If you’re heading to the Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment & Transport (WWETT) Show in Indianapolis this week to view the latest in vacuum excavation technology, there’s no shortage of it.
From Premier’s new Urban X machine to Ditch Witch’s FX65 vacuum excavator, there are several companies displaying the equipment when the expo floor opens Thursday morning.
Here’s a look at some of the manufacturers at the WWETT Show displaying vacuum excavation equipment and where to find them.
CANVAC Trucks (Booth 5345)
Compact hydroexcavators from CANVAC Trucks come with aluminum vacuum and water tanks, cabinets, oil reservoir and cyclones. They are compact, maneuverable and user-friendly, with a Hibon 1,500 cfm blower in a heated acoustic enclosure. They are designed to be operated in bitter cold temperatures, with a durable 1 to 10 gpm at 3,000 psi water pump, a full-rotation all wireless 6-inch boom, 36- by 36-inch rear mudgate, and a double-acting telescopic hoist to 50 degrees. The unit is mounted on a four-wheel-drive Freightliner for tough conditions.
Ditch Witch (Booth 5216)
The FX65 vacuum excavator from Ditch Witch was designed with the same standard features at the FX60, but enhanced to maximize operator efficiency and productivity. It has advanced airflow at 1,215 cfm, and is powered by a 74 hp turbocharged Deutz diesel engine. It comes with 500-, 800- or 1,200-gallon vacuum tanks and 200-, 300- or 500-gallon water tanks. It has an advanced, three-stage filtration system with a cyclonic filter that cleans the air prior to reaching the filter.
Foremost (Booth 6311)
The 1600 Hydrovac from Foremost has a heated 42-inch van body and is recommended for both urban and industrial applications. It allows for water capacities of 1,600 gallons and a 13-yard debris body. Vacuum power is supplied by a Robuschi RBDV125 blower. A Cat 3560 wash pump and 740,000 Btu boiler are used. The boom is rear mounted, 8 inches in diameter, fully rotational and controlled by an Omnex wireless controller, which also controls the vehicle RPM, wash and vacuum functions. All off-load functions can be performed with the remote and via a sloped debris floor design and washout system. The dump door is 48 by 58 inches, providing a large area to allow for tank cleaning. An optional 4-inch Hydratech off-loading pump system allows for pumping off in a contained manner when discharging liquid loads.
GapVax (Booth 6004)
The Combo JetVac MC Series Advanced from GapVax is a system control that includes a monitoring feature allowing the operator to observe and troubleshoot the entire system. The display screen (one inside cab/one outside) will control hydraulics, blower, and water pump operations with a complete compliment of gauges. All body functions, boom and hose reel functions, vacuum break, throttle, area and safety lighting are wirelessly controlled, while still maintaining proportional boom and hose reel control. The unit is ideal for jetting lines, and is available with a hydroexcavation package.
Guzzler Manufacturing (Booth 5038)
The Guzzler High-Rail industrial vacuum loader from Guzzler Manufacturing uses vacuum power to quickly and efficiently remove ballast, contaminated materials and spills from railroad track beds. Material is stored in a large collection tank for subsequent treatment and disposal, or reuse. Its loading boom, hydrostatic creep drive and a rear-mounted operator chair allow it to be quickly converted to operate on both railways and roadways. An optional three-camera system provides the operator with enhanced visibility while the unit is vacuuming on railroad tracks and in switchyards. The camera system includes a 7-inch, weatherproof LCD monitor and cameras mounted on the front and sides of the truck
Hi-Vac Corporation (Booth 1362)
The truck-mounted X-6 Hydroexcavator from X-Vac, a product of Hi-Vac Corporation, has a 6-cubic-yard debris tank and can store 570 gallons of freshwater with an option for a capacity of 1,000 gallons. The adjustable triplex water pump exerts up to 3,000 psi and is set independently of the blower speed. Vacuum systems range in size from 2,600 cfm at 27 inches Hg vacuum to 3,400 cfm at 16 inches Hg of vacuum. Its 6-inch vacuum hose exposes any type or size of underground utility, especially in residential areas where space is tight and crews want to avoid blocking residential streets.
Petrofield Industries (Booth 1418, 1419)
The Tornado F4 Slope hydrovac from Petrofield Industries holds 13 cubic yards of mud and more than 2,100 gallons of freshwater. The boom has a 342-degree rotation and a 26-foot reach. All of the critical components are housed in an insulated and heated aluminum van body. Its sloped floor design means operators do not hoist the tank to empty it, eliminating the dangers of dumping on uneven ground and overhead power lines.
