Rival Hydrovac has become a popular choice for contractors who need high-performance hydroexcavators, but are concerned about legal weight capacities and truck size. The Rival truck was based on designing the most efficient hydroexcavator possible while insuring it remained road legal with a load of debris in most situations.

Rival’s sales approach is to help prospective clients make informed choices about their truck purchases, and in many cases, they’re letting clients know they’re better off with a larger unit. In situations where it applies, though, Rival has an excellent tool for the job.

Some of the Rival unit’s most sought after features include a 7-cubic-yard debris body; 800-gallon freshwater storage; hoist and pressure-off offloading capabilities; Robuschi Robox enclosed blower system with quiet operation, 2,650 cfm and full vacuum; a 12-volt boiler system, 14 gpm water system and full winterization features; full rotation 6-inch boom, extendable to 20 feet; and Western Star or comparable tandem chassis with Cummins power, Allison automatic transmission and full-locking differentials.

In addition, an Aarcom remote system controls boom, water and vacuum while displaying real-time truck weight. A full safety package on the truck includes a railing on top, grounding stud, engineered D-ring tie-offs and boom cradle sensors to prevent driving with the boom deployed.

Over the years, many trucks designed for energy and industrial applications have moved to the city to work. This caused most companies to endure fines and ongoing liability, or to elect to travel with smaller loads in their large trucks. 

Rival Hydrovac is based out of Major, Saskatchewan. The company and truck were designed to help contractors stay compliant.

403-550-7997 | www.rivalhydrovac.com