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The small trailer unit with big hydrovac truck benefits. The HydroMaster 1000 makes work easier by packing big time functionality into a small but mighty footprint. It’s the quick and easy way to excavate more, with less mess and less fuss.
The HydroMaster 1000 is a compact, trailer mounted hydrovac built for NZ contractors who need truck level vacuum excavation in a towable, ute friendly package. With a 1m3 spoil tank, a 250L water blaster tank and a liquid ring vacuum system, it handles potholing, locating underground services and non-destructive digging without the cost or footprint of a full truck mounted unit.
The hydraulically controlled over centre rear door latch (the LatchMaster) lets the operator dump spoils without standing in the firing line. Older screw type latches are prone to leaking on the road and tend to give the operator a face full of spoils when opening. The LatchMaster locks tight, stays sealed in transit, and releases cleanly so the operator stays clear of the load every time.
We’ve done away with the old screw-type latch door that’s prone to leaking on the road and constantly threatens to give the operator a face-full of spoils when opening. Instead, our LatchMaster system uses a hydraulic over-centre door latch that locks the rear door perfectly every time. There’s no vacuum reliance and no mess. Just a perfectly tight seal that stays that way, and when it’s time to open it, there’s no chance of getting covered in mess so the operator gets away cleanly every time.
A telescopic, spring assisted boom takes the weight of the filled suction hose so the operator can focus on placing it precisely. That means less fatigue across long shifts and better control around live services. The HydroMaster 1000 also uses a liquid ring vacuum system, the same technology used in full truck-mounted hydrovacs. Unlike air based trailer hydrovacs that lose suction when the standpipe enters water, the liquid ring system keeps full suction in wet, clay heavy or flooded conditions. That makes it a serious option for stormwater work, drainage clean-outs and post-weather event recovery jobs.
Need vacuum excavation capability without taking on a truck? The HydroMaster 1000 gives smaller civil contractors, utility crews and council maintenance teams the same functional outcome as a truck mounted unit, in a trailer that any 3,500 kg towing capable vehicle can pull onto site. Talk to our team about your typical job mix and we will tell you straight whether it is the right tool for your work.
Features & Benefits
The HydroMaster 1000 is highly mobile and maneuverable. It can be easily towed and helps save operators money and complications, with no H2 licensed driver needed for transporting from site to site.
The HydroMaster 1000 is trailer mounted with a 1m3 spoil tank and a 250L water tank, designed to be towed behind a 3,500 kg towing capable ute and operated by smaller civil and utility crews. The HydroMaster 2000 is skid mounted with a 2m3 spoil tank and a 1,000L water tank, designed to sit on a flat deck or tipper truck for higher volume jobs. Both use a full vacuum system that works in wet conditions, but the HydroMaster 1000 suits crews who do not want to commit a truck to vacuum excavation full time.
Potholing around buried utilities, locating underground services before excavation, drainage and stormwater clean outs, sump cleaning, residential driveway work where a larger truck cannot fit, and post storm or flood recovery where wet ground rules out air based hydrovacs. The 240 degree boom rotation and 3 inch suction hose suit small to mid size jobs typical of council and utility maintenance work.
Any vehicle with a minimum 3,500 kg towing capacity and a 1-7/8 inch tow ball. A Toyota Hilux, Ford Ranger, Isuzu D Max or similar work ute will tow it comfortably when properly braked. The trailer is balanced empty and full, so it tows predictably whether you are heading to site or returning loaded with spoils. Always confirm your specific vehicle and tow bar rating before towing.
A liquid ring vacuum uses a rotating ring of water to create suction, the same technology used in full truck mounted hydrovacs. Unlike air based trailer units, it does not need an air gap to maintain suction, so the standpipe can be fully submerged in water and still extract efficiently. That matters in NZ where wet ground, clay heavy soils, and stormwater jobs are common. The system also tolerates accidental water ingestion without losing performance.
The spoil tank empties through a hydraulically controlled rear door (the LatchMaster), which seals tight in transit and releases cleanly when tipping. The latch system stops the operator getting hit with the load when the door opens, which is a common issue on other trailer hydrovacs. Combined with electric controls and the 240 degree boom rotation, the HydroMaster 1000 is designed to be operated safely by one person on site.
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