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RAMVAC HX-12
Configuration: RAMVAC HX-12 full-size hydro excavator, 12 yd debris body, 1,300 gal water, 4400 CFM / 18" Hg PD blower (5400 CFM / 28" optional) through an 8" system, tandem, tandem with pusher, or tri axle, 79,200 lb GVWR
15 sourced values · Sources: RAMVAC HX Series brochure, Part No. 93758-00-V, Rev. 03/2025 (standard/option matrix). Retrieved 2026-10-25; RAMVAC full-size hydro excavators product page (HX-9 / HX-12 / HX-12 Quint / HX-15 specs). Retrieved 2026-10-25
Dimension diagram
| A | Overall length | ≈ 11,582 mm |
| B | Overall height | Not published |
| C | Wheelbase | Not published |
| D | Ground clearance | Not captured |
| E | Overall width | Not published |
| F | Track gauge / tread | Not captured |
Weights
| Spec | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| GVWR (gross vehicle weight rating) | ≈ 35,925 kg | Published: 79,200 lb RAMVAC full-size hydro excavators product page (HX-9 / HX-12 / HX-12 Quint / HX-15 specs). Retrieved 2026-10-25GVWR 79,200 lbs. |
Dimensions
| Spec | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Overall length | ≈ 11,582 mm | Published: 456 in RAMVAC full-size hydro excavators product page (HX-9 / HX-12 / HX-12 Quint / HX-15 specs). Retrieved 2026-10-25Printed 38'. |
| Overall width | Not published | RAMVAC full-size hydro excavators product page (HX-9 / HX-12 / HX-12 Quint / HX-15 specs). Retrieved 2026-10-25 Not published in the cited OEM document. |
| Overall height | Not published | RAMVAC full-size hydro excavators product page (HX-9 / HX-12 / HX-12 Quint / HX-15 specs). Retrieved 2026-10-25 Not published in the cited OEM document. |
| Wheelbase | Not published | RAMVAC full-size hydro excavators product page (HX-9 / HX-12 / HX-12 Quint / HX-15 specs). Retrieved 2026-10-25 Not published in the cited OEM document. |
Chassis
| Spec | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Chassis options | Not captured | — |
| Axle configuration | Tandem, tandem with pusher, or tri axle | Published: Tandem, tandem with pusher, or tri axle RAMVAC full-size hydro excavators product page (HX-9 / HX-12 / HX-12 Quint / HX-15 specs). Retrieved 2026-10-25 |
Debris body
| Spec | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Debris body capacity | ≈ 9.17 m³ | Published: 12 yd³ RAMVAC full-size hydro excavators product page (HX-9 / HX-12 / HX-12 Quint / HX-15 specs). Retrieved 2026-10-25 |
| Debris body dump angle | 50° | Published: 50° RAMVAC HX Series brochure, Part No. 93758-00-V, Rev. 03/2025 (standard/option matrix). Retrieved 2026-10-2550 Degree Hydraulic Dumping (standard). |
Vacuum system
| Spec | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Vacuum pump / blower type | Positive displacement blower | Published: Positive displacement blower RAMVAC HX Series brochure, Part No. 93758-00-V, Rev. 03/2025 (standard/option matrix). Retrieved 2026-10-25 |
| Blower / vacuum pump airflow | ≈ 7,476 m³/h | Published: 4,400 cfm RAMVAC HX Series brochure, Part No. 93758-00-V, Rev. 03/2025 (standard/option matrix). Retrieved 2026-10-254400 CFM and 18" standard; 5400 CFM and 28" optional. |
| Vacuum rating | ≈ 61 kPa | Published: 18 inHg RAMVAC HX Series brochure, Part No. 93758-00-V, Rev. 03/2025 (standard/option matrix). Retrieved 2026-10-25Standard 18"; 28" with optional 5400 CFM blower. |
| Vacuum hose / boom tube diameter | ≈ 203 mm | Published: 8 in RAMVAC HX Series brochure, Part No. 93758-00-V, Rev. 03/2025 (standard/option matrix). Retrieved 2026-10-258" vacuum system. |
Water system
| Spec | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Water tank capacity | ≈ 4,921 L | Published: 1,300 gal RAMVAC HX Series brochure, Part No. 93758-00-V, Rev. 03/2025 (standard/option matrix). Retrieved 2026-10-25 |
| Water pump flow | ≈ 37.9 L/min | Published: 10 gpm RAMVAC HX Series brochure, Part No. 93758-00-V, Rev. 03/2025 (standard/option matrix). Retrieved 2026-10-2510 GPM @ 3000 psi standard; 18 GPM @ 3000 psi optional. Brochure matrix: 10 GPM @ 3000 psi pump standard; product page lists 'Water Pumps Available: 10 GPM @ 2500 PSI & 18 GPM @ 2500 PSI' (conflict; brochure value used). |
| Water heater | 400,000 BTU water heater (standard); 800,000 BTU optional | Published: 400,000 BTU water heater (standard); 800,000 BTU optional RAMVAC HX Series brochure, Part No. 93758-00-V, Rev. 03/2025 (standard/option matrix). Retrieved 2026-10-25 |
| Water pump pressure | ≈ 20.7 MPa | Published: 3,000 psi RAMVAC HX Series brochure, Part No. 93758-00-V, Rev. 03/2025 (standard/option matrix). Retrieved 2026-10-25Brochure matrix: 10 GPM @ 3000 psi pump standard; product page lists 'Water Pumps Available: 10 GPM @ 2500 PSI & 18 GPM @ 2500 PSI' (conflict; brochure value used). |
Boom
| Spec | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Boom reach | ≈ 7,010 mm | Published: 276 in RAMVAC full-size hydro excavators product page (HX-9 / HX-12 / HX-12 Quint / HX-15 specs). Retrieved 2026-10-25Printed reach 18'–23' (max shown); brochure: 5' extension for total reach up to 26'. |
| Boom rotation | 320° | Published: 320° RAMVAC HX Series brochure, Part No. 93758-00-V, Rev. 03/2025 (standard/option matrix). Retrieved 2026-10-25320 Degree Working Radius. |
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| Brand | Model | GVWR (gross vehicle weight rating) |
|---|---|---|
| Vacall | AllExcavate AE 1213 | ≈ 35,925 kg |
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| Vermeer | VXT600 | ≈ 39,009 kg |
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