Premier (Booth 2100)
The URBAN X hydro and air excavator from Premier offers safety, efficiency and productivity in sensitive construction and underground utility applications. In addition to its digging capability, it provides expanded functionality, including a self-contained power plant to support a variety of electrical, air and hydraulic tooling, including coring equipment. The water capacity is 600 gallons, with a debris capacity of 6 yards. As with the CV-Series lineup, it is fully integrated with a Caterpillar CT660 chassis, sold and serviced via the participating Caterpillar Dealer Network.
Ring-O-Matic (Booth 4252)
The Ring-O-Matic 550 dual-pump combination sewer line jetter and vacuum excavator gives contractors and municipalities the advantages of a dedicated, combination jetter/vacuum truck in the more versatile footprint of a compact trailer unit. It fits into spaces too confined for truck-mounted combo rigs, yet it can clean sewer lines up to 20 inches in diameter. Powered by an 81 hp CAT turbo diesel, it has a 1,000 cfm blower and can deliver 27 gpm at 2,700 psi up to 400 feet with its 3/4-inch jetter hose. The trailer’s axles are rated to 16,000 pounds, allowing the 550-gallon spoils tank and 500-gallon freshwater tank to be easily pulled behind a suitably equipped 3/4- or 1-ton truck.
Ramvac by Sewer Equipment Co. of America (Booth 3127)
The Model 900 ECO Combination Sewer Cleaner from Sewer Equipment Co. of America is available in 9-, 12- or 15-yard debris capacities, equipped with Duraprolene water tanks carrying 900 to 2,000 gallons of on-board water, and up to 40 cubic feet of tool storage. Both single-piston and tri-plex pump options are available at 55 to 80 gpm at 2,000 to 3,000 psi and a 4,400 cfm blower and 18 Hg, built on an eco-friendly platform that provides fuel efficiency and noise reduction.
SchellVac Equipment (Booth 1114, 1115)
Specializing in custom manufacturing of hydroexcavation and vacuum truck equipment. First time at the WWETT Show.
Super Products (Booth 6238)
The Camel 1200 12-yard sewer cleaner from Super Products offers a single-piston water pump, a 1,500-gallon water tank, and 12-yard capacity collector body to provide continuous sewer cleaning. The boom is capable of 250-degree rotation, 26-foot reach, 21-foot vertical lift, and 3-foot downward pivot to achieve greater work area and make adding/removing hose easier. It uses ejection unloading for fast, thorough and safe removal of debris. Its dewatering process results in drier loads, fewer required trips to unload, and reduced disposal costs. The body-tilt feature enables unloading debris into sites that require vehicles to be in a nose-down position, and ensures collected liquids are cleared quickly and efficiently.
Supervac 2000 (Booth 1338)
The DOT 407/412 6400 cfm hydroexcavator from Supervac 2000 has a 3,000-gallon carbon steel debris tank, and a 1,000-gallon polypropylene water tank inside heated enclosure. Its hydraulic boom has a 26-foot radius. It comes with a 6,400 cfm, 27-inch Hg Robuschi blower, two cyclones with cartridge filtration, a 700,000-Btu 6,000-psi boiler, and a 10 gpm 6,000 psi Pratissoli water pump. It offers hose reel capacity of 200 feet for hydroexcavation, or a 110 psi, 185 cfm Boss air compressor with a hose reel capacity of 100 feet for air excavation. It has a fully heated aluminum enclosure using a Wabasto diesel heater. The winter package includes a recirculation water pump and Glycol flushing system.
Vac-Con (Booth 1190)
The Omnibus Precision Power Control System from Vac-Con gives the operator control authority over all vacuum, water, and engine functions. One simple control operates all of the vacuum and water system functions of Vac-Con combination machines, allowing the operator to use only as much power as needed, saving time and fuel while allowing precise movements of the hydraulic components. It uses an upgraded electrical system (CANbus) that improves hydraulic performance and optimizes hydrostatic vacuum efficiencies, which includes lower engine rpm and increased vacuum performance. It includes an easy-to-use, full-color operator display that contains all necessary operator functions on a single screen, along with a dedicated diagnostics page, chassis page, and virtual circuit breaker.
Vacall (Booth 5230)
Vacall AllJetVac combination sewer cleaners provide a collection of performance features powered by a single chassis engine to slash fuel consumption, reduce emissions and cut routine maintenance downtime. An intelligent AllSmartFlow CAN-bus control system is standard, with a programmable LCD display that monitors engine, water-flow and vacuum performance while minimizing refill trips. A strong positive displacement blower system provides jetting and vacuum power. Water tanks, fabricated from high-quality aluminum, are mounted high on the chassis away from road debris. Galvanized debris bodies and water tanks are available.
