EAS opts for compact GRUNDOPIT PS60 for underground works
In summer 2025, the company took delivery of a TRACTO UK GRUNDPIT PS60 Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) rig, which marked the company’s official move into the world of trenchless technology.
The compact, lightweight rig allows the company to install up to 100 metres of cable without disturbing the surface of the local environment, which is a real game-changer for the company. Jack Brown is Business Development Lead for EAS and was involved in the procurement of the unit;
“This unit is ideal for more complex sites where we are faced with road crossings, tight or restricted spaces, sloped terrain, or areas with heavy soil. It is easy to transport which was appealing to us as a company as we work hard to restrict transport movements when out on projects.”
The EAS team initially saw the unit at No Dig Live and then attended demonstrations at TRACTO’s Bedford HQ, as well as a trip to the HQ in Germany. To finalise the deal, the two businesses worked closely together further putting the unit through its paces at EAS’s Lochgelly HQ. Nothing was too much trouble for the TRACTO team and Jack is impressed with the service both before and after the deal was made;
“We had to make sure the PS60 was up to the challenging terrains and locations that we typically work in and the TRACTO team worked very hard to demonstrate its capabilities to us. After the machine was bought and delivered, they even offered to help us on the first job – and subsequent jobs if required. The on-going support from the company is very impressive.”
The company recently completed its first project using the PS60 trenchless drilling rig. The job site included a newly resurfaced road, meaning traditional excavation was not an option. To overcome this, they carried out a 20-metre guided mole shot which then enabled the installation of 114 metres of mains cable without disturbing the surface. The scope also included the installation of a new three-phase service and the successful transfer of an existing supply. With the first job under their belt, EAS are now ready to offer the unit out on more projects going forward.
