HYDRO-EXCAVATION

a safe alternative to conventional digging

PKX’s Hydro-Excavation process provides a safe non-destructive alternative to conventional digging methods by using pressurized water and high-powered vacuums soil is excavated and removed simultaneously. High pressured water breaks up soil, the water slurry and soil is then vacuumed into debris tanks onboard PKX state of the art hydro excavation trucks. This process allows our team to safely work around critical underground utility components, while also being environmentally friendly.

Hydro excavation is a proven accurate solution over conventional digging, which usually involves methods such as track hoes, augers, backhoes, and bulldozers. Using the power of water allows for quicker results that lead to less damage to surrounding soil. This minimizes site restoration time, expense and the environmental impact to the general area.

PKX truck on-site

A technician using pressurized water to dig

Detail shot of the remote control

FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS

Most powerful water pressure and suction in the industry to easily excavate frozen ground
Non-destructive soil and debris removal, trenching, remote digging, and potholing reaches locations
where traditional excavation may not be possible
Rear-mounted boom offers impressive range of motion and pivot
Tilt-ejection unloading provides fast and thorough removal of debris
Surrounding area and soil remain undamaged which increases efficiency and decreases downtime
Remote controlled vacuuming and water system, allowing for one man operation
Integrated fall-protection harness decreases safety-related incidents