VACMASTERS SYSTEM 4000

The World's Most Powerful Air-Vacuum Excavation System.

Groundbreaking Performance in Rock-hard Soil

The SYSTEM 4000 is the workhorse of vacuum excavators, with the brute force to dig deep down with air, locating underground utilities in even the hardest soils without harming them. Now you can dig faster, easier, and safer in soil that is hard, wet, sunbaked, or compact, including ground frost.

Punch out more potholes faster in harder soil than ever before!

The world's most powerful air-vacuum excavation system gives you the power to pothole like never before with high-velocity, supersonic air that explodes the soil from within for underground utility locating with easy vacuuming and quick backfilling.

The 4000 is:

• 50% more powerful than its predecessor, the SYSTEM 3, yet simple for a two-man crew to operate.
• Turbo-diesel powered, yet quiet.
• State-of-the-art, yet easy to maintain.
• Versatile, uses air yet has water available for clean-up jobs.
• Safe, yet powerful

SYSTEM 4000 Benefits

POWERFUL AIR DIGGING ACTION

• Our high-pressure/high-volume air combined with our Air-Tec™ nozzle breaks up the hardest soils in record time.
• Allows operators to enjoy the economic and safety advantages of air 95% of the time.

SELECTABLE AIR OR WATER DIGGING

• Allows crews to take advantage of the economic and safety benefits of air.
• Effective digging in all soil conditions

FAST-ACTING INTERCEPTOR CANISTER

• Rear-mounted soil collection canister holds and dispenses soil for quick, easy backfilling.
• Keeps dry and wet spoils separate.

• A powerful, reliable John Deere turbo-diesel engine drives all systems; vacuum, air and water. 
• One engine to operate and maintain.
• Quality components mean readily available service.

SELF PURGING WASHABLE FILTERS

• Powerful reverse flow air automatically cleans the filters. Less required maintenance means more time on the job.

HYDRAULIC POWERED DUMPING

• Quick, easy emptying of large spoils tank.

• Automatic monitoring of all systems with auto-shut-down allows a 2-man crew to operate the system.

• Operate up to 200 feet away from truck for areas difficult to access. Our optional Barrel-Top Interceptor keeps the spoils at the digging site.

WET OR DRY OPERATION

• No need to worry about having to change filters if wet conditions are encountered.

• High efficiency absorption chamber silencer and enclosed power head minimize noise levels helping you to be a good neighbor.

SLURRY VACUUM MODE

• Designed to quickly and easily clean up directional boring slurry or to clean out valve boxes, catch basins, underground vaults, etc.

TOP-OF-THE-LINE COMPONENTS

• Such as our John Deere diesel engine means service is always available nearby, if required.

LOW-MAINTENANCE DESIGN

• Monitor and maintain oil levels, follow recommended checks and adjustments -- that's it!

• 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 4000 Features

Position your cursor over the checkmarks below and we'll point out some of the features on the VACMASTERS SYSTEM 4000 air-vacuum excavator.

SYSTEM 4000 Specifications

POWER SOURCE

Engine Type: 6-Cylinder Turbo Diesel
Model: John Deere 6068T
Power Rating: 155 hp
Fuel System: interconnected to truck system
Power Transfer: direct belt drive

OPERATIONAL DATA

Vacuum: 1000 cfm, 15" Hg, 4" hose
Compressor: 300 cfm @ 220 psi (Air Lance)
300 cfm @ 100 psi (Air Tools)
High-Pressure Water: 0–3000 psi @ 3 gpm
Low-Pressure Water: 0–1000 psi for clean-up

TANK CAPACITIES

450-Gallon Spoils Tank with Hydraulic Hoist
85-Gallon Water Tank

OPERATOR CONTROL PANEL INSTRUMENTATION

Fully Supervised, Automatic Shut-Down

• Engine RPM, temperature, oil pressure
• Compressor air pressure, temperature

DIMENSIONS and WEIGHTS

Length: 27' 4"
Width: 8' 0"
Height: 10' 10"
GVW: 25,950 (non-CDL)
Empty Wt. (lbs.): 22,150 (standard configuration)

HOSES

(2) 33' lengths of 4" Smooth-Bore Vacuum Hose
50' of 1" High-Pressure Air Hose for air lance
50' of 3/4" Air Hose for air tools
50' of 3/8" High-Pressure Water Hose

STANDARD EQUIPMENT

• 2 Retractable Air Compressor Hose Reels (high and low pressure)
• Fiberglass Air Lance w/Air-Tec™ Nozzle
• 2 Underbody Storage Tubes for Vacuum Hoses
• 2 Underbody Storage Boxes (18"H x 60"L x 18"W)
• Traffic Direction Board
• High-Pressure Water Wand
• Low-Pressure Water Wash-Down Wand
• Jackhammer and Tamper Holsters
• Winterizing Kit for water system
• 2 Flashing Beacons
• Cross Body Storage Box (22"H x 16"L x 22"W)
• (1) Enclosed Storage Compartment (48"H x 60"L x 16"W)
• Remote Radio-Control Vacuum Shut-Off

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

• Sandblast System
• Towing Hitches
• Work Lights
• Barrel-top Soil 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 a few 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.