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hydrovac

A hydrovac is a piece of construction equipment that removes or moves ground or debris using high-pressure water to cut and liquefy the area of excavation. Using an air conveyance or vacuum, the ground or debris transfers a debris tank of the hydrovac unit.

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The Ditch Witch W12 is the first offering in the new line of Warlock vacuum excavators and offers a...

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