“These machines represent everything we’ve learned from talking to contractors over the years,” said Jake Jeffords, director of sales and marketing for Vermeer MV Solutions. “The goal was simple: help crews move more material, finish more jobs and work in more places.”
Lightweight hydrovac design maximizes payload
Both models prioritize weight management for contractors navigating federal bridge laws.
VXT400 vacuum truck:
- Dry weight starting at 32,500 lb (14,741 kg)
- 8, 10 or 12 yd3 (6.1, 7.6 or 9.2 m³) spoil tank options
- GVWR options: 58,000 lb, 76,000 lb or 86,000 lb
- 4,131 cfm (117 m³/min) airflow, 18 in Hg (0.61 bar)
VXT500 vacuum truck:
- Dry weight starting at 35,300 lb (16,011 kg)
- 10 or 12 yd3 (7.6 or 9.2 m³) spoil tank options
- 5,018 cfm (142 m³/min) airflow, 27 in Hg (0.91 bar) vacuum
Vacuum excavator boom reaches further
“Boom length was the number one request from the field,” said TJ Steele, product manager for Vermeer MV Solutions. “The new 25-ft (7.6-m) boom gives operators the extra reach they’ve been asking for, and the camera system takes the guesswork out of positioning.”
- 25 ft (7.6 m) reach with 330-degree rotation
- 6-in (15.2-cm) or 8-in (20.3-cm) diameter options
- Curb-side, side-stow design keeps the dig tube connected
- Optional 360-degree camera with patent-pending boom reach radius overlay
The low-profile design at approximately 11 ft 6 in (3.5 m) overall height helps crews access sites with overhead obstructions like tree canopies and power lines.