Electric transmission and distribution systems deliver power to communities, businesses and consumers across millions of miles of lines through a mix of overhead and underground infrastructure. The ...

The Ditch — operating the John Deere 50ZTS mini-excavator to dig a drainage trench from scratch. Watch as I demonstrate trenching techniques, machine controls, and safety best practices for DIY and ...

The key to safe excavations between 5 and 20 feet deep is that the work be supervised closely by a trained, competent person. (Trenches 20 feet or deeper require a safety system devised by a ...

Landscapers and contractors know that if you are looking to get on a jobsite, dig a trench, and move on, a walk-behind trencher is often the best and most efficient choice. However, there are some ...

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 ...

There’s a famous saying, “It ain’t what you don’t know that gets you into trouble. It’s what you know for sure that just ain’t so.” It’s commonly accredited to Mark Twain, but likely it's one of those ...