HydroMaster 2000

This machine is different, and the way it works is different. The HydroMaster makes work easier with a full vacuum system capable of handling almost any environment, collecting the moved material for safe disposal at a suitable site.

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Hydro Vacuum Excavation: Safer, Faster Digging for NZ Contractors

The HydroMaster 2000 isn’t just a different excavator, it’s a different way to excavate.  Unlike other hydro vac machines that rely on airflow to move material, the HydroMaster 2000 features a full vacuum system that works in every situation – even very wet conditions.  

Mounted on a skid frame, the HydroMaster 2000 isn’t reliant on any particular truck either.  This makes it more reliable as it removes truck failure and other interdependencies which can otherwise impact its use. You simply move the machine from one truck to another.  No downtime and no delays.  

The large vacuum chamber securely collects spoils in the 2000L tank, which can then be safely transported to a suitable site for disposal. We even added a sight-glass on the spoils tank to make it easy to see you’re getting close to capacity, with shut-off valves to prevent damage from overfilling.  And for those hard-to-reach areas, we’ve added a 2 metre hose extension.  

Included is a 1000L water tank for the inbuilt water blaster, which can be easily refilled with camlock fittings for connecting to hoses or fire hydrants.  Two different wand lengths are included as standard, each fitted with a turbo cutter nozzle for cutting through compacted metal, topsoil and everything else.  

Finally, we’ve made everything safe and easy for a single worker to use the HydroMaster 2000.  There’s a beacon for added visibility and the same remote control that makes operating it a breeze, as well as a big E-Stop button in case of an emergency.

Specifications

  • Vacuum Tank Spoils Capacity 2 mᵌ
  • Dimensions L/W/H 4.6 x 2.2 x 2.15 m
  • Height when Vacuum Spoils Tank raised 2.45m
  • Tare Weight 3000 kg
  • Suction Hose size 5”
  • Water Blaster Wand Lengths 1200 & 2000 mm
  • Standpipe Length 1.5 m
  • Water Blaster Tank Capacity 1mᵌ
  • Vacuum Hose Extensions 3m
  • High Pressure Water Nozzle Turbo Nozzle
  • Controls Electric – Remote control

Features & Benefits

Built for You In Mind

SKID FRAME

By not being built into a truck, the HydroMaster isn’t impacted or interfered with by the truck's controls.

Rear view of Hydro Master 2000 Skid Frame

2000L TANK

8000kg PAY LOAD

USER FRIENDLY

270 DEGREE BOOM ROTATION

5” SUCTION HOSE

FULL VACUUM SYSTEM

INDEPENDENT VACUUM ENGINE

EASILY MAINTAINED

Rear view of Hydro Master 2000 Skid Frame
Rear view of Hydro Master 2000 Tank
Hydro Master 2000 pay load
User Friendly to operate - Remote control
Hydro Master 2000 Boom Rotation outside
Hydro Master 2000 5" Suction Hose
Hydro Master 2000 Full Vacuum System
Hydro Master 2000 Independent vacuum engine
Hydro Master 2000 Easily Maintained

Frequently asked questions

What is hydro vacuum excavation and how does it work?

Hydro vacuum excavation uses a high-pressure water wand to break up soil and a powerful vacuum to extract spoil into a sealed on-board tank. Because no mechanical tool touches the ground, it eliminates the risk of striking underground pipes, cables, fibre or gas lines. The HydroMaster 2000 uses a full vacuum system - not air-based - meaning the standpipe can be fully submerged and still extracts efficiently in very wet or clay-heavy ground where air-based hydrovacs lose performance. The 270-degree remote-controlled boom lets one operator work safely without a second person.

What is the difference between the HydroMaster 2000 and a conventional digger?

A digger uses a mechanical bucket that cannot work safely near underground services without risking a strike on pipes, cables or fibre. The HydroMaster 2000 uses high-pressure water and vacuum to expose and move soil precisely, with no mechanical ground contact. It is quieter, creates less ground disturbance, and fits compact job sites and residential driveways where a large excavator cannot go. See also our Insights article: Hydro Vacuum Excavator vs. Digger

What can the HydroMaster 2000 excavate?

Most soil types including clay, sand, loam, compacted aggregate and topsoil. Its turbo cutter nozzle cuts through compacted material effectively. The full vacuum system works in both dry and wet conditions. Common uses: potholing around buried utilities, trench excavation near services, drainage and stormwater work, foundation exposure, planting in confined spaces, and vac dig in urban environments.

Is the HydroMaster 2000 reliant on a specific truck?

No. It is skid-mounted and moves between any suitable flat deck truck - no truck-specific fitment required. It fits a compact class 2 four-wheel truck (8,000 kg payload), ideal for compact urban job sites and residential driveways where larger trucks would damage kerbs, driveways or soft ground. If your truck is off the road for servicing, the HydroMaster simply shifts to another truck with no downtime.

How big is the spoil tank on the HydroMaster 2000?

The HydroMaster 2000 has a 2 m3 (2,000L) vacuum spoil tank. A sight-glass makes it easy to see when approaching capacity, and shut-off valves prevent overfill damage. When full, the spoil can be emptied easily using the tank’s hydraulically operated controls.

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