From compact, truck-mounted systems to heavy-duty trailer units, today’s sewer jetting technologies are evolving to deliver more power, versatility and operator safety. Manufacturers are pushing innovation with features like quieter operation, wireless controls, hot-water options for grease and ice, and integrated hydrovac capabilities that minimize the need for multiple vehicles on a job site. Whether designed for municipalities or contractors, the latest equipment offers a mix of portability, efficiency and advanced safety systems to tackle everything from routine maintenance to the toughest blockages in the field.
Aquatech B-10
Aquatech’s B-10 rear-reel combination sewer jetter provides a 75% quieter operator location than conventional front reels for reduced user fatigue and improved safety. Choose between 1,150 and 1,450-gallon water capacity, with powerful belt-drive positive displacement vacuum pumps and high output water pumps producing maximum suction power and water volume. Available cameras make positioning at the manhole easy. It offers 360-degree boom rotation, an up to 25-foot reach, and 180-degree hose reel articulation to maximize flexibility in difficult- to-reach areas. All units feature standard rear-mounted and wireless remote controls for ease of use and safety. When the 10-yard debris tank fills, dumping is fast and simple, with an available sludge pump, full width/height tank door, and available hydraulic vibrator to evacuate even stubborn debris. Hydroexcavation is also an option, with a dedicated supplemental pump. 800-752-2400; www.aquatechinc.com
Easy-Kleen Pressure Systems Groundhog Jetters
Groundhog Jetters from Easy-Kleen Pressure Systems deliver robust performance and portability for professional pipe and drain cleaning. The EZJ3512G-R, featuring a 35 hp Vanguard gasoline engine, outputs 12 gpm at 3,500 psi, making it a fit for vans or pickup trucks. It includes wireless remote start, a 12-volt hose reel with hose guides, 300 feet of 3/8-inch jetter hose, a 10-gallon fuel tank and a 200-gallon poly water tank for extended operations. For larger-scale tasks, the EZJ4020D steps up with a 60 hp Doosan diesel engine, delivering 20 gpm at 4,000 psi and offering a 525-gallon water tank for longer runtimes. When tackling winter conditions or grease, the optional EZO440 Heater Pack provides 440,000 Btus via an oil-fired burner, adding hot water to efficiently clear ice, grease and other stubborn blockages. 800-315-5533; www.easykleen.com
GapVax G7 Jetter
The G7 Jetter from GapVax is built on a heavy-duty, contractor-grade NATM-certified trailer. Several engine choices, including Cummins diesel, are certified and sized appropriately for the water pump combinations. The unit’s hose reel is hydraulically powered with a direct-drive gearbox and variable-speed control. The hose reel offers a 3-foot (curbside) articulation from center of bearing, 180-degree rotation and a capacity of 800 feet of 3/4-inch jetter hose. The polyethylene plastic water tank is available in 300, 500, 600 or 700 gallons. The water pump is center-fed for optimal performance. The controller is interlocked with safety features that will show low fuel levels and low water, and is capable of a complete engine shutdown in an emergency. 888-442-7829; www.gapvax.com
HotJet USA turbo diesel trailer jetter
HotJet USA offers a turbo diesel-powered trailer jetter. It features 59 hp of power with 20 gpm at 4,000 psi output in a compact package. Yanmar-powered units are Tier 4 compliant, are fuel-efficient and use an extra-large radiator. The engines are water cooled for maximum efficiency and are easily maintained by service centers nationwide. The jetters may be mounted on 5-by-12 to 5-by-16-foot decks with a choice of single or tandem axle. They are available in cold or hot/cold operation and will clean drainlines up to 24 inches. 800-624-8186; www.hotjetusa.com
Transway Systems Jetter/Hydrovac Combo Unit
The fully integrated Jetter/Hydrovac Combo Unit from Transway Systems is engineered with versatility, efficiency and durability. Purpose-built for municipalities and contractors who need to do more with less, it combines an 80 gpm high-performance jetting system with powerful vacuum suction and a large-capacity debris tank, enabling complete sewer line and catch basin maintenance using a single, versatile unit. A robust water system delivers the flow and pressure needed to cut through stubborn blockages, while a heavy-duty boom and debris tank streamline catch basin cleanouts. Whether you’re tackling urban infrastructure or rural utilities, it eliminates the need for multiple vehicles on site — saving time, costs and minimizing operational footprint. 800-263-4508; www.transwaysystems.com
Vac-Con VJ Series
The VJ Series of jetters from Vac-Con is designed to provide operators with an economical, portable and powerful system in two configurations. The VJ375 has a 375-gallon water capacity on a single-axle trailer. The VJ750 has a 750-gallon water capacity on a tandem-axle trailer. Standard features include Tier 4 diesel engine, cold-weather recirculation and air purge system, hydraulically driven hose reel and a reel-mounted, weatherproof electronic control panel. Units are available in multiple water pump pressure and flow configurations. Optional features include gas engine, wireless remote and an antifreeze tank system for cold-weather use. 904-284-4200; www.vac-con.com
Vactor Ramjet trailer and skid-mounted sewer jetters
With more configuration choices in engines and pumps and a wide range of productivity-building options, the Ramjet series of trailer and skid-mounted sewer jetters from Vactor effectively cleans sewers, drains, pipelines and culverts. As reliable, high-pressure water jetters, the trailer is great for fast and safe response to sewer blockages as well as regular preventive line maintenance. A control panel with complete jetter management system and a pivot hose reel provide greater operating ease and precision. 815-672-3171; www.vactor.com
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