Ditch Witch Featuring Virtual Reality Training Simulator at CONEXPO 2017

Ditch Witch will exhibit its latest horizontal directional drills, as well as virtual reality training simulator at CONEXPO.

January 6, 2017

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The Ditch Witch organization will showcase a variety of new underground construction equipment and technology in booth C31927 to help operators improve jobsite productivity and profitability.

The next generation of Ditch Witch horizontal directional drills (HDD) will be showcased along with an innovative, virtual reality experience in the booth. The company will feature its newest heavy-duty tracked trencher along with a selection of the latest ride-on and walk-behind trenchers and updated microtrenching systems. The newest mini skid steer models with enhanced operator platforms will also be on display.

The Ditch Witch HDD virtual reality training simulator technology will also be showcased in the booth and in the CONEXPO/CON-AGG Tech Experience program. Attendees will have the opportunity to simulate a real HDD jobsite via the technology’s two-screen display and joystick. The VR simulator accelerates training for new-generation HDD operators without compromising jobsite safety.

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