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Thank you, in advance, for taking time to review the attached information regarding Ditch Witch vacuum excavation systems. We have had great success working with contractors and water agencies around the world developing our products and new methods for infrastructure development, maintenance, and rehabilitation. There have been numerous advancements in technological features of our products that are sure to benefit your company. We have prepared the contents of this presentation to provide you with a further knowledge of those advancements and the Ditch Witch FX Vacuum Excavation product line. Why Ditch Witch? Compliance: We are fully dedicated to meeting the standards required by today’s environmental and government agencies. Hands-on training/support: Local representatives are available to provide you with the highest level of customer support, to help with proper use and “best practices.” Trusted quality: Ditch Witch has been one of the most trusted names in the construction equipment for more than 50 years, building all its products in America. Parts availability: Ditch Witch guarantees that parts for your Ditch Witch equipment will be available for at least 10 years. Professional: Our personnel are here to help you and provide you with an experience that will exceed your every expectation. Customized: We invite the opportunity to provide you with a product that is built to your specific needs.

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Thank you, in advance, for taking time to review the attachedinformation regarding Ditch Witch vacuum excavation systems. Wehave had great success working with contractors and water agenciesaround the world developing our products and new methods forinfrastructure development, maintenance, and rehabilitation. Therehave been numerous advancements in technological features of ourproducts that are sure to benefit your company. We have prepared thecontents of this presentation to provide you with a further knowledge ofthose advancements and the Ditch Witch FX Vacuum Excavationproduct line.

Why Ditch Witch?

•Compliance: We are fully dedicated to meeting the standards required bytoday’s environmental and government agencies.

•Hands-on training/support: Local representatives are available to provideyou with the highest level of customer support, to help with proper use and“best practices.”

•Trusted quality: Ditch Witch has been one of the most trusted names in theconstruction equipment for more than 50 years, building all its products inAmerica.

•Parts availability: Ditch Witch guarantees that parts for your Ditch Witchequipment will be available for at least 10 years.

•Professional: Our personnel are here to help you and provide you with anexperience that will exceed your every expectation.

•Customized: We invite the opportunity to provide you with a product that isbuilt to your specific needs.

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Concrete and rock sawing contractorsClean up saw cuttingsTrench clean-out

Road grinding companiesClean-up during/after surface millingRoad paint removal

Electrical contractorsPotholingSite clean-upSetting junction boxes

Paving and grading contractorsExposing utilities when changing gradesClean-up road grinder cuttings from storm drain inletsClean and test drain inlets for pre and post resurfacing

Water and sewer contractorsExposing utility linesCleaning out valve boxesManhole clean-outSeptic tank workPortable toilet clean-upClean-out new utilities prior to first use

Sewer camera contractorsExposing utility linesLine clean-out

Locating contractorsExposing utility lines

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Utilities – electric, water, gas, etcExposing utility linesValve box clean-outMeter box clean-outLateral line clean-outSoft excavation for setting boxes and vaultsSetting poles and sign postsClean transformer boxesClean underground switch boxes

Phone “Co-ops”Exposing utility linesSetting and cleaning vaults

Water districts, departments and waste water departmentsExposing utility linesSite clean-upClean valve boxesClean meter boxesClean carbon filtration boxesWater line repairsClean lift stationsClean manholesClean treatment plantsClean lateral lines

City street and water departmentsClean and maintain storm drainsClear debris to prevent flooding

County road departmentCulvert maintenance

RailroadsTrain car clean-out

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Underground excavation contractorsExpose utility linesTrench clean-outJob site clean-up

HDD contractorsJob site clean-upExpose utility linesDrilling fluid removal

Sand and gravel plantsMachinery/conveyor clean-upClean-up around scale areaClean-up accidental spillage

RefineriesMachinery clean-upTank and storage facility clean-upControl and clean accidental spillage

Fire and water damage contractorsSite clean-upUtilize water tanks to mix cleaning chemicals

RacetracksExpose utility linesSite clean-up after eventsTrack drying capabilityClean tire debris from race surfaceTrack clean-up following wrecks

Emergency usesNatural disaster clean-upRoad spillsAccident clean-up

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Rental YardsUtility contractorsPlumbers

Expose linesSoft excavate for repairs

Landscape contractorsFence post hole excavationMulch/gravel removalTree stump shaving removalLawn sweep

HomeownerStorm shelter clean-outClean-out unwanted mud or waterOutside drain clean-outsGutter maintenanceLawn sweepPower washerLeaf removalFlower bed clean-out

RecyclingClean-up broken glassClean-up shredded plastic or aluminiumClean up paper scraps

Other usesCar wash pit clean-outGrease trap clean-outParking lot clean-up and degreasingClean-out golf course sand trapsClean-up food processing plantsClean-out animal stallsIndustrial fan and filter cleaning

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THE AREA IS SAWCUT AND AC IS REMOVED STARTING AT 8AM…

Water Leak Repair:Water companies/departments could

cut time and labor cost by 100%

Typical water leak at main valve. Area is prepped to excavate a work space

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The crew uses the 2-in-1 tool to pin point the location of the leak in less than 5 minutes.

Notice the high pressure leak.

