Blowers

Gardner Denver Robuschi Tri-Flow 825

The Gardner Denver Robuschi Tri-Flow 825 blower for combination sewer jetter trucks achieves 19 inches Hg vacuum and delivers 4,311 cfm at 18 inches Hg and weighs less than 1,500 pounds, making is suitable for jetting and excavation work. Paired with the company’s product-tuned silencer, the unit is quiet and uses 70% less space than a traditional silencer. For greater work site efficiency, it provides 6% higher flow and 7.2% more fuel efficiency at 18 inches Hg. 866-428-4890; www.gardnerdenver.com/robuschi.

Howden 827 DVJ

The 827 DVJ dry-vacuum blower from Howden is a heavy-duty unit with integral ductile iron impellers. The casing headplates, gear cover and drive-end are gray iron. Carburized and ground spur timing gears are taper-mounted on the shaft and secured with a locknut, cylindrical roller bearings, splash lubrication on both ends, and easy-to-read sight glasses for maintenance. The blower is capable of handling high inlet temperatures for rough applications. An efficient discharge jet plenum design allows cool atmospheric air to flow into the cylinder, so the blower continues to run under blank-off conditions. It comes in a compact, lightweight package and delivers more than 5,700 cfm in an 8-inch gear diameter frame, as well as 28 inches Hg. 800-557-6687; www.howdenroots.com.

National Vacuum Equipment Challenger 1600

The Challenger 1600 high-vacuum blower from National Vacuum Equipment is a 1,600 cfm tri-lobe blower designed for continuous duty at maximum vacuum. It is available in ready-to-install hydraulic or belt-drive packages using corrosion-resistant stainless steel internal components. Available packages include silencers, check valves, moisture trap, cyclone, four-way vacuum/pressure changeover valve and a powder-coated skid. 800-253-5500; www.natvac.com.

Hydroexcavation Tools

Dynablast CAB420FLS-12V

The Dynablast CAB420FLS-12V water heater produces 420,000 Btu with an output temperature of 175 degrees F at 5 gpm to work in colder climates and for improved digging in clay-filled areas. With a 24-by-24-inch footprint, it is designed to fit most municipal hydrovac trucks. It is ETL certified, providing improved heat transfer between the Schedule 80 pipe and water. It comes with two service access panels and two momentary override controls. The cabinet is designed with a reversible door for a variety of truck configurations and uses 14-gauge steel with polyester UV-protected, powder-coated paint with an aluminum discharge cap and stainless steel hardware. 905-867-4642; www.dynablast.ca.

Easy Kleen Pressure Systems Wildcat Heaters

Wildcat Heaters high-pressure, oil-fired hot-water/steam heaters and hydraulic pump systems from Easy Kleen Pressure Systems are designed for reliability and efficiency and are install-ready for vacuum trucks and hydroexcavators, according to the maker. A full range of heater options includes dry steam, redundancy packages, Schedule 80 and 160 stainless steel or A53 boiler pipe, fine-tuned temperature, and flow-control systems. All coils are manufactured in-house, with CRN boiler-approved coils now available. Heaters can be designed for mounting in a cabinet or supplied as a completed cabinet unit. They are CSA and ETL approved. Hydraulic pumping systems are available. 800-315-5533; www.easykleen.com.

Imperial Industries rechargeable remote

An industrial-grade rechargeable and wireless remote with LCD screen from Imperial Industries can be customized for the septic industry, enabling a view of the live tank level and real-time maintenance intervals (with the SeeLevel option only). It allows users to open and close valves and manipulate the blower from pressure, vacuum or neutral all from the remote. It can also be used to control revolutions-per-minute setting and PTO engagement. 800-558-2945; www.imperialind.com.

Pressure Lift Power Booster

The Power Booster from Pressure Lift has Versa-Flow technology to help minimize worker-hours and allow the user to combine multiple pieces of equipment, increasing workloads and reducing job expenses. The user can combine pressure washers or jetters with any vacuum equipment. Versa-Flow technology breaks up soils and decreases load times, streamlines projects and helps minimize maintenance cost. 866-504-6596; www.pressurelift.com.

