The Tempest industrial air mover from RAMVAC Vacuum Excavators by Sewer Equipment is capable of removing dry and liquid materials over a long distance and from great depths. This unit delivers maximum vacuum efficiency even in the toughest working conditions. While utilizing high suction from a 28 inches Hg, 5,500 cfm positive-displacement blower through an 8-inch system, this unit offers a self-discharging filter system that provides automatic interval cleaning of the filter house during vacuum operations. This system significantly reduces the downtime associated with premature cleaning of the baghouse when the debris box is not full. It allows operators to keep working, while recognizing maximum debris capacity. Additionally, its hydraulically powered articulating extendable knuckleboom is exclusive in the marketplace. With 270-degree range of motion and 16-foot working length, this boom hinges back and forth, providing maximum support of the vacuum tube for increased operator ergonomics as well as cleaning efficiency.888-477-7638; www.sewerequipment.com
Backhoes
CASE Construction Equipment 580EV
The 580EV fully electric backhoe loader from CASE Construction Equipment brings all the power and capability of CASE’s long-running 580 backhoe family, along with all the benefits that come with battery powered electric machines, like instantaneous torque at any revolutions per minute, zero exhaust/emissions and significantly less operating noise. Built on a 400-volt battery platform, this four-wheel drive backhoe delivers hydraulic breakout forces equal to diesel-powered machines and includes the same loading and digging dimensional specifications as the 580SN, its diesel counterpart. The 14-foot backhoe includes Extendahoe technology to boost reach, while features like ProControl swing dampening, PowerLift/PowerBoost, and electrohydraulic controls improve precision and ease of use on the job site. The cab includes heating and AC, a touchscreen display, adjustable four-corner strobes and customizable work mode/sensitivity settings.866-542-2736; www.casece.com
Communication Equipment
CrewPlex
CrewPlex is a hands-free communication solution to help crews overcome the challenges of continuous communication in environments where noise, distance and task complexity can affect safety and productivity. It enables connectivity with crew, supervisors and support personnel using one system. Users can speak and listen in real-time without delay, voice triggering or pushing a button. Clear audio quality provides better communication in all environments, especially on sites where noise levels can exceed 100 dB. Available connectivity to two-way radio systems keeps work groups in touch with a supervisor and extends communication.334-321-1400; www.crewplex.com
Eartec EVADE XTreme
EVADE XTreme from Eartec are self-contained full-duplex wireless headsets used across a multitude of industrial applications where protective hardhat or bump caps are required. To operate, simply adjust the headband strap for the correct amount of holding tension, so your safety cap fits right over as normal. Once you install the battery just turn the headset “ON,” and you are ready to communicate with the rest of your crew in full duplex mode, that is simultaneously and hands free within a half-mile range.800-399-5994; www.eartec.com
Equipment Attachments
Ditch Witch MT164
Built to help contractors easily create a clean, narrow trench in one pass, the Ditch Witch MT164 microtrencher attachment offers maximum compact cable installation performance. Equipped with a standard hydraulic plunge and option to offset the frame, the MT164 provides variable depth control and allows contractors to cut right up next to a curb. It can trench up to 2 inches wide by 16 inches deep to cut deep enough to get through a standard-sized curb. It can also be set up for a push or pull application depending on the job site. The microtrencher’s compact footprint provides increased flexibility with minimal disruption to surrounding infrastructure in urban areas.580-336-4402; www.ditchwitch.com
Takeuchi Prop Plus Tilt Rotator
Designed for use on Takeuchi excavators ranging from the TB235-2 to the TB2150, the Prop Plus Tilt Rotator can tilt 50 degrees right and left and rotate 360 degrees, allowing operators to work in any direction without repositioning the machine. It can run both tilt and rotate functions as well as a hydraulic coupler and two auxiliary functions using only the excavator’s primary circuit. There’s no need for a separate control box to toggle between the five auxiliary functions. The system includes two new joystick controls that allow the operator to select placement of the button function and operate all five functions simultaneously. An additional monitor allows for programming of controls, viewing of bucket positioning and can be expanded to operate a 3D grading control system.706-693-3600; www.takeuchi-us.com
Excavators
John Deere 350 P-Tier
The 350 P-Tier excavator with available SmartGrade technology from John Deere features a serviceable arm tip bushing and hardened pin for longer life, electronic on demand cooling fans that reduce engine load and save fuel, and an undercarriage design that boasts significant durability improvements. SmartGrade technology helps improve productivity with fewer mistakes and less downtime, while also improving accuracy and time to get to final grade for operators of all skill levels. The hydraulic coupler-ready option integrates coupler controls from the factory and enables operators to quickly change attachments. This option is popular in the underground segment, as couplers allow excavators to efficiently switch tasks and get more productive working hours each day. The grade management path allows customers to choose the grade control solution to best fit their needs and upgrade in the future if necessary.844-809-1508; www.johndeere.com
Hydroexcavation Equipment
Dynablast Pratissoli KTX Series
