Air Excavation Equipment
Transway Systems Terra-Vex
The Terra-Vex unit from Transway Systems is built for efficiency, precision and adaptability in the field. For added flexibility, it can be equipped with an optional 185 cfm, 150 psi air compressor, giving operators the power to switch seamlessly between traditional hydro and air excavation, depending on the demands of the job. Air excavation provides a cleaner, more surgical approach to exposing buried infrastructure, making it ideal for sensitive utility locates, high-traffic job sites, or locations where minimizing mess is a priority. Unlike hydroexcavation, it doesn’t create slurry, reducing the need for cleanup and removal. When water supply is limited or access to refills is difficult, air keeps crews productive without interruption. Whether you’re operating in remote terrain or congested urban environments, having the option to excavate with air enhances versatility, boosts uptime and increases overall job site control. 800-263-4508; www.transwaysystems.com
Communication Equipment
CrewPlex
CrewPlex offers hands-free communication solutions that help crews stay connected, even in challenging environments where noise, distance and task complexity can impact safety and productivity. The entire crew, including supervisors and support staff, can communicate seamlessly with a single system. Users can speak and listen in real-time without delays, voice activation or the need to push a button. High audio quality ensures clear communication in all environments, especially on sites with noise levels exceeding 100 dB. Plus, integration with two-way radio systems keeps everyone connected with supervisors, extending communication across the entire work crew. 334-321-1400; www.crewplex.com
Ground Cover Mat
BAM! Ground Protection Mats
BAM! Ground Protection Mats are made from four-season, durable high-vis green high molecular weight polyethylene material with a built-in UV protector to guard against fading and cracking. The mats are 3/8-inch thick and rated at 160,000 pounds with pressure ratings of 373 psi, and 53,700 pounds per square foot. They have a temperature rating of negative 103 degrees F to 258 degrees F. The 4-by-8-foot sheets weigh 56 pounds and come with eight large hand holes for easy handling, even with gloves. A dual-sided tread pattern provides safe traction for equipment and pedestrians. Mats don’t absorb moisture and chemicals and can be hosed off. 262-877-4700; www.bamgroundpro.com
Hose Reel
COXREELS V-100 Series
The COXREELS V-100 Series product line includes a 1 1/4-inch vacuum hose reel V-112-735 without hose and the V-112H-735 with hose. It is a smaller frame size featuring 12-inch-diameter discs instead of the original 17-inch discs and is designed for use with 35 feet of 1 1/4-inch vacuum hose. The outlet connecting to the hose remains 1 1/2 inches and our 1 1/4-inch hose comes equipped with 1 1/2-inch slip cuffs on both ends for maximum flow. The swivel has been improved on the entire product line; its design still allows for the connection of multiple hose sizes by using the inside and the outside of the housing, but a greater gradual taper has increased the amount of compatible inlet hose cuffs. The swivel also includes an enhanced O-ring sealing system for greater vacuum consistency and performance. 800-269-7335; www.coxreels.com
Hannay Reels VAC-5000 Single Wrap Hose Reel
The Hannay Reels VAC-5000 Single Wrap Hose Reel is a heavy-duty reel specifically engineered for longer lengths and large diameters of vacuum and suction hose. A single-wrap configuration is available where width dimension is minimal and narrow, allowing easy mounting and installation on work trucks and convenient access to the hose from either side of the vehicle. There is the option of choosing a gear-driven crank or chain-and-sprocket drive powered by an electric, hydraulic or compressed air motor. It provides effortless, quick rewinding and wrapping of the hose while preventing kinks and damage from constant dragging. 877-467-3357; www.hannay.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. All models come with Edison Testing Laboratories certification for safety, which also includes certification on the coil for higher efficiency and heat transfer, stainless steel target plate for increased coil life and designed with serviceability in mind with momentary override control. Its full cabinet design and 24-by-24-inch footprint are compatible with compact installations. 905-867-4642; www.dynablast.ca
Easy-Kleen Vac Truck Hot Water Heater Series
