Parent company of Ditch Witch, The Toro Company, has entered into an agreement to acquire Tornado Infrastructure Equipment Ltd., a manufacturer of vacuum excavation trucks and infrastructure equipment solutions.
Ditch Witch will expand underground construction offerings with Tornado’s expertise
While this transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions, the acquisition will help build on Ditch Witch’s position as the global distributor 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 long been recognized for its innovation in 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.
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. Contractors consistently point to the performance of these machines as a turning point in expanding the productivity of their underground fleets.
“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.”
“Contractors continue to tell us how the Warlock models have transformed the way they approach excavation, delivering not just capability, but confidence on every jobsite,” said Smith. “Our partnership with Tornado is a strategic move that not only strengthens our product offering but also accelerates our mission to be the most trusted global brand in underground construction.”
By leveraging Tornado’s hydrovac expertise with Ditch Witch’s reputation for underground solutions, this partnership positions the brand to meet rising global demand in underground infrastructure. The collaboration expands contractor choice while reinforcing the Ditch Witch legacy of advancing productivity, safety, and innovation across the utility, power, and energy markets.
