Vacuum Truck

Vacuum Truck for Septic Tank Cleaning & Sludge Transfer

Product Overview

The Vacuum Truck for Septic Tank Cleaning and Sludge Transfer is a heavy-duty waste-management vehicle designed for the suction, containment, transportation and controlled discharge of sewage, septic waste, sludge, slurry and other liquid/semi-solid waste materials.

It combines a truck-mounted vacuum system with a sealed waste tank, suction hoses, valves and hydraulic discharge equipment, allowing operators to complete collection and transportation efficiently in a single vehicle. Typical configurations range from approximately 6,000 L to 20,000 L+, depending on chassis and application.

Technical Specifications

Specification Typical Configuration

Equipment Type Truck-Mounted Vacuum / Septic Suction Truck

Tank Capacity 6,000 – 20,000+ Litres

Drive Configuration 4×2 / 6×4 / 8×4

Power Source Diesel Engine

Vacuum Pump Rotary vane / rotary lobe / liquid-ring type, depending on configuration

Maximum Vacuum Up to approximately 90–95% vacuum, model dependent

Suction Hose Typically 3"–6" diameter

Suction Hose Length Typically 7–10 m; longer lengths available

Suction Depth Approximately 7–8 m or more, depending on pump and installation

Tank Material Carbon steel with protective coating; stainless steel options available

Tank Thickness Typically 5–6 mm on heavy-duty configurations

Discharge Gravity, pressure discharge or hydraulic tipping

Rear Door Manual or hydraulically operated

Tank Dumping Hydraulic lifting/tipping system

Control System Manual or hydraulic/electro-hydraulic controls

Safety System Overflow protection, vacuum/pressure relief and shut-off systems

Mounting Truck chassis with dedicated subframe

Application Septic cleaning, sludge transfer, wastewater and industrial waste handling

Actual specifications should be confirmed against the selected truck chassis, pump and tank configuration before purchase. For example, published 6,000 L, 12,000 L and 20,000 L configurations show substantially different engine, pump and chassis specifications.

Key Features

• High-capacity vacuum tank for efficient waste collection
• Powerful vacuum pump for rapid suction
• Long-reach suction hose for difficult-to-access septic tanks
• Sealed tank design helps minimize leakage and odour during transportation
• Hydraulic tank lifting for faster unloading
• Large rear discharge opening
• Vacuum and pressure gauges for operational monitoring

Overflow protection to protect the vacuum pump

Heavy-duty truck chassis suitable for demanding operating conditions

PTO-driven auxiliary system

Easy-access valves and controls for maintenance

Optional high-pressure water-jetting system for combined cleaning and suction operations

Applications

• Municipal & Environmental
• Septic tank emptying
• Sewer and drainage cleaning
• Wastewater collection
• Sludge transfer
• Emergency sewage removal
• Oil & Gas / Industrial
• Sludge pit cleaning
• Industrial wastewater removal
• Process-waste collection
• Tank and sump cleaning
• Transfer of compatible non-hazardous liquid waste
• Construction & Mining
• Mud and slurry removal
• Excavation-site waste collection
• Drainage and pit cleaning
• Marine
• Port and shipyard sanitation
• Vessel waste collection
• Marine sludge handling

Available Configurations

Driscoil Equipment can offer vacuum trucks in different capacities and configurations, including:

6,000 L

8,000 L

10,000 L

12,000 L

18,000 L

20,000 L+

Combined jetting and vacuum trucks are also available, integrating high-pressure water cleaning with vacuum suction for sewer and pipeline cleaning. Published examples include 10,000 L systems with separate clean-water and sewage tanks.

For Sale

Driscoil Equipment – Vacuum Trucks for Septic Tank Cleaning & Sludge Transfer

Reliable, high-capacity solutions for septic cleaning companies, municipalities, environmental contractors, oil & gas operators, industrial facilities, construction companies and wastewater-management businesses.

Available for: SALE

Specifications and configuration can be customised to suit your required tank capacity, chassis, vacuum pump, suction distance and operating environment.