Soil Surgeon hydroexcavating tool

The Soil Surgeon hydroexcavating tool fits any sewer combination truck equipped with a telescoping 6- or 8-inch boom. The tool has a 1-inch water connection. The operator controls water pressure and power through truck controls. It has a 6-foot Tuff Tube with handles to guide the unit down for potholing or side to side for trenching. Six jets boring inward cut the soil, while six boring outward bring the tube down. 949-363-1401; www.soilsurgeoninc.com.

Hydroexcavation Units

GapVax HV33

Designed to safely transport water and debris in urban areas, the GapVax HV33 is shorter, smaller and more compact than its predecessor. It is 30 feet long overall on a medium-duty chassis and includes a 600-gallon water tank, 6-cubic-yard debris body, 6- or 8-inch top-mounted telescoping boom with a 14- to 17.5-foot reach, 4,000 cfm power and an inverted, full-opening tailgate. 888-442-7829; www.gapvax.com.

Kaiser Premier CV Series

The CV Series hydrovac from Kaiser Premier has all critical components centralized and housed in an insulated, heated aluminum van body. The RB-DV series of rotary three-lobe positive displacement blowers can operate at high vacuum levels thanks to a device that injects atmospheric air. RB-DV series blowers can reach vacuum levels of up to 93% on a deadhead and 27 inches Hg without the need to inject water or use an upstream heat exchanger. Its hydraulically assisted off-load method eliminates overhead conflict concerns when off-loading by avoiding the need to raise the tank. To release hot high-pressure water, the vehicle can be equipped with a 700,000 Btu boiler. The transfer case is designed for vacuum excavation trucks requiring a highly configurable and easily serviceable gearbox. 970-542-1975; www.kaiserpremier.com.

Presvac Systems hydrovac

The Presvac Systems hydrovac is designed for versatility and cold-weather operation with optional full compliance with Department of Transportation specifications for collection or transportation of hazardous materials. The high-vacuum blower allows extraction of all types of soils, gravel, rock, clay, water and silt material, with knockout features in the debris tank minimizing carryover. It comes with a heavy-duty, 8-inch boom that extends up to 25 feet, six-way hydraulic power and wireless controls for all boom functions. 800-387-7763; www.presvac.com.

Rival Hydrovac T7 hydrovac

The T7 hydrovac from Rival Hydrovac is a road-legal unit engineered to work primarily in urban settings. It offers a 7-cubic-yard debris body, 800-gallon freshwater storage, and hoist and pressure-off off-loading capabilities that allow it to pressure loads into other vessels, vehicles or tanks in minutes. Its Raptorlock dump door system allows the door to hold a seal under vacuum or pressure without the use of manual wing nuts. It comes with a Robuschi Robox enclosed blower system, a 12-volt boiler system, 14 gpm water system and full winterization package, full rotation 6-inch boom extendable to 20 feet, and an Aarcomm remote system that controls the boom, water, and vacuum and displays real-time truck weight. 844-467-4825; www.rivalhydrovac.com.

Super Products Mud Dog

The Mud Dog hydroexcavator from Super Products is designed for operator convenience and consistent performance in the harshest environments, according to the maker. It offers an air excavation option, allowing the operator to choose the best application, water or air, for the job. It is available with 12- or 16-yard debris capacity. Each model comes standard with safe tilt ejection unloading and is equipped with a rear-mounted boom that can reach 27 feet with a 335-degree rotation. 800-837-9711; www.superproductsllc.com.

Tornado Global Hydrovacs T-70 Twister  

The T-70 Twister trailer-mounted hydrovac from Tornado Global Hydrovacs can be used to expose other delicate utility lines — including electric and gas — and comes in multiple specialized configurations. It has a 6-cubic-yard debris tank and holds 720 gallons of freshwater. It is powered by a Tier 4 Final, 74 hp Cummins diesel engine and has an industrial positive displacement blower capable of 1,200 cfm at 15 inches Hg. The water pump is capable of up to 5.6 gpm at 3,500 psi. The trailered unit has operator controls on the rear and is capable of wireless operation. 877-340-8141; www.tornadotrucks.com.

