Ditch Witch has introduced the W12 truck vac to its lineup, which is the first offering in Ditch Witch’s new line of Warlock vacuum excavators.

The company released the product to enhance utility contractors’ productivity while potholing or cleaning up spills and debris. The company has made trailer vacs for hydro excavation for years as the acceptance of soft excavation has grown.

Requests for greater capabilities have also grown, and the company went on to produce its HXT truck vac line, said Ditch Witch vacuum excavation product manager, Chris Thompson.

“However, there was still a segment of the market that wanted an even higher lift, more cfm and greater carrying capacity,” Thompson said. “The Warlock Series addresses this market need.”

With the W12, municipalities can quickly expose their utilities, which is helpful as requirements and desires for more accurate utility maps increase.

Operators Can Spend More Time On the Task

The design and layout of the debris tank is positioned between dual 600-gallon saddle tanks of fresh water, and that helps createamore stable truck.

Aremote-control system controls the water system and boom and can lift and lower the tank. With the 12 cubic yard tank capacity and powerful vacuum, operators can stay on the job longer and avoid the need to bring in another crew to service the drill.

The W12’s dual hose reels, along with the ability to use a hydro and air method, allow crews to use one machine for various excavation tasks, and they can do that even in harsh environments. The company says that because of the size and versatility of the W12, operators can perform tasks such as slot trenching, and the product supports all types of HDD projects, in addition to potholing.