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Vermeer sales southwest – Albuquerque moves to new location
Vermeer Sales Southwest Inc. (VSSW) announces its Albuquerque location has moved to a new, expanded facility. The previous facility, which opened in 2000, was only 6000 square feet (557.4 m2), and the new building is 13,000 square feet (1208 m2) on 2.5 acres (1 hectare) of land. “We are excited about our new location and the new opportunities it affords us,” said Kyle Pieratt, chief ...
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Vermeer launches new global web site
Vermeer Corporation has launched a new multilingual Web site designed to provide easy access to product and market information. Visitors to the site can view in one of six languages using quick and easy navigation tools. The site also offers 360-degree walkarounds of select models, videos of products working in the field, model comparison tools and software downloads. Site visitors can also view ...
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Quad track trencher boasts power and stability for utility work
Vermeer adds more power to the RTX line of rubber-track trenchers with the addition of the RTX450. With a 49-horsepower (36.5 kW) Tier 4 Final engine, this trencher can handle open cut installations in tough ground conditions and the small spaces. The RTX450 is best suited for urban utility work such as electric, fiber, natural gas or water installations. “Contractors need equipment that ...
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New Vermeer drill offers impressive power in modest footprint
Vermeer Corporation has introduced the D60x90 Navigator® horizontal directional drill (HDD), providing impressive power in a small footprint; it’s the cost-effective choice for tackling difficult trenchless installations in challenging ground conditions. The D60x90 is powered by a 185 hp (138 kW) John Deere Tier4i (Stage IIIB) diesel engine, which delivers 9000 ft-lb (12,202 Nm) of ...
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New Vermeer reclaimer meets the challenges of urban pipeline work
Vermeer has introduced a new product to its pipeline installation equipment line. The R400T joins the R9x12T reclaimer — introduced in 2010 — as a self-contained drilling fluid reclaiming system. The R400T was designed for the growing demands of underground projects — whether in congested, urban utility work or large pipeline installation — while minimizing the impact on ...
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A new era in horizontal directional drilling with the S3 Navigator HDD line
Vermeer has introduced its first horizontal directional drill with a Tier 4 Final engine. The D9x13 S3 Navigator HDD — the first of the S3 generation of drills — features improved hydraulic efficiency and enhanced speed for greater drilling performance. The D9x13 S3 is designed for installation of utilities such as communication, power, gas and water, as well as some limited sewer ...
By Vermeer
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A new era in horizontal directional drilling with the S3 Navigator HDD line
Vermeer has introduced its first horizontal directional drill with a Tier 4 Final engine. The D9x13 S3 Navigator HDD — the first of the S3 generation of drills — features improved hydraulic efficiency and enhanced speed for greater drilling performance. The D9x13 S3 is designed for installation of utilities such as communication, power, gas and water, as well as some limited sewer ...
By Vermeer
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A new era in horizontal directional drilling with the S3 Navigator HDD line
Vermeer has introduced its first horizontal directional drill with a Tier 4 Final engine. The D9x13 S3 Navigator HDD — the first of the S3 generation of drills — features improved hydraulic efficiency and enhanced speed for greater drilling performance. The D9x13 S3 is designed for installation of utilities such as communication, power, gas and water, as well as some limited sewer ...
By Vermeer
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Vermeer to phase out Vermeer by Wildcat brand name
Vermeer Corporation will withdraw from production and marketing of the Vermeer by Wildcat brand name. The process will transition the Vermeer by Wildcat brand products — including trommel screens and compost turners — to Vermeer brand products. Vermeer acquired initial ownership stake in Wildcat in 2007 and acquired the remaining ownership interest in 2009. As part of the transition, ...
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Vermeer unveils new rock drilling technology at ICUEE 2011
Vermeer Corporation will introduce two new horizontal directional drill (HDD) models engineered for the unique demands of mixed ground conditions, including rock. These new drills have been designed from the drawing table of the popular D36x50 Series II Navigator HDD, but have been modified to accommodate the distinct rock drilling technologies. “Each system offers unique advantages to ...
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New Vermeer directional drill has power of a maxi rig in a self-contained drill
Vermeer introduced its newest addition to the Navigator family of horizontal directional drills at the 2013 International Construction & Utility Equipment Exposition. The D220x300 Navigator HDD has 242,100 pounds (1076.9 kN) of thrust/pullback and 30,200 foot-pounds (40,945.8 Nm) of rotational torque. “As energy demands continue to grow — and with increased exploration of ...
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Industry Knowledge: What is a Reclaimer?
If you’ve been on a horizontal directional drilling site, you may have seen or heard someone mention reclaimer equipment being utilized for the job. But what is a reclaimer and how do you use a reclaimer for directional drilling? In this post, we’ll take a look at reclaimers, how they function, and why they are so vital to many HDD projects. Reclaimers for Horizontal Directional ...
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