More municipalities and industrial excavation companies are turning to hydroexcavation as an alternative to traditional digging methods. However, large, bulky hydroexcavation trucks are not a fit for some jobs — especially those in tight, congested urban areas. There are compact options available, but rarely do they offer the power and efficiency of a large hydroexcavation unit. Enter the Hog Digger HD1400 from Waterblasting Technologies.
The skid-mounted hydroexcavator and industrial vacuum system is designed to allow quick and easy excavation of rocks, dirt, sand, or other debris using a combination of either high-pressure air or water and vacuum without damaging any embedded utilities or other underlying infrastructure. At a length of less than 20 feet and width of less than 8 feet, the unit is a fit for tight excavation operations.
“The Hog Digger is built on a skid and can be placed on a chassis of your choice, such as an Isuzu NRR chassis,” says Gavin Van Caulart, hydrovac operations manager for Waterblasting Technologies. “The Hog Digger can perform at the same level as a truck three times its size.”
By using the Hog Digger, service operators can access pipes, wires, cables, tree roots or other buried items without the use of shovels, picks, backhoes, or other digging or cutting devices that could damage or destroy those items not easily seen. High-pressure air or water jets are used to loosen the debris surrounding the area being protected. Both the water and debris are then simultaneously vacuumed away.
Backed by the proven reliability of John Deere, the engine will meet any power requirement in the most demanding environments. The blower is capable of creating a vacuum of up to 16 inches Hg and up to 1,600 cfm. The Hog Digger can dig with water up to 3,000 psi at a flow rate of 3 gpm. It can carry 250 gallons of freshwater and store 500 gallons of debris, which can be safely hauled by the same vehicle and dumped at a preferred location. According to Van Caulart, the industry reaction has been positive.
“We wanted to make an affordable, versatile and compact solution for contractors that didn’t sacrifice performance,” he says. “We have performed multiple demonstrations for different contractors that have left positive impressions. When our customers see just how versatile and powerful the Hog Digger is versus the size of the product, they are left in disbelief at how a truck that small can perform.”
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