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Equipment Selection & Fleet Advice

Buying the wrong rig is an expensive lesson. Talk it through with someone who has run the equipment and paid for the fleet.

Request this consult (406) 521-0015

What this covers

Drill sizing for the work you actually bid
Plow, trencher and vacuum-excavator selection
Tooling for your ground conditions
Buying used: what to look for
Fleet mix as you grow
Ditch Witch and Vermeer product lines

When to call

You're buying your first or next drill
You're moving into a new type of work
Your fleet doesn't match your jobs anymore
You're comparing brands or models

What you get

Equipment and tooling recommendations
Pros and cons of the options you're weighing
Used-equipment inspection checklist
Links to official manufacturer literature

Equipment we run and consult on: Ditch Witch and Vermeer. Advice is independent — see the Equipment page.

How it works

Call or send a request

Call (406) 521-0015 or send the consult form with the job details, drawings or photos.

Scope it together

A short conversation to understand the problem and agree what help looks like — and what it costs.

Remote or on-site

Phone / video and document review from anywhere, or Beau on your site when it's worth the trip.

Clear deliverables

Written recommendations, marked-up plans, bid notes, training — whatever was agreed up front.

Formats

Remote — hourly — Phone and video calls, plan and photo reviews, bid reviews. Anywhere in the world. Call for rates.
On-site — day rate — Beau on your job site for planning, troubleshooting or training. Travel arranged with you. Quote on request.
Project retainer — Ongoing support across a project, a season or a growth plan — priority access when you need it. Quote on request.

“The crews not only provide accurate bores, but also take responsibility for their actions and clean up after themselves without being asked when leaving a jobsite. Four O Six is also proactive in locating utility crossings… Montana owned and operated, this company has a family touch to it and it shows in their desire to do a good job at a minimal cost.”

— Rob Hanson, PE, Contractor for NorthWestern Energy

Questions

Are you a dealer?

No. We're a contractor and consultant; recommendations are independent. For purchases, contact the manufacturer or its local dealer.

Which brands do you know best?

Ditch Witch and Vermeer — see the Equipment page.

Got a bore to plan, a bid to check or a job fighting back?

Call Beau directly — anywhere in the world — or send the details.

(406) 521-0015 Request a consult