Vacuum excavators take on new challenges

Construction workers are discovering new uses for vacuum excavators, including locating buried utility lines with less risk of accidental damage. The machines, designed for underground cleaning, employ water or air pressure to displace spoil. Vacuum excavators were originally used to clean septic tanks and car wash pits, among other tasks.

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This story published in AGC SmartBrief on 12/30/2008





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