s acquisition in 2012 of the former Stone Construction Equipment lineup made their debut at World of Concrete this week. All former Stone products have been rebranded Toro, although the mixers still carry a small “Stone Built by Toro” label. Toro’s Stone acquisition and its earlier Astec trencher, vibratory plow and directional drill purchase […]

February 7, 2013

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Quick Data: Trenchers

A snapshot of new and used sales trends from Randall-Reilly’s Equipment Data Associates and TopBid auction price service.

December 1, 2012