Easy-Kleen’s Vac Truck Hot Water Heater Series is purpose-built for high-volume, high-pressure applications where hot water makes all the difference. Featuring a 440,000 Btu oil-fired burner and a 12 gpm triplex plunger pump delivering water at up to 4,000 psi, this series provides cleaning power in a fully enclosed, trailer-ready design. Heaters integrate easily with jetters and vac trucks for maximum field versatility. Ideal for cold-weather jobs, hydroexcavation or grease-heavy drainlines, this series delivers heat and pressure wherever it’s needed. 800-315-5533; www.easykleen.com
Hydra-Flex Machete
Hard, compacted soils like caliche and clay can be hard to dig through — but that’s exactly what the Machete from Hydra-Flex was made for. It combines the precision of a straight tip with the power of a rotating nozzle to easily break through the hardest ground. Its oscillating rocker motion is slow and controlled to quickly and easily chip away at packed soil. Its 15-degree wedge-shaped spray pattern focuses all that power into a narrow area, so it hits harder and cuts better than wider spraying nozzles. This narrow, powerful stream not only breaks up dense soils fast, it can reach deeper depths for better ergonomics and less operator stress. 952-808-3640; www.hydraflexinc.com
Pressure Lift HydraBore
The HydraBore equipment attachment from Pressure Lift fits on the end of any vacuum hose used for hydroexcavation. Place the stinger on the far end of the tool, then hook the HydraBore to the end of the snorkel. Connect the air supply and high-pressure water supply systems, turning the air on first, then the water supply, open the vacuum system and begin hydroexcavating. Contractors no longer need additional workers holding a lance-powered high-pressure water supply. It also removes the need to wear a rain suit to remain clean as the user begins every job from several feet away using the lanyard or from the safety of the side of the rig at the other controls. Once hydroexcavation begins, the user can control the boom in an up-and-down motion, then when the HydraBore becomes submerged, itcan excavate faster and go deeper than before, reducing wear and tear on vacuum equipment. 866-504-6596; www.pressurelift.com
Hydroexcavation Units
Ditch Witch Warlock W8
Ditch Witch’s Warlock W8 hydrovac truck provides contractors with a powerful and agile solution for potholing, slot-trenching and cleanup tasks. It is the latest addition to the Warlock series of truck vacs, delivering robust performance and powerful suction capabilities in a compact machine, making it ideal for underground construction professionals, municipalities and utility contractors operating in tight urban areas. With an 8-inch dig tube, 800-gallon water capacity and an 8-cubic-yard spoils tank (1,600 gallons), the W8 offers powerful 27 Hg vacuum power, the same as the W12. 580-336-4402; www.ditchwitch.com
GapVax VHE
The GapVax VHE hydrovac is built for strength and simplicity. The full-length 6-inch subframe reinforces the chassis frame and provides a stable dumping platform. It comes standard with a full-opening tailgate and 50-degree dump angle for fast, efficient unloading. Customizable options include water tanks from 300 to 2,000 gallons, debris bodies from 4 to 15 cubic yards and a standard 4,500 cfm, 18-inch Hg blower (an 4,000 cfm, 27-inch Hg option is available). Water systems range from 19 gpm and 2,900 psi up to 40 gpm and 5,800 psi. Its improved 8-inch telescoping boom rotates 180 degrees, uses heavy-duty dual lift cylinders for consistent positioning, and dips down 8 feet lower than the previous model. The multistage filtration system features a stainless-steel float ball shut-off, self-cleaning cyclone separators and an easy-clean cartridge filter. 888-442-7829; www.gapvax.com
Hi-Vac X-Vac X-12 1450
The X-Vac X-12 1450 hydroexcavator from Hi-Vac safely and efficiently trenches, potholes and daylights with a combination of power, capacity and operator protection. The top-mounted, 360-degree rotation boom and simple intuitive controls make setups quick, even in tight spaces. The high-volume hydroexcavating power of a 20 gpm at 3,000 psi pump and debris removal of a 5,775 cfm 27-inch Hg high-performance blower get jobs done faster. An air excavation system is also available. A 12-cubic-yard debris tank, 1,450-gallon freshwater capacity and cold weather protection systems keep the unit working longer at the job site. It also includes important job site, transit and maintenance safety features such as integrated wired and wireless E-stops, audible-visual boom out-of-stow alarms and standard debris tank and door prop rods. 800-752-2400; www.x-vac.com
