When hydroexcavation contractors neglect basic care and maintenance, it can lead to big problems. Two of the biggest things you should be checking regularly are the unit’s pumps and blowers.
“Without a blower or water power, a hydroexcavator is rendered useless,” says Mike Selby, service manager at Vac-Con. “Other than the truck chassis, they are the most expensive components on a hydroexcavator.”
Selby recommends performing a basic daily inspection on both pumps and blowers. The daily check “generally consists of a simple fluid level check, but I would also recommend checking the drive mechanism,” he says, adding that pumps and blowers are
