Equipment expertise
Equipment we run and consult on: Ditch Witch & Vermeer
Directional drills, trenchers, vibratory plows and vacuum excavators — the machines behind underground utility work, and independent advice on choosing, running and tooling them.
Ditch WitchDitch Witch directional drills, trenchers, vibratory plows and vacuum excavators are a staple of underground utility work.Equipment we run and consult on 
VermeerVermeer Navigator horizontal directional drills, trenchers and vacuum excavators cover everything from compact utility bores to large pipeline crossings.Equipment we run and consult on
Equipment we run and consult on
Ditch Witch
Ditch Witch directional drills, trenchers, vibratory plows and vacuum excavators are a staple of underground utility work. Our archive photos show a Ditch Witch JT40 drill on a 406 Underground job.
Official product lines
- Directional drills
- Trenchers & vibratory plows
- Vacuum excavation
- Trenchless tools & fluid management
- Model comparison charts
Official literature
Links go to Ditch Witch's official website; literature is hosted by the manufacturer.
Equipment we run and consult on
Vermeer
Vermeer Navigator horizontal directional drills, trenchers and vacuum excavators cover everything from compact utility bores to large pipeline crossings.
Official product lines
Official literature
Links go to Vermeer's official website; literature is hosted by the manufacturer.
Equipment consulting
Buying, running or tooling up?
Drill sizing for the work you actually bid, plow vs. trencher, vacuum excavators, tooling for your ground, and what to look for buying used — independent advice from a working contractor.
Ditch Witch and the Ditch Witch logo are trademarks of The Charles Machine Works, Inc. Vermeer and the Vermeer logo are trademarks of Vermeer Manufacturing Company. All trademarks belong to their respective owners and are used with permission. 406 Underground is an independent contractor and consultant. 406 Underground is not a dealer of either brand; for purchases, parts and service contact the manufacturer or its authorized dealer.
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