Learn how a Vermeer 24×40 HDD helped a contractor grow

You need durable equipment to drill in the wide-open spaces of Texas. After all, HDD crews don’t have time to waste, and a trip to get parts can take more than an hour. And that’s just one way.

Covering 20 counties across the Texas Panhandle, XIT Communications was all too familiar with time-consuming trips between the jobsite and the shop. Downtime used to be part of the job for XIT Communications. Before switching to Vermeer, the company experienced frequent breakdowns and parts availability challenges with a previous manufacturer.

Now, they’re running rigs like the D24x40 S3 HDD and seeing the benefits. Construction Operator Kelly Brown says the crew has spent a lot more time being productive since making the switch. But it’s not just the equipment making a difference.

Their partnership with Vermeer Texas-Louisiana has been essential. Outside Sales Representative Brody Hooper helps the crew plan for long-distance jobs, equipping them with the parts and tooling they need to get the job done. The dealership also invested in replenishable parts consignment boxes stored at XIT Communications’ shop. To eliminate excess travel time, the boxes are inventoried and replenished by Vermeer Texas-Louisiana every month. And when the team needs something critical, Vermeer Texas-Louisiana offers flexible parts transport to help save time.

And while XIT Communications knows it can depend on Vermeer equipment, they back that proven performance with the Vermeer Confidence Plus® asset protection program. It includes multi-point inspections and required maintenance and service conducted by Vermeer dealer service technicians using genuine Vermeer parts. With it, there’s no guessing on equipment expenses. XIT Communications knows what it costs to operate and service the company’s drills, including parts, fluid and labor.

Hear more about the crew’s experience here.