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Vacuum Excavation

Vacuum excavation is a safer, more precise way to expose utilities, dig around sensitive infrastructure and complete underground construction work with less surface disruption. Find articles on hydrovac trucks, air excavation, safe digging, equipment maintenance, contractor operations and business strategies for vacuum excavation professionals.

Featured

Start with featured vacuum excavation articles, product updates and contractor stories selected for underground construction professionals.

Equipment

Browse equipment-focused articles covering hydrovac trucks, trailer vacs, pumps, water systems, debris bodies, offloading options and accessories used in vacuum excavation work.

Safety

Review safety-focused vacuum excavation content on daylighting, utility exposure, damage prevention, jobsite procedures and safe digging practices.

Maintenance

Find practical guidance on keeping vacuum trucks productive, reducing downtime, choosing parts, managing rentals and improving day-to-day hydrovac operations.

Business

Read contractor profiles and business stories from vacuum excavation companies building crews, managing fleets and growing underground construction services.

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Hydroexcavation Water Pressure Tips

Hydroexcavation works best when water pressure matches the ground, the nozzle and the job site, helping crews excavate precisely while protecting sensitive underground utilities
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How to Continue to Hydroexcavate Successfully During the Fall Season

Tips for keeping hydroexcavation operations productive in the fall as temperatures drop and conditions change
56 HS April 2026 Cat Pumps

Dependable Pump Performance for Demanding Hydroexcavation Applications

Built for demanding hydroexcavation work, the Cat Pumps Model 56HS delivers dependable 8 gpm at 3,000 psi performance with the durability and flexibility contractors need.
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Increasing Uptime for Your Hydroexcavator

Maintenance, operator habits and smart equipment design all contribute to keeping your hydroexcavation equipment productive
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Hydroexcavation Technology Is Changing the Way the Trades Dig

Hydroexcavation is transforming excavation from a risky guessing game into a precise, safer, tech-driven operation that protects utilities and raises the bar for the trades
Equipment rentals

The 5 Must-Haves for a Vacuum Truck Rental

Renting equipment on a per-project basis offers contractors the flexibility to expand their business and take on more projects, even when their…
Preventive maintenance

Reduce Downtime with an Equipment Maintenance Program

Contractors know that keeping their critical heavy equipment in peak operating condition is key to avoiding downtime on the job site, which leads to…
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​Cat Pumps Model 660 Is a Trusted 10 gpm Workhorse

The Cat Pumps Model 660 plunger pump has been a proven choice for hydroexcavating, industrial jetting and heavy-duty washdown for decades. Built with…
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How to Choose the Right OEM Parts for Your Vacuum Trucks

Heavy equipment fleet owners and operators in infrastructure maintenance understand that preventive maintenance and access to quality parts are…
Ramvac vacuum excavators by sewer equipment tempest

Product Focus: Pipe and Sewer Management: Installation, Inspection and Trenchless Repairs

Air ExcavationRAMVAC Vacuum Excavators by Sewer Equipment TempestThe Tempest industrial air mover from RAMVAC Vacuum Excavators by Sewer Equipment is…
2565t13 cat pumps

Cat Pumps 2565T13 Delivers Compact Power for Hydroexcavation

Cat Pumps’ 2565T13 plunger pump delivers proven 20 gpm performance at 3,000 psi in a compact direct-mount design built to save space and simplify mobile hydroexcavation and sewer jetting equipment.
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​Cat Pumps Delivers Reliable Power for Mobile Applications

Cat Pumps 3560 and 3560T14 plunger pumps deliver reliable power for hydroexcavating, jetting and other demanding mobile cleaning work. The 3560…
Pacific tek air king

Product Focus: Vacuum Excavation

Air ExcavationPacific Tek AIR KINGThe AIR KING air and hydroexcavation trailer from Pacific Tek is available with a 500- or 800-gallon-capacity…