PERRY, Okla. (Oct. 6, 2025) — Ditch Witch today announced that its parent company, The Toro Company, has entered into an agreement to acquire Tornado Infrastructure Equipment Ltd., a manufacturer of vacuum excavation trucks and infrastructure equipment solutions.
While this transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions, the acquisition will help build on Ditch Witch’s position in underground construction. In 2022, Ditch Witch collaborated with Tornado Infrastructure Equipment to co-develop an exclusive line of Ditch Witch-branded hydrovac trucks, which are backed by the worldwide Ditch Witch dealership network through localized sales, service and support.
Based in Calgary, Alberta, Tornado Infrastructure Equipment has been recognized for delivering powerful, precise and high-capacity hydrovac solutions. Designed for safe excavation around utility lines and other sensitive infrastructure, Tornado’s technology uses high-pressure water or air alongside robust vacuum systems, providing contractors with solutions that reduce risk while maximizing efficiency on urban and complex projects.
“Tornado is well known in the industry for its innovation and focus on addressing the needs of customers in the infrastructure sector,” said Kevin Smith, Ditch Witch president. “This acquisition helps broaden our product offerings to support customers working on projects in energy, power transmission and water infrastructure. We have worked with the Tornado team since 2022 and look forward to continued collaboration to strengthen our role in the construction industry.”
Since the initial manufacturing agreement, the relationship has been centered on introducing the Warlock Series, including the W12 and W8. These models have quickly become staples on jobsites for their increased digging power, improved payload capacity and enhanced ability to tackle larger and more demanding projects.
This partnership positions Ditch Witch to meet rising global demand in underground infrastructure.
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