Underground Construction articles from September 2006

Underground Construction archives from September 2006

Indy faces costly sewer repair.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
September 1, 2006... The city of Indianapolis has reached a tentative agreement with state and federal agencies on a 20-year plan to reduce raw sewage overflows into Marion County waterways. Indianapolis residents will see their sewage bills go from among the...

Nation's power system plays role in blackouts.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
September 1, 2006... Recent heat wave-related blackouts on the east and west coast are at least partly being blamed on creaky transformers, circuit breakers and cables. And smaller outages in cities such as Detroit, Chicago and Houston will be investigated to see...

Aecon joint venture awarded tunnel project.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
September 1, 2006... Aecon Group Inc. announced that a joint venture in which its Constructors division is a partner has been awarded a $77.1 million tunnel contract by the Regional Municipality of York. The project involves the design and construction of two...

City approves infrastructure project.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
September 1, 2006... The city of Keller, TX, approved issuing $4.5 million in certificates of obligation for police vehicles and street equipment, as well as water and sewer infrastructure, a project that will increase water capacity for parts of the city. ...

Puerto Rico Utility indicted.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
September 1, 2006... The Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority (PRASA) has agreed to plead guilty to an indictment charging 15 felony counts of violating the federal Clean Water Act (CWA) through the illegal discharge of pollutants from nine sanitary wastewater...

HDD survey winner.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
September 1, 2006... Joe Bonica, co-owner of Linescape LLC, based in Tualatin, OR, is this year's HDD survey winner. Bonica was awarded $500 by Underground Construction magazine for participating in its 8th Annual Horizontal Directional Drilling Survey. Bonica...

EPA must publish stormwater runoff policy.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
September 1, 2006... A federal district court in California ruled in June that the Environmental Protection Agency must publish rules limiting stormwater runoff from construction sites larger than one acre under the U.S. Clean Water Act. At issue is whether the EPA...

In memorial.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
September 1, 2006... Theodore H. Black, former chairman, president and chief executive officer of Ingersoll Rand, died June 28 after a brief illness. He was 77 years old. Black joined Ingersoll Rand in 1957 and served in a variety of sales and senior...

Wisconsin passes lateral locating bill.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
September 1, 2006... Gov. Jim Doyle of Wisconsin signed SB 498 into law in May, first introduced by Sen. Joe Leibham (R-Sheboygan) and Rep. Steve Nass (R-Whitewater) to improve the locating of water and sewer laterals attached to homes and businesses for excavation...

Congressional passage of pipeline safety amendments questionable.(Washington watch)
September 1, 2006... With perhaps 15 actual work days left in the congressional session when Congress returned from its August recess, chances were not good that the House and Senate would complete work on a new pipeline safety bill. The need for a new bill isn't...

AGATEC construction lasers.(Equipment Spotlight: LASERS)
September 1, 2006... The A710 dual grade laser is a unique multi-purpose product. This all-in-one, universal laser has four rotation modes: level for placing concrete and leveling footings; vertical for layout and plumb transfer; single slope for site preparation...

Topcon positioning systems.(Equipment Spotlight: LASERS)
September 1, 2006... The RT-5SW is a new long-range, dual-slope laser ideally suited for large job sites. The RT-5SW retains all of the primary benefits of the RT-5S series including five-arc-second accuracy--less than 1/32 of an inch per 100 feet. It also features...

AGL.(Equipment Spotlight: LASERS)
September 1, 2006... The GradeLight 2500 pipe laser is fast to set up and designed for the extremes of underground construction. The GradeLight laser has an exclusive slide leg system for maximum flexibility when setting the laser height. One set of adjustable legs...

Apache technologies.(Equipment Spotlight: LASERS)
September 1, 2006... The ARROW 2 pipe laser provides the utility contractor with a rugged, reliable tool that stands up to the demands of tough jobsite conditions and has the features required to lay pipe fast and accurately. The most power allowed by law, near 5...

Leica geosystems.(Equipment Spotlight: LASERS)
September 1, 2006... The Leica Piper series of pipe lasers are perfect for storm and sanitary sewer construction, gravity flow pipe line and anywhere grade and line are required with a single beam. Choose from the Piper 100 or the Piper 200 with Alignmaster....

Acceptance, productivity of microtunneling grows.
September 1, 2006... Microtunneling is considered by many to be the most complex and costly of all the various trenchless technologies. Even though microtunneling is a proven method of construction, high mobilization costs and the small number of contractors...

Excavation safety: an evolving challenge: growing Underground infrastructure locate demand requires changes, pro-active approach.
September 1, 2006... Effective damage prevention and good management of buried utilities require attention to a number of details, including evolving regulations, infrastructure changes, intentional planning and adaptation/utilization of new technologies. The...

