Trench projects are often highly complex – especially if they involve existing utilities, unstable soils or water systems.

A Bucyrus 14-B shovel perched on timbers digs a trench from the front with long-stick shovel.Photo: Bucyrus International A Bucyrus 30C steam shovel is shown with sewer shovel attachement.Photo: ...

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PITTSBURGH, Nov. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create an improved shovel that can be easily directed into tight spaces when digging micro trenches," said an inventor, from Chino Hills, Calif., ...