EQUIPMENT SPOTLIGHT: DISCOVER THE CAPABILITIES OF THE X-VAC HYDRO EXCAVATOR LINEUP

When contractors, municipalities, and utility crews need a safe, accurate, and highly productive digging solution, the X-Vac Hydro Excavator lineup stands out as one of the most capable options in the industry. Designed for trucks including Western Star and Freightliner, these units combine serious power with engineered efficiency, giving operators the ability to excavate safely around utilities, manage heavy material, and stay productive across even the most challenging environments. A X-Vac Hydro Excavator is essential for minimizing risks and ensuring safety on every job site.

X-Vac offers three primary configurations — the X-8, X-13, and X-15 — each built around the same rugged foundation but sized to meet different job demands. While their capacities vary, the philosophy behind them remains consistent: deliver industry-leading legal payloads, maximize uptime, and provide a safer alternative to mechanical digging. The X-Vac Hydro Excavator range ensures that every operator can rely on durability and performance.

Why Contractors Trust X-Vac Hydro Excavators for High-Risk Utility Work

For contractors, municipalities, and industrial operators seeking high-performance hydro-excavation solutions, the X-Vac Hydro Excavator X-Series delivers. Built for both Western Star and Freightliner chassis (and other compatible truck platforms), these bodies bring together powerful vacuum/blower systems, high-pressure water jets, large debris and water tank capacities, and rugged construction for all-weather operation. Each X-Vac Hydro Excavator model is designed to enhance productivity.

Advantages of X-Vac Hydro Excavation

X-Vac Hydro Excavators are engineered not only for performance, but also for long-term durability and operator confidence. Hydro excavation as a process already brings major benefits — safer digging around buried utilities, reduced ground disturbance, and minimal restoration compared to mechanical excavation — but X-Vac enhances these advantages with:

Industry-leading legal payload ratings for fewer trips and better efficiency with a X-Vac Hydro Excavator.
Lifetime-warrantied water tanks and debris bodies for long-term fleet value
All-weather operation, including insulated compartments and cold-weather packages
360° boom reach and ergonomic controls for flexible and efficient digging with a X-Vac Hydro Excavator.
Compatibility with Western Star and Freightliner trucks, allowing seamless integration into existing fleets

The result is a hydro excavation lineup built not only to perform, but to stay on the job longer, reduce downtime, and provide a safer, cleaner, more productive approach to excavation with a X-Vac Hydro Excavator.

X8

The X-8 is engineered for maneuverability and efficiency in tighter spaces, making it a smart fit for urban utilities, potholing and jobs where access is restricted. While compact, it delivers professional hydro excavator performance, and because of its design it aligns well with fleets that already operate Western Star or Freightliner trucks—reducing training overhead and simplifying maintenance logistics.

Key specifications for the X-8:

Debris tank capacity: 8 cu yd.
Fresh-water capacity: 575 gallons.
Blower performance: 3,125 CFM
Water pump: 20 GPM & up to 4,000 PSI
Footprint: Tandem-axle configuration, compact.

X-13

Stepping up in capacity, the X-13 offers a strong balance of size, performance and versatility. It’s ideal for workflows where you want fewer dump trips than the smaller model, but you don’t necessarily need the maximum size of the largest unit. For customers doing utility, municipal and general excavation work, the X-13 gives you solid capacity with high performance.

Key specifications for the X-13:

Debris tank capacity: 13 cu yd.
Fresh-water capacity: 1,150 gallons
Blower performance: 5,775 CFM
Water pump: 20 GPM & up to 4,000 PSI
Boom coverage: 360° top-mounted boom.

X-15

For the most demanding jobs—industrial sites, major infrastructure, large debris loads—the X-15 brings maximum capacity, ruggedness and uptime. If your fleet services heavy-duty customers, handles deep excavations, or works in severe weather conditions, this model gives the power and flexibility you need.

Key specifications for the X-15:

Debris tank capacity: 15 cu yd.
Fresh-water capacity: 1,615 gallons
Blower performance: 5,775 CFM
Water pump: 20 GPM & up to 3,000 PSI
Features: Cold-weather recirculation system, 700,000 BTU boiler option, wireless remote controls, industry-leading ground clearance.

Best Uses & Performance Insights

Hydro excavation has become the preferred choice for utility contractors, municipalities and industrial crews thanks to its precision, safety and reduced ground disturbance. The X-Vac lineup — from the compact X-8 to the mid-capacity X-13 and the heavy-duty X-15 — offers solutions tailored to a wide range of applications. Each model excels in situations where traditional mechanical digging may pose risks to buried infrastructure or when working in tight, sensitive or heavily regulated environments.

Whether you’re supporting everyday municipal maintenance or tackling demanding industrial projects, the X-Vac lineup provides reliable performance, strong debris capacity and all-weather operation.

Best uses include:

Utility exposure and daylighting around fiber, gas, water, sewer and electrical infrastructure where precision is critical.
Municipal and construction support, including potholing, slot trenching, debris removal and cold-weather excavation.

Utilizing a X-Vac Hydro Excavator is essential for any contractor aiming to enhance safety and efficiency on their job sites.

Which X-Vac Model Fits Your Operation?

Choosing the right X-Vac Hydro Excavator depends on your job mix, access requirements, and productivity goals. Urban utilities and tight work zones benefit from the nimble X-8. Mixed job portfolios, including municipal and contractor work, fit perfectly with the versatile X-13. Large-scale industrial, pipeline, and infrastructure crews gain maximum advantage from the high-capacity X-15.

Across NY and PA — and especially for industries where uptime and service support matter — X-Vac pairs perfectly with Western Star and Freightliner chassis already supported by Tracey Road’s full-service shops, rentals, and on-site maintenance programs.

With a X-Vac Hydro Excavator, you can tackle various projects while ensuring optimum performance and safety.

The Right Size for Every Site

Choosing the right hydro excavator can dramatically improve productivity, reduce jobsite risk, and support a wider range of excavation applications.

At Tracey Road Equipment, we proudly support the full X-Vac Hydro Excavator series with sales, rentals, parts, and expert service across all our New York and Pennsylvania locations. Our team is ready to help you evaluate your jobsite needs, compare models, and choose the right configuration for your fleet. Partner with Tracey Road Equipment and put high-performance hydro excavation to work for your business.

Integrating a X-Vac Hydro Excavator into your fleet can significantly improve your operational efficiency.