Vacuum Trucks are Essential Industrial Services for Efficient Sewer and Site Maintenance

As the weather changes and conditions shift, industrial and municipal operations face new challenges. Cooler temperatures and seasonal debris can increase the risk of clogs, backups, and project delays. 

Specialized trucks, such as Vactor Combo Jetter/Vacuum Trucks and Hydro Excavation Trucks, play a critical role in ensuring projects stay productive, organized, and on schedule.

Vactor Combo Jetter/Vacuum Trucks

Vactor Combo Trucks are engineered for versatility, combining high pressure water jetting with a powerful vacuum system.

• High-Pressure Water Jetting: Clears blockages and debris from sewer lines, storm drains, and catch basins. Seasonal debris like leaves and sediment makes routine maintenance essential.

• Vacuum System: Removes loosened materials completely after jetting, preventing blockages and ensuring system reliability.

• Applications: Seasonal cleanouts and routine sewer and stormwater maintenance, keeping systems flowing efficiently.

Hydro Excavation Trucks

Hydro Excavation Trucks specialize in non-destructive digging,  using pressurized water and vacuum extraction to safely remove soil and debris.

• Precision and Safety: Minimizes the risk of damaging underground utilities, pipes, or cables, which is especially important as construction projects continue throughout the year.

• Applications: Utility installation and repair, slot trenching, and daylighting buried infrastructure.

Choosing the Right Truck for the Job

While both trucks use vacuum technology, their purposes differ:

• Vactor Combo Jetter/Vacuum Trucks excel in cleaning sewer and stormwater systems, focusing on maintaining flow, preventing blockages, and handling seasonal debris.

• Hydro Excavation Trucks are ideal for precision excavation and construction projects where safety and accuracy around underground infrastructure are critical.

  Vactor trucks use high pressure water jetting followed by vacuuming, while Hydro Excavation trucks simultaneously use pressurized water for excavation and vacuum extraction.

Understanding the differences ensures your projects stay on schedule and operate efficiently. Seasonal debris, changing weather, and ongoing construction all demand the right equipment, and the right team to operate it.

About Handex

Handex provides pumping, dredging, sludge dewatering, and treatment of industrial and process wastes, with a team of experienced Project Managers, Engineers, Operators, Technicians, Fabricators, Scientists, Mechanics, and Health & Safety Professionals.

Keep your operations running smoothly. Contact Handex for a free quote and learn how our specialized trucks can keep your sites clean, safe, and efficient.