Industrial vacuum trucks must deliver powerful performance on every construction and industrial project. Where big contracts, investment and risk are on the table, efficiency, productivity and safety are non-negotiables.
Assessing the following performance and environmental considerations is critical when choosing the right industrial vacuum truck for your project.
In some instances maybe a truck is not the best fit for the project and a vacuum trailer would better handle the job. Vorstrom have some of the best vacuum trailers on the market, designed and manufactured in Australia to Australian standards.
What do you need it to do?
Different industries and applications require different types of vacuum trucks. Identify the specific needs in your project, such as wet or dry vacuuming, excavation or hydro-excavation, or hazardous material handling. This will provide you with a refined list of industrial vacuum truck options that you can then weigh up the differences based on your needs. Or depending upon your needs you may look at something like our hooklift vacuum loader, one asset, multiple uses.
How much do you need it to hold?
The capacity of the industrial vacuum truck you choose will dictate how many trips you need to make. Ideally, tank capacity should be sufficient to handle the volume of waste or debris you need to collect in a single trip. This will ensure efficiency and minimise in-transit downtime (both of which also reduce cost and exposure to risk).
How much vacuum capacity does it need to have?
The vacuum capacity in your industrial vacuum truck is another important consideration. A large CFM vacuum system can improve vacuuming and suction performance and provides the necessary grunt to handle heavy-duty applications. Typically, higher CFM vacuum systems come in at a higher price point, which is worth it if you need it. Accurately assess the additional spending through a rigorous cost-benefit analysis.
Where do you need it to go?
If you can’t manoeuvre your industrial vacuum truck where you need to then no amount of vacuum or capacity is going to matter. Do you need to access tight spaces or navigate rough terrain? The ability to get in and out is paramount for efficiency and productivity, which can quickly become a critical issue should drivers attempt to cross terrain the truck is not designed for.
Vorstrom vacuum trucks-
R247 – 2000
The R247-2000 is a full-featured vacuum truck in a compact package. Low clearance unit, this vacuum unit is ideal for projects and clients located in residential and commercial areas. With a 247 CFM vane pump, it’s suitable for sensitive areas.R247 – 3000 – 2000WF
The R247-3000-2000WF is specialised for servicing portable toilets with speed and precision. With increased agility and an integrated 4-way valve, the R247 is designed to minimise your time onsite and maximise efficiency.R247V – 4000
The R247V-4000 is a full-featured vacuum truck in a compact package. This vacuum unit is ideal for projects and clients located in residential and commercial buildings. With a 247 CFM vane pump, it’s suitable for sensitive areas.R430 – 8000
The R430-8000 is designed for maximum movability, allowing this unit to get into tight spaces and access properties with ease. The liquid vacuum truck’s 8,000L tank provides a balanced capacity, ensuring efficiency and agility.R430 – 8000A
Manufactured with aluminium, the R430-8000A is a compact non-tipping unit. Mounted to a 14,000 kg GVM chassis, this waste truck is highly versatile. The R430-8000A has an 8000L tank capacity and is capable of fitting onto a 4×2 truck,R500 – 16000A
With a large tank capacity, the R500-16000A is highly efficient and able to service multiple jobs in a single trip. The R500-16000A is specialised for transporting grease traps and liquid waste in bulk capacities. With a 500 CFM liquid ring vacuum pump,R540 – 16000
Thanks to a 16,000L tank capacity, the R540-16000 is able to service multiple jobs in a single trip. This unit specialises in transporting high quantities of liquids – including grease traps and general liquid waste. With quiet operation and superior odour control.T500 – 11000
With a 500 CFM blower pump, the T500-11000 provides faster loading, longer duty cycles and quicker pull-downs. This unit’s 11,000L tank ensures less time is spent loading and transporting from larger holding tanks.T500 – 12000
