Vacuum Excavation and Hydro Vac Services Across New England and North West NSW
Safe, precise excavation for civil construction, utilities, councils, plumbing, electrical, telecommunications and regional infrastructure projects.
Based in Tamworth, NSW · 20+ years operator experience · ABN 76 547 894 022
- Locally basedTamworth, NSW
- Regional mobilisationNew England & North West
- Fully insured[Confirm insurer/cover]
- Experienced operators20+ years
- Civil & utility supportProject-ready
- Safety documentationAvailable on request
- Modern hydro-vac equipment2,450 CFM vac truck & compact unit
Core vacuum excavation services
A full-size hydro-vac truck and experienced operators for non-destructive excavation, utility exposure and vac truck hire across the region.
Vacuum Excavation
Pressurised water and high-flow vacuum to excavate without mechanical cutting.
Learn moreHydro Excavation
Precise high-pressure water digging around sensitive buried assets.
Learn moreNon-Destructive Digging
NDD excavation that removes soil while reducing the risk of service strikes.
Learn moreVac Truck Hire
High-capacity 2,450 CFM vacuum truck with experienced operator, mobilised to your site.
Learn morePotholing & Service Proving
Targeted potholing to visually confirm the location and depth of underground services.
Learn moreUtility Exposure
Expose pipes, cables and conduits for visual verification before you dig.
Learn moreWhy vacuum excavation
Pressurised water loosens the soil while the vacuum system removes the resulting material — no mechanical cutting, no aggressive digging.
- Suitable for working around buried pipes, cables, conduits and other sensitive assets where mechanical excavation is too risky.
- Reduces the risk of service strikes by exposing utilities for visual verification rather than guessing their location.
- A controlled, lower-impact method that produces less backfill and less surface disturbance than conventional digging.
Vacuum excavation reduces risk — it does not guarantee zero damage. Accurate service information and planning remain essential.
Industries served
Specialist excavation support for contractors, councils, utilities and operators across regional NSW.
Service area
Based in Tamworth, NSW, we mobilise across New England, North West NSW and the Upper Hunter. Mobilisation depends on project requirements, location and scheduling.
THE RIGHT MACHINE FOR THE JOB
From compact service locating and potholing through to larger civil and infrastructure projects, New England Hydro Vac can match the equipment to the work. We operate two complementary classes of vacuum excavation machinery.
2,450 CFM Vacuum Excavation Unit
2,450 CFM vacuum capability for demanding civil, utility and infrastructure projects.
2022 No Dig VM850 (550 CFM)
Trailer-mounted vacuum excavator for service locating, potholing, smaller excavation work and restricted-access sites.
HIGH-CAPACITY VACUUM EXCAVATION
SERIOUS CAPABILITY FOR CIVIL, UTILITY & INFRASTRUCTURE WORK
For larger non-destructive digging and vacuum excavation projects, New England Hydro Vac provides high-capacity vacuum excavation capability designed for demanding civil, utility and infrastructure environments.
With powerful 2,450 CFM suction, high-pressure water excavation and a highly manoeuvrable 6x4 configuration, the unit is designed to efficiently expose underground services, remove spoil and support larger-scale excavation projects.
From service proving and potholing through to major civil and infrastructure works, our high-capacity vacuum excavation capability gives contractors a safer and more precise alternative to conventional mechanical excavation around underground assets.
