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Key Features & Specs
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
                
                FX65VersatilityOptions 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 ComfortLeads 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 UseHigh-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
                
                FX65PowerMost 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 DesignThree 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. 
 
	
					 
												 
												 
												 
												 
												 
												 
												 
												 
												 
												 
												