Suction excavators for hire
Tornado Rent hires out VAC-EX suction excavators for damage-free digging around cables, pipes and tree roots. By the week, with or without an operator, delivered anywhere in the Netherlands and Belgium.
- Clean, ready-to-work machine on your site
- Weekly hire, with or without an operator
- Delivery throughout the Netherlands and Belgium
- Damage-free work around buried services
From risk to control
Digging with a bucket or a spade means one bad move can cause damage, downtime and an expensive repair. Around gas, water, electricity and fibre, that is a risk nobody can price in advance.
A suction excavator turns that around. Compressed air breaks up the soil and the machine lifts it straight out. No steel goes into the ground, so nothing buried there gets damaged. You see what you expose and you stay in control of the site. For the technique itself, see vacuum excavation services and what VAC-EX is.
What our customers hire for
Anywhere the ground is sensitive and an excavator would be too blunt an instrument.
Cables and pipes
Expose gas, water, power and fibre without touching them. See exposing cables and pipes.
Tree roots
Expose roots without harming the tree. See tree root excavation.
Tight sites
Pavements, alleyways and city-centre work where an excavator simply does not fit.
With or without an operator
Run it yourself, or have our experienced operator do the work.
How a suction excavator works
Two steps, one result: the soil is gone and the service is exposed and undamaged in front of you.
Break up
The air lance breaks up the soil with compressed air, without putting any mechanical force on the ground.
Suck out
The loosened soil is drawn straight into the machine's tank.
Ground intact
Cables, pipes and roots stay completely undamaged.
Our machines
From a compact tracked unit for pavement work to a trailer unit for deep excavation. Within a package the rate is the same, whichever machine you choose.
AIR-VAC 2
Compact tracked machine just 1 metre wide. For pavements, alleyways and confined spaces, with fully proportional radio remote control.
- Width 1,000 mm
- Weight 1,750 kg
- 360 degree slew
AIR-VAC 2 Electric
The fully electric version. No exhaust emissions and considerably quieter, so it suits city centres, underground car parks, tunnels and night work.
- Zero emissions
- Low noise
- Usable in enclosed spaces
AIR-VAC 4
More capacity and suction at only 1,200 mm wide. For pipelines, cable laying and municipal work, while still fitting on a footpath.
- Width 1,200 mm
- Tank 0.5 m³
- Twin turbine
T-VAC 2
Hydraulic support arm that takes the weight of the suction hose. For longer shifts and heavier work, with maximum control for the operator.
- Tank 1.0 m³
- Hydraulic support arm
- 180 degree working range
T-VAC 2 Trailer
Trailer unit that most vans can tow. Large tank and excavation depth up to 8 metres for heavier and deeper work.
- Tank 1.0 m³
- Depth up to 8 metres
- Towable by van
AIR-EX air lance
The lance that breaks up the ground. Non-conductive and non-sparking, so it is safe around electricity and in gas-enriched environments.
- Zero vibration (0 m/s²)
- Non-sparking nozzles
- Included in the complete set
Not sure which machine suits your site? Describe the job and we will advise. To hire directly, see vacuum excavation hire or suction excavator hire.
Packages and rates
Three clear packages, hired by the full week. Choose the one that fits your job.
Machine only
The suction excavator, operated by you.
- Clean, ready-to-work machine
- Hire by the full week
- Hand-over briefing by phone
Complete set
The machine plus all tools and accessories to start straight away.
- Machine with air lance and accessories
- Hire by the full week
- Damage-free work around cables and pipes
Operated complete set
The complete set including an experienced operator who does the digging for you.
- Complete set with operator
- We run the machine
- No in-house expertise or staff needed
All rates are per week and exclude VAT. Arrange transport yourself or let us handle it. Within a package the rate is the same, whichever machine you choose.
Why Tornado Rent
Hiring out suction excavators is what we do, not a side line in a general plant fleet. You notice that in the machine you get and in the advice that comes with it.
Delivered ready to work
Every machine is cleaned, checked and handed over in working order. No day lost on site.
Advice from the field
We know these machines in use and will tell you honestly which model suits your ground and your site.
Quick answer
We confirm availability and price within one working day, so you can plan.
Transport sorted
Collect the machine yourself or we deliver it to site, anywhere in the Netherlands and Belgium.
Who hires from us
Our customers come from a wide range of sectors. Recognise your work here?
- Contractors and groundworkers
- Infrastructure and utility companies
- Landscapers and arborists
- Municipalities and water authorities
- Fibre and cable installers
- Plant hire partners
Delivery throughout the Netherlands and Belgium
From our base in Rhoon near Rotterdam we deliver suction excavators across the Netherlands and Belgium. Arrange transport yourself, or we handle it and drop the machine on your site clean and ready to work.
Working on a project in this region as an English-speaking company? You are in the right place. See vacuum excavation hire in the Netherlands.
More on vacuum excavation
Read up on the technique, the applications and what hiring from us involves.
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Vacuum excavation as a service
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About Tornado Rent
Tornado Rent is a Dutch family business based in Rhoon, just south of Rotterdam. We hire out VAC-EX suction excavators to companies working around sensitive buried services who would rather not take the risk.
Our approach is simple: good kit, honest advice and clear pricing. Three packages, one weekly rate, no surprises afterwards. And if you are unsure which machine fits, we will tell you straight, even when that means a cheaper package.
Get in touch
Frequently asked questions
What does it cost to hire a suction excavator?
We hire by the full week in three fixed packages: the machine on its own, a complete set with all the tools, and a complete set including an operator. The exact rate depends on the package and the hire period. Request a no-obligation quote and we will confirm price and availability within one working day.
Do you hire out to the UK?
Our working area is the Netherlands and Belgium. These pages are for English-speaking companies with a project in that area, for example international contractors, utility firms or fibre installers working on a Dutch or Belgian site. Have a project elsewhere? Get in touch and we will see what is possible.
Can I hire with an operator?
Yes. With the operated complete set an experienced operator comes along and runs the machine for you. You do not need your own trained staff, and you still get accurate, safe work around cables, pipes and tree roots.
What is the minimum hire period?
We hire by the full week, with a minimum of one week. Longer periods are of course possible. Give us your preferred start and return date in the enquiry and we will work out the hire period for you.
Is it safe around gas mains and power cables?
Yes, that is exactly the strength of the technique. Because the work is done with air rather than steel, the machine never touches the service. Non-conductive, non-sparking tooling makes it safe to dig around gas, water, power and fibre.
Do I need experience or a certificate?
For the single machine and the complete set we give a hand-over briefing, after which you can work yourself. If you would rather hand the job over completely, choose the operated set and our operator does the digging.
Request a booking
Choose your package and dates. We confirm availability within one working day.
Choose a package and period for a price indication
Contact details
Tornado Rent B.V.
Dienstenstraat 1-5
3161 GN Rhoon
Marcel Haring
We deliver throughout the Netherlands and Belgium. Arrange transport yourself or let Tornado Rent handle it.
Choose a package and period for a price indication