Transway Systems Terra-Vex HV38

The Transway Systems Terra-Vex HV38 has a 12-yard debris tank with onboard scales for efficient hauling and off-loading, complete with a 26-foot-by-8-inch telescopic boom. It has a one-touch-operated hydraulic half-door with a 3,800 cfm at 27 inches Hg hydraulically driven blower. Water pressure is achieved with a hydraulically driven triplex pump, delivering 10 gpm at 3,600 psi from a 1,000-gallon HDPE baffled water tank. The water is heated with a 420,000 Btu diesel-fired burner for cold-weather operation. 800-263-4508; www.transwaysystems.com.

TRUVAC by Vactor Paradigm

Designed for utility, municipal and contractor customers involved in the installation, maintenance and repair of underground water, sewer, gas, electric and telecommunications lines, the Paradigm subcompact vacuum excavator from TRUVAC by Vactor can dig holes with water or air; vacuum, contain and dispose of drill mud; power pneumatic, hydraulic or electrical tools; and provide transport and storage of replacement parts, equipment and tools. The truck’s Park-n-Dig design minimizes time between job site arrival and excavation, including the ability to dig up to 6 feet without additional pipe and hose. 800-627-3171; www.truvac.com.

Vac-Con X-Cavator

The X-Cavator from Vac-Con is designed to be powerful, durable, efficient and easy to operate. It features a hydrostatic drive using the chassis engine for vacuum, eliminating the need for PTO, clutch and gearbox operation. It is available with water systems up to 4,000 psi and a mobile, wireless remote-control system controlling chassis engine revolutions per minute, boom, automatic vacuum breaker, dump controls and hydraulic door locks from up to a half-mile away. The boom rotates 270 degrees. 904-284-4200; www.vac-con.com.

Vacall AllExcavate

Vacall AllExcavate hydroexcavators include AllSmartFlow smart controls that help to conserve water during high-performance jet/vac digging around utilities and waterlines or while cleaning frac tanks and vessels. It has a high-pressure water system with rheostat control to vary water volume and capacity output. A heated compartment protects the water system components against freezing. Its water tanks are made of high-quality aluminum for extra strength. Large, galvanized steel debris tanks are also available. A single control is used to open, close and lock the tailgate. It has double-cyclone filtration with a simplified design to reduce maintenance, extend performance and increase working life. Its rear-mounted boom front-loads debris. It is available with a cold-weather package. 800-382-8302; www.vacall.com.

Vector Technologies Mudslinger

The Mudslinger line of compact trailer-mounted hydroexcavation vacuums from Vac-Con, in cooperation with Vector Technologies, have multiple Tier 4 diesel and gas engine options, with an 1,190 cfm 16-inch Hg positive displacement blower, and come with a 535- or 845-gallon debris tank with 55-degree hydraulic dump hoist and a hydraulic door. The water system is 4 gpm at 4,000 psi with 50 feet of 3/8-inch hose and comes with a 225- or 325-gallon HDPE water tank. A 9-foot boom with 24 inches of hydraulic extension, hydraulic up/down and 270 degrees of manual rotation is also available. It is mounted on a heavy-duty welded tube steel trailer. 800-832-4010; www.vector-vacuums.com.

Westech Vac Systems Wolf

The Wolf noncode hydrovac truck from Westech Vac Systems is suitable for oil and gas customers working in extreme conditions. The debris body is positioned on the optimal chassis location to ensure the payload is proportionately distributed across all axles, maximizing legal payload for customers and improving operational efficiency. The side-mounted water tanks reduce the weight by more than 40%, lowering the overall cost of the truck. The 1,500-gallon capacity ensures ample water for large or remote jobs. A top-mounted, no-touch water fill system is easily accessible from the passenger side of the vehicle. The debris body is lifted using a telescoping, dual-acting hydraulic cylinder capable of 36,000 pounds of force. When fully extended, the debris body exceeds a 45-degree dump angle for fast and efficient off-loading. To help the off-loading process, a heavy-duty, hydraulically powered tank vibrator is mounted to the belly of the debris body. 780-955-3030; www.westechvac.com.

