About this product
The MEGA Vacuum excavator line is designed to keep you on the job longer with larger capacity spoil tanks and fresh water options. The MEGA Vacs can be equipped with three different powerpacks to suit your application. All are powered by a 99HP Kubota diesel engine and run a 1200 cfm blower. Powerpacks can be upgraded to add a DEEP mercury (23” mercury) blower for fluid management and HDD support or an Air/Water combination powerpack with the standard 1200 cfm blower with 15” of mercury.
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Key Features
MEGA 2000 – STAY ON THE JOB LONGER
The MEGA 2000 skid-mounted vacuum excavator enables large volume potholing to keep you on the job longer. It has a 99 horsepower Kubota diesel engine with a 1200 cfm blower and features a 2,000 gallon spoil tank and 925 gallons of fresh water to ensure you have the power and capacity required.
MEGA 2600 – ULTIMATE HDD SUPPORT
The MEGA 2600 skid-mounted vacuum excavator is designed for fluid management and HDD support for up to D100x120 class rigs and Maxi Rigs jobs. The Mega 2600 is typically paired with PP100XT DEEP powerpack providing additional suction power with 23 inches of mercury DEEP blower for increased fluid management capabilities. The MEGA 2600 also features 300 gallons of fresh water making it a versatile potholing unit when needed.
PP100XT AIR – ADDED VERSATILITY
An Air/Water Power Pack equipped with a 99 horsepower Kubota diesel engine, 1200 cfm at 15” of mercury blower and a 185 cfm @ 100 psi rotary air compressor.
PP100XT DEEP – ADDED POWER
For fluid management jobs, the PP100XT DEEP power pack features a 99 horsepower Kubota diesel engine and a 1200cfm 23” of mercury deep vacuum blower.
EXCLUSIVE “CAM-OVER” EXTERNAL HYDRAULIC DOOR
The McLaughlin patented “Cam-Over” hydraulic rear door leads the industry with this simple reliable design with all components being external to the tank. The design provides a consistent 360° seal and mechanical locking mechanism, to keep fluids securely in the debris tank even under reverse pressure.
AN INDUSTRY FIRST, THREE-STAGE CYCLONIC FILTRATION
Standard three-stage cyclonic filtration system, which allows the vacuum to be used for both wet and dry vacuum excavating where the cyclones reduce airborne particulates from reaching the final filter and vacuum blower. This system prolongs the filter life, reducing maintenance costs.
CONVENIENT & EASY TO USE
The MEGA vac series features a built-in patented In-Tank clean out flushing system, and an easily accessible operator control panel, these vacuum excavators were designed for ease of use and serviceability. All of the daily service points are also readily accessible around the machine.
FAST & EFFICIENT
Optional reverse flow on the MEGA vac series keeps your work moving forward with the ability to offload spoil faster and clear hose clogs quickly. Simply reverse the airflow by changing the valve position for positive tank pressure.
Available Options
Hydraulic Boom
Exclusive telescoping boom maintains hose length during extension and incorporates a remote controlled hydraulic valve for vacuum shut off
Hot Box
Allows you to work with water heated up to 165 degrees F to improve digging in frost or heavy clay.
Reverse Flow
Keeps your work moving forward with the ability to offload spoil faster and clear hose clogs quickly. Simply reverse the airflow by changing the valve position for positive tank pressure.
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Specifications
General Dimensions and Weights - Skid
| MEGA Vacs | MEGA 2000 | MEGA 2600 |
| Length | 290.8″ (738.6 cm) | 262.4″ (666.5 cm) |
| Height Boom | 110.06″ (279.6 cm) | 113.1″ (287.3 cm) |
| Height with Boom & Reverse Flow | 128.96″ (327.6 cm) | 132″ (335.3 cm) |
| Empty Weight | Call | Call |
| Width | 97.7″ (248.2 cm) | 98.06′ (249.1 cm) |
| Weight (Gross Vehicle Weight) | NA | NA |
General Dimensions and Weights - Trailer
| MEGA Vacs | MEGA 2000 | MEGA 2600 |
| Empty Weight | NA | NA |
| Length | NA | NA |
| Width | NA | NA |
| Height | NA | NA |
| Brake Type | NA | NA |
| Hitch Type | NA | NA |
| Weight (Gross Vehicle Weight) | NA | NA |
| Trailer Axles | NA | NA |
Engine
| MEGA Vacs | MEGA 2000 | MEGA 2600 |
| Horsepower | 99 | 99 |
| Enclosure | ENCLOSED/LOCKABLE | ENCLOSED/LOCKABLE |
| Full Tank Capacity | 22 gal (83.3 L) | 22 gal (83.3 L) |
Water Tank
| MEGA Vacs | MEGA 2000 | MEGA 2600 |
| Water Tank Capacity | 925 gal (3501.5 L) | 300 gal (1135.6 L) |
| Number of Tanks | 1 | 1 |
| High Pressure Pump: Flow Rate | 5.6 gpm (21.2 L/min) | 5.6 gpm (21.2 L/min) |
| High Pressure Pump: Pressure | 3000 | 3000 |
| High Pressure Hose Length | 50′ (15.2 m) | 50′ (15.2 m) |
| Low Water Shutoff | ELECTRONIC | ELECTRONIC |
Spoil Tank
| MEGA Vacs | MEGA 2000 | MEGA 2600 |
| Spoil Tank Capacity | 2000 gal (7570.8 L) | 2600 gal (9842.1 L) |
| Door type | HYDRAULIC | HYDRAULIC |
| In Tank Washdown | STANDARD | STANDARD |
| Mechanical full tank shut off | STANDARD | STANDARD |
| Electric full tank shut off | STANDARD | STANDARD |
| Tank Lift Type | DUAL CYL | DUAL CYL |
Vacuum
| MEGA Vacs | MEGA 2000 | MEGA 2600 |
| Type of Filters | 2 MICRON WASHABLE | 2 MICRON WASHABLE |
| Cyclonic filtration system | STANDARD | STANDARD |
| Hose Length | 3-10′ (3.04 m) | 3-10′ (3.04 m) |
| Hose Width | 4″ (10.2 cm) | 4″ (10.2 cm) |
| Vacuum Hg Mercury | 15 | 15 |
| Vacuum cfm | 1200 | 1200 |
| Suction Hose Storage | STANDARD | STANDARD |
Control Panel
| MEGA Vacs | MEGA 2000 | MEGA 2600 |
| Gauges | VAC, WATER, AIR PRESSURE, COMPRESSOR | VAC, WATER, AIR PRESSURE, COMPRESSOR |
Boom
| MEGA Vacs | MEGA 2000 | Mega 2600 |
| Reach | 14′ (4.3 m) | 14′ (4.3 m) |
| Movement | 270 DEGREE ROTATION | 270 DEGREE ROTATION |
| Remote Control | WIRELESS | WIRELESS |
Available Options
| MEGA Vacs | MEGA 2000 | MEGA 26000 |
| Pressure offloading (reverse flow) | YES | YES |
| Strong Arm (manual boom) | NA | NA |
| Hydraulic Boom | YES | YES |
| Hot Box water heater | YES | YES |
| Air Compressor | YES | YES |