2025 Ditch Witch® Mud Vacs MV8
- Year 2025
- Make Ditch Witch®
- Model Mud Vacs
2025 Ditch Witch® Mud Vacs MV8
2025 Ditch Witch® Mud Vacs MV8
AS DEDICATED TO DRILLING AS YOU ARE.The toughest rigs get dedicated Mud Vacs to match with the Ditch Witch® MV Line. Built for the challenges of HDD jobsites, the line is packed with features from direct operator input that keep you more efficient while lowering your total cost of ownership. It’s everything you love about Ditch Witch® vacuum excavators—streamlined to work harder in mud.
Features may include:
Power- Equipped with Honda engines, the MV8 boasts impressive power for economic vacs. The DC pump has been updated to a gear pump for more powerful suction on tough jobs.
- Featuring a new boom platform with a clog-bursting valve keeps you working with fewer interruptions.
- A proven design from the HX line, the hydraulic door eliminates mud blockages, allowing the door to properly seal. With 800-gallon tanks for the MV8 and 1200-gallon tanks for the MV12, you reduce costly downtime dumping spoils.
- Your Ditch Witch equipment is backed by a worldwide network of dealers you can count on for unmatched commitment to your success. From genuine Ditch Witch parts to factory-trained service to expert advice, your Ditch Witch dealer has it all for you.
- Curbside operator’s console is designed to make controls easily accessible; for custom applications, the console can be positioned on the left side of the unit.
Engine
Engine Manufacturer
Honda®
Cooling
medium: Air
Displacement
47.54 in3 (0.8 L) | 2-lobe blower: 504 cfm (14.3 m3 /min)
Cylinder Liners
Number of cylinders: 2
Bore
3.27 in (83.0 mm)
Stroke
2.83 in (72.0 mm)
Engine Power
Manufacturer's gross rating: 24.9 hp (19kW)
Emissions
compliance: EPA Phase 3 (EU Stage V)
Aspiration
Natural
Rated Engine Speed
3,600 rpm
Fuel System
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Drivetrain
Drive System
Belt
Battery
Battery
SAE reserve capacity rating: 38 min| cold crank rating @ 0°F (-18°C): 340 amp
Electric
Electrical
Power unit: 12V DC | 12V
Operational
Operating Conditions
Blower: 504 cfm (14.3 m3 /min)
Performance
Noise Level
Sound power: 106 dBA | Sound pressure: 77 dBA
Hydraulics
Hydraulic Type
System: Gear pump
Maximum Pressure
Water pump, max: 2500 psi (172 bar) | Hydraulic System: 2,500 psi (170 bar)
Hydraulic Flow
Water pump: 2.9 gpm (11 L/min)
Dimensions
Dimensions
Vacuum, max: 15 in Hg (381 mm Hg) | Tank outlet valve: 6 in (152 mm) | Tank inlet valve: 4 in (102 mm) | Tank dump angle: 37° | Filter area: 73 ft2 (6.8 m2 ) | Suction hose: (2) 12' | Hose size: Standard | Hose reel capacity (locking): 50 ft (9.1 m)
Length
228 in (5.79 m)
Width
90 in (2.29 m)
Height
82 in (2.08 m)
Capacities
Fuel Capacity
tank: 7 gal (26.5 L) | Water tank: 70 gal (265 L) | Hydraulic System Reservoir: 5.5 gal (20.8 L)
Weights
Weight
5,280 lb (2395 kg)
GVWR
Trailer: 12,000 lb (5443 kg) or 14,000 (6350 kg)
Features
Features
Filter Type: Washable polyester