For Vactor, operator safety is a basic engineering philosophy. Take a look at the infographic to see how Vactor hydrovacs keep operators safe....
STREATOR, Ill. (Jan. 31, 2019) – Vactor Manufacturing, Inc., a subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation and an industry-leading manufacturer of sewer and catch basin cleaners, and vacuum excavators, today announced the introduction of TRUVAC™, a brand of premium vacuum excavator trucks designed specifically to satisfy...
This infographic provides a side by side comparison of Hydro Excavation Vs. Mechanical Digging to show how hydrovacs are the clear winner when it comes to safety, cost and the environment. Take a look at our lineup of Vactor Hydrovacs, Westech Hydroexcavators and Ringomatic Hydrovac Trailers. JJE...
The amount of money wasted on costly utility strikes is staggering. According to the CGA (Common Ground Alliance) utility strikes have resulted in $1.7 Billion in property damage, 1906 injuries and 421 deaths. Hydro excavation technology was developed primarily for the oil and gas fields...
By Nick Bruhn Printed with permission from Damage Prevention Professional Magazine, Summer 2018 Issue Vacuum excavation is a combination of two non-mechanical sources to excavate soil and can range from small trailer-mounted systems to large truck-mounted equipment. The first source is pressurized water or air, which is...
Printed with permission from Trenchless Technology Canada's Spring Issue By Mike Kezdi Municipalities and contractors across Canada recognize the Joe Johnson Equipment name and know that it is synonymous with industry-leading products and customer support, but that recognition did not happen overnight. As a matter of fact, for...
Today Joe Johnson Equipment attended the annual flag raising for Dig Safe Canada at City Hall in Barrie, Ontario. JJE is a strong supporter and provider of No Dig technology and alternative solutions, that when used in coordination with locates can reduce the risk of...
Hydrovacs were developed in a number of different applications simultaneously - ranging from the oil and gas industry, where they were intended to work off-road and usually on leased roads, to the mining and utility markets. Weight was...
Reprinted With Permission From Equipment Journal The Next Generation HXX was unveiled in October, at the 2017 International Construction & Utility Equipment Exposition (ICUEE) Show in Louisville, Ky. “The new HXX concept showcases our latest design thinking in terms of improvements in payload capacity, weight distribution, operation...
Reprinted from Vactor Manufacturing Vactor, the industry leader in vacuum excavators and sewer and catch basin cleaners, has unveiled the successor to the legendary Vactor HXX® vacuum excavator at the 2017 International Construction & Utility Equipment Exposition (ICUEE) Show October 3-5, 2017, in Louisville, Ky. The...
