With or without the rental houses buying, there's still considerable work for which sub-100-horsepower trenchers are positioned best. "Even though the housing is down, we see a lot of work in the ...

The Deere 85G excavator has an operating weight of 19,564 lb, with a maximum digging depth of 14 ft, 10 in. It is powered by a 57-hp engine that meets Tier 4 Final emissions standards. The excavator ...

Proper operation of an excavator while trenching, sloping or benching can have a big impact on productivity. Planning ahead will optimize performance, minimize the risk of accidents and maximize ...

It's too easy to settle for the usual way of digging trench when soil conditions or limited right of way challenge the textbook prescription for setting up a job. It's a mistake to throw out the ...

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) officially kicked off its National Emphasis Program (NEP) on Trenching and Excavation on October 1, 2018. With the NEP comes enhanced ...