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Difference Between Sewer Cleaning Trucks and Vacuum Sewage Trucks: Functions, Applications and How to Choose

2026-07-23
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In the fields of municipal sanitation, industrial cleaning, and wastewater treatment, both sewer cleaning trucks and vacuum sewage trucks are widely used special-purpose vehicles. Many customers may confuse these two types of trucks because both are designed for sewage and sludge handling. However, they have significant differences in functions, configurations, and application scenarios.

This article will explain the difference between sewer cleaning trucks and vacuum sewage trucks to help customers choose the right vehicle according to their actual needs.


What Is a Vacuum Sewage Truck

A vacuum sewage truck (suction sewage truck) is a sanitation vehicle mainly used for suction, transportation, and discharge of liquid waste such as sewage, sludge, and septic waste.

A standard vacuum sewage truck is usually equipped with:

  • Vacuum pump system;
  • Sewage tank;
  • Hydraulic control system;
  • Suction hose and pipeline.

The vacuum pump creates negative pressure to suck sewage and sludge into the tank. After transportation, the waste is discharged at a designated treatment location.

Main Applications of Vacuum Sewage Trucks:

  • Septic tank cleaning;
  • Sewage pit emptying;
  • Sludge removal;
  • Industrial wastewater transportation;
  • Rural sanitation projects.

Vacuum sewage trucks have a relatively simple structure and lower cost, making them suitable for customers whose main requirement is sewage suction and transportation.


What Is a Sewer Cleaning Truck?

A sewer cleaning truck (sewer jetting and vacuum truck) is an upgraded version of a vacuum sewage truck with additional high-pressure cleaning functions.

Besides the vacuum suction system, it is also equipped with:

  • High-pressure water pump;
  • Clean water tank;
  • High-pressure cleaning hose;
  • Nozzle and hose reel system.

The truck can not only remove sewage and sludge but also use high-pressure water jets to clean and unclog pipelines.

Main Applications of Sewer Cleaning Trucks:

  • Municipal sewer cleaning;
  • Drainage pipeline maintenance;
  • Sewer blockage removal;
  • Industrial pipeline cleaning;
  • Sludge and waste removal.

Compared with ordinary vacuum sewage trucks, sewer cleaning trucks provide more functions and can complete both pipeline cleaning and sewage suction operations


How to Choose Between a Sewer Cleaning Truck and a Vacuum Sewage Truck?

The right choice depends on your actual working requirements.

Choose a Vacuum Sewage Truck If:

  • Your main work is septic tank cleaning;
  • You mainly transport sewage and sludge;
  • The working environment is relatively simple;
  • You want a more economical solution.

Choose a Sewer Cleaning Truck If:

  • You need to clean sewer pipelines;
  • You need to solve pipe blockage problems;
  • You provide municipal maintenance services;
  • You want one truck to perform multiple operations.

For municipal sanitation companies, engineering contractors, and professional sewer maintenance companies, a sewer cleaning truck usually provides higher working efficiency and better long-term value.


Dantra Provides Customized Vacuum Truck Solutions

Dantra Vehicle supplies various types of vacuum trucks and sewer cleaning trucks, including:

  • Isuzu vacuum sewage trucks;
  • HOWO vacuum trucks;
  • Dongfeng vacuum trucks;
  • Sewer jetting and vacuum trucks;
  • High-pressure cleaning trucks.

We provide customized solutions based on customers' countries, road conditions, working requirements, and capacity needs, including chassis selection, tank capacity, and functional configurations.

For more information about vacuum sewage truck prices, sewer cleaning truck specifications, and export solutions, please feel free to contact us.