When the job is too big for a portable jetter and not big enough for a high-powered truck-mounted unit, trailer jetters perform admirably. Today’s trailered units provide ample cleaning power, often in compact and maneuverable packages for working in close spaces. Here is a rundown of some of the latest innovations in waterjet power on two wheels.
Heavy-duty output
The Model 184 waterjetter from Mongoose Jetters delivers 18 gpm at 4,000 psi and carries a 300-gallon water tank. Power comes from a 50-hp diesel engine. The hose reel is built with 1/4-inch-thick steel to withstand maximum working pressures. An industrial rotation bearing provides smooth rotation. The reel holds 600 feet of 1/2-inch cleaning hose.
Controls are contained in a weatherproof NEMA 4 control box. An optional Smart Counter footage counter delivers accuracy within one percent. Wireless remote control is available for one-man operation. The frame is built with tubular steel and a 6,000 pound rated axle for durability. Call 841/729-3316 or visit www.mongoosejetters.com.
Easement jetter
The Model JAJ-600TH easement machine from Sewer Equipment Co. of America is equipped with a track system for travel into adverse conditions. A standard auxiliary tool circuit lets users add a variety of hydraulic work tools. The unit is compact enough to fit through a 36-inch gate.
The unit is available with a gasoline or diesel engine. It has a 4-wheel-drive system with 360-degree turning. The rotating and articulating hose reel is removable. The hose reel controls operate in forward, neutral and reverse. Options include a hydraulic dump box, dual wheels and rims, hydraulic root cutter, electric hoist, and transport trailer. Call 847/729-3316 or visit www.sewerequipment.com.
Right-of-way machine
The Prowler waterjetting system from 3T Equipment Co. is a vehicle for cleaning pipes in hard-to-reach off-road locations. It has a 4-wheel hydraulic direct-drive system, a 180-degree rotating reel, with capacity for 600 feet of 1-inch hose, and variable hose reel speed control. The unit is powered by a 20-hp Honda engine with built-in 5-gallon fuel tank. Tires are standard; a track system is available as an option. Call 800/969-3001 or visit www.3tequipco.com.
Made for large lines
The J-2512 Typhoon trailer jet from General Pipe Cleaners is designed for clearing large lines with high water flow and for remote jobs far from a water source. The unit delivers 12 gpm at 2,500 psi to clear lines of grease, sediment, and debris. The 200-gallon tank carries enough water to handle applications where access to water is limited.
A 24-hp Honda engine with electric start powers the pump, which has a Vibrapulse system by way of a 2-to-1 V-belt reducer. Two hose reels — a jet hose reel with 400 feet of 1/2-inch hose featuring electric rewind, and a supply hose reel carrying 150 feet of 3/4-inch hose — are mounted at the rear of the unit next to the pressure gauge and output valve. Engine controls, including an hour meter, are mounted within easy reach in the lockable toolbox with sliding doors just below the reels. Call 800/245-6200 or visit www.drainbrain.com.
Big and versatile
The 7040-SC hydrojetter from O’Brien Mfg., a product of Hi-Vac Corp., is designed for professional day-to-day cleaning with versatility to work in a wide range of pipe sizes. It carries a plate-mounted 700-gallon polyethylene water tank with sump and side baffles, crowned top and side stabilizers for strength, and a 190-degree-pivot Swinger reel that makes it easy to access the manhole no matter how the unit is parked.
The triplex pump delivers 40 gpm at 2,000 psi. A 65-hp Cummins diesel engine is standard, as are Murphy safety gauges with auto-shutdown and a variable electronic control throttle. The reel holds 750 feet of 3/4-inch high-impact thermoplastic sewer hose. The tandem-axle trailer has a 6-inch channel frame and two 6,000-pound DOT-rated axles. Penetrator and flusher nozzles are included. Call 800/638-1901 or visit www.obrienmfg.com.
High horsepower
The 2000TR jetter from SRECO-FLEXIBLE Inc. has a 124-hp Ford 6-cylinder gasoline engine, driving an FMC pump that delivers 65 gpm at 2,000 psi. It carries a 300- or 600-gallon steel or poly water tank and a reel with capacity for 1,000 feet of 1-inch jetting hose.
The trailer has dual 6,000-pound axles and hydraulic brakes. Standard equipment includes an emergency reel crank, washdown gun with 25 feet of hose, choice of two radial nozzles, low-water warning light, water-level sight tube, flush control panel, key ignition, and engine temperature, oil pressure, water pressure and hydraulic pressure gauges. Call 800/421-6536 or visit www.sreco.com.
Quiet power
The Warrior waterjetter from Spartan Tool LLC is designed for cleaning pipes from 3 to 24 inches, delivering 18 gpm at 4,000 psi. Standard hoses include 500 feet of 1/2-inch high-pressure cleaning hose, 100 feet of 5/8-inch rubber supply hose, and 75 feet of 1/4-inch trap cleaning hose.
