Ditch Witch has launched the W8 hydrovac truck to supply contractors with a strong and agile resolution for potholing, slot trenching and cleanup duties in city and residential environments. The W8 is the newest addition to the Warlock sequence of truck vacs following the discharge of the bigger W12 in 2023.
The W8 delivers strong efficiency and highly effective suction capabilities in a compact machine, making it ideally suited for underground development professionals, municipalities, and utility contractors working in tight city areas. With an 8-in. dig tube, 800 gal. of water capability, and an 8-cu.-yd. spoils tank (1,600 gal.), the W8 provides 27-in.-Hg vacuum energy, the identical because the W12.
“The W8 is designed to supply unmatched versatility and effectivity for contractors working in confined city and residential areas,” stated Chris Thompson, Ditch Witch product supervisor. “Its compact dimension and highly effective suction capabilities be certain that even essentially the most difficult initiatives may be accomplished shortly and safely. From daylighting utilities and performing emergency clean-up duties after storms to city excavation initiatives, the W8 is constructed to deal with all of it.”
Geared up with user-friendly controls and a streamlined design, the W8 permits operators to finish duties shortly and effectively. And with its elevated maneuverability and tight turning radius, the W8 can enhance jobsite effectivity and scale back downtime in city areas and different jobsites with area constraints.
“Its compact design and highly effective efficiency make it a wonderful rental possibility for contractors who want a flexible resolution for a number of jobsites,” added Thompson. “The smaller footprint permits straightforward navigation by congested city environments, guaranteeing optimum productiveness for contractors working in populated areas.”
Constructing on the success of the W12 with options like a PTO-driven engine, twin 600-gal. saddle tanks and 5,000 cfm of vacuum energy, Ditch Witch continues to innovate by introducing a mannequin tailor-made for smaller-scale initiatives.
“Because the launch of the W12, demand for extra energy in city jobsites has elevated,” Thompson continued. “The W8 solutions that demand, taking all the pieces contractors have beloved concerning the W12 and delivering it in a smaller package deal. This consists of utilizing premium elements, that are a hallmark of the Warlock sequence, to boost efficiency and longevity, whereas rising uptime and lowering upkeep prices.”
