Vermeer introduces new hydrovac trucks for urban excavation, utility work
Vermeer has introduced two new vacuum excavator models—the VXT400 and VXT500—designed to support hydrovac excavation and underground utility work in urban and congested jobsite environments.
Both truck-mounted systems feature a 25-ft boom with 330-degree rotation and dual-digging capability, allowing two operators to excavate simultaneously from separate locations. The configuration is intended to improve productivity and reduce setup time on projects such as utility daylighting, potholing and small-diameter infrastructure rehabilitation.
The VXT400 provides 4,131 cfm airflow and 18 in. Hg vacuum with spoil tank options ranging from 8 to 12 cu yd, while the higher-capacity VXT500 delivers 5,018 cfm airflow and 27 in. Hg vacuum with 10- or 12-cu-yd tank configurations. Both models offer 3,000 psi water pressure for hydro-excavation in compacted soils and include hydraulically driven water systems designed to reduce component wear and maintenance requirements.
Additional features include optional onboard camera systems with boom reach overlays to help operators position trucks efficiently before excavation begins, as well as integrated safety interlocks and winterization capabilities for year-round operation. The trucks are also designed for quieter performance to support work in residential or noise-sensitive areas, where hydrovac excavation is commonly used to expose or install underground utilities with minimal surface disruption.
The new units are available in multiple weight and configuration options to accommodate varying fleet and regulatory requirements, with spoil tank capacities up to 12 cu yd and GVWR configurations up to 86,000 lb. Vermeer said the models are intended to support contractors seeking higher productivity and operational flexibility across municipal, utility and infrastructure construction projects.
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