Latest Underground Construction Equipment Demonstrated at 15th Annual Ditch Witch Customer Event in Barcelona

PERRY, Okla., Nov. 8, 2017 – Ditch Witch, a Charles Machine Works Company, showcased its latest equipment and technology at the 15th annual international customer event on Friday, Oct. 27 at the Ditch Witch Barcelona Support Center. More than 350 were in attendance for one of the largest underground construction events in Europe. As part of the event, customers experienced next-generation advancements that improve comfort, ROI and jobsite productivity, including the newest AT40 directional drill.

“This year the Ditch Witch organization has made great strides to advance our equipment and technology,” said Shan Kirtley, Ditch Witch vice president of sales. “At this event, we were able to hear from customers about jobsite challenges and showcase next-generation equipment aimed to combat those challenges. Gaining direct customer feedback across the world helps strengthens our customer relationships, enhance our products and reinforces our ‘We’re In This Together’ commitment.”

During the one-day event, customers received hands-on equipment demos of new Ditch Witch products, including horizontal directional drills, trenchers, microtrenchers, mini skid steers, and HDD tooling. The event concluded with a gala reception and dinner.

In addition, various customer teams competed in a drilling contest during the event. The winning teams from Poland (first place), Italy (second place) and Germany (third place) walked away with custom-made Ditch Witch trophies.

Ditch Witch dealerships operate in more than 100 countries on six continents, with more than 175 locations worldwide. To find a dealer near you, visit http://www.ditchwitch.com/find-a-dealer.

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.
Compatible Models

SK600, SK800, SK900, SK1050, SK1550