Rear Vacvator cyclone & hose reel
Hino 500 front cab profile
Cab detail & 26,000kg GVM rating
Performance Specifications
Engineering & vacuum excavation performance
- Vacuum performance
- Powerful 4,162 m³/h (2,450 CFM) vacuum performance
- Vacuum capability
- Up to -28” Hg (-94 kPa)
- Water excavation system
- High-volume, high-pressure NDD water system
- Water pressure & flow
- 32 LPM at 3,600 PSI (248 Bar)
- Dual operation
- Capability for twin NDD operation
- Filtration system
- Industry-leading filtration and cyclone system with washable poly filters
- Filter service interval
- Up to 500 operating hours between filter cleaning
- Axle loading
- Designed for compliant axle loading at maximum spoil tank payload
- Truck footprint
- Compact truck footprint and reduced turning circle for improved manoeuvrability
- Vehicle platform
- Hino FM2632 6x4 platform
Technology & Operation
Modern operational systems
- Intuitive operation and maintenance
- Intelligent CAN bus management system
- Remote access telemetry and diagnostics
- GPS tracking capability
- Quiet vacuum operation – approximately 82 dBA at 10 metres
High-Capacity Applications
Civil, utility & major regional projects
- Non-destructive digging (NDD)
- Underground service exposure
- Service proving and potholing
- Utility infrastructure
- Civil construction
- Electrical infrastructure
- Telecommunications
- Water and sewer infrastructure
- Road and transport projects
- Mining and industrial sites
- Construction projects
- Council works
- Agricultural infrastructure
- Larger-volume vacuum excavation
- Excavation around sensitive underground assets
COMPACT VACUUM EXCAVATION
The right machine for the job
Not every job needs a full-size hydro vac truck.
Our 2022 No Dig VM850 is a compact, trailer-mounted vacuum excavation unit designed for non-destructive digging, underground service exposure, potholing and smaller excavation work.
Its compact footprint makes it particularly useful where site access is restricted or where a larger vacuum truck would be unnecessary, while still providing professional vacuum excavation capability.
2022 No Dig VM850 — Compact trailer-mounted vacuum excavation unit
Side profile showing 850L spoil tank, full-opening door & suction hose setup
Equipment Specifications
Verified unit specifications
- Model
- 2022 No Dig VM850
- Vacuum blower
- 550 CFM vacuum blower
- Spoil tank
- 850 litre fully galvanised hydraulic tilting spoil tank
- Tank door
- Full-opening spoil tank door
- Clean water tank
- 500 litre clean water tank
- Water pressure
- High-pressure water pump – 3,000 PSI
- Suction hose
- 3-inch suction hose
- Hose length
- Approx. 7 metres from tank to suction pipe
- Trailer setup
- Heavy-duty 3.5 tonne trailer
Suitable Applications
Where the VM850 excels on regional worksites
- Non-destructive digging (NDD)
- Underground service locating and exposure
- Potholing and proving services
- Small excavation works
- Restricted-access sites
- Residential and commercial sites where appropriate
- Civil construction support
- Electrical and communications service exposure
- Water and utility works
- Work where mobilisation of a full-size hydro vac truck is unnecessary
NEED VACUUM EXCAVATION?
From compact service locating and potholing through to larger civil and infrastructure projects, New England Hydro Vac can match the equipment to the job.
Contact us to discuss your project.
Equipment photo gallery
High-resolution views of our vacuum excavation fleet — tap any image to inspect it full size. The Hino 6x4 high-capacity unit and the No Dig VM850 compact trailer are matched to suit different project requirements.
High-Capacity Vacuum Excavation
Hino FM2632 6x4 · 2,450 CFMCompact Vacuum Excavation
No Dig VM850 · 550 CFMNot sure which unit suits your job?
Tell us the site access, scope and services involved — we'll match the right machine to the work.
How to request a quote
The more detail you can provide, the more accurately we can scope your project and confirm equipment suitability.
- Project location
- Type of work
- Services or assets involved
- Required date
- Access conditions
- Estimated excavation quantity or number of potholes
- Material or waste type
- Site contact details
- Relevant plans, photos or utility information
Ready to scope your project?
Submit a quote request with your project details and site information. We'll respond to confirm availability and next steps.
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0418 790 274Frequently asked questions
Planning excavation work around underground services?
Talk to a regional vacuum excavation specialist. We'll help you scope the work, confirm equipment suitability and arrange mobilisation.