Pig Tail Nozzle
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Rotating excavation nozzle that speeds up digging by creating a wider cutting pattern. Spins at high speed to loosen soil faster than standard straight-stream nozzles.
Rotating cutting pattern, faster digging
Wider excavation area per pass
Loosens soil faster than straight-stream
Compatible with standard lance handles
Quick-change nozzle tip
Durable stainless steel construction
Hydro excavation crews that need to open holes faster in standard soil conditions. If your operator is spending too long on each pothole with a straight-stream nozzle, the rotating pattern covers more area per pass and speeds up the job.
General potholing and daylighting in loamy or sandy soils
Wide excavation openings for utility exposure
Trench excavation where speed matters more than precision
Bulk soil removal ahead of precision nozzle work
The rotating cutting pattern creates a wider excavation area per pass than a straight-stream nozzle, loosening soil faster and reducing the number of passes your operator makes. Quick-change nozzle tip swaps in the field, carry multiple tips and switch based on soil conditions without returning to the truck.
Operators using straight-stream nozzles for general excavation where a rotating pattern would be significantly faster.
Not ideal for precision work near delicate utilities, the wider pattern is less controllable than a pencil jet. For clay and compacted soils, the Clay Spade nozzle is purpose-built for that challenge.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the Pig Tail Nozzle best suited for?
Hydro excavation crews that need to open holes faster in standard soil conditions. If your operator is spending too long on each pothole with a straight-stream nozzle, the rotating pattern covers more area per pass and speeds up the job.
What are the main applications for the Pig Tail Nozzle?
The Pig Tail Nozzle is ideal for: General potholing and daylighting in loamy or sandy soils; Wide excavation openings for utility exposure; Trench excavation where speed matters more than precision; Bulk soil removal ahead of precision nozzle work.
What sets the Pig Tail Nozzle apart from other nozzles?
The rotating cutting pattern creates a wider excavation area per pass than a straight-stream nozzle, loosening soil faster and reducing the number of passes your operator makes. Quick-change nozzle tip swaps in the field, carry multiple tips and switch based on soil conditions without returning to the truck.
When should I consider a different model instead of the Pig Tail Nozzle?
Not ideal for precision work near delicate utilities, the wider pattern is less controllable than a pencil jet. For clay and compacted soils, the Clay Spade nozzle is purpose-built for that challenge.
What is the typical upgrade path from the Pig Tail Nozzle?
Operators using straight-stream nozzles for general excavation where a rotating pattern would be significantly faster.
Related Dig Pig Products
Clay Spade Nozzle
Flat-fan nozzle tip designed for cutting through clay and compacted soils. The wide fan pattern shears through dense material that round nozzles struggle with.
Pencil Jet Nozzle
Concentrated pencil-stream nozzle for precise excavation around delicate utilities. The focused stream allows careful digging near fiber optic lines and gas mains.
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