Joe Johnson Equipment TRUVAC HXX
The TRUVAC HXX, distributed by Joe Johnson Equipment, is a full-size hydrovac with multiple axle configurations for large or mid-sized jobs. Designed with the operator in mind, it is ideal for a wide range of applications, including slot trenching, potholing, sign/pole installation and pipe location, repair or installation. DigRight Technology helps ensure safe, precise digging by continuously monitoring user-defined water pressure limits and adjusting water flow. A high-capacity debris body is available in 12- or 15-cubic-yard capacities so operators can remain on the job site longer. Its large water tank holds 1,200 gallons. With an 8-inch diameter, 22-foot extension and 320-degree rotation, the boom provides exceptional versatility. Its 18 to 28 inch Hg vacuum rating delivers robust performance. It has both air and hydroexcavation capabilities. 800-263-1262; www.jjei.com
KAISER PREMIER CV Series
The CV Series line of hydrovacs from KAISER PREMIER employ a powerful Robuschi DV145 — a 27-inch Hg, 6,250 cfm positive displacement blower. The unit comes ready to dig with its Top Gun boom that allows 342-degree rotation and a 26-foot reach or 20-foot depth without clamping on extension pipes. It carries 1,800 to 2,200 gallons of water depending on the model. Material evacuation is simple with its wide-mouth door. There is no need to raise the truck bed, as a sloped floor uses gravity, a high-flow washout system and optional dozer plate to quickly and easily offload material. All critical components are centralized and housed in a protected, insulated and heated van body. 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 U.S. 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 to minimize carryover. Modular filtration configured to blower size provides blower protection and minimal maintenance. It comes with a heavy-duty, 8-inch boom that extends up to 25 feet with six-way hydraulic power and wireless controls for all boom functions, a soft-start water pump, vacuum breaker and truck engine speed. 800-387-7763; www.presvac.com
Rival Hydrovac T7 Tandem and T10
The T7 Tandem from Rival Hydrovac was designed primarily to be loaded with debris and driven within legislated road limits with most types of debris on board. The unit comes standard with a scale that reads real-time weights in the cab and on the wireless remote. The T10 is built with the same features and operating system but with larger capacities and components. It is for both utility and industrial work and is available in three chassis layouts to meet weight restrictions in a given area. An air compressor option allows for excavating with air when required, while a truck-mounted coring system allows for removal of hard surfaces prior to nondestructive excavating. 403-550-7997; www.rivalhydrovac.com
Super Products Mud Dog 700
Mud Dog 700 vacuum excavators from Super Products are designed to meet the challenges of compact urban projects as well as large-scale excavation projects. They offer a compact footprint for excavation in urban environments while maximizing payload and maintaining the power and precision that larger units offer. The unit features a 7-yard debris body and 600-gallon water tank. This model comes standard as a dump body with an electric vibrator offering a 50-degree dump angle with the capability of dumping into a 48-inch container. Additionally, it is equipped with a rear-mounted, extendable, 8-inch-diameter boom that reaches 18 feet, has 270-degree rotation and pivots 10 degrees downward, which minimizes job site restoration and eliminates traffic congestion near roads. 800-837-9711; www.superproducts.com
Vac-Con X-Cavator
The X-Cavator hydrovac from Vac-Con includes a cold-weather enclosure for the water systems and control panel as well as an interior area for operator seating and workspace. Unit filtration is based on the Titan combination machine with a single-cyclone design and final cartridge-style filter. The redesigned boom is lightweight and flexible, rotating 310 degrees around the unit and moving plus 45 degrees and minus 22 degrees vertically. The durable rubber hose material can withstand harsh environments, according to the maker, and has a reach of 26 feet. 904-284-4200; www.vac-con.com
Jet/Vac Combo Units
Progress, powered by Garsite Jet/Vac Trucks
