Underground cable laying and maintenance require a distinct set of specialized tools:

• Cable Pushers/Pullers: Hydraulic or electric machines (sometimes considered tools depending on scale) that guide and propel cables through conduits or trenches.

• Cable Rollers/Conduit Rollers: Used to reduce friction and guide cables smoothly during installation in trenches or ducts.

• Duct Rodders/Fish Tapes: Flexible rods or tapes used to pull pilot lines or smaller cables through underground conduits.

• Cable Cutters & Strippers (Heavy-Duty): Designed for the thicker insulation and larger diameters of underground power cables.

• Hydraulic Crimpers for Splicing/Terminating: Large-capacity crimpers for making robust, sealed connections and terminations in underground environments.

• Manhole Hooks & Lifters: Tools for safely opening and maneuvering heavy manhole covers.

• Pumping & Dewatering Equipment: To manage water in trenches and manholes, ensuring a dry working environment.

• Cable Locators & Fault Finders: Electronic tools to precisely locate buried cables and identify fault points for efficient repair.

• Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) systems: For non-invasive detection and mapping of underground utilities before excavation.

• Fusion Splicers (for fiber optic cables in composite power cables): Precision tools for joining optical fibers within OPGW or dedicated fiber optic cables run underground.