When Bradley Tanks Inc. in Danville, California, bought its first Dino Series suction-excavation truck from Germany-based MTS GmbH, company officials were curious about how it would produce out in the field — especially compared to hydroexcavators.
The verdict is that it's very comparable, says Kelly Graser, BTI’s director of compliance. The Dino trucks typically can excavate 30 to 50 cubic yards of material per day, which is in line with what a hydroexcavating truck can produce. The real difference comes in what Graser calls the “total cost of project ownership,” referring to the significant expenses associated with hauling and disposing of waste.As