The Pratissoli KTX Series water pump, distributed by Dynablast, is designed for hydroexcavation. The KTX24A offers 13.5 gpm at 3,625 psi and 1,450 rpm and the KTX28A offers 18.4 gpm at 2,900 psi and 1,450 rpm. It has run dry seals with a Kevlar Graphite rope, a 420 stainless steel manifold for protection from cavitation and a self-lubricating design so that no oiler kit or weekly oiling is required. Its symmetrical crankcase makes it easy to reverse shaft the pump. Internal fins on the aluminum crankcase provide cooling to lower oil temperature. A tapered roller bearing improves lateral loading. The two-bore ceramic plungers are thicker ceramic on the water end to prevent thermal shock.905-867-4642; www.dynablast.ca
Easy-Kleen Pressure Systems hot-water heaters
Oil-fired hot-water heaters from Easy-Kleen Pressure Systems are install-ready for vacuum and hydrovac trucks. These rugged, heavy-gauge frames offer durability even in severe road and weather conditions. A full range of heater options is available including dry steam, redundancy packages, schedule 80 and 160 stainless steel or A53 boiler pipe, and fine-tuned temperature and flow control systems. Their coils are manufactured in-house. (CRN Boiler Approved Coils now available). These heaters can be mounted in a cabinet or supplied as a completed cabinet unit ready to install.800-315-5533; www.easykleen.com
GapVax VHX Series
The GapVax VHX Series hydrovac is designed for optimal weight distribution, improved safety features and improved performance. The debris body is 7.5 cubic yards, offering a 15,000-pound payload. The low profile (12 feet, 2 inches) makes it suitable for all-around hydroexcavation projects. The vacuum system with single mode wet/dry filtration is quiet, reliable and simple, according to the maker. It includes a 4,000 cfm positive displacement blower, 600 hp transfer case with air-shift engagement and ultra-quiet air injection, and discharge silencers. This filtration design includes a top-loading debris tank, 14-inch stainless steel float-ball shut-off, efficient centrifugal cyclone separators and long-lasting filter bags. It is equipped with a 12 gpm, 3,000 psi water system with optional 200 cfm air compressor system. A full-tilting debris body, over 45-degree dump angle and full-opening tailgate promote fast unloading and easy cleanout. The 8-inch telescoping VHX boom offers a 22-foot reach with 15-degree downward pivot.888-442-7829; www.gapvax.com
Hydra-Flex Switchblade
The Switchblade from Hydra-Flex was designed for trenching and precision digging applications with its long, linear flow pattern. Choose from one, two or four solid (0-degree) streams that provide greater impingement and allow the user to cut through soil faster — at different widths — while using dramatically less water. Use the single stream for extremely accurate and precise digging and the four-stream option to optimize efficiency. Each nozzle can be customized with individual and replaceable pills to change the flow rate on the fly. These heavy-duty, high-impact nozzles are constructed with stainless steel housings and tungsten carbide wear surfaces to withstand harsh environments and last longer. The nonconductive Hytrel coating on the nozzle body protects both the operator and sensitive underground utilities.952-808-3640; www.hydraflexinc.com
Rival Hydrovac T7 Tandem and T10
The T7 Tandem from Rival Hydrovac was designed primarily to be loaded with debris and drive 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
Transway Systems Hydrovac
Transway Systems builds customized Hydrovac units to meet specific requirements, helping to enhance capabilities. Integrating a high-volume water pump and a flushing system into the unit enables it not only to excavate and dig but to flush and clean affected sewer pipes as well. At 80 gpm of flow and 2,500 psi of pressure, all flowing through a 1-inch thermoplastic hose equipped with a specialty flushing nozzle, you’ll discover that even the most compacted sediment and debris is promptly washed away, leaving clean pipes with no blockages or buildups.800-263-4508; www.transwaysystems.com
TRUVAC Paradigm
The Paradigm subcompact vacuum excavator from TRUVAC revolutionizes safe and efficient digging around utilities. Its compact, low-profile and tough non-CDL design allows for easy maneuverability, making it a suitable choice for any excavation job. With its quick setup design, operators can begin operations with just a flip of a switch using the Park-N-Dig feature. Parts and service centers nationwide, dedicated training and rapid response time ensures that the vacuum excavators are always up and running.815-672-3171; www.truvac.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
Vacall AllExcavate and AllExcavate2
Vacall AllExcavate and AllExcavate2 machines feature standard intelligent controls and easy startup operation. Both models are designed to efficiently remove dirt around utility lines and foundations. Water pumps generate 24.5 to 120 gpm and pressures to 3,000 psi. The AE2 model adds air excavation at 185 cfm and dual psi of 110 and 150. Water system, wand, control panel, tools and worker apparel are protected in a heated compartment. An AllSmartFlow CAN bus control system features a programmable LCD that monitors engine, water flow, air pressure and vacuum performance for precise boom and reel adjustments. Aluminum water tanks with lifetime warranty carry 1,000 to 1,300 gallons. Galvanized debris tanks have a supreme finish and are available with 8-, 10- and 13-cubic-yard capacities. They use one engine to power the chassis and excavation functions, designed to reduce service and operation costs.800-382-8302; www.vacall.com
Vermeer VXT600
With a 12-cubic-yard elongated spoil tank design and 1,200-gallon freshwater tank capacity, the Vermeer VXT600 vacuum truck is a light vacuum excavator for its size class, weighing in at just 40,000 pounds. This design allows for even weight distribution when traveling while maximizing the volume of material hauled. It also has a low profile with a height (with boom) of 12.25 feet so that it can maneuver under trees, power lines and bridges. It features a vacuum system that is powered by a 6,400 cfm Helical tri-lobe Jurop blower. With a 23-foot boom, an 8-inch-diameter dig hose, a vacuum level of 27 inches Hg, and a water pump that produces 10 gpm of flow at 3,000 psi, it can dig quickly and deeply. Additionally, the boom dig hose can be stowed with the dig tube attached to minimize setup time between digs.866-814-1466; www.vermeer.com
