The CGA 811 Excavation Safety Conference & Expo is an annual event that is dedicated to providing educational content about protecting buried assets. Vac-Tron Equipment will be there showcasing its newest vacuum excavation truck with PTO. The HTV 873 PTO […]
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World of Concrete Show in Vegas Feb 1-5, 2016
We’ll see you in Las Vegas at the World of Concrete Show this year where we’ll be showcasing the LP 573 XDT – A few features include: LP573XDT (skid or trailer mounted) 24 hp Kohler diesel Tier 4 final 580 CFM […]
Read More >NiSource’s Chuck Shafer receives Inaugural Pipeline Leadership Award
Vac-Tron would like to congratulate Chuck Shafer for winning the Inaugural Pipeline Leadership Award. Chuck Shafer is the Vice President of engineering, projects and construction for NiSource. Chuck has grown in his roles over 26 years and has great pride in overseeing the […]
Read More >1000 CFM Gas Powered Vacuum Excavator – SAVE $15,000 over diesel
Low-Profile, Gasoline-Powered, High CFM Hydro vacuum excavator The low-profile LP 573/873 SGT (super gas trailer) hydro vacuum excavator is powered by a 37 hp Kohler gasoline engine with 1,000 cfm vacuum pump. Similar to the pre-Tier 4 Final SDT diesel […]
Read More >The ‘Big Red’ Patented Filtration System for Vacuum Excavation (w/ video)
Introducing the patented filtration system for vacuum excavation or what we call the “Big Red”. Filtration is a key component that protects the heart of the unit, which is the vacuum pump. The Vac-Tron filtration system incorporates 4 important components into […]
Read More >Underground Construction Technology Atlanta, GA Feb 3-4, 2016
Vac-Tron Equipment will be showcasing the NEW HTV 573 PTO at the UCT Conference in Atlanta, GA on Feb 3-4, 2016. The HTV 573 PTO is a new series of PTO truck driven systems available on Ford or Freightliner chassis. The full […]
Read More >New Ways To Dig That Will Save Lives
There was another story in the news recently highlighting the danger of unsafe excavation and also highlighting the much needed changes with how to locate and dig around gas and utility lines. In Fresno County, CA, county workers were using […]
Read More >Released: PTO (Power Take Off) Driven Hydro Truck Vacs (w/ Video)
Vac-Tron HTV 573 PTO Truck: A NEW series of PTO truck driven systems available on Ford or Freightliner chassis. The full line of the HTV (Hydro Truck Vac) series has debris tanks ranging from 300 gallon to 1500 gallon in […]
Read More >Cities use vacuum excavation to clean out catch basins
The middle of fall is usually one of the busiest times for city and county workers cleaning out catch basins and stormwater drains from leaves and other debris. Last year catch basin cleaning accounted for more than half of the City […]
Read More >Claw Door over center locking mechanism
Check out Vac-Tron’s NEW Claw Door with over center locking mechanism for a simple no fuss positive lock and unlock. Contact us for more information. There is no hydraulic pressure needed to remain locked.
Read More >12 New Innovations that stole the show at ICUEE
12 New Innovations that stole the show at ICUEE for SAFER DIGGING. Further Details Coming Soon. HTV 533 PTO Series (Power Take Off ) 500 gallon debris, 1000 CFM vacuum pump Includes New Ford F-550 4 wheel drive truck! Folding […]
Read More >Our New Website Layout Responds
A new, responsive layout that is designed to be user-friendly on mobile and tablets – allowing for an easier way to read about our units or engage with Vac-Tron while on the move. We have expanded and improved Application pages that easily show the best […]
Read More >ICUEE in Kentucky 2015
We have several NEW innovations that we are excited to share with you. Please see our checklist below along with the map layout of our booth. Stop by our booth and we will give you a personalized tour. We are […]
Read More >(ICUEE) International Construction and Utility Equipment Expo Sept 29 – Oct 1, 2015
It’s going to be another exciting year at the ICUEE! Taking tomorrow for a test drive in Louisville, KY from Tuesday, Sept. 29th until Oct 1st. 2015. Product Categories: Boring Drilling Trenching Trenchless Technology Vacuum Excavation Come out and engage […]
Read More >(Demo Video) Safely Dig around Utility PVC Pipes with Hydro Excavation
The rotating design allows for optimal power while digging but controlled enough not to damage delicate structure. Watch the demo video to see the power of a VAC-TRON that can safely work around utility PVC pipes, but cut through roots and other […]
Read More >SV Series Mud & Slurry Recovery Vacuum (Feature)
Designed to handle wet materials exclusively, the Slurry Series takes on the toughest jobs and is the ideal, affordable vacuum system for drilling mud and recovery and transfers through reverse pressure. Vac-Tron’s Slurry-Vac is the ideal industrial vacuum and cleanup […]
Read More >APWA Conference 08/30-09/02
Join nearly 6,000 public works professionals in Phoenix as the newest equipment and breakthrough technologies are unveiled and there will be an unparalleled education track covering the entire gamut of publIc works. Don’t miss the chance to connect with public […]
Read More >Digging Safely Along our Roads with Vacuum Excavation
Explosion along highway in Missouri Some companies still want to use old methods of digging along U.S. roads and highways, but in doing so, these utility companies and construction crews continue to put their team and other pedestrians at risk. […]
Read More >Industrial and Commercial Projects that Benefit from Vacuum Excavation
Every year there are numerous injuries and explosions that occur due to unsafe and poorly planned excavation that strike facilities, and many of these incidents can be avoided or minimized by utilizing vacuum excavation.The right excavation unit for the right […]
Read More >Project Damage Prevention by using Vacuum Excavation
According to Issue Spotlight, Damage prevention training helps to build a culture of prevention within every organization that touches the excavation lifecycle. Education and communication are two tools needed when properly using vacuum excavation to clean a utility site.No one […]
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