{"product_id":"8-inch-alum-hydro-excavation-dig-tube-ff-x-poly-cuff","title":"8\" Aluminum Hydro Excavation Dig Tube, Flat Flange x Poly Cuff","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e8\" aluminum hydrovac dig tube\u003c\/strong\u003e is the full-size version: an 8\" flat flange tube with a non-conductive poly cuff, for trucks running 8\" suction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt adds a 72\" length the 6\" tube doesn't offer, so you can match the length of the 8\" extensions. The cuff bolts on with four supplied nuts and bolts through a 4 x 1\/4\" pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e8\" Aluminum Hydro Excavation Dig Tube Sizes and Part Numbers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLength\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\u003e42\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eG8X42FHC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e72\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eG8X72FHC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e78\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eG8X78FHC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e8\" Aluminum Hydro Excavation Dig Tube Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: 8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoom end: flat flange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDig end: non-conductive Dura Tube poly cuff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLengths: 42\", 72\", 78\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Uses for the 8\" 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\u003eSize options run from 42\" to 78\" (3 choices)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA standard blower works within about 200 ft of the truck (Trenchless Technology)\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\u003e8\" 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\/6-inch-alum-hydro-excavation-dig-tube-ff-x-poly-cuff\"\u003e6\" version\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/8-inch-aluminum-dig-tube-extension-ff-ff\"\u003e8\" aluminum extensions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/8-inch-quick-clamp-vactor-style\"\u003e8\" Vactor quick clamp\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":"78\"","offer_id":54510311964856,"sku":"G8X78FHC","price":279.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"72\"","offer_id":54510311997624,"sku":"G8X72FHC","price":272.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"42\"","offer_id":54510312030392,"sku":"G8X42FHC","price":228.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/9941\/0616\/files\/1761674530552-1008153988.jpg?v=1792765272","url":"https:\/\/www.hydrovac-supply.com\/products\/8-inch-alum-hydro-excavation-dig-tube-ff-x-poly-cuff","provider":"HydroVac Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}