Hazardous waste suction excavator HX50

Featuring superior power and versatility, the Ditch Witch HX50 is equipped with a 49-hp Kubota® diesel engine to support all machine functions – from potholing and small-slot trenching applications to HDD fluid and jobsite debris cleanup. The machine offers outstanding suction and water pressure and features minimal noise disturbance. Plus, it incorporates customer-driven enhancements to meet the unique needs of operators using the machine daily. Unbeatable Power, Enhanced Productivity The HX50 is powered by a 49-hp (36.5-kW) Kubota diesel engine to support all machine functions from potholing to cleanup of a variety of soils, HDD fluids and jobsite debris. The HX50 provides 20 percent more fuel capacity than its predecessor for improved productivity and fewer refueling stops during the workday. New with the HX vacuum excavation line, a patent-pending make/break seal design optimizes air flow for increased efficiency, and simplified plumbing. An auto-clutching feature disengages the water pump when water is not in use, allowing full system power to the blower for improved productivity. A now standard reverse-flow feature allows quick and easy spoil offloads for improved productivity. A standard, cyclonic three-stage filtration system cleans the air before it reaches critical components. It is comprised of the debris tank, cyclonic filter, and 0.5-micron washable vacuum filter - offering the industry’s best filtration for maximum protection of key components. Featuring outstanding suction, the HX50 is equipped with an efficient 1,005-cfm (28.5-m3/min) blower.