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Maximising Value for Contractors & Owners

Savvy principal contractors understand that paying the same hourly rate for a less productive, unreliable truck ultimately costs them more. Over time, they will seek out principal contractors (your clients) with more efficient, dependable equipment, giving those operators a competitive edge.

At Vacvator, we build trucks that help our customers become the preferred hourly-rate contractor on-site. For those purchasing a truck to support their own projects, our machines are reliable, easy to operate, and designed to add value to their business.

Understanding the True Costs of Running a Vacuum Truck

If your non-destructive digging (NDD) truck relies on an auxiliary engine to power the blower, you’re effectively maintaining two engines, doubling service requirements and increasing costs.

With two serviceable engines, you face:

  • Two oil changes
  • Two sets of fan belts
  • Two radiators
  • Two batteries
  • Two starter motors

A truck-engine-powered system, like Vacvator’s, eliminates the need for an additional engine, making servicing simpler, more cost-effective, and environmentally friendly. Our trucks operate at lower RPMs, reducing fuel consumption, emissions, and noise levels.

Beyond servicing costs, downtime is a major factor. Trucks with two engines often have mismatched service intervals, leading to double the downtime. A well-maintained truck engine, serviced by an authorised dealer, also has a lower failure rate than an auxiliary engine that receives inconsistent servicing.

Reducing Downtime & Increasing Efficiency

Pre-Start Checks: Faster & More Effective

Time is money, and downtime costs. That’s why every Vacvator unit is designed with minimal maintenance in mind, helping operators get more done, more efficiently, with fewer interruptions.

By engineering smarter access and smarter systems, we’ve reduced the time it takes to carry out routine checks and servicing, ensuring our customers save on both labour and operating costs. Whether you’re on the job or back at the depot, maintaining your Vacvator unit is quick, simple, and efficient.

  • Centrally located grease nipple bank – Easily accessed from ground level for fast, safe daily servicing.
  • Standardised parts across the Vacvator range to simplify inventory and reduce spare part costs.
  • Extended filter cleaning intervals – Our filtration system has intervals up to and beyond 500hrs, significantly reducing downtime.
  • Smart visual checks – Site glasses on key components like the split shaft unit and blower mean faster inspections without disassembly.
  • CAN bus diagnostics – Intelligent system diagnostics help pinpoint issues fast, getting you back to work without the guesswork.
  • Australian-based support and parts availability for fast turnaround and expert servicing.

"Vacvator is instant service. Critical when you're on a job site. If you have any issue with a truck, losing hours sitting on the side of the road not working, you piss your clients off."

Phil Butler
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Minimising Breakdowns

Downtime costs money. That’s why reliability is at the core of our truck design.

  • Built for longevity: We source and manufacture components that last.
  • Real-time diagnostics: Our integrated technology enables remote troubleshooting, minimising service disruptions.
  • Smart engineering: Our trucks are easy to service and maintain, ensuring consistent performance.

Eliminating Blockages

Vacuum trucks are notorious for hose and tank blockages, which disrupt workflow and lead to costly downtime.

Vacvator has designed its system with a path of least resistance, ensuring spoil flows smoothly into the tank. This means:

  • Fewer hose blockages.
  • Less downtime spent clearing obstructions.
  • Increased productivity.

For a well-trained operator, Vacvator’s design ensures the unit will almost never block, keeping work moving efficiently.

Legal Carrying Capacity: Getting True Value for Money

  • Designed for full legal carrying capacity, what we claim is what you can legally carry.
  • CAN bus system provides real-time payload monitoring.
  • Built-in overload protection ensures safety & compliance.
  • Less downtime spent transporting spoil = higher productivity.

The Reality of Load Capacity

Many manufacturers advertise truck capacities in thousands of litres, but how many can legally carry the weight they claim?

  • 1,000L of water = 1 tonne.
  • In non-destructive digging, soil density and water usage mean 1,000L can exceed 1.4 tonnes.
  • If your truck cannot legally carry its rated capacity, it reduces productivity and increases costs.

The Numbers Speak for Themselves

Reduced Service Costs

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Lower maintenance expenses with single engine design

Increased Uptime

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Operational availability with minimal blockages

Full Legal Capacity

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Of advertised capacity can be legally carried

Our vacuum trucks are engineered to work as hard as you do

With a focus on superior build quality, efficiency, safety and advanced technology, Vacvators are designed to be invaluable assets for your business.

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