Cretex manhole / pipe sealing products.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2006... CRETEX MANHOLE / PIPE SEALING PRODUCTS stop the manhole inflow and infiltration that reduces system capacity and increases your pumping and treatment costs. Inflow entering through unsealed joints or joints broken by soil movement, frost heave,...

HDDBroker, Inc.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2006... HDDBroker, Inc. is the world's largest, most comprehensive, and professional company in the world for the sale or purchase of used HDD equipment. Current offerings number over six hundred and span twenty categories including drills, mud...

McLaughlin 10H guided boring, rock drilling, auger boring system.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2006... McLaughlin 10H Guided Boring, Rock Drilling, Auger Boring System This versatile utility drill gives contractors a choice of underground installation methods up to 12" in diameter depending on soil conditions and drilling method used. The 5...

Godwin pumps.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2006... Godwin Pumps offers an all-new 32-page color brochure featuring its rental fleet of over 5,000 portable pumps for municipal, industrial, construction, government, mining, quarry, and environmental applications. It includes specifications on...

TM1100 tapping machine with flip clamp.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2006... Reed's TM1100 tapping machine is used to drill and tap water mains while under pressure, then to install 3/4" or 1" corporation stops in a 2-step operation. The TM 1100 covers 4"-48" cast or ductile iron and C-900 PVC with the use of saddles...

Formex Manufacturing, Inc.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2006... Duct terminators and terminator panels are designed for easy, time-saving installation and termination of all types and sizes of duct. Formex can manufacture duct terminators as either modular or complete panels, as single hole Form-A-Duct...

Reliner[R]/Duran.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2006... INSIDE DROPS for Sanitary Sewers from REUNER[R]/Duran Inc. eliminate outside drops, clean up failed inside drops and are excellent as stormwater drops and in wet wells. Compact, low-profile bowls and brackets are simple and cost effective,...

Shredder backreamer.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2006... Melfred Borzall's extensive line of backreamers for directional drilling includes the Shredder. Carbide-tipped cutting teeth are strategically placed to efficiently rip through tough ground conditions. Angled fluid passages along the cutting...

InterCon.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2006... We Can Dig It or We Can Drill It--InterCon has enjoyed over a decade of steady growth, performing hundreds of successful contracts from our Midwestern base. Our total package of set vices includes: Gas distribution; Small diameter pipeline...

Inrock[R].(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2006... INROCK[R] and Petron Industries, Inc. have teamed up to bring rig monitoring to the HDD industry. This system will allow the contractor to record drilling data for use in improving performance. Parameters include: drill string rotational speed...

RTC710 pipe scraper.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2006... Professional tool designed and patented by RITMO, essential to prepare HDPE pipes/fittings for electrofusion process. RTC 710 scrapes pipes/fittings from 14" IPS to 28" IPS, the maximum scraping length is 20.8." Easy to use, extremely fast, RTC...

New hydraulically adjustable aluminum trench shields from PRO-TEC.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2006... The HATS Series Aluminum Trench Shield incorporates hydraulically adjustable spreaders to accommodate varying trench widths. Because the manifold, hoses and hydraulic spreaders can be easily removed, the HATS Series can be converted to a static...

INSERTA TEE[R].(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2006... SDR 26 HWS Expands INSERTA TEE[R] Line INSERTA FITTINGS Co. announces an expansion of its family of compression lateral connection fittings. This INSERTA TEE[R] allows SDR26 HWS 4" (100mm) through 15" (375mm) laterals to be connected to any...

Barbco.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2006... Since 1998 Barbco has manufactured quality underground equipment to meet the needs of contractors across the United States and around the world. Whether your need is for auger boring equipment or directional drills, you can count on Barbco to...

Michels Directional Crossings.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2006... Michels Directional Crossings has become recognized throughout North America as a leader in HDD. The company has established numerous industry records since 1986 and continues to lead the way to new milestones. A good example is the recent...

Pipe clamps.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2006... These easily installed adjustable clamping pipe brackets are made of non-corrosive 11 gauge 304 stainless. They securely attach pipes to manhole walls and other surfaces with no protruding hardware and are fully adjustable to fit irregular...

Structural restoration in wastewater.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2006... Sauereisen SubstrateResurfacer No. F-121 is a high-strength substrate repair material for use in concrete or brick manholes. The cement-based product enables the restoration of structural integrity within underground infrastructure....

