Innovative New Ditch Witch HDD Tooling To Be Showcased At UCT 2014

PERRY, Okla. — The Ditch Witch organization will be showcasing some of its latest and most innovative horizontal directional drill (HDD) tooling at the Underground Construction Technology (UCT) International Conference and Exhibition, January 28-30, 2014, in Houston, Texas. The Ditch Witch organization is an industry leader in HDD technology, pioneering a wide range of tooling and equipment that have significantly improved the efficiency of the directional drilling process. Ditch Witch HDD tooling featured at this year’s UCT show will include:

  • Full Line SaverLok System®. The company’s most advanced saver sub is now compatible with all Ditch Witch horizontal directional drills from the JT20 to the JT100 Mach 1, including All Terrain drills. The SaverLok System provides the quickest and most secure protection against wear and tear on the drill pipe and drive system. With the SaverLok system, no special tools and no overnight downtime are required.
  • TriHawk® HD housings. With the introduction of a new 2.75-inch housing compatible with Ditch Witch JT1220 Mach 1 and JT922 directional drills, TriHawk HD housings are now available in five sizes and compatible with all Ditch Witch and Vermeer® directional drills. TriHawk HD housings feature a patented, boltless pinned lid system that gives electronics the ultimate in protection.
  • TriHawk VI drill bit. The newest member of the original, industry-leading TriHawk drill bit family, the TriHawk VI is specially designed to allow a quick and easy change when soil conditions change to medium or hard rock formations. TriHawk VI offers exclusive cutting and steering capabilities for drilling in hard rock with a single-pipe drilling system.
  • Rockmaster housing. Designed for the Ditch Witch JT30 All Terrain directional drill, the new, more durable Rockmaster housing features a heavier bearing design, higher-strength door, easy serviceability, and high flow capability. The Rockmaster accepts the new Ditch Witch TXU beacon as well as 15-inch DCI® Electronics.
  • Power Pipe® HD. Compatible with all original Power Pipe, new Power Pipe HD is the highest tensile strength pipe on the HDD market. A special manufacturing process includes heat-treating to reduce scarring and scratching. Power Pipe features wear-indicating grooves on the outside diameter of the tool joint.
  • Power Pipe Forged and Power Pipe Forged HXT™ Drill Pipe. With the release of these two innovative new pipe models, the company now offers a complete line of forged pipe for both Ditch Witch and Vermeer directional drills. Power Pipe Forged and Power Pipe Forged HXT drill pipe feature blended grade steel that is heat-treated to be harder, more abrasion-resistant and more resistant to bending.

For more information about Ditch Witch HDD tooling, please call 800-654-6481, visit www.ditchwitch.com, or visit Booth 307 at the UCT show.

HYDRAULIC BREAKER
Used for construction and demolition, our breakers can be used to break up asphalt, concrete or even clay. The hydraulic hammer is perfect for any small or medium job you might have. More up-time in the field is always the goal, and with only two moving parts and a few seals, there’s no reason for down-time.
Compatible Models

SK600, SK800, SK900, SK1050, SK1550

VACUUM LIFT
Handle 10 times the heavy loads such as steel road plates and concrete slabs with a vacuum lift attachment. The constant vacuum pressure eliminates the need for conventional methods that may damage materials and cuts man-hours in half, allowing operators more time to focus on the job.
Compatible Models

SK600, SK800, SK900, SK1050, SK1550

BACKHOE
Easily move materials for rebuilds, new construction, footings, utility repairs and more with this compact and versatile attachment.
Compatible Models

SK800, SK900, SK1050, SK1550

STUMP GRINDERS
Featuring a heavy-duty boom design, powerful stump grinding attachments quickly shred stumps down to nothing. Easy maneuvering from stump to stump and increased visibility turns more ground stumps into more profit.
Compatible Models

SK600, SK800, SK900, SK1050, SK1550, SK3000

MULTITASK TOOL
Your multipurpose tool for the ultimate multi-tasker is here. Engineered to grab tight to heavy materials and move them with ease and precision, the multi-task tool is your go-to for heavy applications. Easy to operate with convenient, functional levers.