{"product_id":"machete-linear-oscillating-nozzles","title":"Hydra-Flex Machete Linear Oscillating Nozzle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHydra-Flex Machete\u003c\/strong\u003e is a linear oscillating hydro excavation nozzle. Instead of spinning, its 0° stream sweeps side to side in a 15° wedge, so it slices through hard and compact soils fast while undermining less than a traditional rotating nozzle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Operators Run the Machete\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOscillating 0° stream forms a 15° wedge of cutting flow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt for hard and compact soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLess undermining than rotating nozzles, for cleaner, more controlled holes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel body with a tungsten carbide wear surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplaceable, non-conductive nylon housing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRebuildable with Machete rebuild kits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHydra-Flex Machete Linear Oscillating Nozzle Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePressure range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,000 to 3,200 PSI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMax temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 180°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInlet:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/2\" FPT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlow:\u003c\/strong\u003e #6.0 is rated 5.4 GPM at 3,200 PSI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e #6.0, #8.0, #10.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Uses for the Machete Linear Oscillating Nozzle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNarrow cuts such as slot trenching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHydro excavation at 1,000 to 3,200 PSI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Choose the Right Hydrovac Nozzle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 nozzle size choices, each with its own part number\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrder dome screens with the nozzle so debris stays out of the oscillator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompare every option in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hydro-excavation-nozzles\"\u003eHydro Excavation Nozzles\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMachete Linear Oscillating Nozzle Rebuild Kits and Parts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/machete-rebuild-kits\"\u003eMachete Rebuild Kits\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/machete-replaceable-dome-screen-1-2-10-pk\"\u003eMachete Replaceable Dome Screen, 10 Pack\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHydra-Flex Machete Linear Oscillating Nozzle FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does linear oscillating mean on the Machete?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 0° stream sweeps back and forth across a 15° wedge instead of spinning in a cone, so it cuts a slot rather than a round hole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat keeps debris out of the Machete?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA replaceable 1\/2\" dome screen at the inlet. Screens come in 10 packs, and rebuild kits are sold by nozzle size.\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 Hydro Excavation Nozzles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hydro-excavation-nozzles\"\u003eShop all Hydro Excavation Nozzles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hydra-Flex","offers":[{"title":"Machete #8.0 Linear Oscillating Nozzle","offer_id":54510310162616,"sku":"20022428","price":1087.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Machete #6.0 Linear Oscillating Nozzle","offer_id":54510310195384,"sku":"20022427","price":1087.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Machete #10.0 Linear Oscillating Nozzle","offer_id":54510310228152,"sku":"20022429","price":1087.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/9941\/0616\/files\/1761842644884-c90a4ce7f48846a28b6769d69baa1a84.webp?v=1792765260","url":"https:\/\/www.hydrovac-supply.com\/products\/machete-linear-oscillating-nozzles","provider":"HydroVac Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}