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Pacific Tek Vacuum Excavators: Configurations for Every Need and Budget

At Haaker Underground, we know that every customer is different, and every excavation project has unique needs. That’s why we are thrilled to offer Pacific Tek vacuum excavators in our inventory. Specifically designed for potholing/daylighting vacuum excavation, these units are offered as a skid mounted vacuum or can be built onto a flatbed or trailer....
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7 Common Excavation Hazards and How to Avoid Them

If you’re in the excavation industry, you already know that excavation sites are dangerous places to work. Without the right safety equipment and precautions, you risk injuries for your team, the public, and damage to the site and equipment. Using tools like Sonetics headsets can increase the safety of your team while they work. However,...
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Potholing 101

Put most simply, potholing is the only safe way to identify buried assets before beginning a construction project. This investigative method exposes underground utilities at job sites, and our hydrovac excavation trucks are the perfect tool for potholing. The Potholing Process Excavation potholing is a simple process with our hydrovac trucks that involves using water...
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Hydra-Flex Nozzles for Increased Efficiency

Our high-quality nozzles from Vactor and Hydra-Flex improve efficiency and productivity while digging with water. Customizable options, durable designs and the most efficient streams let you excel in even the harshest conditions, making digging more efficient and productive than ever before. RIPSAW ROTATING TURBO NOZZLE – 3200 from Hydra-Flex The Ripsaw Rotating Turbo nozzle is...
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What Makes TRUVAC the Safer Choice for Digging?

A utility line is struck every six minutes in the United States. That means that by the time you finish reading this blog post, another line will be hit. The threat of power and utility disruption and severe injuries is very real in digging projects. That’s why we place such a high priority on safe...
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Hydro Excavation Applications and Benefits

Excavation is a necessary but often cumbersome and disruptive public service. While traditional excavation is fast, hydro excavation is safer for cables, underground pipes, utility lines, work teams and communities.  What is Hydro Excavation?  Hydro vacuum excavation is a non-destructive method of moving earth. Using this method, operators use pressurized water to break up soil....
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Larger Loads, More Maneuverability: TRUVAC FLXX Hydrovac Truck in Phoenix

Get maximum payload, unbeatable performance and increased productivity with the TRUVAC FLXX hydrovac excavation truck. This safe-digging machine is ideal for a variety of applications in ways that a full-size truck just isn’t. The smaller, more maneuverable package can’t be beat when it comes to efficiency, safety and power. Expert Service and Support The only...
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Ring-O-Matic Hydro Excavation Machines Earn Reputation for Reliability

Widely used by contractors for potholing and general construction site cleanup, our Ring-O-Matic hydro excavation machines offer precise utility location. With tank sizes ranging from 150 to 3000 gallons and CAT diesel engine options up to 83 horsepower, these units are powerful hydro excavation machines with a well-earned reputation for ease-of-use and reliability. Take a...
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Best Practices for Safe Hydro Excavation

Hydro excavation is hands-down the safest way to reach underground utilities. Using pressurized water, vacuums and wands, our hydrovac excavation trucks allow crews to complete tasks without disturbing nearby surfaces, making your worksite and surrounding community safer. Following these tips can further reduce the changes of injuries or accidents on site: Use the Right Safety...
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NEW! TRUVAC FLXX Hydrovac Truck in Los Angeles

We are proud to present the next great innovation in midsize hydrovac excavation trucks: the TRUVAC FLXX. This flexible hydrovac excavation truck in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, San Diego and Phoenix at Haaker Underground combines productivity, performance and max payload in a smaller, more maneuverable package. This machine is perfect for a wide variety of...
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