Product Showcase: Trenchers, Vacuum Excavators, Wheel Loaders
Trenchers
Ditch Witch HT275 Trencher
Designed for heavy-duty trenching, the Ditch Witch HT275 trencher prioritizes productivity and increases year-over-year return on investment (ROI) on water, sewer, gas, power and underdrain installations, pipeline distribution and other large trenching tasks. While it adapts to a broad range of trenching jobs, the unit is optimal for utility installations up to 10 ft deep and 26 in. wide. A Cummins 275-hp (205-kW) Tier 4 engine powers the HT275 through diverse jobsite environments with ease. And the unit’s hydrostatic trencher-chain drive with an infinitely variable displacement motor enables operators to quickly adjust chain speeds to acclimate to soil conditions. Four hydraulic quick-disconnect blocks and a modular design allow for rear attachment changes without heavy lifting equipment and reduce the time it takes to change attachments from days to hours. Web: ditchwitch.com
Toro RT1200 Riding Trencher Cab Assembly
Toro recently introduced an optional cab assembly specifically engineered to be factory installed on the Toro RT1200 riding trencher. The cab assembly provides a number of features focused on accessibility, safety and operator comfort. In terms of accessibility, the cab features doors on both sides of the trencher for simple entry and exit to and from the operator’s station, regardless of jobsite obstacles or challenging terrain. Various safety features have been incorporated into the cab assembly including front and rear windshield wipers for maximum visibility in less-than-ideal conditions, and a pressurized cab that virtually eliminates dust and debris from entering the operator’s station. The pressurized cab also reduces noise from outside the cab, to help minimize operator fatigue. Web: toro.com
Vermeer Introduces RTX1250i2 Ride-On Tractor
The new Vermeer RTX1250i2 ride-on tractor boasts intelligent controls and interchangeable attachments to help maximize productivity for utility installation work. Based on the prior RTX1250 ride-on tractor design, the RTX1250i2 ride-on tractor features the latest in technology to make it more convenient to operate, be more efficient on the jobsite and reduce the amount of time it takes to swap out i2 attachments. Features include the optional self-leveling auto tilt to help maintain a vertical trench by adjusting the rear tractor axle. The Vermeer RTX1250i2 is also Vermeer Fleet-ready, which allows the contractor to monitor the machine’s engine operating hours, idle hours, fuel usage, fault codes and location, as well as geofencing capabilities. Equipped with a 127 hp Deutz diesel engine, the RTX1250i2 ride-on tractor offers efficient power for high load installs in difficult ground conditions. Web: Vermeer.com
Vacuum Excavators
Hi-Vac X-8
The X-Vac Model X-8 is so weight conscious it has advanced the utility hydro excavation market to point of “no overwieght tickets.” With an 8 cubic yard debris tank, a 360-degree rotating boom, and a 4,000 CFM 27-in. Hg vacuum system, the X-8 delivers performance in a fully scalable package. The insulated sound deadening enclosure contains noise while preventing freezing and providing an ergonomic operation and storage package. Reliable transfer case drive system eliminates complicated hydraulic controls and a “hard wired” electrical system makes field servicing a reality. For over 40 years Hi-Vac has provided products and systems that tackle some of the toughest infrastructure, maintenance and clean-up challenges in the world. Web: hi-vac.com
RAMVAC AX-4000
RAMVAC by Sewer Equipment brings you the AX-4000 air excavator series. This truck series offers a simple, single engine design with 12-volt electrical controls and manual hand valves for ease of use, while also providing operators the ability to excavate with both air and water effectively using only one truck. This series offers payload capacities from 5,000 to 12,000 bls, while the hydraulic rear door allows operators to dump spoils quickly and easily. The AX-4000 allows you to customize your blower to achieve the results you need in any applications, with capacities of 18- or 27-in. hg, 1,400 or 3,000 CFM and hose diameter of 6- or 4-in. All water systems are contained within a single heated enclosure for cold weather applications, while also offering the most cubic feet of standard tool storage on the market. Web: ram-vac.com
Vactor HXX QX
The Vactor HXX QX vacuum excavator from Vactor Manufacturing – the successor to the legendary Vactor HXX vacuum excavator – features improvements in payload capacity, weight distribution, operation and performance. The truck maximizes legal payload for customers and improves operational efficiency. The placement of the debris body and water tank on the chassis ensures equal distribution of the payload on the axles, regardless of how much water is in the tanks. Each component is purposely placed to ensure the entire chassis gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) is used. A new PrecisionFlow water pump system features a single-piston design which is capable of higher flow and pressures than a triplex water pump system for superior production and reliability. The truck is equipped with a QuietPak sound-damping system featuring a Robuschi positive displacement blower rated for 6,176 CFM and 28-in. Hg. Web: vactor.com
