Ring-O-Matic®
Vacuum Excavators & Pit Cleaners
Hydro Excavation · Potholing · Sewer Jetting
Known as the pioneer of vacuum excavation, Ring-O-Matic has built rugged, Iowa-manufactured excavators and car wash pit cleaners for over 60 years. Where a full-size hydro excavator truck is more machine — and more capital — than the job calls for, Ring-O-Matic delivers proven performance at a fraction of the upfront cost.
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Find Your Ring-O-Matic Machine
From compact trailer-mounted excavators to heavy-duty pit cleaners, Ring-O-Matic builds vacuum equipment to fit any budget and job site — without the price tag of a full-size hydro excavator truck.
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Most Popular
Hydro Excavators
Vacuum Excavators
Trailer-mounted VX and VLX Series excavators pair high-pressure water with powerful vacuum suction to safely expose buried utilities. Built for potholing, keyholing, and slot trenching from 150 to 1,300-gallon capacities.
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Pit Cleaner
Pit Cleaners
Vac-only Deep Vac, Super Vac, and Clamshell units clear packed dirt and sediment from car wash, garage, and shop pits fast — keeping water collection systems running without costly downtime.
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Add-On Option
Sewer Jetter
Available on select VX excavators, the integrated sewer jetter option clears clogged sewer lines up to 10 inches in diameter — turning one machine into both a digger and a drain cleaner.
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Applications
Site Cleanup
From storm drains and catch basins to construction sites and flooded basements, Ring-O-Matic vacuum excavators make quick work of spoils, drilling mud, and environmental cleanup of nearly any kind.
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Short-Term
Rentals
Need a vacuum excavator for one project, not a fleet? Rent a Ring-O-Matic from our hydro excavation rental fleet and skip the upfront capital investment.
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Support
Parts & Service
Keep your Ring-O-Matic running with OEM parts, sewer and excavation tools, and factory-trained service support — order parts online 24/7 or schedule a repair.
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Need help?
Our trained staff can help with everything from selecting the right Ring-O-Matic machine to service and parts support. Call us at 800.626.7835. We specialize in vacuum excavators and pit cleaners so don’t hesitate to contact us.
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Standard Line
VX Series
Ring-O-Matic’s standard line of gas and diesel vacuum excavators, available in 150 to 1,300-gallon spoil tank capacities. Choose chassis-mounted, skid-mounted, or trailer-mounted builds to match your fleet.
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Budget-Friendly
VLX Value Line
The VLX Value Line delivers the same core vacuum excavation performance as the VX Series at a lower price point — built for contractors who need reliable digging power without the extras.
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Vac-Only
Pit Cleaners
Deep Vac, Super Vac, and Clamshell pit cleaners are purpose-built vac-only machines for clearing car wash, shop, and garage pits — no digging required.
Shop Pit Cleaners →Why Choose Ring-O-Matic
Ring-O-Matic was founded as a general machining and manufacturing company and is recognized as the pioneer of vacuum excavation. For over 60 years, the brand has built its full line of vacuum excavators, vac-only machines, and car wash pit cleaners out of Iowa — earning a reputation for reliable equipment and proven performance. In lieu of a fully-equipped hydro excavator truck like the Super Products Mud Dog 700, Ring-O-Matic serves contractors and municipalities where budget or project scope calls for a compact, trailer-mounted alternative — without the significant upfront capital investment of a full-size unit.
Vacuum Excavators: VX & VLX Series
Ring-O-Matic vacuum excavators use high-pressure water and powerful vacuum suction to safely dig test holes, locate buried utilities, and complete narrow utility trenches without damaging surrounding infrastructure. The VX Series is the standard line; the VLX Value Line offers the same digging performance at a lower price point. Both are available in 150 to 1,300-gallon capacities across chassis, skid, and trailer-mounted builds.
Pit Cleaners & Vac-Only Machines
Where there’s a pit, there’s a way. Water collecting in a pit at a car wash, shop, garage, or any facility that services vehicles inevitably collects dirt and debris that gets packed in, dense, and heavy. Ring-O-Matic’s Deep Vac, Super Vac, and Clamshell pit cleaners clear that buildup fast, keeping your operation running with minimal interruption.
Applications We Serve
The Bortek Experience
Beyond the sale, Bortek PWX backs every Ring-O-Matic with flexible service programs, reliable parts support, an extensive rental fleet, and a 24/7 online parts store — so your machine stays running for as long as you’re operating it.
Contact our team for a consultation, demo, or quote on any Ring-O-Matic vacuum excavator or pit cleaner.