E:44 Digging Deep With the Versatility of Vacuum Excavation

Ditch Witch product managers highlight the versatility of vacuum excavators and drills

January 21, 2021

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Vacuum excavators can save contractors time, labor and most significantly reduce surface disruption in the excavation process. There are a lot of different applications for vacuum excavators and drills. On this episode of the Grass Roots Podcast, Ditch Witch product managers Chapman Hancock and Cory Maker talk about the various applications of the vacuum excavators and drills.

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Make the Most of Attachments

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Put More Horsepower Into the Ground

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E 62: FX Luminaire Sheds Some Light on Design

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E 61: A Little About Life-Scaping

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E: 60 The Life Cycle of a Raindrop

Picking the right product early on and ensuring the contractor selects the right solution for their customer is an opportunity for growth. Learn more the the final episode of a three-part series on the Grass Roots podcast about drainage.

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E 59: How to Use NDS to Become an Expert in Drainage

Find out where to get some of the training to start adding drainage services to your list on this episode of the Grass Roots podcast

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E 58: Keeping Up With the Drainage Flow

Property owners are looking for ways to address current and potential drainage issues to protect their property and are turning to knowledgeable experts to help. Learn more about how adding drainage services can benefit your business.

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E 57: Greenzie Ready to Bring Robotics To Commercial Mowing

Greenzie let’s robotic mowers do the repetitive work. Learn more about their latest developments in this episode of the Grass Roots podcast.

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E 56: Digging In with Ditch Witch

Ditch Witch product managers Chapman Hancock and Brant Kukok talk productivity and versatility of vacuum excavators and stand-on or mini skid steers in the green industry.

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E 55: He Wants to Mow Your Lawn

A true cut above, he really wants to mow your lawn

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E 54: Weed Man Takes on Mosquitos With New Sub-Brand

Weed Man CEO Jennifer Lemcke highlights the introduction of mosquito control service to Weed Man as a sub-brand dubbed Mosquito Hero.