{"product_id":"72-inch-alum-hydro-exc-dig-tube-male-bandlock-x-hpde-cuf","title":"72\" Aluminum Hydro Excavation Dig Tube, Male Bandlock x HDPE Cuff","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003e72\" aluminum dig tube\u003c\/strong\u003e has a male Bandlock end and an HDPE cuff, and is compatible with Bandlock-style fittings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e72\" Aluminum Hydro Excavation Dig Tube Sizes and Part Numbers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDiameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePart number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eG850M-6X72HXC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eG850M-8X72HXC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Uses for the 72\" Aluminum Hydro Excavation Dig Tube\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHydrovac suction at the hole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdding reach between boom and tip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Choose the Right Hydrovac Dig Tube\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlange Size options run from 6\" to 8\" (2 choices)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHDPE tubes are non-conductive; aluminum tubes get a non-conductive poly cuff at the digging end\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompare every option in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dig-tubes-clamps\"\u003eDig Tubes and Clamps\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e72\" Aluminum Hydro Excavation Dig Tube FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I know which connection my truck uses?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook at the end of your current tube: flat flange (Vactor and Vac-Con style), Bandlock or Ringlock. Match the connection and the diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAluminum or HDPE?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHDPE tubes are non-conductive and resist corrosion and abrasion. Aluminum dig tubes come with a non-conductive poly cuff on the digging end, and aluminum extensions are flanged both ends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure which one fits your truck? Call 402-237-1914 (Mon to Fri, 7AM to 4PM) and talk to someone who has run the equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Dig Tubes and Clamps\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/bandlock-clamp\"\u003eBandlock Clamps\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dig-tubes-clamps\"\u003eShop all Dig Tubes and Clamps\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"HydroVac Supply","offers":[{"title":"8\"","offer_id":54510308556984,"sku":"G850M-8X72HXC","price":279.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6\"","offer_id":54510308589752,"sku":"G850M-6X72HXC","price":217.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/9941\/0616\/files\/1762356034530-Screenshot_2025-11-05_091930.png?v=1792765246","url":"https:\/\/www.hydrovac-supply.com\/products\/72-inch-alum-hydro-exc-dig-tube-male-bandlock-x-hpde-cuf","provider":"HydroVac Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}