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Utility Plowing Tips
slow winter months to give the
plow extra TLC. Whether done inhouse or through a trusted, local
equipment dealer, a thorough inspection annually is a great way to
protect the equipment investment
and ensure reliable operation in
the upcoming year. RDO Vermeer,
for example, offers service and
winter inspection programs,
designed to address any issues
from the tough working months,
as well as prepare the machine for
next season's busy schedule.

5. Assessing the alternative
Sometimes the best way to efficient plow operation is to use other equipment.
Wait, what? That doesn't sound
right. It's true though. Utility
work, especially in rural areas,
often requires different machines
for specific needs. Knowledgeable
operators identify this upfront and
plan accordingly.

For example, most rural ditching projects cross over numerous
county roads. Because plowing
through the roads is not an option, a horizontal directional drill
(HDD) can be brought in for that
part of the project. This strategy
works for a variety of other projects, from those that go under
creeks and rivers, to those that
cross major highways or busy
interstates.
Similar to swapping in different
pieces of equipment on the job
site, a variety of attachments cater
to different projects, soil conditions and other unique job-site
factors.
Rocky soil and very hard underground conditions are common. In
this case, it may not be necessary
to switch from a plow to HDD machine. Instead, a trencher or rock
saw/wheel attachment can tackle
the job.

Also common with rocky soil is
the use of a backhoe attachment.
Rather than alter the path and drill
around large rocks, the backhoe
can dig up the obstruction and remove it from the equation.

From start to finish
Accurate vibratory plow operation
is more than a few tips, it's a full
strategy. The strategy begins with

a thorough understanding of the
area and its characteristics, continues every day with best practices
and maintenance, and doesn't end
until the job is completed - a day
that will come much quicker by following these recommendations.
About the author: Mark Rieckhoff is
sales manager for RDO Vermeer in
Burnsville, MN.

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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Underground Construction - December 2017

Underground Construction - December 2017
Contents
Editor’s Log
Newsline
Washington Watch
Unique Undergrounding Program Reduces Outages, Maximizes Response Time
Under the River, Over the Mountain
Tips for Better Accuracy in Utility Plowing
Importance of Stormwater Drainage
HDD Drill Pipe Selection Guide
Pipeline Projects
It’s Showtime
UCT Overview
Rehabzone, Emerging Technologies
Vic Weston Named 2018 MVP
UCT Partner Courses
Educational Program
Exhibitor Showcase
New Orleans
Registration
Rehab News and Product Focus
Nassco Tech Tips
Business
New Products
New Products
Equipment Spotlight
Equipment Spotlight
Business Cards
Calendar of Events
Sales Reps
Ad Index
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Underground Construction - December 2017 - Newsline
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Underground Construction - December 2017 - Unique Undergrounding Program Reduces Outages, Maximizes Response Time
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Underground Construction - December 2017 - Under the River, Over the Mountain
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Underground Construction - December 2017 - Tips for Better Accuracy in Utility Plowing
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Underground Construction - December 2017 - Importance of Stormwater Drainage
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Underground Construction - December 2017 - HDD Drill Pipe Selection Guide
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Underground Construction - December 2017 - It’s Showtime
Underground Construction - December 2017 - UCT Overview
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