Industrial Vacuum Trucks

Guzzler CL

The CL (Classic) industrial vacuum loader from Guzzler is designed to recover, contain, and carry solids, dry bulk powders, liquids, slurries and thick sludge from hard-to-reach areas. The truck offers upgraded operator ergonomics, improved air routing, filtration and maintenance, a longer body for improved material separation, an enlarged bag house and cyclone clean-out access doors for easier access, according to the maker. Its modular design allows for a wide selection of off-loading configurations, including a rear-door-mounted sludge pump for unloading sludges from the debris body, an XCR system with a swing-out cyclone that allows material discharge into collection vessels while vacuuming, and a high-rail system (available in three configurations) with a loading boom, hydraulic creep drive and rear-mounted operator chair. Options include a telescoping boom, vane pressure off-load system (high-pressure, low airflow) for liquids and slurries, and a full-opening rear door for improved dumping. 800-627-3171; www.guzzler.com.

Jet/Vac Combo Units

Bucher Municipal North America CityFlex 205

The CityFlex 205 from Bucher Municipal North America was developed to operate efficiently in tight spaces, including septic pumping applications. It is provided with multiple cabinets with lockable roller shutter doors, lights and heating. All functions can be managed through a simple control panel on the back. With the arctic option, the user can also operate in temperatures down to 5 degrees below zero. It includes a telescopic boom, fully automatic end cover and movable partition. 704-658-1333; www.buchermunicipal.us.

Cusco Sewer Jetter

The Sewer Jetter from Cusco can help perform major cleanups by excavating debris using a 26-foot boom reach and a 600-foot 3,000 psi jetting system. According to the maker, the jetter is outfitted with quality components and reverse engineered for optimal weight and payload using a superior operator control system. The unit is designed for simple maintenance and features durable and uncomplicated systems to reduce repairs and downtime. It can be paired with a Cusco SJX hydroexcavator to provide a powerful option for handling sewer and waterline maintenance and digging new lines with one piece of equipment. Options include various tank and chassis sizes and can be modified based on customer specifications. 800-490-3541; www.wastequip-cusco.com.

Supervac Triton

The Triton combination sewer cleaner from Supervac has a water recycling system using a Juggler filter to allow continuous work without downtime for water filling. It filters water collected in the debris tank and transfers it to a water reservoir used by the water pump. It comes with a 2,500-gallon debris tank with stainless steel liner and vibrator, 1,500-gallon water tank, hydraulic boom and dump, and a full-opening rear door. Vacuum is provided by a 3,800 cfm at 27 inches Hg Robuschi USA blower, while jetting power is provided by an 80 gpm, 2,500 psi Pratissoli water pump. The rear door-mounted hydraulic hose reel holds 600 feet of 1-inch hose. 866-839-5702; www.supervac.co.

Vacuum Pumps

Elmira Machine Industries / Wallenstein Vacuum 753 Series

The 753 Series vacuum pump from Elmira Machine Industries / Wallenstein Vacuum incorporates extra-wide vanes that allow up to an inch of wear, designed for longer service life. It provides 422 cfm airflow at 1,200 rpm and is precision-machined to provide vacuum levels up to 28 inches Hg. Options include air, liquid or dual cooling systems where air injection is combined with liquid cooling. A pump-flushing port is included on the top valve for convenient maintenance. The quick-access housing end plate allows for easy internal inspection with no bearings to pull. Oil lubrication is via a mechanical piston pump driven by shaft rotation or available with a sight-feed valve oil regulator system using vacuum/pressure to draw oil with no moving parts. 800-801-6663; www.wallenstein.com

Fruitland RCF870

The RCF870 vacuum pump from Fruitland is available in clockwise and counterclockwise rotation with top- and side-mount, four-way valve locations. The pump is available with hydraulic, angle (gearbox) and belt-drive options. It can be mounted on all Eliminator-style packages. It is a true 4-inch pump with 4-inch pipe connections producing 512 cfm and weighing 575 pounds. It is fan-forced air-cooled with an available air injection cooling system for continuous duty at higher vacuum. It includes an integral oil reservoir with low-consumption oil pump, an integral final filter and vane-wear test ports. 800-663-9003; www.fruitlandmanufacturing.com.