Jet/Vac Trucks from Progress, powered by Garsite, are versatile and powerful vehicles designed for municipal and industrial cleaning applications. They combine high-pressure water jetting with a powerful vacuum system, making them ideal for clearing clogged sewer lines, cleaning storm drains and removing sludge or debris from tanks and catch basins. Built with durability and efficiency in mind, the trucks are engineered to handle tough jobs while maximizing productivity and safety. 800-467-5600; www.progresstank.com
Vactor iMPACT Catch Basin Cleaner
Vactor’s iMPACT Catch Basin Cleaner includes on-demand system drives, operational interlocks, nondestructive e-stops and a boom out-of-position message and alarm. It is designed to be easy to operate, maneuverable in urban environments and ideal for tasks like emergency cleanups or maintenance in areas where full-size vehicles can’t go. Crews don’t need a CDL. A low center of gravity and front mounted hose reel also contribute to enhanced safety. Its IntuiTouch one-touch in-cab ergonomic controls and glove-friendly buttons deliver at-a-glance data for maximum efficiency. Quieter engine design, high ground clearance, lower water fill point and other features help improve the operator experience. 815-672-3171; www.vactor.com
Onboard Scale
Air-Weigh iWeigh for Trucks
Air-Weigh’s iWeigh for Trucks is an on-board scale platform designed for fleets of all sizes. This flexible system offers real-time weight monitoring for precise operations, over-the-air updates and networking capabilities. Save time and fuel by eliminating the need for out-of-route trips to in-ground scales. It works with both air and mechanical suspensions. An integrated mobile app works for most Android devices. It features an extended Bluetooth range of up to 100 feet. Dual-point calibration shows weights in 20 pound or kilogram increments. It has 99% or greater accuracy for air suspensions and 97% or greater accuracy for mechanical suspensions. It offers over-the-air updates, connects seamlessly with other iWeigh devices and supports CANbus/SAE J1939 Communications for telematics integrations. 888-459-3444; www.air-weigh.com
Vacuum Pumps
Fruitland Eliminator Slide-In Gas Engine Driven Systems
Fruitland’s Eliminator (ELIM) Slide-In Gas Engine Driven Systems are ideal for smaller to medium-sized mobile vacuum systems like portable restroom, light sanitation and septic trucks, and are the ideal modular solution for single-axle mobile applications where a truck-driven PTO is not an option. It features an RCF172 vacuum pump, 14 hp Briggs and Stratton Vanguard gas motor, and a standard bolt-in truck mount. The ready-to-rig packages can be outfitted with air injection, additional oil tanks, flushing kits and many other accessories. 800-663-9003; www.fruitlandmanufacturing.com
Wallenstein Vacuum 753 Series
The 753 Series vacuum pump from Wallenstein Vacuum is designed for long service life, incorporating wide vanes that allow up to an inch of wear. It provides 422 cfm airflow at 1,200 rpm and 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
Westmoor Conde PowerPaks
Westmoor Conde PowerPaks are preassembled gasoline or diesel-powered vacuum pump units. They are easy to install, according to the maker, and include a heavy-duty steel base with aluminum diamond plate trim and belt guard. Rigid assembly is designed to minimize vibration and maximize power. They are available with either vacuum only or vacuum/pressure pumps. A range of cfm options matches the PowerPak to the tank size and application. Units are powered by Honda GX Commercial Series gasoline engines or Hatz industrial air-cooled diesel engines. Units can be transferred to another tank system when needed. 800-367-0972; www.westmoorltd.co
Water Pump
Cat Pumps Spline Shaft Pumps
Cat Pumps offers direct-mount flange and hollow spline shaft pumps to address the challenges of limited space and allow pairing with compact SAE hydraulic motors. The Model 2565T13 achieves flows to 20 gpm at pressures up to 3,000 psi and pairs to an SAE B hydraulic motor with a 13-tooth spline shaft. This reduces the width of the pump by over 7 1/2 inches compared to the standard bell housing configuration. Models 3560T14 and 3560RST14 pair with SAE C hydraulic motors with a 14-tooth spline shaft and can pump 20 gpm up to 4,000 psi or 25 gpm up to 3,000 psi. These models significantly decrease the overall pump and bellhousing width by more than 8 inches and permit the motor to be mounted on either side. Equipment builders can add an optional electronic rpm speed sensor to ensure accurate, consistent pump operation. 763-780-5440; www.catpumps.com
