The Sewer Jet 700 from John Bean Sprayers offers municipalities an advanced trailer-mounted waterjetter that is powerful, durable and easy to operate.

“This machine is built like a tank,” says Andrew Tripp, product sales specialist for jetting systems. “Plus it’s easy to use. All the controls are mounted at the rear of the machine, on the curb side of the hose reel, so you don’t have to walk all around the unit to operate it. In fact, one person can run it. Our safety rotating hose reel makes it easier to position the machine over a manhole.”

The unit carries two 350-gallon, corrosion-resistant, black polyethylene tanks. The dual tanks create a baffling effect that reduces water movement during towing. The black color inhibits UV rays, helping the tanks resist algae growth. The tanks can be filled curbside with a standard 2.5-inch fire hydrant fitting. The tanks also weigh less than steel or fiberglass and will not crack.

The unit is powered by a four-cylinder, water-cooled, 80-hp John Deere diesel engine and has an FMC Technologies Inc./John Bean three-piston pump. Two pumps are available: a high-volume pump (40 gpm/2,000 psi) and a high-pressure pump (18 gpm/4,000 psi). A linear-actuated spring-loaded pump clutch replaces the traditional mechanical cable-engaged clutch.

“Instead of moving a lever to engage the water pump, you just flip a toggle switch on the control panel, which makes it a lot easier to use,” Tripp says. The engine and pump are fully shrouded for protection from the elements.

The tandem-axle machine has a gross vehicle weight rating of 14,000 pounds and can be towed fully loaded with water by a pickup truck. Intended for use in pipes up to 24 inches, the unit comes with 600 feet of 3/4-inch hose. An 800-foot 1/2-inch hose and articulating hose reel are optional. For information: 800/241-2308; www.johnbeansprayers.com.