Compact, Powerful Tools for Sewer, Water, and Utility Installation

Roddie Underground designs and manufactures high-performance trenchless equipment built for real-world jobsite challenges. From pipe bursting machines to pit-launch directional drills and residential HDD systems, our tools help contractors install and replace underground utilities with less excavation, less disruption, and greater efficiency.

The R8 Pipe Bursting Machine is a compact, 30-ton pipe bursting system engineered for fast, trenchless pipe replacement in tight or restricted locations. Designed for maximum portability, the R8 separates into two 70-lb components for easy transport and setup, and can be operated vertically or horizontally depending on jobsite needs. All units include a custom-engraved red drop guard featuring your company name or logo.

R8 Pipe Bursting Machine

Compact 30-Ton Pipe Replacement System

The R8 Pipe Bursting Machine is a compact, 30-ton pipe bursting system engineered for fast, trenchless pipe replacement in tight or restricted locations. Designed for maximum portability, the R8 separates into two 70-lb components for easy transport and setup, and can be operated vertically or horizontally depending on jobsite needs. All units include a custom-engraved red drop guard featuring your company name or logo.

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Bore Glide DD-1

The Bore Glide DD-1 is engineered to deliver comfort, precision, and efficiency in pit-launch HDD applications.

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The Bore Glide D-4 is a high-performance pit launch directional drill engineered for contractors who need power, precision, and efficiency in tight or restricted jobsite conditions. With a compact excavation footprint, operator-friendly controls, and rugged construction, the D-4 delivers reliable results for sewer laterals, water lines, and conduit installations. Pipe sizes from 1″ to 6″ can be installed with ease.

Bore Glide D-4

Pit Launch Directional Drill

The Bore Glide D-4 is a high-performance pit launch directional drill engineered for contractors who need power, precision, and efficiency in tight or restricted jobsite conditions.

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Basement Buddy® Directional Drill

Compact HDD for Residential Service Lines

The Basement Buddy® Directional Drill is a lightweight, highly maneuverable HDD system designed for installing or replacing underground service lines directly from a home’s basement or an exterior pit.

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The Basement Buddy® Directional Drill is a lightweight, highly maneuverable HDD system designed for installing or replacing underground service lines directly from a home’s basement or an exterior pit. Weighing under 200 lbs, it can be transported by two people and positioned easily in tight indoor or outdoor spaces. Ideal for water lines, gas lines, electrical conduit, and irrigation, the Basement Buddy® delivers accurate, on-grade installations up to 2″ pipe.

Pit Shot® Directional Drill

Compact HDD for Utility Service Installation

The Pit Shot® Directional Drill is a compact, pit-launch horizontal directional drilling system engineered for utility service work where surface-launch drills cannot operate.

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The Pit Shot® Directional Drill is a compact, pit-launch horizontal directional drilling system engineered for utility service work where surface-launch drills cannot operate. Designed for tight or restricted jobsite conditions, the Pit Shot® installs 1″ to 6″ pipe with exceptional accuracy—ideal for sewer laterals on grade, water service lines, and conduit installations. Built with a rugged frame and precision-engineered components, the Pit Shot® delivers reliable performance in demanding underground environments.

The Pit Shot® X4 Directional Drill is a powerful pit-launch HDD system engineered for utility service work where surface-launch drills cannot operate. Designed for tight or restricted jobsite conditions, the X4 installs 1″ to 6″ pipe with exceptional accuracy—ideal for sewer laterals on grade, water service lines, and conduit installations. With a rugged frame, high-torque rotational system, and a 15,000-lb push/pull capacity, the Pit Shot® X4 delivers reliable performance in demanding underground environments.

Pit Shot® X4 Directional Drill

High-Power Pit-Launch HDD System

The Pit Shot® X4 Directional Drill is a powerful pit-launch HDD system engineered for utility service work where surface-launch drills cannot operate.

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The Pipe Ram is a compact, powerful trenchless installation tool designed for pushing pipes and conduits beneath driveways, sidewalks, landscaped areas, and other surface-sensitive locations. Engineered for versatility and portability, the Pipe Ram performs reliably in most soil conditions and is capable of pushing black iron pipe up to 2″ in diameter. Its small footprint makes it ideal for residential and light commercial applications where excavation must be minimized.

Pipe Ram

Compact Trenchless Pipe Installation Tool

The Pipe Ram is a compact, powerful trenchless installation tool designed for pushing pipes and conduits beneath driveways, sidewalks, landscaped areas, and other surface-sensitive locations.

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Pipe Shark

Compact Water Line Bursting System

The Pipe Shark Water Line Bursting System is a compact, powerful trenchless tool designed for replacing old plastic water lines by splitting the existing pipe and simultaneously pulling in new product pipe.

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The Pipe Shark Water Line Bursting System is a compact, powerful trenchless tool designed for replacing old plastic water lines by splitting the existing pipe and simultaneously pulling in new product pipe. Engineered for tight or restricted jobsite conditions, the Pipe Shark delivers reliable performance with 18,000 lbs of pull force in a lightweight, portable package.