Ditch Witch - Press Releases

Ditch Witch Organization Offers GPS Equipment, Vehicle Trackers

State-of-the-art Ditch Witch^® GPS systems offer the fastest update frequencies in the industry, so fleet owners can confidently pinpoint the location of their equipment and/or vehicles at any time from any computer, laptop or mobile device.

New Ditch Witch 830R/T High-Frequency Locating System Released

The new Ditch Witch^® 830R/T high-frequency electronic locating system is designed to provide best-in-class performance at a very high active frequency.

New Ditch Witch Mobile Website Launched

The Ditch Witch^® organization has launched a new mobile website that enables customers to use their mobile device to quickly and easily access detailed information about the Ditch Witch product line, plus interactive features such as a downhole tool selector and drilling fluid formulator.

New Ditch Witch MT12 MicroTrencher Simplifies Fiber Installation

The new Ditch Witch^® MT12 MicroTrencher is one of the fastest and most efficient methods for installing fiber-optic cable in urban environments.

"Big Texas Road Show" Attracts Hundreds To Ditch Witch Dealerships

A recent tour of Ditch Witch^® dealerships around Texas, dubbed "e;The Big Texas Road Show,"e; showcased a wide range of Ditch Witch equipment and attracted approximately 800 customers at seven locations.

Zahn Trencher Now Offers Track Option

Two of the Ditch Witch^® organization's innovative Zahn^® trenchers now offer optional tracks for enhanced traction and maneuverability. All Zahn models will offer this option in the near future.

New Ditch Witch JT100 All Terrain Directional Drill Released

The exclusive, patented two-pipe drilling system of the new JT100 All Terrain enables this 268-hp (200 kW) horizontal directional drill to install pipe in most ground formations, including solid rock.

Ditch Witch OnGrade System

OnGrade^™ is the most advanced, most accurate system for installing new gravity-flow sewer systems using horizontal directional drilling.

Honored With Ditch Witch Harold Chestnut Award

For his outstanding service as parts manager of the Ditch Witch of Nebraska dealership, Bob Ellington is the recipient of the 2009 Harold Chestnut Award, one of the Ditch Witch organization's highest honors.

New Ditch Witch RT24 Trencher Released

New RT24 compact trencher offers exceptional trenching power, optional heavy-duty tracks and optional Roto Witch^® boring capability.

Honored With Ditch Witch^® Top Gold Aces Up Award

During the recent Ditch Witch Annual Business Conference 2010, Thomas Reszkowski was honored with a 2009 Top Gold Aces Up Award and Top Salesperson Worldwide.

Honored With Ditch Witch^® Superior Service Award

Mark Frey of Ditch Witch of Montana in Billings, Montana, was honored with the Ditch Witch Service Manager of the Year for 2009.

Honored With Ditch Witch^® Lowell Highfill Award

Tim Conover of Ditch Witch Midwest in Carol Stream, Illinois, was honored with the Ditch Witch Lowell Highfill Award for 2009.

New Ditch Witch RT115 Quad Designed For Extreme Conditions

The heavy-duty frame and unique chevron track pattern of the new RT115 Quad help provide unbeatable productivity in rugged, muddy, and/or uneven terrain.

Ditch Witch March '10 Equipment Seminar

Ditch Witch organization hosts dealers and customers at equipment seminar.

Ditch Witch Launches New Safety Program

New safety program increases our customers' ability to work safely on their jobsites.

The Charles Machine Works, Inc. Acquires HammerHead Trenchless Equipment

The Charles Machine Works, Inc. acquires Hammerhead Trenchless Equipment.

Ditch Witch Renews Partners Program

In our continuing efforts to provide helpful and timely promotions to our customers, The Ditch Witch^® organization is pleased to announce the continuation of the Partners Program with John Deere Landscapes (JDL).

Ditch Witch Organization Releases New Electronic Transmitter

The Ditch Witch^® organization announces the release of the new 910T electronic locating transmitter.

2009 Top Ten Ditch Witch^® Dealerships Announced

Ten Ditch Witch^® dealerships were recently honored by The Charles Machine Works, Inc., manufacturer of Ditch Witch products, as members of the 2009 Crescent Club. From sales and marketing to parts and service, these dealerships exhibited extraordinary service to their customers, to the industry, and to the Ditch Witch organization in 2009.