The suction tool and Turbo Nozzle continue to excavate a work space.

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This Water Department continues to remove leak water and soil excavated by the Turbo Nozzle

The water is turned off while the new line is pulled and reattached. Job completed in 2 hrs.

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Street-side of residential water meter excavation. It usually takes them an hour to dig this type of pit. It took the FX60 7 min.

Another good example of how vacuum excavation minimizes the chance of harming an unmarked fiber optic line that was exposed while excavating the pit.

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Removal is usually done with hand shovel and buckets with ropes and takes about 1-2 hours each

Storm Drain Clean-Out

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The drain is now spotless & only took 5 minutes to complete.

Before/After Results

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Underground Utility Vaults

Their normal method of clean-out consist of shovels & buckets which took 3 hrs to clean

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Before

The total clean out time only took 15 minutes. Normally the whole apartment complex would be

without power for over 3 hrs.

Before/After Results

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Monument Cleanup & Install

Storm Drain Cleanup

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Pothole Utilities

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Water Valve Cleanout

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Construction Site Storm Water Control

Soft Excavation

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FX Series Vacuum Excavation Systems

Features and Benefits

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• Diesel engine

• Tuthill blower– productive

• Fully enclosed & insulated– exclusive

feature– quietest

system on the market today

– protection from the elements

– 73db FX30 & 82db FX60

FX30/60 Power Pack Enclosure

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Curb Side Controls

Auxiliary Hydraulics Supply- FX60

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• Single element filter-3 or 10 micron option

• 33% more surface area than closest competitor

• 40% better filtration capability

• Sight glass on filter housing

• Ease of service

FX30/60 Filtration W/ Cleanout

500 Gallon Units Under 10,000 LB GVWR

• No CDL required to tow

• Compact design with big power

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Water System

• 6-way water jet cutting systems efficiently disturbs soil for productive vacuum excavation

2-in-1 Multi-Nozzle Cutting Tool

• Water pump has an auto-clutching feature– pump disengages

when water not in use allowing full horsepower to drive blower

– reduces wear on water pump

– 3000psi (FX30) or 3500psi (FX60)

– Optional Water Heater Available

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Curbside inlet • Full opening rear

door– single

mechanism door lock

– rear dump valve– 3 level indicators

(low, half, full)– Hydraulic open

optional

Tanks

Curbside Tool & Hose Access

Curbside access • All tooling and

hoses are away from traffic side

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• Full steel grate decking– easy to clean– provides

traction– steps to get on

trailer

• Hydraulic cylinder tank lift– able to work on

cylinders with tank down

• Remote tank lift control – ease of

operation

Tank Dump System

Trailer

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Optional Hose Management Systems

Hydraulic Hose Reel

Hydraulic Boom

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Valve Exerciser

Allows for easy cleaning and exercising of fluid control valves.

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Valve Exercisers

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• FX20, FX30, FX60 power units• Trailer, truck, or skid mount any size unit• Built directly on customer vehicle• Any size water supply tank• 150, 300, 500, 800 or 1,200 gallon spoils

tank• Optional air compressor systems

available

Custom Installations & Configurations Available

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Truck MountTruck Mount Option

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Skid Mount Option

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Custom Vac/Air Truck

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• One of the quietest machines on the market: Hearing loss is one of the most common injuries in the construction industry and is one of the few that can’t be repaired/healed.

• Fully enclosed engine and working components: That allows moving parts to be kept away from the elements to help prolong life.

• Ease of Maintenance: Operator’s manuals available in both English and Spanish.

• Ditch Witch Brand Name: 50 years in the making, proven quality and reliability.

• Engineered Product: The FX is engineered from the ground up as a Vacuum trailer providing functionality at its finest.

• True Curbside controls: Gives the operator the ability to work in a “traffic” free environment.

• Guaranteed Parts: The Ditch Witch 10 year parts availability guarantee.

• Warranty: Standard 1 year and 3 year Available.

Why Ditch Witch over the competition?

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FX Series Vacuum Excavation Systems

Vacuum Specifications and Literature

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ZFX25 VACUUM EXCAVATOR

Standard 800 gallon spoils tank capacityEfficient 27hp Kohler gasoline engineHighly productive 500 CFM PD BlowerEasy access curb side controlsEasy access curb side hose & tooling storage rack30’ of 3” vacuum suction hoseHydraulic controlled dual cylinder tank dumping systemLarge capacity single element 3 Micron washable vacuum filter9,950 lb GVWR electric brake trailer: no CDL requiredFull opening tank door with single-point latch3” inlet valve with cam lock style connectors6” drain valveOptional 3,000PSI high pressure water system with 80 gallon tank80 Gallon fresh water tank25’ High pressure hose and Water Lance

Ditch Witch is proud to introduce the new Ditch Witch® ZFX25 Vacuum. This high capacity 800 gallon low-profile vacuum excavator was designed from customer input to help contractors be successful in the highly competitive underground construction environment. This well-balanced unit is both quiet and powerful in relation to its size.

INTRO FEATURES

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Electronic Locators

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950R/T Specifications

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Thank you for considering Ditch Witch

for your vacuum excavation needs.