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.