Ditch Witch Organization Restores C99 for Company Museum

Ditch Witch Australia's Stewart Brown and Cliff Lyle presented Kennards, the largest small equipment rental company in Australia, with a restored C99 trencher for the company's museum. Kennards, a family-owned company, has been in business for more than 60 years.

Ditch Witch Equipment Helps ECI Telecom Diversify

Established in 1996, utility contracting company ECI Telecom (ECI) of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, spent its first years of operation primarily serving multi-system operator (MSO) cable television companies. This was during the peak of the telecommunications construction boom.

Most Powerful Ditch Witch^® Pipe Bursting System Released

The Ditch Witch^® organization announces the release of the PR100, the company's newest and most powerful pipe bursting system. Each component of the PR100—the bursting unit, power pack, and job box—is designed and manufactured by the Ditch Witch organization.

Ditch Witch Organization Unveils New Excavator-Tool Carrier

The Ditch Witch^® organization announces the release of the new XT855 excavator-tool carrier, a compact, multi-function machine that features an excavator with a 260-degree swing plus a tool carrier that can drive as many as 70 compact utility attachments.

Ditch Witch—The Brand

The evolution of the Ditch Witch logo reflects changing graphic styles and the company's growth in the world marketplace.

Ditch Witch RT45 Trencher Introduced

The Ditch Witch^® organization announces the release of a new ride-on trencher, the RT45, an upgrade of the company's popular RT40.

Trenchless In Tasmania, Starring The JT2720

This September 2009 Trenchless Australasia article details an ongoing project in Tasmania, the island state of Australia, involving the installation of a five-kilometer (3.2 mile) fiber-optic cable—assisted by a Ditch Witch JT2720 directional drill.

New Ditch Witch Products To Be Introduced At ICUEE 2009

Visitors to Booth K-155 at this year's International Construction and Utility Equipment Exposition (ICUEE), October 5-8 in Louisville, Kentucky, can see and get hands-on experience with seven new products from the Ditch Witch organization.

New Ditch Witch RT80 Designed To Perform Big In Any Situation

The Ditch Witch^® organization has released the RT80, a utility-based, fully hydrostatic trencher with a compact footprint and an 83 gross horsepower (62 kW) turbocharged diesel engine. This combination of size and power gives the RT80 the capability to dig trenches in tight spaces that larger trenchers cannot reach.

New Ditch Witch JT100 Directional Drill Gives Power Where Power Is Due

The Ditch Witch^® organization announces the release of its most powerful directional drill, the JT100 Mach 1. Equipped with a 268-hp (200 kW) engine, the JT100 is designed so that rotation, thrust, and drilling fluid flow can operate simultaneously at full power, which leads to faster job completion.

Ditch Witch Organization Unveils 980 Fault System

The Ditch Witch^® organization announces the release of a new and improved system for locating faults in direct-buried, unshielded power and communications cables typically found at streetlight circuits and meter risers, and across driveways, sidewalks, and streets.

Ditch Witch Organization Unveils Two New Compact Trenchers

The Ditch Witch^® organization announces the release of two new walk-behind trenchers: the RT10 and the RT12. Both trenchers feature fully hydrostatic steering and offer a choice of high-flotation tires or heavy-duty, oscillating tracks.

Ditch Witch Organization Has New Financial Provider

The Ditch Witch organization has a new financial underwriter for the company's financial services component, Ditch Witch Financial Services (DWFS). Trinity Vendor Finance, a division of Bank of the West, was selected by the Ditch Witch organization on the basis of Trinity's financial strength and its long history of providing financial services for the construction industry.

Ditch Witch JT3020 All Terrain Improves HDD Productivity

The Ditch Witch^® JT3020 All Terrain features a patented dual-drive pipe system that enables the machine to simultaneously steer and penetrate the soil.

New Ditch Witch Beacon Housing Improves HDD Efficiency

The Ditch Witch^® organization has developed a beacon housing that is designed to be more durable, versatile, and productive than the tapered-head beacon housings previously offered by the company.

Ditch Witch Organization Unveils 300-hp Rock Trencher

Capable of trenching up to ten feet (3.1 m) deep and 36 inches (914 mm) wide in the most extreme jobsite conditions, the steel-tracked HT300 features a sturdy undercarriage designed to withstand the rigors of rock-laden jobsites, and trencher stabilizers that automatically adjust to terrain changes to isolate vibration in rock and other harsh conditions.