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Business

Toro acquires Astec Underground equipment

The Toro Company has acquired certain utility and underground product assets of Astec Underground, though terms of the transaction have not been disclosed. Through the acquisition, Toro obtained Astec Underground’s equipment line of vibratory plows, trenchers and horizontal directional drills for the underground utilities market. “This acquisition helps further grow Toro’s product presence in the […]

February 10, 2012

Maintenance

How to inspect a used directional drill

Hone in on three key areas Buyers of used horizontal directional drills should focus on three critical areas, says Joel D. Nichols, service manager for Ditch Witch of Alabama, Alabaster, Alabama: The drill frame, including the anchoring – or stake down system and stabilizers. The power system, particularly the engine and hydraulic components. And finally, […]

January 9, 2012