VAC-X HYDRO VAC TRAILER
Custom HydroVac Trailers Built to Perform
At Lone Star Trailer & Body, we specialize in manufacturing high-performance HydroVac trailers built to tackle the toughest excavation and utility jobs with precision and reliability. Proudly engineered and manufactured in Mexia, Texas, our vacuum trailers are trusted nationwide for everything from oil and gas field services to municipal infrastructure projects. With over 20 years of combined industry experience, our team is committed to delivering custom-built solutions that reduce downtime, increase productivity, and hold up under real-world job site conditions.
One of our most popular models, the Vac-X HydroVac Trailer, is the workhorse of the Lone Star line. Built for non-destructive digging (NDD), hydro excavation, and soft digging, it’s a top performer in trenching, boring, daylighting, potholing, and other water-based excavation applications. Available in 500- and 800-gallon tank configurations with 4” and 6” inlet/outlet options, the Vac-X is ideal for a range of industries including underground utility construction, pipeline projects, oilfield services, spill response, towing, and recovery.
Why Choose Our HydroVac Trailers?
Unlike mass-produced equipment, every HydroVac trailer we build is customized to meet the exact needs of your operation. From custom tank capacities to chassis and hydraulic options, we tailor each unit for both urban and remote worksites. Our trailers are DOT-compliant and field-tested for harsh environments, offering unmatched performance in non-destructive material removal and precision excavation.
Key Features:
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Heavy-duty tanks and components
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High-efficiency vacuum systems
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Powerful water systems for targeted digging
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Single or tandem axle configurations
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Standard 25” rear manway
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20–50 gallon fuel tank options
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Customizable hose reels, toolboxes, booms, and lighting
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Choice of vacuum pumps (Roots blower, rotary vane, etc.) and blower systems
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Full hydraulic system customization and control panels
Applications Include:
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Construction and Site Development
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Oil and Gas Field Services
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Underground Utility Locating
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Environmental and Industrial Cleanup
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Municipal Sewer and Water Projects
Built in Texas. Trusted Nationwide.
Each of our HydroVac trailers is engineered and assembled in-house to ensure quality, safety, and compliance with industry standards. Whether you're hydro trenching in a tight space or managing a high-volume excavation job, Lone Star’s Vac-X and custom trailers deliver rugged, dependable performance.
Lone Star Quality Guarantee
At Lone Star Trailer and Body, we stand behind every build. Our HydroVac units are designed to reduce downtime, increase productivity, and hold up under real-world job site conditions. With over 20 years of combined industry experience, our team delivers craftsmanship you can count on.
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EQUIPMENT/FEATURE | VAC-X | VAC-X PRO |
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DEBRIS BODY | Standard 500 gal - Optional 800 gal | 800 gal |
LIQUID TANK | 316 gal | 500 gal |
POWER | 25-75 Horsepower | 25-75 Horsepower |
SUCTION | 3600 PSI | 3600 PSI |
HOSE | Standard 20' - Optional 36' | Standard 20' - Optional 36' |
AXLES | Standard 2 - Optional 3 | Standard 2 - Optional 3 |
REAR MANWAY | Standard is 25” – Optional 36” | Standard 36” - Optional Hydraulic Opening |
BOOM | Standard 12' - Optional 16' Wireless | Standard 12' - Optional 16' Wireless |
UNLOAD VALVE | Standard 4” - Optional 6” | Standard 4 ” - Optional 6” |
FUEL TANKS | 20 or 50 gal | 50 or 75 gal |
LIGHT PACKAGES | Optional | Standard |
MATERIAL | ¼” A36 Carbon Steel | ¼” A36 Carbon Steel |
With our modular, CAD-engineered approach, you get trailers & trucks that are safe, efficient, and work-ready—faster than ever before.
OPTIONS & ADD-ONS
Lone Star Trailer & Body builds any option you would want/need. Depending on the system, our customers enjoy added benefits such as hot water burners, electric hoses, various lighting options, electric hose reels, ladders/catwalks, dry suction filters, gasoline/diesel engines, float level pointers, spare tire(s), skid versions, and added bumpers.