Gladiator GV500G Mud Vac

The Gladiator GV500G is a gas-powered, trailer-mounted vacuum excavator designed by Gladiator HDD, specifically for contractors seeking a lightweight, versatile, and field-ready vacuum solution. Equipped with a powerful 38 HP gas engine, the GV500G achieves an impressive 532 CFM of vacuum suction through a 3-inch, 20-foot hose driven by a rotary vane blower — making it ideal for applications like potholing, utility locating, hydro excavation, and directional drilling support work. This vacuum excavator comes standard with a 500-gallon spoil tank, a 220-gallon water supply, and a high-pressure wash pump adjustable up to 4,000 PSI — all essential for effective hydro excavation and slurry management on the jobsite.

The GV500G vacuum excavator system is equipped with a powerful 38 HP gas engine, featuring 0.5-micron filtration, a 20-foot 3-inch diameter hose, and a rotary vane blower that delivers 532 CFM of airflow. It offers a continuous vacuum rated at 22 inHg, a maximum internal vacuum of 27 inHg, and continuous pressure at 20 PSI, ensuring consistent suction to effectively lift both wet and dry spoil from depth, supported by its robust 500-gallon spoil tank, making it ideal for demanding excavation jobs.

The integrated high-pressure wash pump, powered by a 38 HP gas engine, delivers 4 GPM at up to 4,000 PSI (adjustable), making it powerful enough for hydro-excavation through compacted clay, rocky, and mixed soil conditions. Additionally, the 500-gallon spoil tank provides a solid on-board supply for extended excavation runs before requiring a refill, ensuring optimal performance for the vacuum excavator.

The 500-gallon spoil tank is constructed with a 1/4-inch shell and heads, designed to handle full pressure and full vacuum conditions. Equipped with a hydraulic door featuring 8 manual wing nuts, it ensures a secure seal during operation and allows for quick opening at the dump site. The vacuum excavator also incorporates a hydraulic scissor lift system, enabling complete spoil discharge at a 50-degree tilt angle, powered by a robust 38 HP gas engine.

The GV500G, equipped with a 38 HP gas engine, rides on two 7,000 lb single wheel axles with oil bath hubs, 16-inch 8-hole steel wheels, and robust 235/75R 16-inch 14-ply tires. Its 500-gallon spoil tank and 12-inch x 2-inch electric brakes with a self-charging break-away system ensure safe towing compliance. To provide stable, secure jobsite parking, a 12,000 lb static drop leg jack is included. Additionally, sealed beam lights with waterproof wiring in nylon tubing round out this road-legal package, making it an ideal choice for a vacuum excavator.

Engine: 38 HP gas engine — Fuel Tank: 22 gal — Running Gear: Two 7,000 lb single wheel axles with oil bath hubs — Brakes: 12 x 2 in electric with self-charging break-away — Landing Gear: 12,000 lb static drop leg jack — Wheels: 16 in 8-hole Steel — Tires: 235/75R 16 in 14-Ply — Water Tanks: 220 gallons total (1 tank) — Spoil Tank: 500-gallon spoil tank — Door Type: Hydraulic with 8 manual wing nuts — Tank Thickness: 1/4 in shell and heads — Tank Lift: Hydraulic scissor lift at 50 degree tilt — Control Panel: Curbside — Gauges: Analog.

The GV500G vacuum excavator can be configured with several options, including a 500-gallon spoil tank upgrade, a 650-gallon spoil tank, a manual static 10-foot boom, a hot water heater, a custom paint color, a valve exerciser, and an internal wash out system, all powered by a robust 38 HP gas engine.

The GV500G measures 21 ft 6 in in length, 98.5 in width, and 7 ft 6 in height. Equipped with a powerful 38 HP gas engine, it has an empty weight of 6,200 lbs and a payload capacity of approximately 9,900 lbs. This vacuum excavator features a 500-gallon spoil tank and boasts a GVWR of 16,100 lbs.