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Vermeer HTV873 PTO
Configuration: Vermeer HTV873 PTO hydro truck vac on Ford F-650 or F-750, 4 yd³ spoil tank (800 gal on 2021 sheet), 400 gal water, 1,000 cfm / 16 inHg PD blower, 4 in hose
13 sourced values · Sources: Vermeer HTV PTO vacuum excavator spec sheet, PN 296431599 (02/2021). Retrieved 2026-10-25; Vermeer Vacuum Excavators line-up, PN 296431639, © 2026 (July 2026). Retrieved 2026-10-25
Dimension diagram
| A | Overall length | ≈ 8,763 mm |
| B | Overall height | ≈ 3,505 mm |
| C | Wheelbase | Not published |
| D | Ground clearance | Not captured |
| E | Overall width | ≈ 2,591 mm |
| F | Track gauge / tread | Not captured |
Weights
| Spec | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| GVWR (gross vehicle weight rating) | ≈ 11,793 kg | Published: 26,000 lb Vermeer HTV PTO vacuum excavator spec sheet, PN 296431599 (02/2021). Retrieved 2026-10-2526,000 lb on Ford F-650; 33,000 lb on Ford F-750. |
Dimensions
| Spec | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Overall length | ≈ 8,763 mm | Published: 345 in Vermeer HTV PTO vacuum excavator spec sheet, PN 296431599 (02/2021). Retrieved 2026-10-25 |
| Overall width | ≈ 2,591 mm | Published: 102 in Vermeer HTV PTO vacuum excavator spec sheet, PN 296431599 (02/2021). Retrieved 2026-10-25 |
| Overall height | ≈ 3,505 mm | Published: 138 in Vermeer HTV PTO vacuum excavator spec sheet, PN 296431599 (02/2021). Retrieved 2026-10-25With boom. |
| Wheelbase | Not published | Vermeer HTV PTO vacuum excavator spec sheet, PN 296431599 (02/2021). Retrieved 2026-10-25 Not published in the cited OEM document. |
Chassis
| Spec | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Chassis options | Ford F-650 or Ford F-750 | Published: Ford F-650 or Ford F-750 Vermeer HTV PTO vacuum excavator spec sheet, PN 296431599 (02/2021). Retrieved 2026-10-25 |
| Axle configuration | Not captured | — |
Debris body
| Spec | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Debris body capacity | ≈ 3.06 m³ | Published: 4 yd³ Vermeer Vacuum Excavators line-up, PN 296431639, © 2026 (July 2026). Retrieved 2026-10-25July 2026 line-up: 4 Yd³. 2021 spec sheet: 800 gal (3,028.3 L), scissor lift. |
| Debris body dump angle | Not captured | — |
Vacuum system
| Spec | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Vacuum pump / blower type | PD blower, PTO driven | Published: PD blower, PTO driven Vermeer HTV PTO vacuum excavator spec sheet, PN 296431599 (02/2021). Retrieved 2026-10-25 |
| Blower / vacuum pump airflow | ≈ 1,699 m³/h | Published: 1,000 cfm Vermeer HTV PTO vacuum excavator spec sheet, PN 296431599 (02/2021). Retrieved 2026-10-25 |
| Vacuum rating | ≈ 54.2 kPa | Published: 16 inHg Vermeer HTV PTO vacuum excavator spec sheet, PN 296431599 (02/2021). Retrieved 2026-10-25Printed 16 in hg. |
| Vacuum hose / boom tube diameter | ≈ 102 mm | Published: 4 in Vermeer HTV PTO vacuum excavator spec sheet, PN 296431599 (02/2021). Retrieved 2026-10-25 |
Water system
| Spec | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Water tank capacity | ≈ 1,514 L | Published: 400 gal Vermeer HTV PTO vacuum excavator spec sheet, PN 296431599 (02/2021). Retrieved 2026-10-252 tanks. |
| Water pump flow | ≈ 15.1 L/min | Published: 4 gpm Vermeer HTV PTO vacuum excavator spec sheet, PN 296431599 (02/2021). Retrieved 2026-10-25 |
| Water heater | Not captured | — |
| Water pump pressure | ≈ 20.7 MPa | Published: 3,000 psi Vermeer HTV PTO vacuum excavator spec sheet, PN 296431599 (02/2021). Retrieved 2026-10-25 |
Boom
| Spec | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Boom reach | Not captured | — |
| Boom rotation | Not captured | — |
Similar models
| Brand | Model | GVWR (gross vehicle weight rating) |
|---|---|---|
| Vacall | AllExcavate AE 35 | ≈ 11,793 kg |
| Vacmasters | System 4000 | ≈ 11,793 kg |
| RAMVAC | HX-3 | ≈ 14,969 kg |
| Vacmasters | System 5000 | ≈ 14,969 kg |
| Vacmasters | System 3000 | ≈ 8,845 kg |
| RAMVAC | HX-6 | ≈ 17,690 kg |
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