Search on mole missile pneumatic boring tool.
From: Chuck McCown
Sent: Wednesday, March 22, 2017 8:59 AM
To: af@afmug.com
Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Vibratory Plow
Yes, if you get them aimed when you are starting them they do a pretty good job.
Easy to transport, setup and use. No mess compared to boring.
From: Adam Moffett
Sent: Wednesday, March 22, 2017 8:54 AM
To: af@afmug.com
Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Vibratory Plow
I assume you don't mean the type of missile you launch at your enemies.
I googled for "underground cable missile" and I'm directed to an article about
some kind of pneumatic hammer/boring thing. Is that the correct device?
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From: "Chuck McCown" <ch...@wbmfg.com>
To: af@afmug.com
Sent: 3/22/2017 10:50:53 AM
Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Vibratory Plow
I think a missile is more useful than the small drill attachments.
From: Chris Fabien
Sent: Wednesday, March 22, 2017 7:47 AM
To: af@afmug.com
Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Vibratory Plow
We have an older maxi sneaker and pretty happy with it. They are somewhat
tippy as Chuck stated but if you get the dual tires they help a lot. Ours has
been rolled down into a ditch once with no damage. Any of these machines will
tip if you do something stupid.
The LM42 I see used a lot by drop guys around here, it's also an articulated
machine so quite maneuverable as is the Maxi Sneaker. We can plow a drop in
through moderately heavy woods and usually can find a way to fit through the
trees. The 410SX I don't think is as manuverable as the articulated machines.
I would recommend getting one with the trencher attachment and the drill/bore
attachment. We use both fairly regularly. Having a digger/excavator is handy
but I'm not sure I'd want one on my customer drop machine. I would recommend a
separate mini excavator if you need one that much.
That maxi you sent the pic of has been repainted so you can't see what model,
but the control levers are the newer style. I'm not sure how new exactly but
ours are early 80s machines and they have the older control lever style.
On Tue, Mar 21, 2017 at 3:54 PM, Jason McKemie
<j.mcke...@veloxinetbroadband.com> wrote:
I'm trying to decide what make/model of plow to get. The options, as I see
them, are the Vermeer LM42, Ditch Witch 410SX, or Case Maxi Sneaker. I'll be
using this for customer drops as well as some main-runs.
I like the mini excavator attachment for the LM42, although I don't know
how limiting this will be for the machine if I'm also using it for customer
drops. The drill attachment for the 410SX also seems like it could be useful.
Anyone have experience with these machines? Recommendations?
Also, does anyone know what model of Case Maxi Sneaker this is?
http://i.imgur.com/APCL4TK.jpg
Thanks.
-Jason
