VACMASTERS SYSTEM 1000

Low Cost, Small Size, High-Performance Air-Vacuum Excavation System

vacuum excavation trucks for sale, underground utility locating equipment

Now You Can Pothole With Air Without Digging a Hole in Your Pocket!

VACMASTERS, offering high quality vacuum excavation trucks for sale, has made underground utility locating equipment more affordable than ever. The VACMASTERS SYSTEM 1000 is a trailer or truck-mounted system that also has water on board. With the SYSTEM 1000, you can dig effectively in any kind of soil, using air 95% of the time.

SYSTEM 1000 Benefits

SELECTABLE AIR OR WATER DIGGING

  • Allows crews to use air 95% of the time, with water available when needed.
  • Effective digging in all soil conditions.

SKID MOUNT DESIGN

  • Allows installation on a trailer or truck.
COST EFFECTIVE
  • Low initial cost, low operating cost.
SINGLE ENGINE DESIGN
  • Powerful John Deere diesel engine drives all systems: vacuum, air and water. 
  • One engine to operate and maintain.
  • Quality components mean readily available service.
CYCLONIC FILTRATION SYSTEM
  • Highly effective for wet or dry applications.
  • Fast and easy cleaning.
HYDRAULIC POWERED DUMPING
  • Quick, easy emptying of large 300-gallon or optional 500-gallon spoils tank.
SUPERVISORY CONTROL PANEL
  • Automatic monitoring of all systems with auto-shut-down allows a 2-man crew to operate the system.
REMOTE OPERATION
  • Operate up to 200 feet away for areas difficult to access. Our optional Barrel-Top Interceptor keeps the spoils at the digging site.
QUIET OPERATION
  • High efficiency absorption chamber silencer and enclosed power head minimize noise levels enabling you to be a good neighbor.
LOW-MAINTENANCE DESIGN
  • Monitor and maintain oil levels, follow recommended checks and adjustments, and occasionally clean the polyester filter -- that's it!
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS OF POTHOLING WITH AIR
  • Digs faster than water in most soils
  • Collected spoils remain dry for fast, efficient backfilling
  • Eliminates mud disposal problems
  • Safer for utilities and operator
  • Air won't damage roadbase

SYSTEM 1000 Features

Position your cursor over the checkmarks below and we'll point out some of the features on the VACMASTERS SYSTEM 1000 air-vacuum excavator.

SYSTEM 1000 Specifications

POWER SOURCE

Engine Type: 4-Cylinder Diesel
Model: John Deere 4045D
Power Rating: 68 hp
Fuel Tank: 30-gallon
Power Transfer: Belt Drive

OPERATIONAL DATA

Vacuum: 780 cfm, 15" Hg, 4" hose
Compressor: 100 cfm @ 150 psi (Air Lance)
100 cfm @ 100 psi (Air Tools)
High-Pressure Water: 0–3000 psi @ 3 gpm
Low-Pressure Water: 0–1000 psi for clean-up

TANK CAPACITIES

300 or 500-Gallon Spoils Tank with Hydraulic Hoist
85-Gallon Water Tank

OPERATOR CONTROL PANEL INSTRUMENTATION

Fully Supervised, Automatic Shut-Down

  • Engine RPM
  • Temperature
  • Oil Pressure
  • Vacuum
  • Air Pressure

DIMENSIONS and WEIGHTS

Skid Mounted

Trailer Mounted

Length: 13' 20'6" (14' bed)
Width: 6'8" 7'10" (6'2" bed)
Height*: 5'10" 7'4"
GVW: N/A 14,900
Empty Wt. (lbs.)*: 5,450 6,850
Full Wt. (lbs.)*: 9,430 10,850

*Based on 300-Gallon Spoils Tank.

HOSES

(2) 33' lengths of 4" Smooth-Bore Vacuum Hose
50' of 3/4" High-Pressure Air Hose
50' of 3/8" High-Pressure Water Hose

STANDARD EQUIPMENT

  • Fiberglass Air Lance w/Nozzle
  • High-Pressure Water Wand w/Nozzle
  • Low-Pressure Water Wand (for clean-up)
  • Spring-Retractable Hose Reel
  • Winterizing Kit
  • Spare Nozzles
  • Flashing Beacon
  • Face Shields

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

  • Traffic Direction Board
  • Storage Boxes
  • Work Lights, 12V DC Spotlight
  • Vacuum Hose Rack
  • 500-Gallon Spoils Tank
  • Barrel-Top Interceptor

A FINAL NOTE...

When you invest in a VACMASTERS Air-Vacuum Excavation System we promise we won't "love you and leave you."

We will send a trained technician to perform a dedicated delivery of the system. He will spend two days working with your people, training them in the operation and maintenance of your new system. We will give them "tips" and show them "tricks" in operating your system that will enable them to take full advantage of the many features designed into our VACMASTERS Air-Vacuum Excavation Systems.

Most importantly, we are here when you need us -- only a toll-free call away for support or service.

SYSTEM 1000 Air-Vacuum Excavator