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Vermeer/McLaughlin Vacuum Excavators
Vermeer and McLaughlin offer a line of 500-gal.-capacity vacuum excavators capable of hydro-excavation and wet and dry spoils retrieval.

• Three models feature a 36- or 49-hp diesel engine and either a 10,000- or 12,000-lb. GVWR
• Vacuum blower pumps deliver from 575 (V500LT) to 950 cfm (V500LTHD)
• Engine idle-down feature automatically reduces engine to idle when water isn't in use
• In-tank cleanout system washes the tank clean after dumping to eliminate manual cleaning

Porta-Mole Trench-Mole
The Trench-Mole underground boring system bores both small holes for installations under driveways and parking lots and large holes for larger pipe installed on grade.

• Operates above ground with no extra digging required
• Boring unit lowers into the trench for a straighter boring angle
• Joystick aiming device for quickly boring small holes
• Bores 2- to 9-in.-diameter holes on grade through rock and hard soils
• Cores bores through concrete and cleans culvert drains

Ditch Witch JT922 Directional Drill
The 9,000-lb. pullback category JT922 is a foot shorter than comparably sized units, plus boasts a higher carriage speed and greater pipe capacity.

• Easy to setup and operate in tight spaces such as backyards and alleys
• Holds up to 300 ft. of pipe
• Carriage travels at 188 fpm
• Features a heavy-duty anchor system, open-top vise wrenches and integrated remote display
• Sliding operator's station positioned for easier pipe handling
• Comes complete with 752 Display unit and 752 Tracker

Condux 819 Directional Drill Swivels
The 819 directional drill swivels prevent boring equipment's rotational torque from interfering with the cable or conduit being pulled.

• Utilizes angular contact bearings to receive compression and tension loading
• Clevis pins with hex nuts make installation and removal possible from either side
• Greaseable swivels feature a double seal to keep out contaminants

Radiodetection RD2000 SuperC.A.T.
These cable avoidance tools are available in a number of receiver and transmitter combinations.

• SuperC.A.T+ developed for locating multiple utilities
• High-frequency SuperC.A.TTL detects 131 kHz or 65 kHz
• SuperC.A.TS with sonde enables location of pipes such as cast iron, clay, concrete and plastic
• SuperC.A.TCPS locates metallic pipes via a Cathodic Protection System
• All feature depth and current measurement, "user memory" and StrikeAlert