FX65 Vacuum Excavator
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Designed for maximum payload capacity, the FX65 is a proven workhorse that beats the competition, hands down. It features a 74-hp (55-kW) turbocharged Deutz® diesel engine, the best horsepower in its class. The FX65 also has the highest airflow of any vac excavator at 1,215 cfm (34.4 m3/min), 20 percent more than the next machine on the market. As with all Ditch Witch machines, it’s engineered with productivity and profit in mind.
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Versatility
FX65Versatility
Options include a choice of 500-, 800- or 1,200-gallon (1893-, 3028-, 4542-liter) vacuum tanks and choice of 200-, 300- or 500-gallon (757-, 1136-, 1893-liter) water tanks to meet the requirements of virtually any size job.
Applications include potholing to expose buried utility lines, directional drilling site cleanup, water leak repair, valve box cleanout, utility vault cleanout, commercial and residential debris cleanup.
System may be ordered from the factory either trailer-mounted or as loose components for mounting to a skid or flatbed truck.
Optional water heater keeps water system from freezing in inclement weather and increases wintertime productivity and production in tight soils.
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Operator Comfort
FX65Operator Comfort
Leads the industry in quiet operation at 82 dBA; The FX65 includes a larger silencer to further reduce noise for minimal disturbance in noise-sensitive areas and greater operator comfort.
Easily accessible controls and service points; curbside controls provide greater safety and convenience.
Easy access to power pack for convenient servicing.
Standard hydraulic door opens fully horizontal to maximize the efficiency of spoils removal; door also features hydraulic locks.
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Noise Level
Noise Level
Sound power
112 dBA
Sound pressure
83 dBA
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Vacuum System
Vacuum System
Air flow
1,215 cfm
34.4 m(3)/min
Vacuum, max
16 in Hg
405 mm Hg
Vacuum tank capacity
500*/800/1,200 gal
1893/3028/4542 L
Tank outlet valve size
6 in
152 mm
Filter type
Washable polyester
Filter area
130 ft(2)
12 m(2)
Filter rating
0.5 micron per ASHA RP531
Suction hose
4 in
102 mm
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Water System
Water System
Water tank capacity
200/300/500 gal
757/1136/1893 L
Water pump flow
5.5 gpm
20.8 l/min
Water pump pressure, max
3,000 psi
Antifreeze system
50/50 water/antifreeze mix
Pressure hose length
50 ft
Hydraulic System
Gear pump
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Ease of Use
FX65Ease of Use
High-pressure water system with a 5.5 gpm (20.8 l/min), 3,000 psi (207 bar) water pump; water pressure adjustable from curbside operator’s station. OLL
Standard hydraulic door opens fully horizontal to maximize the efficiency of spoils removal; door also features hydraulic locks.
Fully enclosed, insulated and lockable power pack protects major components from weather and vandalism while leading the industry in noise reduction.
Optional remote control hydraulic boom rotates 270 degrees and extends to 14 ft (4.3 m) saves labor, time and reduces operator fatigue.
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Dimensions
Dimensions
U.S.
Metric
1,200 Gal Spoils / 500 Gal Water / T26S
Length (vac only)
249 in
6325 mm
Width (vac only)
101 in
2553 mm
Height w/ boom (vac only)
93 in
2362 mm
Height w/out boom
99 in
2515 mm
Weight, empty
12,245 lb
5554 kg
GVWR
26000 lb
11793 kg
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Power
FX65Power
Most productive unit on the market in this size class with airflow optimized to maximize efficiency for highest performance output.
74-hp (55-kW) turbocharged Deutz Tier 4 diesel engine powers the FX65’s outstanding suction and water pressure. Optional engine configurations available in less regulated countries.
1,215 cfm (34.4 m3/min): highest airflow on vacuum excavator trailer for the lowest investment on the market. 20 percent more performance than the competition.
Auxiliary hydraulic power system powers a variety of jobsite tools, everything from impact wrenches to jackhammers.
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Battery
Battery
SAE reserve capacity rating
195 min
SAE cold crank rating @ 0°F (-18°C)
950 amps
Electrical system
12V
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Power
Power
Deutz
TD2.9 L4
Fuel
Diesel
Cooling
Water
Number of Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Manufacturer's gross power rating
74 hp
55 kW
Emissions compliance
EPA Tier 4
EU Stage IIIB
Rated speed
2,600 rpm
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Rugged Design
FX65Rugged Design
Three stage filtration includes a cyclonic filter which cleans the air before it reaches the filter and a 0.5-micron washable vacuum filter. An additional blower relief air filter provides the industry's best filtration for maximum protection of key components.
Saddle-style tanks give the 1,200-gallon (4542-L) FX65 vacuum excavator a lower center of gravity and enhance trailer balance.
Heavy duty FMVSS compliant trailer comes standard with toolbox storage to enhance trailer balance.