Ditch Witch expands vacuum excavation trucks range

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Ditch Witch has introduced the W8 hydrovac truck vacuum excavator, the latest addition to its Warlock series of vacuum excavation trucks.

The W8, which follows the launch of the larger W12 model last year, comes with an 8 inch dig tube, an 800 gallon water capacity and an 8 cubic-yard spoils tank (1,600 gallons).

Designed for potholing, slot trenching and cleanup tasks in urban and residential environments, the unit also features a 27 inch Hg vacuum, the same as the W12, and is intended for underground construction professionals, municipalities, and utility contractors working in confined areas.

Ditch Witch said it also comes equipped with user-friendly controls and a streamlined design, allowing operators to complete tasks quickly and efficiently.

Increased maneuverability and tight turning radius is said to ensure that the W8 can improve jobsite efficiency and reduce downtime in urban areas and other jobsites with space constraints.

“The W8 is designed to provide unmatched versatility and efficiency for contractors working in confined urban and residential spaces,” said Chris Thompson, Ditch Witch product manager.

“Its compact size and powerful suction capabilities ensure that even the most challenging projects can be completed quickly and safely. From daylighting utilities and performing emergency clean-up tasks after storms to urban excavation projects, the W8 is built to handle it all.”

Thompson added that since the company launched the W12, it has seen demand for more power in urban jobsites  increase; “The W8 answers that demand, taking everything contractors have loved about the W12 and delivering it in a smaller package.

“This includes using premium components, which are a hallmark of the Warlock series, to enhance performance and longevity, while increasing uptime and reducing maintenance costs.”