Vacuum Excavation by John Mee Ltd: Mod-Ex 5000C

MOD-EX 5000C

The Mod-Ex 5000C vacuum excavation unit is designed to meet the high demands of the excavation industry, by providing a solution that is efficient, economical, reliable and easy to maintain.
The chassis mounted unit is ideally suited to any small-medium sized application for the removal of both wet and dry materials, and is particularly effective around under-ground services where there is risk of damaging buried cables.

In operation

Low fuel consumption
3no. 110v power supplies for task lighting and traffic management
Fixed hand rails for safe working and maintenance
Remote control pneumatic arm system
Self cleaning filters for long term use
High pressure water system
Ideal for the vacuum of wet or dry materials
Touch screen for ease of operation
On-board weighing system to avoid the danger of overloading
Suitable for built-up areas and tight working environments
24hr parts and service call-out
Side tipping skip capable of filling tonne bulk bags

Dimensions

Length - 7300mm

Width - 2370mm

Height - 2670mm

Weight (empty) - 7t

Compressor - compair 180cfm / 100psi,
8 bar working pressure

Maximum vacuum depth - 10m

Span - 30m

Arm radius - 2.4m (in digging position)

Vacuum hose - 150mm

Filtration system - self cleaning

Spoil tank - 1.2M3 capacity

Emptying - side tipping

Filtration system - Self cleaning system

Performance Comparison

1. Manual excavation, normal soil conditions, presence of buried cables and pipes
2. Heavy soil, presence of buried cables and pipes
3. Sand wet
4. Wet sandy clay
5. Soil mix
6. Sand dry
7. Type 1
8. Gravel
9. Water