The VX50 series is a powerful and productive vacuum excavator, equipped with a 4-in (10.2-cm) suction hose and 1,025-cfm (29-m³/min) blower. It is extremely useful for production pothole applications and drill fluid management. This third-generation vacuum excavator features a 49-hp (36.5-kW) Tier 4 Final Kubota diesel engine and is available with a 500-gal (1,893-L), 800-gal (3,028-L) or 1,200-gal (4,543-L) debris tank.
| Manufacturer | Vermeer |
| Model | VX50 Vacuum Excavator |
| Category | Fluid Management, Landscape, Renewable Energy, Rental, Utility Installation, Vacuum Excavation |
| Price | Request a Quote |
| Year | 2024 |
| Trailer axles | (2) 6000 lbs (2721 kg) |
| Compatibility | 500-gal (1892.7-L) spoil tank option |
| Length | 203.5 in (516.9 cm) |
| Width | 98.1 in (249.2 cm) |
| Height | 85.9 in (218.2 cm) |
| Empty weight | 6370 lbs (3025.5 kg) |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 12000 lbs (5443.1 kg) |
| Make and Model | Kubota Tier 4 Final |
| Enclosure | Yes |
| Horsepower | 49 hp (37 kW) |
| Fuel tank capacity or type | 22 gal (83.3 L) |
| Number of Tanks | 2 |
| High Pressure Pump | 3000 psi (206.8 bar) |
| High pressure hose length | 50 ft (15 m) |
| Low Water Shutoff | Electric |
| Compatibility | 500-gal (1892.7-L) spoil tank option |
| Water capacity | 250 gal (942 L) |
| High pressure pump flow rate | 5.6 gpm (21.2 L/min) |
| Spoil tank capacity | 500 gal (1892.7 L) |
| Door type | Cam-over hydraulic |
| Tank Lift Type | Dual cylinder |
| Compatibility | 500-gal (1892.7-L) spoil tank option |
| Type of Filters | 2 micron washable |
| Hose length | (2) 15 ft (4.6 m) |
| Hose width/diameter | 4in (10.2cm) |
| Air flow | 1025 cfm (29 cubic m/min) |
| Vacuum blower type | PD blower |
| Vacuum | 15 inHg (0.5 bar) |
| Controls | Curbside |
| Gauges | Analog |
| Movement | 270 deg on 14-in turret bearings |
| Remote Control | Wireless |
| Reach | 14 ft (4.3 m) |
| Availability | Optional |
| Weight | 1200 lbs (544.3 kg) |
| Compatibility | 800-gal (3028.3-L) spoil tank option |
| Length | 237.3 in (602.7 cm) |
| Width | 98.1 in (249.2 cm) |
| Height | 91.9 in (233.4 cm) |
| Empty weight | 7270 lbs (3297.6 kg) |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 18000 lbs (8164.7 kg) |
| Trailer axles | (2) 9000 lbs (4082 kg) |
| Compatibility | 1200-gal (4542.5-L) spoil tank option |
| Length | 268.5 in (682 cm) |
| Width | 101.5 in (257.8 cm) |
| Height | 112.8 in (286.5 cm) |
| Empty weight | 9275 lbs (4207.1 kg) |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 26000 lbs (11793.4 kg) |
| Trailer axles | (2) 15000 lbs (6804 kg) |
| Compatibility | 500-gal (1892.7-L) light spoil tank option |
| Length | 203.5 in (516.9 cm) |
| Width | 98.1 in (249.2 cm) |
| Height | 85.9 in (218.2 cm) |
| Empty weight | 6250 lbs (2834.9 kg) |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 9999 lbs (4535.5 kg) |
| Trailer axles | (2) 6000 lbs (2721 kg) |
| Compatibility | 800-gal (3028.3-L) light spoil tank option |
| Length | 237.3 in (602.7 cm) |
| Width | 98.1 in (249.2 cm) |
| Height | 91.9 in (233.4 cm) |
| Empty weight | 7170 lbs (3252.3 kg) |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 16000 lbs (7252.5 kg) |
| Trailer axles | (2) 9000 lbs (4082 kg) |
| Compatibility | 800-gal (3028.3-L) spoil tank option |
| Water capacity | 410 gal (1552 L) |
| Number of Tanks | 2 |
| High pressure pump flow rate | 5.6 gpm (21.2 L/min) |
| High Pressure Pump | 3000 psi (206.8 bar) |
| High pressure hose length | 50 ft (15 m) |
| Low Water Shutoff | Electric |
| Compatibility | 1200-gal (4542.5-L) spoil tank option |
| Water capacity | 410 gal (1552 L) |
| Number of Tanks | 2 |
| High pressure pump flow rate | 5.6 gpm (21.2 L/min) |
| High Pressure Pump | 3000 psi (206.8 bar) |
| High pressure hose length | 50 ft (15 m) |
| Low Water Shutoff | Electric |
| Compatibility | 500-gal (1892.7-L) light spoil tank option |
| Water capacity | 100 gal (379 L) |
| Number of Tanks | 2 |
| High pressure pump flow rate | 5.6 gpm (21.2 L/min) |
| High Pressure Pump | 3000 psi (206.8 bar) |
| High pressure hose length | 50 ft (15 m) |
| Low Water Shutoff | Electric |
| Compatibility | 800-gal (3028.3-L) light spoil tank option |
| Water capacity | 250 gal (946 L) |
| Number of Tanks | 2 |
| High pressure pump flow rate | 5.6 gpm (21.2 L/min) |
| High Pressure Pump | 3000 psi (206.8 bar) |
| High pressure hose length | 50 ft (15 m) |
| Low Water Shutoff | Electric |
| Compatibility | 800-gal (3028.3-L) spoil tank option |
| Spoil tank capacity | 800 gal (3028.3 L) |
| Door type | Cam-over hydraulic |
| Tank Lift Type | Dual cylinder |
| Compatibility | 1200-gal (4542.5-L) spoil tank option |
| Spoil tank capacity | 1200 gal (4542.5 L) |
| Door type | Cam-over hydraulic |
| Tank Lift Type | Dual cylinder |
| Compatibility | 500-gal (1892.7-L) light spoil tank option |
| Spoil tank capacity | 500 gal (1892.7 L) |
| Door type | Cam-over hydraulic |
| Tank Lift Type | Dual cylinder |
| Compatibility | 800-gal (3028.3-L) light spoil tank option |
| Spoil tank capacity | 800 gal (3028.3 L) |
| Door type | Cam-over hydraulic |
| Tank Lift Type | Dual cylinder |
| Hot box | Optional |
| Strong arm | Optional on 500-gal (1,892.7-L) and 800-gal (3,028.3-L) spoil tank options |
| Recirculation kit | Optional |
| Hydraulic jack | Optional |
| Reverse Pressure | Standard on 500-gal (1,892.7-L) and 800-gal (3,028.3-L) spoil tank options; optional on 1200-gal (4542.5-L) spoil tank option |
