Vacuum excavation by John Mee and Vac-ex ltd

DINO 3

Contract Rates Available - click here

In operation

• Ideal for vacuuming up wet and dry materials (e.g. water, clay, soil, stones, dust & ballast)
• Strong, constant vacuum performance
• Robust, tested technology
• Long-term use without the need for cleaning
• Dust-free exhaust outlet
• Noise level <82db
• Uses air as medium to agitate ground
• Uses onboard compressor on machine
• Can create dust, but only if very dry, and will be removed by vacuum
• Dry material usable for backfill
• Can handle hard clay

Dimensions

Overall weight - 26t

Container - 9m³

Maximum vacuum depth - 15m

Maximum vacuum span - 100m

Vacuum hose trailer - a) telescopic up to 5.5/6.5m
b) hydraulic power arm

Air compressor - maximum 4.5m³/min; 8 bar

Vacuum hose - 250mm

Filtration system - three stage self-cleaning system

Emptying - tips into dumper truck or skip

Performance Comparison

1. Manual excavation, normal soil conditions, presence of buried cables and pipes
2. Heavy soil, presence of buried cables and pipes
3. Dry and heavy soil
4. Wet and heavy soil or clay
5. Moderately heavy soil, presence of buried cables and pipes
6. Loose soil, gravel and crushed rock
7. Sandy soil
8. Water

Above production rates can vary depending on tipping/ access to water/proximity to job