Vac-Tron Equipment 6-way Hydraulic Boom
Vac-Tron Equipment is proud to announce the release of its new 6-way hydraulic boom design for its trailer vacuum excavation equipment and industrial vacuum equipment. This hydraulic boom maximizes job performance by supporting the weight of the vacuum hose. The new design features increased boom length, full 6-way hydraulic function, 5-in. hose, curved end with oversized rollers, new wireless remote control, vacuum valve function operated from remote, wired harness, new remote storage location, forward stored boom in front of engine compartment, 330-degree swing, quick connect 4-in. tooling, easily connected additional section hose, water jet cleanout in boom, and easily accessible no tools needed cleanout port. Vac-Tron, the industry leader in vacuum excavation equipment and industrial vacuum equipment. We got your VAC! Web: vactron.com
McLaughlin Mid-Range Vermeer ECO75
The McLaughlin mid-range Vermeer ECO75 truck-mounted vacuum excavator features a three-stage cyclonic filtration system allowing for both wet and dry excavation, as well as a cam-over full open external hydraulic door. The ECO75 truck-mounted vacuum excavator offers utility contractors better fuel economy and lower operating costs. By utilizing a 74-hp (55-kW) Deutz auxiliary engine to power the vacuum excavator, contractors see reduced fuel consumption compared to running the vacuum excavator off a 270-hp (201-kW) PTO-driven truck engine. The excavator is available with a 500-, 800- or 1,200-gallon (1892.7, 3028.3 or 4542 L) spoil tank. Contractors can customize the system with an optional 5-in. (12.7-cm) boom, a sewer jetter or air compressor. The Vermeer ECO75 vacuum excavator by McLaughlin is available now through Vermeer global dealer network. Web: mclaughlinunderground.com
Westech Wolf Hydroexcavator
The Westech Wolf non-code certified hydrovac truck is ideal for oil and gas customers working in extreme conditions. The debris body is positioned on the optimal spot of the chassis to ensure the payload is proportionately distributed across all axles simultaneously, maximizing legal payload for customers and improving operational efficiency. The side-mounted water tanks reduce the weight by more than 40 percent, lowering the overall cost of the truck. The 1,500-gallon capacity ensures ample water storage capacity for large or remote jobs. A top-mounted “no-touch” water fill system is easily accessible from the passenger side of the vehicle. The debris body is lifted using a telescoping, dual-acting hydraulic cylinder capable of 36,000 lbs of force. When fully extended, the debris body exceeds a 45-degree dump angle for fast and efficient offloading. Web: westechvac.com
Wheel Loaders
Doosan
Doosan Infracore North America LLC has extended its wheel loader lineup with the new DL280-5. The Doosan DL280-5 is part of the popular category of 3- to 4-cubic-yard wheel loaders. It is designed to provide operators with enhanced performance and comfort as well as increased uptime protection. The 172-hp DL280-5 is manufactured with a standard Z-bar lift-arm linkage and is ideal for scooping, loading, carrying and general construction tasks. Operators requiring additional dumping capabilities into trucks and hoppers will benefit from the high-lift Z-bar configuration available on the DL280-5. The high-lift iteration provides an additional 18 in. of dump height. Doosan Infracore North America LLC, headquartered in Suwanee, Georgia, markets the Doosan brand of products that includes crawler excavators, wheel excavators, wheel loaders, articulated dump trucks, material handlers, log loaders and attachments. Web: doosanequipment.com
Komatsu America WA200-7
Komatsu America’s WA200-7 wheel loader is a workhorse on the jobsite. The 126-hp loader utilizes Komatsu’s versatile Parallel Z-bar (PZ) loader linkage, combining the advantages of a parallel lift linkage for pallet handling and high tilt forces for large attachments. The PZ linkage offers large breakout and lift force for quick and easy bucket-filling. The WA200-7 features the Komatsu Variable Flow Turbocharger (KVFT) and Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve for precise air management as well as long component life. The simplicity of this configuration on the 4-cylinder engine provides a robust and reliable system without additional hydraulic lines. Automatically functioning Komatsu SmartLoader Logic helps save fuel by decreasing engine torque when the loader is not working as hard. Web: komatsuamerica.com
Wacker Neuson Wheel Loaders
Wacker Neuson offers three types of wheel loaders in North America: all wheel steer, articulated and telescopic. All-wheel steer loaders (AWS) are designed with a ridged one-piece chassis that prevents shifts in the center of gravity at full turn. This ensures stability, event when working on uneven ground and maintains constant payload. Articulated wheel loaders are designed with an articulation joint, allowing the machine to pivot. When working in confined areas with tight turns and uneven terrain, the articulated wheel loaders are excellent. Telescopic wheel loaders offer a two-in-one machine concept with additional reach for stacking and dumping with a telescopic boom, plus ground engaging capabilities, providing added versatility and greater productivity. Web: wackerneuson.us Tags: Products, September/October 2018 Print Issue
