Regardless of whether you call them suction excavators, vacuum excavators, sucker trucks or Vac Ex machines, these innovative machines offer an incredibly safe, precise, and non-invasive method for excavating in congested or sensitive areas, minimizing the risk of damage to essential infrastructure.
Hercules world-class fleet of new suction excavators is armed with the very latest technology, operated by our experienced crews and supported by the first-rate service of our Plant & Fleet division and are available for hire with all variants and flexible options to suit any needs.
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Just call the Suction Excavator team on 01793 686224

WHY CHOOSE
SUCTION EXCAVATORS?

SAFER METHODS OF WORKING

Our Suction Excavator machines enhance safety, significantly reducing the risk of incidents and injuries for excavation teams. They also contribute to a reduction in the number of on-site operators required, enabling safer spacing practices during work. Furthermore, these machines are instrumental in preventing service strikes, minimising potential damage to underground utilities and infrastructure.’

Our FLEET

At Hercules, we use our FORS Silver Standard Suction Excavators for faster, safer and more efficient work processes. Our highly-skilled operatives use these excavators which are designed to reduce noise and disruption, maintaining a pleasant environment for both employees and the public. Our collection of 30 Suction Excavators can be used for a range of industrial projects, from water treatment to railways and increase productivity by ten times or more.

Our OPERATORS

Hercules suction excavator operators are a testament to our unwavering commitment to safety and operational excellence. They are not just operators; they are highly skilled professionals who have undergone rigorous training to meet and exceed the highest industry standards. Equipped with in-depth knowledge of excavation techniques, our operators utilise our cutting-edge equipment with precision and care, ensuring that every task is executed with the utmost skill and efficiency. Our operator training programme is comprehensive, with a strong focus on Continual Professional Development, ensuring that they stay at the forefront of industry developments, safety protocols and best practice.

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Efficient use of manpower

Suction Excavators are skillfully manoeuvred by a self-contained team comprising 1-2 highly trained operators. These individuals are highly trained to standards like CPCS–A78 and EUSR, making Herules operators the best around.

Less risk of project delays

Eliminating utility and cable strikes is of utmost importance. Suction Excavators are designed and proven to drastically reduce the risk of this happening, therefore minimising any potential injuries and also costs due to delays.

Cost effective

Suction Excavators are safer, quicker and a much more efficient use of resources than the utilisation of a workforce with multiple trades using traditional plant and equipment, which can be expensive and slow.

Protecting the environment

We choose Suction Excavators for cleaner, eco-friendly work sites, in line with Supply Chain Sustainability School commitments, adhering to purchasing standards and investing in top German technology.

Performance comparison

Here is how suction excavation measures up in varying soil types and against digging with hand tools. Suction excavation’s effectiveness can be assessed across a spectrum of soil conditions, making it a versatile solution for a wide range of excavation tasks.

*The stated amounts are indicative and subject to change based on conditions

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suctionexcavators@hercules-construction.co.uk
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If you are looking for a reliable, safe, and efficient excavation solution, look no further than
Hercules Site Services.

Contact us today to learn more about our suction excavators and how we can help you minimise the risks associated with traditional excavation on your projects.

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    CLIENT TESTIMONIAL

    “Firstly, thank you for arranging the Vac Ex yesterday at short notice, as I know this was a challenge logistically. I just wanted to let you know the vac ex & driver were absolutely superb! I have recently banned a provider from my sites due to inefficiency and your guy yesterday was a breath of fresh air. He arrived on site early and didn't ask "what time are we finishing", and the vac ex was still going strong after 4pm! The comment from site was "the driver made that boom dance". The Hercules Operator was very productive with difficult excavations. Happy to have the driver / Hercules back on my sites.”

    Site Manager - Wales & West

    “Just wanted to drop you a note to say ‘thank you’ for driving some great SHEQ performance at Coppermills. You have been smashing your weekly inspections and driving the reporting of improvement Its on site. You all as a team have set a great example of what good looks like… so let keep this momentum going. Keep up the great work!”

    Regional H&S Manager – MWN Treatment

    “Following yesterday's project at Ashford WTW, I would like to pass my thanks on to all your team involved and the lads who completed the works. The two guys done a brilliant job, and I would highly recommend your services. Keep up the good works”

    Project Manager – Barnfield Engineering Services

    “Had the vax ex here today from Hercules and I just wanted to say fair play to the guys: Keith Spong & Justin Baroman, they have been really great and have gone above and beyond to help us out far far better than we usually get… very impressed.
    Thank you”

    Works Manager – Northavon Group

    “Well done to you all. It’s so refreshing to work alongside operatives that actually want to do a great job and take health and safety seriously. They have shown this throughout this project so please keep the high standards going.”

    Site Manager – MWH Treatment

    “Please forward this positive Observation, from the M4 Safety Manager, to the Hercules managers. Hercules Operatives have been doing great work on the M4 and they have positive attitude towards Health and Safety. They are a credit to themselves and their organisation. The SMART Awards were awarded to the team by Health & Safety manager, whose good opinion is rarely bestowed therefore it is well earned.”

    Works Manager – Balfour Beatty