February 2021 Vol. 76 No. 2
Features
Equipment Spotlight: Vacuum Excavators
Discovery Hydrovac
discoveryhydrovac.com, (801) 455-4021
Discovery Hydrovac is a specialized hydro and air vacuum service provider that supports the ever-expanding oil, gas, utility and construction industries.
State of the art technology is used to safely and positively perform subsurface utility locating (pot holing/day lighting), hydro excavation, air excavation and GPR (Ground Penetrating Radar) scanning.
Premier services combine the latest equipment, superior project knowledge, and industry-leading operators that will save you time and money while reducing risk. Our experienced team can assist you through all phases of your project and ensure they get done in the safest and most cost-effective way possible.
Ditch Witch
ditchwitch.com/vacuum-excavation, (580) 336-4402
Built to maintain power without breaking the bank, the HX30G boasts high-profile power in a low-profile design to help increase productivity
on a variety of job sites.
HX30G is powered by a 31-horsepower Vanguard gas engine for optimal suction power and water pressure to remove slurry and expose water/sewer lines for easy repair. It features a 542-cubic-foot-per-minute blower, 3000-psi-water-pressure capacity and 4.2-gallon-per-minute water flow, increasing operator efficiency and precision on the job site.
Offering optimal versatility, HX30G comes with the choice of a 500- or 800-gallon tank and is available in a variety of trailer configurations. When equipped with the 500-gallon tank, the new Ditch Witch VT9 trailer does not require a CDL to transport.
KAISER Premier
kaiserpremeri.com, (970) 542-1975
KAISER Premier’s TerraVac Hydro Excavation Trailer has the proven power of our CV Series Hydrovac in a compact footprint.
Equipped with an 800-gallon debris tank and 400-gallon freshwater capacity, the TerraVac Xpose800 has the best feature set for the most common applications. The debris body is lined with a welded, stainless-steel floor insert for long-term durability. A bolt-on deflector plate can be quickly replaced during routine maintenance.
The TerraVac has a 30-foot long 3-inch suction hose with a 50-foot dig hose; 4- and 6-foot dig tubes are also included.
Ox Equipment
ox-equipment.com, (888) 290-4044
The 2021 MTS Dino 4.5 suction excavator is purpose-built to stand alone in the North American vacuum excavation industry.
This is not a hybrid or hydrovac pretending it can dig dry!
Known for its unmatched power and safety features, this advanced technology allows operators to deliver higher throughput on vacuum excavation processes, eliminating slurry, over-weight fines, and unnecessary trips to disposal and water filling stations. It combines over 30 years of proven engineering, with premium upgrades like the Mattie M135 compressor, to deliver 360 cubic feet per minute at up to 185 pounds per square inch.
Dry excavation in the toughest soil conditions is no longer an issue.
Super Products
superproductsllc.com, (800) 837-9711
Super Products’ Mud Dog Vacuum Excavators provide a safe and efficient alternative to traditional digging.
Units come standard as hydro excavators, with an optional air excavation package, allowing operators to choose the best application – water or air – for the job.
The Mud Dog is available with 12- or 16-yard debris capacity, has 1,500- to 2,000-gallon water tank capacity and comes standard with eject unloading, the industry’s’ safest dumping solution. Units are equipped with a rear-mounted boom that reaches 27 feet, has 335-degree rotation, and can move in a 45-degree upward and 25-degree downward pivot, providing versatility within dig areas.
Vacall
vacall.com, (800) 382-8302
High-pressure water jetting, standard intelligent controls, easy startup and operation set Vacall AllExcavate machines apart.
The AllExcavate efficiently removes dirt around utility lines and foundations, with water pumps that generate 24.5 to 120 gallons-per-minute and pressures to 3,000 pounds per square inch. Its water system, wand, control panel, tools and worker apparel are protected in a heated compartment. One engine powers the chassis and hydro excavation functions, reducing service and operation costs.
AllSmartFlow CAN bus intelligent control system features a programmable LCD display that monitors engine, water-flow and vacuum performance for precise boom and reel adjustments. Aluminum water tanks, with a lifetime warranty, carry 1,000 to 1,300 gallons.
Vermeer
vermeer.com, (641) 628-3141
The Vermeer VXT500 VXP series is an 8-inch vac with an 8-yard spoil-tank capacity. It is ideal for utility applications where a higher-capacity machine with a smaller footprint is desired.
It joins a family of Vacuum X-Traction Products, Inc. (VXP), featuring vacuum blowers that deliver 4,800 to 6,400 cubic feet per minute and spoil-tank capacities ranging up to 16 yards.
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