Moro USA PM80T

The Moro USA PM80T fan-cooled rotary vane vacuum pump includes dual-fan cooling to keep it cool under the toughest conditions. Its integrated forced-oil lubrication system feeds the right amount of oil at all times. Low operating speeds keep pump component life at a maximum and costs at a minimum. The pump comes with a built-in changeover valve and nonreturn check valve, and it has a 3-inch hose barb intake and discharge ports and 1 3/8-inch keyed shaft. It is also available in right angle, hydraulic, gas and diesel packages. 800-383-6304; www.morousa.com. 

Westmoor Conde HD

Conde HD vacuum/pressure pumps from Westmoor are built in a variety of sizes from 35 to 230 cfm. They incorporate a slide valve/changeover valve, which is compact, low profile and works easily, according to the maker. Automatic oilers never need adjustment. They can be driven by a variety of power sources, including a gas or diesel engine package, PTO, right-angle drive or a hydraulic pump. They are double shafted and can be set up for clockwise or counterclockwise rotation. 800-367-0972; www.westmoorltd.com.

Vacuum Trucks/Trailers

Amthor International Matador

The 4,000-gallon aluminum Matador code or noncode septic/grease vacuum tank from Amthor International comes standard with a 5/16-inch-thick side shell and floor, full head baffles and no external rings. It is available as a dumping tank with or without a full-opening rear door, as well as with off-road construction options for various applications. Various pump models are available, including numerous stock tanks and chassis. 800-328-6633; www.amthorinternational.com.

Vacutrux SepticTrux

SepticTrux from Vacutrux are available on chassis from 33,000 to 86,000 GVWR single axle, tandem or tri, with tank sizes from 1,800 to 5,400 gallons. Vacuum systems are powered by vacuum pumps from Elmira Machine Industries / Wallenstein Vacuum. 800-305-4305; www.vacutrux.com.

Water Pumps

Cat Pumps 4DX Series

Cat Pumps 4DX Series high-pressure pumps with premium DC electric motors provide on-the-go pressure wash power. These systems handle a variety of applications, including portable restroom cleaning, air-conditioner fan cleaning, and equipment and surface washdown. The pump and motor assemblies provide 1 to 3 gpm at pressures from 400 to 1,000 psi and utilize any standard direct current power source. Convenient integrated unloaders accurately set and maintain system pressure. Reliable and easy to service, the built-in unloaders divert water flow during bypass, reducing the load on the pump and motor and increasing system life. Crankcase oil is prefilled so pumps are ready to use. Multiple build-to-order configurations are available to fit a variety of needs. 763-780-5440; www.catpumps.com.

MTH Pumps DC10

The DC10 pump from MTH Pumps is a 12-volt DC washdown-duty pump with cast 316 stainless steel construction made to exceed OEM specifications for vacuum trucks. It can replace original units on any truck and is a suitable pump for filling sinks, recharging restroom tanks and cleaning portable restrooms. The large seal chamber for the mechanical seal box provides a wide fluid passage area for maximum cooling of the seal faces and allows debris and gases to be flushed away. It is designed to handle up to 25 gpm and reach pressures up to 40 psi.
630-552-4115; www.mthpumps.com.

Water Recycling Trucks/Trailers

Vactor 2100 Plus with water recycling

A water recycling system, available as an option for the Vactor 2100 Plus sewer cleaner, reuses water already in the sewer to clean sewer lines, eliminating the need for clean water. The system helps municipalities save thousands of gallons of freshwater, improve efficiencies, reduce costs and promote sustainability. The system can also increase operator productivity, enabling operators to clean twice the number of lines in a day as earlier models, according to the manufacturer. The five-stage filtration system combines settling, centrifugal separation and absolute filtration to 100-micron particle sizes, preventing most abrasive solids from entering the jetting system. The filter-cleaning system allows the machine to operate continuously at full operating flows and pressures. 800-627-3171; www.vactor.com.