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
Eartec PRO 16 with Monarch
Eartec PRO16 with Monarch wireless headsets boost job site efficiency, safety and enhance training protocols. Hands free, open line of voice communication replaces and augments traditional hand signals allowing for immediate adjustments during operations. The system allows crews up to 16 to communicate simultaneously. This eliminates the interruptions inherent in two-way radio setups that occur when multiple users press the transmit button at the same time. This setup includes a self-contained headset for the machine operator. Featuring a compact full duplex radio installed inside the earcup, the wearer can monitor machine and surrounding area noise. The ground crew are outfitted with hard hat compatible Monarch headsets and EPak full duplex transceivers. Manufactured with rugged PBT plastics, the Monarch features deluxe padded speakers and a slender back band.800-399-5994; www.eartecindustrial.com
Excavators
Hitachi Construction Machinery ZX35U-5N
The ZX35U-5N excavator from Hitachi Construction Machinery is a 3.5 metric ton tool carrier that is ready to perform on different ground conditions with advanced attachment capabilities. The improved attachment capabilities make switching attachments easy. Right from the cab, operators can change the electronic flow rate to control the pressure. Combined with its minimized tail swing, this compact excavator is ideal for utility work, landscaping and residential construction. Its easy-access bays allow operators to conduct routine maintenance comfortably. It can be configured with a cab or a canopy to ensure operators are comfortable. As the seasons change, the cab configuration offers both air conditioning and heating in an airtight environment.866-973-0394; www.hitachiconstruction.com
Takeuchi TB225
Designed to work in confined, demanding applications, the Takeuchi TB225 includes a hydraulically retractable undercarriage that can expand to 59.1 inches wide or retract to 43.3 inches wide, making the machine particularly useful for utility work, foundation repair and demolition. With the undercarriage fully retracted, the machine can maneuver easily through narrow passages to get to the work site. The undercarriage can be expanded at the work site to provide optimum balance and stabilization. It includes features more commonly found in larger models, like electronic throttle control and electronic proportional auxiliary control. A 19.6 hp diesel engine provides nearly 50 ft-lbs of torque, while a four-pump hydraulic system offers smooth, coordinated control during simultaneous operation of the boom, arm, bucket and slew functions without limiting work speed and performance. A standard long arm provides greater reach and dig depth, while also maintaining excellent bucket breakout and arm crowd forces.706-693-3600; www.takeuchi-us.com
Hydroexcavation Equipment
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
Dynablast Pratissoli KFR25
The Pratissoli KFR25 water pump, distributed by Dynablast, offers 19.4 gpm at 3,200 psi at 1,000 rpm. It is available on a coupler-driven hydrovac skid or T14 female spline shaft input and SAE C 2/4 bolt flange for direct mounting to the hydraulic motor. It has run-dry seals, Kevlar graphite rope, a 420 stainless steel manifold for protection from cavitation, stainless steel valve cages for protection from cavitation, a self-lubricating design with no weekly oil lubrication required, a symmetrical crankcase that makes it easy to reverse-shaft the pump, internal fins on its aluminum crank case to provide cooling to lower the oil temperature, a tapered roller bearing for improved lateral loading and two bore ceramic plungers that are thicker ceramic on the water end to prevent thermal shock.905-867-4642; www.dynablast.ca
Easy-Kleen Pressure Systems WildCat Heaters
WildCat plug-and-play fully enclosed modular hot water heater cabinets from Easy-Kleen Pressure Systems are designed for heating high-pressure water efficiently, well protected and ready to roll. They deliver powerful performance in a compact, fully enclosed package, providing 20 gpm at 4,000 psi, making it ideal for demanding industrial cleaning applications. The cabinet design offers protection from the elements and easy access for maintenance. For installations requiring a more open design, the EZO440/VAC offers the same 440,000 Btu heating capacity in a frame optimized for vacuum and hydrovac trucks. This versatile unit can handle pressures up to 10,000 psi with schedule 160 pipe, providing exceptional flexibility for various cleaning tasks. Both models are equipped with oil-fired burners featuring adjustable thermostats, ensuring efficient and reliable operation. The EZO440 series offers heating power ranging from 200,000 to 2 million Btu.800-315-5533; www.easykleen.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 shutoff, 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
Hydra-Flex Ripsaw
The Ripsaw from Hydra-Flex is a fast, safe digging nozzle. The powerful 18-degree spray angle was purposely built to comply with industry safety standards. It delivers a high-impact stream that digs powerfully and efficiently with precise control to prevent damage to underground utilities. That means less risk, better protection for operators and a safer job site overall. Its speed, power and safety makes it the nozzle of choice for crews who need performance they can count on without compromising safety.952-808-3640; www.hydraflexinc.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
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
TRUVAC TRXX
The TRUVAC TRXX, a compact yet powerful vacuum excavator trailer, is engineered to handle a multitude of tasks across various work environments. Its design promotes nondestructive, portable and adaptable solutions for a broad spectrum of applications. It sets a new standard for safe excavation practices, venturing into territories such as landscaping and plumbing where the bulk and expense of a full-sized truck are neither feasible nor efficient. Available in 500 and 800 gallons, both offer optional cyclone filtration. A standard wireless multifunction remote control activates all dig, vacuum and dump functions, including the “Dig and Unclog” feature to streamline the operator’s workflow. An optional strong arm or hydraulic boom extends the reach even further.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
Loader
John Deere P-Tier Loaders
P-Tier Loaders from John Deere feature an integrated suite of smart systems that simplify maintenance and aid in getting machines Ready to Run. With advanced on-board diagnostics, including daily fluid checks, fluid loss detection and battery health monitoring, all easily accessible through the in-cab display, operators can manage uptime with confidence. The QuadCool Cooling System is a highlight in durability and serviceability. Redesigned rear hoods, grilles and cab roofs eliminate the need to climb on the machine for maintenance while side-access planes simplify cleaning of the condenser and radiator. The newly relocated axle cooling system is easier to access and maintain, and a reverse fan clears debris out through the side doors, designed to minimize buildup beneath the machine. In addition, the rear door opens independently from the sides, making daily maintenance more convenient.800-503-3373; www.johndeere.com
Skid-Steer
CASE Construction Equipment SV280B
Featuring 360-degree cab visibility, exceptional bucket breakout force, efficient engine torque and “Hydraulics on Demand” adjustable flow for demanding attachments, the 8,090-pound SV280B from CASE Construction Equipment offers a rated operating capacity of 2,800 pounds, 232 ft-lbs of engine torque, a bucket breakout force of up to 8,680 pounds, and both standard and optional high-flow auxiliary hydraulics for power and attachment versatility. It has an EZ-EH (electro-hydraulic) setup menu with nine adjustable speed and control sensitivity settings. CASE Ride Control and two-speed ground drive improves material retention and operator comfort.866-542-2736; www.casece.com
Truck Accessory
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 20-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