Vactor HXX Hydro-Excavator.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2006... Vactor Manufacturing, the world's leading vacuum truck manufacturer, worked closely with excavation contractors to develop the easy to use Vactor HXX Hydro-Excavator. Unlike mechanical excavation, there is little chance of damage when water and...

RIDGID[R] SeekTech[R] SR-20 locator.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2006... Powered by OmniSeek[TM] technology, the RIDGID[R] SeekTech[R] SR-20 locator uses multi-directional antennas, a revolutionary mapping display, and advanced processing to provide users with more information to effectively and easily locate...

Thompson pump introduces new 8" hydraulic submersible pump.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2006... The 88HST with a 78HPU is Thompson's first 8-inch high head, high flow, hydraulic submersible pump. This pump handles solids up to three inches, has a maximum capacity of 3,300 gallons per minute and pumps efficiently at heads up to 240 feet....

Krylon[R] Industrial Marking Wands.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2006... Krylon[R] Industrial Marking Wands are constructed of durable plastic and lightweight steel for reliability and ease of use in numerous marking paint applications. With a comfortable pistol grip, Krylon Industrial Marking Wands make it easy to...

Laney Machine, Inc.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2006... Laney Machine, Inc. offers surface to surface bentonite mixing systems in a variety of sizes. From 300 to 1500 gallons. The 750 mixer uses a 4" pump that delivers 200 gpm., has a 4 point shearing mix, and a venturi jet hoper. Gas or diesel...

Specialty carbon steel pipe.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2006... Edgen distributes a diverse range of specialty carbon steel pipe with one of the most comprehensive and complete inventories in the world with seamless, DSAW and ERW in a wide range of sizes with diameters up to 60". Edgen distributes carbon...

New SPY[R] portable holiday detector brochure.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2006... A new Models 780 and 790 SPY[R] brochure is now available from Pipeline Inspection Company Ltd. The brochure details the new features of each holiday detector and provides operating data. New product features include a topside handle and a more...

DSI.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2006... Rig safety is a serious matter. Improperly utilized pipe wrenches are a leading cause of job site injuries in HDD industry. ELIMINATE these accidents while insuring proper make-up / break out torque and decrease drilling tool connection wear...

Vacmasters.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2006... VACMASTERS manufactures a complete family of AIR-VACUUM EXCAVATION SYSTEMS and DIRECTIONAL BORING MUD VACUUMS. Our SYSTEM 4000, SYSTEM 3000 and SYSTEM 1000 air-vacuum excavators enable operators to pothole using high pressure air 95% of the...

Data recorder works with any butt fusion machine.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2006... DataConnect from Connectra Fusion is a data acquisition system that records and documents the heater plate temperature and graphs the pressure and time of the heat soak cycle and the fusion and cooling cycle of a HDPE butt fusion joint. It uses...

INFI-SHIELD*.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2006... Made from high quality EPDM rubber, INFI-SHIELD* external seal prevents Inflow and Infiltration in manholes or catch basins. Having excellent adhesion properties, INFI-SHIELD* is bonded with non-hardening butyl mastic and it will pass a vacuum...

Mud Dog[R].(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2006... Mud Doge by Super Products, for the serious hydro-excavator. Put 30 years of industrial vacuum design and manufacturing expertise to work for you with unmatched performance and durability. A wide range of options, with the fastest, most...

HDD Drive Chucks.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2006... Drive Chucks and Saver Subs for Vermeer[R] Navigator[R] and Ditch Witch[R] Jet Trace Directional Drills are now available from Ballantine, Inc. All of our drive chucks and subs are precision machined from 4140 alloy steel and heat treated to...

New JT8020 takes drilling in a new direction.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2006... The Ditch Witch organization announces the release of the JT8020 Mach 1, a track-mounted, self-contained system that sets a new standard for power and speed among horizontal directional drilling (HDD) systems. The JT8020's 261-hp (195 kW)...

Radiodetection.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2006... Radiodetection heightens its position as a world leader in the production of cable and pipe location systems with the introduction of a new high performance range of cable avoidance tools. The RD2000 offers three world class, application...

Motorized Small Boring Unit.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2006... The Robbins Company announces its newest trenchless product, the Motorized Small Boring Unit (MSBU). The MSBU is a boring attachment available in diameters of 48 to 72 inches. It is capable of boring through a variety of ground conditions,...

Ideal pipe for trenchless installation.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2006... Centrifugally cast HOBAS pipe has a high strength-to-weight ratio, smooth surface and flush, push-together joints that make it ideal for trenchless installation. The fiberglass-reinforced, polymer mortar pipe is inherently corrosion resistant....

