Vacmasters - Air-Vacuum Excavation Systems, Vacmasters System 1000, Drilling Rigs, Core Bit, Core Drill

Rig Source, Inc. offers a vac-excavating unit for rent on a short term or long term basis. The unit is manufactured by VACMASTERS, who is the leader in Air-Vacuum Excavation Systems, having pioneered the use of high-pressure air delivered through proprietary nozzles to expose underground utilities.

The VACMASTERS System 1000 is a trailer mounted system that also has water on board. With this unit, you can dig effectively in any kind of soil, using air 95% of the time. The following are some of the features and benefits of the System 1000:

Effective digging in all soil conditions.
Powerful John Deere diesel engine drives all systems: vacuum, air and water.
Highly effective for wet or dry applications.
Fast and easy cleaning.
Quick, easy emptying of large 300-gallon or optional 500-gallon spoils tank.
Automatic monitoring of all systems with auto-shut-down allows a 2-man crew to operate the system.
High efficiency absorption chamber silencer and enclosed power head minimize noise levels enabling you to be a good neighbor.

Additional Benefits Of Potholing With Air

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 road base

SYSTEM 1000 Specifications:

Engine Type: 4-Cylinder Diesel
Model: John Deere 4045D
Power Rating: 68 hp
Fuel Tank: 30-gallon
Power Transfer: Belt Drive
Vacuum: 780 cfm, 15" Hg, 4" hose
Compressor: 100 cfm @ 150 psi (Air Lance) 100 cfm @ 100 psi (Air Tools)
High-Pressure Water: 0-3000 psi @ 3 gpm
Low-Pressure Water: 0-1000 psi for clean-up
Length: 20'6" (14' bed)
Width: 7'10" (6'2" bed)
Height: 7'4"
GVW: 14,900 lbs

So the next time that you have to drill borings or excavate in an area that contains a lot of underground utilities or has private utilities not covered by the local one-call system, why take the chance that you may puncture one of those utilities? Feel safer by renting the System 1000 for your next project. Please, check out this unit on our Equipment for Rent page.