Decades ago, hydroexcavators only roamed the oilfields. Both excavating and off-loading occurred right on site.
Fast-forward: The versatility of hydroexcavators has been realized. They’re working in urban environments. But now loads are often being transported rather than dumped on site. And therein lies the problem. Trucks are exceeding road weight limits when fully loaded, giving operators two choices: risk a hefty fine or greatly underutilize the debris tank’s capacity. It’s a problem more manufacturers are trying to solve. Here's a look at only a few of the most recent solutions from manufacturers who had their equipment on display at the 2017 Water