Central Mine Equipment.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2006... The CME-50DD is a simple, rugged and reliable mid-size directional drill that provides 50,000 lbs. of thrust and retract and over 9,000 ft/lbs, of rotary torque. The CME-50DD features a rack and pinion, feed and retract system. Dual range...

Accurate underground detection.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2006... 3M Dynatel cable locators can help you find the exact path and estimated depth of power conductors, CATV and telephone cables, metallic and non-metallic pipes with tracer wire, as well as provide toning of aerial cable. The new hand-held 3M...

HammerHead[R] HydroBurst[R] HB80.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2006... The HB80 pipe bursting system is strategically designed for the contractor looking for a reliable and simple to operate machine to replace 85% of the pipe bursting jobs bidding today. This 80 ton pullback machine is designed with high...

Mears Group, Inc.-Horizontal Directional Drilling Services.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2006... Leads the industry in strategic planning for Horizontal Directional Drilling Services: * One of the top 5 Horizontal Directional drilling contractors in the world. * Own and operate 34 large (up to 900,000 lb. pullback), mid-size and small...

CIPP Corporation.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2006... CIPP Corporation performs the most widely used method of sewer rehabilitation, Cured-In-Place-Pipelining. CIPP Corp. has licensed installers throughout the United States and has the experience and expertise that you are looking for in all...

Krylon[R] Industrial REFLECT-A-LITE[TM].(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2006... Krylon[R] Industrial REFLECT-A-LITE[TM] clear aerosol reflective coating uses a glass sphere technology to coat objects, making them visible in darkness or under emergency lighting conditions by directly reflecting flashlights or headlights....

ISCO Industries.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2006... ISCO Industries has published a new, extensive Product Catalog complete with information about HDPE pipe and specifications, HDPE molded and fabricated fittings, McElroy fusion machines, mechanical connections and much more. The 208 page...

Thompson.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2006... Thompson's six-inch solids handling compressor-assisted pump is ideal for sewage bypass pumping or general construction dewatering. Featuring the ENVIROPRIME[R] system, this unit is environmentally safe and designed for high flows to 2,700...

EarthPro[TM] Ground Engaging Systems from Astec.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2006... EarthPro[TM] Ground Engaging Systems trencher chain is designed for long life and maximum durability. The chain is fully guaranteed against failure due to defective materials or workmanship for one year from date of purchase. It's available as...

Laney machine.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2006... Horizontal Boring Machine by LANEY MACHINE--The Laney 3D-55 is self contained and powered by a 3 cylinder V M Diesel engine that makes 67 horsepower. Power is transferred through a 5 speed Eaton Fuller transmission, and the machine has 24,550...

Primier drill pipe.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2006... Premier Drill Pipe is introducing state-of-the-art drill rod technology with the introduction of a new line of forged, inertia-welded rod. These forged rods produce a weld that we guarantee for the life of the rod irrespective of drilling...

John Deere 844J Wheel Loader.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2006... John Deere's seven-yard 844J Wheel Loader provides strong engine and hydraulic power, smooth shifting and numerous other features that translate into tremendous performance and productivity. Key features include the Deere Powershift...

Vermeer NAVIGATOR Six Shooter.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2006... Powered by a 25-hp Kubota engine, the Vermeer NAVIGATOR Six Shooter HDD has the greatest power-to-size ratio in its class of horizontal directional drills. A small footprint provides increased access to confined areas and heightens machine...

The McElroy DataLogger[R].(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2006... The McElroy DataLogger[R] is used to record and document the key parameters of the polyethylene pipe fusion process. This cost effective device can be used to verify that proper procedures have been followed prior to installation. The...

3M simplifies utility locating with GPS/GIS.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2006... The DynatelTM 2250M-iD and 2273M-iD Cable/Pipe/Fault Locators from 3M are now compatible with the Thales[TM] MobileMapper[TM] GPS/GIS handheld unit for real-time mapping of underground facilities. The customized Dynatel interface remotely...

Vanair's Genair[R] gives you compressed air and AC power ... underdeck!(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
September 1, 2006... Save weight, space and money with Vanair's patented Genair[R]--an underdeck unit that combines the power of a 125 to 185 CFM air compressor with the convenience of a patented, integral 7.2 to 10.5 kW AC generator. The Genair system maximizes...

UCT 2007: back to the future.(UCT 2007)
September 1, 2006... The largest and most comprehensive event focused on the underground infrastructure returns to Houston in January 2007. The Underground Construction Technology International Conference & Exhibition is expected to draw 3,000 attendees and will...

New! WaterWorks Conference scheduled.(UCT 2007)
September 1, 2006... The Gulf Coast Trenchless Association, renowned for its educational endeavors, is sponsoring and developing the first ever WaterWorks Conference which will be held in conjunction with UCT. The two-day conference, Jan. 30-31, will include a...