The jetter weighs 3,450 pounds empty and 5,940 pounds with its 300-gallon water tank full. It is powered by a 27-hp twin-cylinder water-cooled electric-start engine. The package includes one open and one closed stainless steel nozzle. Other features include electrically controlled pump pulsation to maximize cleaning distance, 180-degree pivoting hose reel with variable-speed power rewind, soundproofing system that exceeds OSHA noise standards, torsion single-axle suspension with electric brakes, power hose rewind, rear-mounted operator controls, wash-down gun, and locking toolbox. Call 800/435-3866 or visit www.spartantool.com.
Large cleaning capacity
The Single Axle Jet from PipeHunter has an 18/15 gpm/4,000 psi water system driven by a Giant water pump and 83-hp Isuzu engine. The hose reel carries up 800 feet of 1-inch jetting hose. The 300-gallon HDPE water tank rides on a custom rolled 6-inch frame with continuous welds.
Features include an enclosed toolbox, safety lanyard, 15- and 30-degree nozzles with skid, tigertail hose protector, and 10-inch leader hose. Options include a full engine, pump, hose and reel enclosure, articulating hose reel, Jet Eye camera system, and electric throttle. Call 800/373-1318 or visit www.pipehunter.com.
Hot-water cleaning
The SK2511B hot-water jetter from Cam Spray delivers 11 gpm at 2,500 psi. It includes a triplex plunger pump with ceramic plungers and stainless steel valves. For cold-water jetting, the unit carries 400 feet of 1/2-inch hose on variable-speed electric reel with remote forward and reverse foot switch. For hot-water jetting, it has 250 feet of 3/8-inch hose on a manual reel.
The unit has a 300-gallon water tank with run-dry shutdown switch and a 2-inch hydrant fill. The burner for hot water runs on kerosene or diesel fuel. Other features include a 23-hp Briggs & Stratton engine, 2.5 kW onboard generator, power pulse valve, remote throttle control, lockable toolboxes front and rear, and two nozzle sets with box and tip cleaner. Call 641/648-5011 or visit www.camspray.com.
Compact unit
The Eliminator jetter from Harben Inc. is designed for high power in a compact package. The pump delivers 12 gpm at 3,000 psi and is powered by a 35-hp gasoline engine. The water tank carries 200 gallons. The electric hose reel with hose feed guide carries up to 250 feet of 1/2-inch high-pressure hose. The trailer has a single/torsion axle and electric brakes. A 6.7-cubic-foot poly toolbox provides storage space. Call 800/327-5387 or visit www. harben.com.
Easy towing
The Sewerjet 700 waterjetter from John Bean Sprayers require only one operator and is designed for easy towing behind most pickup trucks. It includes a 700-gallon corrosion-resistant black polyethylene tank and a curbside fill-up with a standard 2.5-inch fire hydrant fitting. One operator can guide the hose, control the reel, operate the engine, and observe progress from a workstation at the rear of the unit.
The jetter carries 600 feet of 3/4-inch or 800 feet of 1/2-inch hose. Power comes from a 4-cylinder, 93-hp Ford water-cooled gasoline engine or a 4-cylinder John Deere water-cooled 80-hp diesel engine. The 3-piston pump delivers 40 gpm at 2,000 psi. Call 800/241-2308 or visit www.john beansprayers.com.
Customer options
The Model 4008-110-200
trailer-mounted high-pressure waterjetter from US Jetting cleans sewers, drains and pipelines from 2 to 8 inches. The unit is a modular-component concept of heavy-duty, single-axle trailers for the mounting of selected pump sets. This allows customers to take part in designing and selecting a unit to match their performance and job requirements.
The jetter has a single 200-gallon water storage tank with additional structural capacity for selected engine, pump and hose reel systems. The rame is made of welded tubular steel with a powder-coated baked-on finish for durability. A single 6,000-pound-rated Torque-Flex axle with LT-235/75-16 tires with an electric brake system enables towing behind mid-sized service vehicles. Call 770/740-9917 or visit www.usjetting.com.
Fully equipped
The Model 2512 cold-water jetter from Triple R Specialty rides on a custom-built trailer with 15-inch tires and a 3,500-pound axle. A 27-hp Kohler Command Pro engine with electric startprovides power. A triplex pump with thermal protection delivers 12 gpm at 2,500 psi from a 200-gallon water tank.
The unit carries 400 feet of 1?2-inch sewer hose on an electric auto-rewind reel and 100 feet of 5/8-inch supply hose on a manual reel. The nozzle kit includes stainless steel penetrator, flusher and rotating nozzles. Other equipment includes a flashing safety light, large locking toolbox, two traffic warning cones, and personal protective gear including gloves, safety glasses, safety vest and ear plugs for two workers. The unit is available in an enclosed trailer. Call 904/786-1826 or visit www.triplerspecialty.com.
High-powered
The Dyna-Jet 20-4000J trailer jetter from Dyna-Vac Equipment has a 66-hp John Deere diesel engine that powers a pump delivering 20 gpm/ 4,000 psi. It carries a 325-gallon polyethylene water tank and a hydraulic-powered, 180-degree swivel reel holding 500 feet of 1/2-inch cleaning hose. The trailer has a 7,000-pound GVW and includes torsion axles and electric brakes. Accessories include a large rear-mounted storage compartment, overhead work lights, remote reel control, 16-gallon stainless steel fuel tank, recirculating system, and amber strobe. Call 315/865-8084 or visit www.dynavac equipment.com.