In-built with a 500 CFM pump, the T500-12000L provides faster loading, longer duty cycles and quicker pull-downs. This unit’s large 12,000L capacity ensures less time is spent transporting from larger holding tanks.T500 -14000
Fitted with a tipping tank, the T500-14000 makes waste collection and disposal as streamlined as possible. The unit’s 14,000L capacity means that it is able to handle bulk liquid waste transportation and removal – as well as service several jobs in a single trip.H500 – 10000
Highly flexible, the H500-1000 unit is able to operate on or off a standard hooklift truck for a diverse range of applications. Easy to mount, it’s an ideal choice when working on sites that simply aren’t suitable for a complete vacuum unit.TRD940 – 10000L
This unit is equipped with 940CFM air-cooled 4310 blower vacuum pump and 10000 litre waste tank.TRD1000 – 10000L
Built with 1000CFM vacuum pump and 10000 litre waste tank.TRD1600 – 10000L
Built with a Challenger 1600 Blower rated at 1600CFM at free air and 10000 litre waste tank.TRD700 – 10000L
Designed with 700CFM vacuum pump and 10000 litre waste tank.TRD940 – 11500L
Equipped with 940CFM vacuum pump and 11500 litre tank.TRD940 – 24000L
Manufactured with 940CFM vacuum pump and 24000 litre tank.TRD500 – 15000L
Equipped with 500CFM vane vacuum pump and 15000 litre tank.TRD3500 – 10000L
Built with 3500CFM vacuum pump and 10000 litre waste tank.TRD3500B-10000
As Vorstrom’s top-of-the-range hydro-excavation truck, TRD3500B-10000 has the capabilities required for any job. With a cyclonic filtration system and dry vacuum bag house with pulsing system, it’s an effective wet and dry vac unit.TRD1600B-6000
As a certified and registered dangerous goods unit, it’s designed for maximum reliability and safety – for the transportation of hazardous waste. Thanks to the fully opening rear door, tipping function and high-pressure water blaster.TRD1600B-8000
When you need reliability and versatility in a hydro-excavation truck, TRD1600B-8000 is the solution. By pairing a capacity blower vacuum pump with a high capacity waste tank, it can handle a diverse range of situations that require precision digging.HRD1600B-10000
Need a hydro excavation vacuum unit that’s capable of operating standalone or on a hooklift truck? HRD1600B-10000 brings flexibility to your portfolio. It’s ideal when you already have hooklift trucks available to transport your vac unit.TRD2400B-8000
Need to tackle tougher hydro-excavation jobs that require a larger hydro unit? Together with its high-flow cleaner, and 2,400 CFM blower, TRD2400B-8000 is ideal for extracting on the larger trenching jobs.TRD1000-10000DG
For a vacuum tanker that’s made to work in even the harshest and most demanding environments, TRD1000-1000DG is the smart choice. As a certified and registered dangerous goods unit, it’s designed for maximum reliability and safety.TRD1000-24000DG
With a powerful liquid ring vacuum pump and Vorstrom’s largest capacity tank, TRD1000-24000DG is the vac unit of choice for even the most intense and high volume jobs. As a registered dangerous goods unit, it’s designed to extract and transport even the most high risk materials.What can go wrong?
Some Industrial vacuum trucks are designed to handle hazardous materials or work in potentially hazardous environments but they are not all created equally. Review your industrial vacuum truck spec for DG rating and safety features such as explosion-proof lighting, automatic shut-off valves, safety alarms and fit for purpose to protect workers and prevent accidents.
How much should you spend?
The cost of an industrial vacuum truck is best measured against its features, capacity and performance, alongside the long-term costs for maintenance and repair. It is important to invest in high-quality equipment, which has inherently higher reliability and a longer life span. This, in turn, ultimately reduces your total spend over the lifetime of your machine.
Who should you get it from?
Speak with Vorstrom today
Choosing the right industrial vacuum truck will impact the efficiency, productivity and safety of your commercial or industrial operations. Whenever you need powerful and long-lasting vacuum equipment, Vorstrom’s design, build and service team can help you make the right choice for your commercial or industrial needs.