Education takes center stage.(UCT 2007)
September 1, 2006... The benchmark UCT Educational Program is near completion and, if anything, will offer attendees even more diverse learning opportunities. The regular program will include standard tracks such as sewer, HDD operations and issues, Trenchless...

RehabZone: just getting better & better.(UCT 2007)
September 1, 2006... The original hands-on, interactive educational experience that was such an overwhelming crowd favorite last January at UCT Atlanta, the industry-sponsored RehabZone will continue its expansion in 2007. In Houston, additional eye-popping...

GCTA Golf Tournament.(UCT 2007)
September 1, 2006... The Gulf Coast Trenchless Association's 8th Annual UCT Scholarship Golf Tournament will be held Monday, Jan. 29. Proceeds from this popular event fund the GCTA's college scholarship program. The tourney will be held at the Glennloch Farms...

HDD facilitates Alaska pipeline relocation.(DIRECTIONAL DRILLING)
September 1, 2006... When Alaska Pipeline Company--a wholly owned subsidiary of SEMCO Energy, sister company of ENSTAR Natural Gas the gas distribution supplier to South Central Alaska--needed to relocate a section of the Beluga Natural Gas Pipeline Transmission...

HDD used for sewer grinder installation.(DIRECTIONAL DRILLING)
September 1, 2006... Minnesota is a land of lakes, and Minnesotans try to be proactive when it comes to protecting lake environments. In many smaller, rural communities, aging and deteriorating septic systems are a continuing problem. Without access to a...

Town's fast-growth prompts use of restrained joint PVC for water line.(DIRECTIONAL DRILLING)
September 1, 2006... Located 28 miles east of Memphis on Tennessee Highway 64, Oakland, TN, is one of the region's fastest growing towns. Yet, as urban-weary Memphians move east to live in quieter small-town surroundings, the sudden swell in population has caused...

TT Technologies.(HDD RIGS)
September 1, 2006... The compact Grundodrill 4X, designed for residential service and "last mile" operations, offers 9,800 pounds of thrust and pullback. The drill features a dual hydrostatic pump system and four- auger stake down system that provides greater...

Astec Underground.(HDD RIGS)
September 1, 2006... The Astec EarthPro Series DD-65 MiniMax horizontal directional drill offers power and versatility in a compact package. This unit is small enough to work among obstacles in existing landscapes or in tight work areas such as against walls or...

Vermeer.(HDD RIGS)
September 1, 2006... Powered by a turbo-charged, 4T-horse-power Kubota Tier II diesel engine, the D10x14 features 1400 foot-pounds of rotational torque and 9,600 pounds of thrust/pullback, making it easier to install product efficiently. A small footprint provides...

Laney Directional Drilling.(HDD RIGS)
September 1, 2006... The Laney LDD 120/30 Rig 7 is a self-contained medium size horizontal drilling rig capable of using a drill stem that is 30-feet long by 4-inches in diameter. The maximum pipe handling diameter is 20 inches and up to 2,000 feet in length. It...

Central Mine Equipment.(HDD RIGS)
September 1, 2006... The CME-50DD is a mid-size machine that provides more than 50,000 pounds of thrust and over 9,000 foot-pounds of rotary torque. Features include all hydraulic controls, dual range thrust and rotation, floating carriage, patent pending open top...

Barbco.(HDD RIGS)
September 1, 2006... The Barbco BC100-20SC distributes constant power to meet the simultaneous demands of real-time drilling. The drill is designed with more than adequate down hole horsepower for the critical functions of thrust/pullback and rotation. Rugged...

Horizontal Rig & Equipment.(HDD RIGS)
September 1, 2006... The HRE-460 45-foot trailer-mounted rig features: dual-axle suspension; 460,000 foot-pounds push/pull torque with a rotation speed of approximately 85 rpm; and a rotary torque of 51,000 foot-pounds. The rig employs a 760 horsepower Caterpillar...

Ditch Witch.(HDD RIGS)
September 1, 2006... The JT2020 packs 20,000 pounds of pulling power and the highest ratio of power to size in its class. This well-balanced drill is engineered with a one-step anchoring system for quick setup and a groundbreaking pipe loader system that allows...

Robbins HDD.(HDD RIGS)
September 1, 2006... The Robbins HDD maxi product line-up of horizontal directional drills begins with the thrust/pullback capacity of 180,000 pounds on the 18030TMSC. This unit can drill up to 4,500 feet in soft soil or rock. The 18030TMSC is a heavy-duty,...