
HDD Maxi Rigs 2026: New Power, Used-Rig Value
A new wave of maxi rigs led by Vermeer’s D550 is lifting the ceiling on HDD crossings — and reshaping where used-rig value sits across the size range.
What to know before investing in special equipment for infrastructure and utility works

A new wave of maxi rigs led by Vermeer’s D550 is lifting the ceiling on HDD crossings — and reshaping where used-rig value sits across the size range.

Battery pile drivers and low-emission rigs drew the spotlight at ConExpo 2026. Here’s how electrification is reshaping the used pile-driver market.

Europe’s gigabit push is accelerating just as trenching costs climb. The trencher you run — chain, rocksaw or micro — now sets the project margin.

Imagine you need to sell or buy a used HDD drilling machine or a trencher. You turn to a large

Wirtgen debuts the 1,000+ hp 260 SX(i), cutting precise level surfaces usable straight as construction roads or paving foundations.

Microtrenching delivers speed on sound pavement; HDD wins on depth and crossings. How contractors choose between cutting and boring underground.
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