Ditch Witch Showcases Orange Intel at CONEXPO-CON/AGG: Powering the Smart, Connected Jobsite

Orange Intel moves beyond telematics to create a fully integrated, data-driven jobsite built for today's underground utility demands

PERRY, Okla., Feb. 24, 2026 - At CONEXPO-CON/AGG, Ditch Witch will highlight how Orange Intel is transforming underground construction by serving as the backbone of a fully smart, connected jobsite.

More than a telematics platform, Orange Intel connects the entire workflow from pre-inspection and rod-by-rod drill planning to as-builts and post-inspection reporting. Through API-enabled data sharing, the system ties together horizontal directional drills, Subsite locating equipment, mud and fluid cleaning systems and mapping platforms such as Utiliview and Esri to create a single, unified ecosystem.

"For utility contractors managing complex jobs across multiple sites, that connectivity translates into clearer visibility, stronger documentation and better decision-making in real time," said Cory Maker, Ditch Witch product manager.

Orange Intel allows contractors to personalize dashboards and alerts, track fuel usage and idle time, monitor productivity and automate preventative maintenance scheduling. Integrated GPS tracking and geofencing enhance fleet security, while centralized access through MyDitchWitch streamlines collaboration between field crews and office teams.

Ditch Witch has been building the foundation for connected jobsites since the introduction of the JT/AT40 at CONEXPO in 2017. Since then, telematics capability has been standard across its drill lineup, delivering proven performance and years of real-world data integration experience.

Today, Orange Intel brings those capabilities together in a single platform designed specifically for underground construction. Because Ditch Witch designs and engineers its technology in-house, the system is purpose-built to support the unique demands of utility installation contractors.

As jobsites become more data-driven, contractors need more than isolated machine tracking, they need connected intelligence across every phase of the project lifecycle. Orange Intel delivers that visibility while keeping the platform intuitive and easy to use.

Utility contractors and trade media are invited to visit the Ditch Witch booth #S60223 at CONEXPO-CON/AGG to see firsthand how Orange Intel is helping create smarter, more connected jobsites.

If you won't be at the show, visit the Ditch Witch website or contact a local Ditch Witch dealer to learn more.

About the Ditch Witch® Division
Ditch Witch invented the underground utility construction industry, and today the Ditch Witch Division designs, manufactures and markets the most complete line of directional drills, drill pipe, HDD tooling, Underground Awareness electronics, vacuum excavators, trenchers, surface miners, fluid recycling systems, chain, teeth and sprockets, stand-on skid steers and vibratory plows. Handcrafted in the USA, its products are supported by the Ditch Witch dealer network with over 175 locations worldwide.

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