With large capacity and great features, the RAMVAC HX hydroexcavator provides powerful vacuum and high-pressure water in a conventionally sized vacuum excavator.
RAMVAC’s full-size hydroexcavator offers debris body sizes from 9 to 15 cubic yards, while the midsize truck delivers big vacuum power in a compact footprint with 3- and 6-cubic-yard debris body offerings.
Hydroexcavator features
On average, RAMVAC trucks offer an approximately 36-inch-shorter footprint and a payload capacity 2,500 pounds greater than similar trucks. The 8-inch vacuum system features a 4,400-5,400 cfm and 18- to 28-inch blower capacity, providing all the vacuum power needed for any horizontal directional drilling application.
The water system includes a 1,300-gallon water tank, 10 gpm at 2,500 psi water pump and 400,000 Btu water heater, all located inside an 80,000 Btu heated enclosure.
The directional discharge system allows operators the ability to offload debris back into a container or back into the excavation site when a job is done — without the mess of dumping your tank. This system also features a reversible blower, allowing operators to blow any obstructions out of the dig hose while still staying in full operation.
Other features include a long-range wireless remote, NEMA 4 electrical system, 800,000 Btu water boiler, three-stage cyclonic filtration system, vacuum enhancer, hydrostatic blower drives and a 10-micron final filter. RAMVAC’s Dig Deep boom carries powerful airflow while providing its operator with the ability to dig 10 feet below grade.
AX air excavator
RAMVAC also offers its AX air excavator, which is mounted on a Class 6 chassis, making the AX a non-CDL vehicle. Due to its single-engine design, operators can excavate with both air and water, effectively requiring only one truck.
Additionally, all AX water systems are contained within a single heated enclosure for cold-weather application. This truck also provides the ability to pothole using a 4-inch port or perform major excavating using a 6-inch port.
RAMVAC offers a variety of blower capacities, including 18- or 27-inch Hg, 1,400 or 3,000 cfm. Standard payload capacities for the AX truck is 5,000 to 12,000 pounds. Its hydraulic rear door allows operators to dump spoils quickly and easily.
With such a powerful vacuum, the AX allows you to customize your blower to achieve the results you need in any application. The AX series also comes standard with RAMVAC’s Dig Deep boom. From tool storage to operation controls, this air excavation truck is designed to make overall operation and maintenance simple.
Operation and maintenance
RAMVAC equipment, like all Sewer Equipment products, are easy to operate and maintain. All major functions and maintenance points are accessed from ground level for increased operator safety.
Additionally, 12-volt electrical controls and manual hand valves allow for maintenance to be simple and any required troubleshooting to be done in the field. Due to the simple design, replacement parts are readily available at any standard hardware store and computer troubleshooting isn’t required due to the use of standard electrical relays.
RAMVAC regularly takes feedback from end users and operators and makes it a point to engineer both safety and convenience into its equipment, according to a company spokesperson.
RAMVAC Vacuum Excavators is manufactured by Sewer Equipment, a leading manufacturer of vacuum excavation and sewer cleaning equipment with a 75-year history. RAMVAC offers a complete lineup of hydroexcavators, air excavators, industrial air movers and catch basin trailers.
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