X-Vac X-12 Hydro Excavator
Right-Sized for Your Application
Take on demanding excavation projects with the X-Vac X-12 Hydro Excavator, a powerful hydro excavation truck designed to deliver exceptional capacity, maneuverability, and productivity. With 1,450 gallons of onboard water and a 12-cubic-yard debris body, the X-12 helps crews stay on the job longer while reducing the need for frequent refills and offloading.
Built for tough jobs and all-weather operation, the X-12 combines powerful water and vacuum systems with a compact footprint that makes it easier to maneuver around congested jobsites. Whether you’re exposing utilities, potholing, trenching, or completing larger excavation projects, the X-12 is designed to help crews work efficiently while minimizing disruption to surrounding infrastructure.
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X-12 Hydro Excavator
| Debris Body | 12 cu/yds | |
| Vacuum | 5,575 CFM & 27″ HG | |
| Water Capacity | 1,450 Gallons | |
| Pressure | 10-20 GPM & Up TO 4,000 PSI | |
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X-Vac X-12 Hydro Excavator Applications
The X-Vac X-12 is well suited for contractors, municipalities, utilities, and infrastructure crews performing a variety of excavation and vacuum applications, including:
- Utility daylighting and potholing
- Excavation around underground utilities
- Trenching
- Large-scale excavation projects
- Pipeline and utility maintenance
- Construction and infrastructure projects
- Cold-weather and frozen-ground excavation
- Vacuum cleanup and debris removal
Hydro excavation can be especially valuable when working around buried utilities because pressurized water and vacuum excavation provide a precise alternative to conventional mechanical excavation. X-Vac also offers optional air excavation systems when job conditions make dry excavation more practical.
Industries That Rely on the X-8 Hydro Excavator
Municipal & Public Works – Storm drain cleaning, sewer maintenance, and potholing.
Utility & Infrastructure Maintenance – Safe excavation around gas, water, and electrical lines.
Industrial & Environmental Cleanup – Effective removal of sludge, debris, and hazardous materials.
Construction & Trenching – Ideal for foundation excavation and precision digging.
Oil & Gas Sector – Non-destructive digging for pipeline installations.
The X-Vac X-12 is a full-size hydro excavation truck designed for high-capacity excavation and vacuum work. It combines a 1,450-gallon water tank with a 12-cubic-yard debris body and powerful water and vacuum systems.
The X-Vac X-12 carries 1,450 gallons of water. Its high water capacity allows operators to work longer between refills, which can help reduce downtime on larger or remote projects.
The X-12 provides 12 cubic yards of waste capacity, giving crews substantial room for excavated slurry and debris before the truck needs to be offloaded.
Yes. The X-12 is designed for all-weather operation and can be equipped with an optional boiler for frozen soil and tough clay. Low-temperature antifreeze and heat and insulation packages are also available.
Yes. An air excavation system is available as an option. Air excavation uses high-pressure air rather than water to loosen soil, producing dry excavated material that can often be reused on site.
Hydro excavation is commonly used for daylighting utilities, potholing, trenching, pipeline work, and excavation around underground infrastructure. Pressurized water loosens the soil, while a powerful vacuum removes the resulting material.
The X-Vac X-12 Hydro Excavator is available through Tracey Road Equipment. Our team can help customers select the right configuration and provide ongoing parts and service support for their hydro excavation equipment.
Get Maximum Performance in a Compact Package
The X-Vac X-12 Hydro Excavator combines capacity, power, and maneuverability to help crews accomplish more with fewer interruptions. With 1,450 gallons of water, a 12-cubic-yard debris body, powerful excavation systems, fast offloading, and all-weather capabilities, the X-12 is built for demanding utility, construction, and infrastructure work.
From utility daylighting and trenching to large-scale excavation and frozen-ground applications, the X-12 provides the versatility contractors and municipalities need to tackle challenging jobs efficiently.
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- Monday - Friday: 7:00AM - 11:00PM
- Saturday: 7:00AM - 12:00PM
- Sunday: Closed
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