In-stock option for Philippi-Hagenbuch water tanks
Customization specialist reduces HiVol water tank lead times with in-stock option for Cat 730s
PHILIPPI-Hagenbuch, a global leader in off-highway truck customization, announces it is now stocking one of its most in-demand sizes of HiVol water tanks for the popular Cat 730 articulated haul truck. Customers who invest in an in-stock water tank can get water trucks on the jobsite quickly with a significantly reduced lead time compared with a fully customized water tank. While custom options can take months to manufacture, the in-stock tanks, equipped with all the essential features, typically ship in two to three business days.
‘Philippi-Hagenbuch’s main focus has long been to fully customize solutions, so customers have the perfect fit for their equipment and operational needs,’ said Josh Swank, Philippi-Hagenbuch’s chief growth officer. ‘While that remains our priority, there are some popular products that require few variations. In those cases, where customers want and need virtually the same thing, we can serve them better by stocking the product and being able to deliver it in a matter of days at a budget-friendly cost.’
The 7,000-gal water tanks for the Cat 730 offer enhanced safety and maximum hauling capacity – standout features Philippi-Hagenbuch (PHIL) are known for. Each in-stock water tank is fitted with Philippi-Hagenbuch’s essential options for this model of truck, including two spray heads, a 1,500-gal/min pump, a sight gauge for knowing the water level, a main tank drain, PHIL’s patented and proprietary soft-start/soft-stop valve to protect the pump motor, and the necessary plumbing for a water cannon if customers choose to add one.
Each spray head has a rated flow of 300 gal/min, so customers have room for further customization while ensuring the pump can push water to all components. Standardizing these features gives customers a fully loaded, durable, and cost-effective water tank that can get to work within a week of purchase.
Philippi-Hagenbuch engineer all of their water tanks to achieve the lowest possible centre of gravity and greatest possible hauling capacity, unlike traditional round and trapezoidal tanks, which typically only utilize 80% of the truck’s capacity to prevent churning.
Philippi-Hagenbuch water tanks feature internal baffles to compartmentalize the water to minimize surging and increase the truck’s stability. As with all Philippi-Hagenbuch water tanks, the in-stock model is made from Hardox 450 steel, which is more than 300% harder and more corrosion-resistant than the steel used in most other water tanks on the market, resulting in a significantly longer water tank life.
The water tanks’ patented design minimizes confined-space issues and provides easy maintenance access by incorporating full-sized exterior and interior access doors, as well as access points at the top of the tank. Their unique flat-top design provides a walkway for personnel when they need to access the top of the tank.
Components are also designed to be maintenance-friendly. Philippi-Hagenbuch’s spray heads are electric and rebuildable, so if one were to jam, operators can stop the truck, loosen and remove the spray head, replace it and get back to work quickly to avoid extensive downtime.
While currently stocked for the Cat 730, Philippi-Hagenbuch plan to expand their in-stock water tank options to include models compatible with Komatsu HM300 and Volvo A25 and A30 haul trucks by the end of 2025. The company continues to offer fully customized water tanks from 6,000 to 60,000-plus gallons for customers with different makes and models of haul trucks.
