Table of Contents
1. Product Overview
2. Working Principle
3. Daily Application Scenarios
4. Comparison with Traditional Sanitation Vehicles
5. Buying Guide
6. Operation and Maintenance Tips
7. Frequently Asked Questions
Conclusion
1. Product Overview
Core Product Keywords: FAW 4×2 10CBM Sewage Suction Vacuum Truck, Vacuum Sewage Truck, Municipal Sanitation Vehicle, 10CBM Sludge Suction Vehicle, Wastewater Disposal Sanitation Equipment.
Vacuum Suction Truck (commonly known as Vacuum Sewage Truck) is a special sanitation vehicle equipped with vacuum pump, used to suck, transport and discharge sewage, sludge, mud and wastewater.
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Suction sewage truck is a dedicated municipal sanitation vehicle designed with a high-performance vacuum pumping system. It creates negative pressure inside the sealed tank to suction sewage, sludge, slurry, sewage waste and other liquid-solid mixtures from sewers, septic tanks, drainage pipes and sewage pits. The collected waste is stored in the tank and transported to designated treatment areas for unloading. This vehicle is widely applied in urban sanitation, environmental protection, municipal engineering and rural sewage treatment.
Body Structure Description
Its storage tank is constructed with thickened high-strength carbon steel integrated stamping and welding structure, adopting integral sealing and pressure-resistant design to bear negative pressure suction and hydraulic discharging.
Core Advantages
1. High working efficiency:Adopts vacuum negative pressure suction mode, with fast suction and discharge speed, which can quickly clean sewage, sludge and blockages.
2. Wide application range:Suitable for sewer, septic tank, sewage pit and other scenarios, capable of handling various liquid and solid mixed wastes.
3. Good sealing & environmental protection:The fully sealed tank avoids leakage and odor overflow, reducing secondary pollution.
4. Flexible & labor-saving:Integrates suction, storage and transportation, reducing manual operation and lowering labor costs.
5. Stable performance:Equipped with mature vacuum and hydraulic systems, with stable operation and long service life.
2. Working Principle
The complete working system of FAW 4×2 10CBM sewage suction truck consists of three core modules: reliable FAW original 4×2 chassis power system, high-performance vacuum pumping assembly and 10CBM pressure-resistant fully sealed storage tank.
After engine startup, the power take-off transmits chassis power to drive the matched vacuum pump to run continuously. The vacuum pump extracts air inside the thickened carbon steel sealed tank and forms stable negative pressure inside the tank body. Depending on atmospheric pressure difference, external sewage, sludge, slurry and liquid-solid mixed waste are automatically sucked into the storage tank from sewers, septic tanks and drainage pipelines.
Benefiting from integral pressure-resistant and sealing structure, the 10CBM large-capacity tank can bear long-term negative pressure operation and prevent sewage leakage and odor overflow. After waste collection is completed, operators control the hydraulic system to finish automatic unloading. The whole process realizes mechanized integration of suction, storage, transportation and discharging. Equipped with standard FAW 4×2 mature chassis, the truck balances flexible driving performance and stable load-bearing capacity, suitable for daily high-frequency sanitation operation.
3. Daily Application Scenarios
Urban Municipal Sanitation: City sewer dredging, drainage pipeline blockage removal, public septic tank and sewage pit regular cleaning
Environmental Protection Projects: Polluted domestic sewage disposal, urban black-odor river remediation, water body sludge cleaning
Municipal Engineering Operation: Construction site wastewater and mud disposal, foundation pit sewage suction
Rural Sewage Treatment: Village domestic sewage collection, rural ditch desilting, decentralized sewage disposal
Public Facility Maintenance: Park, scenic spot and residential community sewage pipeline daily maintenance






4. Comparison with Traditional Sanitation Vehicles
Vs Manual Sewage Cleaning: Traditional manual dredging relies on handwork and simple pumping tools, featuring low suction efficiency, huge labor consumption and serious odor leakage, causing urban secondary pollution. This FAW 10CBM vacuum sewage suction truck adopts full-mechanical operation, saving labor cost and optimizing working environment.
Vs Ordinary Water Transport Trucks: Common
Water Tank Trucks only support simple liquid transportation, without negative pressure suction function, unable to dispose viscous sludge and solid-liquid mixed waste. This professional FAW sewage suction truck equips dedicated industrial vacuum system, adapting to diversified sewage disposal work.
Vs Small-capacity Sanitation Trucks: Mini sewage suction trucks with tank volume below 6CBM require frequent round trips, resulting in extra fuel cost and low working efficiency. Featured with standard 10CBM rated tank volume, FAW 4×2 model improves single-time transportation capacity, cutting logistics cost greatly; compared with heavy-duty 6×4 trucks, it owns lower fuel consumption and more flexible driving.
Vacuum Suction Truck |
General | Chassis Brand | FAW Jiefang |
| Overall Dimension(L×W×H) | Approx 7500×2500×3200mm |
| GVW / Kerb Weight | 16000kg / approx 7800kg |
| Drive Orientation | Left-hand Drive (LHD) |
Cab | Cab Type | Sleeper Cab (Row-and-a-half) |
| Cab Capacity | 2 seats (1 driver + 1 passenger) with rear sleeper berth |
| Air Conditioner | Standard equipped |
| Power Windows | Standard equipped |
| Central Lock | Standard equipped |
Engine | Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Engine Brand | Weichai / FAW Dachai (alternative optional) |
| Rated Power | 160-190HP/118-140kW |
| Displacement | 3.8-4.1L |
| Emission Standard | Euro2/Euro3/Euro5/Euro6 optional |
Chassis Parameter | Drive Type | 4×2 |
| Transmission | 6/8-speed manual gearbox with PTO interface |
| Wheelbase/No.of axle | 4700mm / 2 axles (5250mm optional) |
| Tyre Specification | 8.25R20 heavy-duty radial tires |
| Tyre Number | 6pcs + 1 spare tyre |
| Max Speed | 90km/h |
| Paint | Standard: white cab + customized superstructure color |
Superstructure | Tank Body Capacity | 10000Liters |
| