Tornado Global Hydrovacs is announcing its full line of 2019 ECO-LITE series hydrovacs. From the SPIF 20 spread tandem F3 ECO-LITE to the company’s flagship hydrovac, the F5 ECO-LITE, Tornado has it covered.
For 2019, the company has redesigned a number of the ECO-LITE series’ features to aid in simplicity and operator safety.
New features
A newly redesigned back end with an oversized 48-by-52-inch mud gate features auto locks and an adjustable splash guard. This design allows for dumping into low-walled floc tanks and makes off-loading simple, safe and efficient.
The standard wireless remote allows operators to control all of the hydrovac’s functions from a single source, giving them total freedom and eliminating any trip hazards associated with corded units.
With a boom grease system, Tornado has relocated its grease manifold to eliminate the need to climb onto the truck, significantly reducing maintenance time and improving employee safety. And the company’s Top Gun boom has been updated with a new Speed Access Hatch allowing for quick removal of the deflector plate while still retaining its 26-foot reach and 342-degree rotation.
Ready-to-work design
A ready-to-work design allows you to get to work faster, saving you and your clients time and money. Tornado hydrovacs can achieve a 23-foot dig depth without the need of additional dig tubes, increasing efficiency.
Tornado’s tanks now have separate water and debris chambers. “We use the highest quality epoxy coating to extend its service life,” says a company spokesperson. “Our new concave sloped debris floor makes Tornado hydrovacs one of the quickest hydrovacs to off-load on the market.”
The design also keeps the debris warm in winter, helping you can avoid frozen loads.
Direct positive displacement blowers
Tornado hydrovacs use a direct-drive positive displacement blower, which provides good vacuum power. Over time, positive displacement blowers have proven to be efficient and powerful alternatives to fan drives.
Tornado’s engineered dual silencers have a low decibel rating. Its improved cooling efficiency also will extend your blower’s life, according to the manufacturer.
Water pump and heater
Wash pump options with flow rates up to 20 gpm and 4,000 psi allow for efficient and reliable production.
The company offers a standard 690,000 Btu, 12-volt diesel-fired water heater. This allows for increased production when digging in frozen or hard-packed mediums. “Our independent diagnostic system allows for ease of operation,” says the spokesperson.
Van body and electrical controls
Tornado’s van body is heated and insulated while remaining both lightweight and sturdy. The ergonomic layout is designed for operator safety and comfort. The lockable doors secure critical components while protecting tools from theft, damage and premature wear.
All control components are contained in a protective and reliable all-weather box. The control components also feature independent displays for blower, boiler and pump hours. Every Tornado Hydrovac is equipped with a 3,000-watt power inverter as standard equipment.
Tornado Global Hydrovacs is a premier hydrovac truck manufacturer focused on power and efficiency in excavation operations.
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