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In the world of underground installations, the demand for reliable, efficient, and affordable boring equipment is constant. For decades, Prairie Dog Boring Equipment, Inc. has risen to meet this demand, offering practical solutions designed to make your work easier and … Continued

Investing in Our Future: Strengthening Rural Water Infrastructure At Prairie Dog Underground Equipment, we recognize that water infrastructure is the backbone of our communities, especially in rural areas. Many systems are outdated and struggling to meet modern demands. In some … Continued

Check This Out! We just uploaded a new video showcasing the 1200TW machine in action, effortlessly boring an 8-inch hole! While it may seem simple, watching this powerhouse at work is truly fascinating. The precision and efficiency of the 1200TW … Continued

The Future of Underground Boring: Progress and Possibilities As we approach 2025, the underground boring industry is positioned for a remarkable transformation. This shift is fueled by growing demands for sustainable and efficient construction practices. With rapid urbanization and the … Continued

We build our machines with low cost of ownership, operation and maintenance in mind. 281-448-8442 or Toll Free 866-631-3786 Visit our website at undergroundequip.com or email me directly at [email protected] We use quality components like Honda engines and manufacture many … Continued

Prairie Dog boring machines are built to do a common job at the lowest cost. Keeping it simple. Directional rigs require large crews to operate, transport and maintain the machine. Typically a two man crew can do it all with … Continued

The following bore was made by a new customer, Lakeway Municipal Utility District, in the Austin Texas area.  They were installing a low pressure sewer lateral from a house to the main. The bore was about 30 feet long, 26 … Continued

It can take weeks for a contractor to find the time to come do a simple bore. When they do you end up paying way too much for their expensive equipment. Prairie Dog boring machines are easy to operate, easy … Continued

This isn’t my typical post.  I wanted to take the time this morning to recognize a wonderful person in my life whose tireless work helps thousands in the Houson area,  My Sister, Marian Sparks.  If you watch the 4 minute … Continued

Prairie Dog boring machines are built to last.  We use quality components such as Honda engines on all but our handheld machine which features an Echo engine.  Engine parts, if needed are easily accessible locally just about anywhere in the … Continued

Prairie Dog boring machines are easy to operate, easy to maintain and get your job done for the lowest cost of any methods available for the size. We can bore 2 inch to 28 inch holes across roads, driveways, highways or … Continued

Prairie Dog Boring Equipment Inc. is introducing a new model, the 700TWG.  Building on the success of the 500TWG.  The 700 comes with enough horsepower to bore 8″holes.  The compact size allows for use in tight areas along roadsides in … Continued

Prairie Dog boring machines are easy to operate, easy to maintain and get your job done for the lowest cost of any methods available for the size. Missiles and other compression techniques are risky. One small obstruction will change their path … Continued

Here in Southeast Texas and pretty much anywhere in the southern states, Prairie Dog machines are typically used year round.  In northern climates though our Prairie Dog machines may go into hibernation for the winter. This post is more directed … Continued

Prairie Dog boring machines are built to do the job at the lowest cost. We keep it simple. We build our machines with low cost of ownership, operation and maintenance in mind.   I am the Construction Manager for Quadvest … Continued

Keeping it simple not only applies to our machines but to our way of handling our business.  That includes simply answering the phone.  We don’t have a call center or a service.  When you call our local or toll free … Continued

Previously I’ve discussed how to combat particularly difficult cohesive soil conditions where tight reactive clay doesn’t break apart into a good slurry or adding water to it can make the bore hole swell up and constrict the drill string. The … Continued

We build our machines with low cost of ownership, operation and maintenance in mind. 281-448-8442 or Toll Free 866-631-3786 Visit our website at undergroundequip.com or email me directly at [email protected] We use quality components like Honda engines and manufacture many … Continued

The machines we build at Prairie Dog Boring Equipment, Inc. use small gasoline engines.  Simply because of the time we’ve been at our location we work on engines other than just the ones we install on our machines.  Consequently I … Continued

Prairie Dog boring machines are built to do a common job at the lowest cost. We keep it simple. We build our machines with low cost of ownership, operation and maintenance in mind. I am the Construction Manager for Quadvest … Continued

Prairie Dog boring machines are built to do the job at the lowest cost. We keep it simple. We build our machines with low cost of ownership, operation and maintenance in mind. I am the Construction Manager for Quadvest LP. … Continued

Prairie Dog Tech tip Soil Cohesion. Cohesive soils are ones that tend to stick together such as clay.  They do this because the individual particles are small. Non-cohesive or granular soils aren’t as apt to stick together.  This is because … Continued