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RAMVAC HX-3
Configuration: RAMVAC HX-3 mid-size hydro excavator, 3 yd debris body, 325 gal water, 3000 CFM / 18" Hg PD blower through a 6" system, single axle standard (tandem optional), 33,000 lb GVWR
18 sourced values · Sources: RAMVAC HX Series brochure, Part No. 93758-00-V, Rev. 03/2025 (standard/option matrix). Retrieved 2026-10-25; RAMVAC mid-size hydro excavation truck product page (HX-3 / HX-6 specs). Retrieved 2026-10-25
Dimension diagram
| A | Overall length | ≈ 8,230 mm |
| B | Overall height | ≈ 3,658 mm |
| C | Wheelbase | Not published |
| D | Ground clearance | Not captured |
| E | Overall width | ≈ 2,438 mm |
| F | Track gauge / tread | Not captured |
Weights
| Spec | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| GVWR (gross vehicle weight rating) | ≈ 14,969 kg | Published: 33,000 lb RAMVAC mid-size hydro excavation truck product page (HX-3 / HX-6 specs). Retrieved 2026-10-25GVWR 33,000 lbs. |
Dimensions
| Spec | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Overall length | ≈ 8,230 mm | Published: 324 in RAMVAC mid-size hydro excavation truck product page (HX-3 / HX-6 specs). Retrieved 2026-10-25Printed 27'. |
| Overall width | ≈ 2,438 mm | Published: 96 in RAMVAC mid-size hydro excavation truck product page (HX-3 / HX-6 specs). Retrieved 2026-10-25Printed 8'. |
| Overall height | ≈ 3,658 mm | Published: 144 in RAMVAC mid-size hydro excavation truck product page (HX-3 / HX-6 specs). Retrieved 2026-10-25Printed 12'. |
| Wheelbase | Not published | RAMVAC mid-size hydro excavation truck product page (HX-3 / HX-6 specs). Retrieved 2026-10-25 Not published in the cited OEM document. |
Chassis
| Spec | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Chassis options | Chassis minimum 300 hp | Published: Chassis minimum 300 hp RAMVAC mid-size hydro excavation truck product page (HX-3 / HX-6 specs). Retrieved 2026-10-25 |
| Axle configuration | Single axle (standard) or tandem axle | Published: Single axle (standard) or tandem axle RAMVAC HX Series brochure, Part No. 93758-00-V, Rev. 03/2025 (standard/option matrix). Retrieved 2026-10-25Brochure: single axle S, tandem O; page: single or tandem axle. |
Debris body
| Spec | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Debris body capacity | ≈ 2.29 m³ | Published: 3 yd³ RAMVAC mid-size hydro excavation truck product page (HX-3 / HX-6 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, hydrostatic drive | Published: Positive displacement blower, hydrostatic drive RAMVAC HX Series brochure, Part No. 93758-00-V, Rev. 03/2025 (standard/option matrix). Retrieved 2026-10-25 |
| Blower / vacuum pump airflow | ≈ 5,097 m³/h | Published: 3,000 cfm RAMVAC HX Series brochure, Part No. 93758-00-V, Rev. 03/2025 (standard/option matrix). Retrieved 2026-10-253000 CFM and 18" (standard). |
| Vacuum rating | ≈ 61 kPa | Published: 18 inHg RAMVAC HX Series brochure, Part No. 93758-00-V, Rev. 03/2025 (standard/option matrix). Retrieved 2026-10-25Printed 18". |
| Vacuum hose / boom tube diameter | ≈ 152 mm | Published: 6 in RAMVAC HX Series brochure, Part No. 93758-00-V, Rev. 03/2025 (standard/option matrix). Retrieved 2026-10-256" vacuum system. |
Water system
| Spec | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Water tank capacity | ≈ 1,230 L | Published: 325 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 2026-10-25Brochure 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). |
| Water heater | 400,000 BTU water heater (standard) | Published: 400,000 BTU water heater (standard) 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 | ≈ 4,877 mm | Published: 192 in RAMVAC mid-size hydro excavation truck product page (HX-3 / HX-6 specs). Retrieved 2026-10-25Printed reach 11'–16' (max shown). |
| 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. |
Similar models
| Brand | Model | GVWR (gross vehicle weight rating) |
|---|---|---|
| Vacmasters | System 5000 | ≈ 14,969 kg |
| Vacall | AllExcavate AE 35 | ≈ 11,793 kg |
| Vacmasters | System 4000 | ≈ 11,793 kg |
| Vermeer | HTV873 PTO | ≈ 11,793 kg |
| RAMVAC | HX-6 | ≈ 17,690 kg |
| Vacmasters | System 6000 | ≈ 23,587 kg |
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