The Toro Co. to Acquire Tornado Infrastructure Equipment

Ditch Witch has announced that its parent company, The Toro Co., has entered into an agreement to acquire Calgary, Alberta-based Tornado Infrastructure Equipment Ltd., a manufacturer of vacuum excavation trucks and infrastructure equipment solutions. The deal is subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions.

In a press release, Ditch Witch said the acquisition would further position the company as the global leader 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.

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.

“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. Contractors consistently point to the performance of these machines as a turning point in expanding the productivity of their underground fleets.

“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 dependable, innovative 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. Tags: Ditch Witch, mergers and acquisitions, The Toro Company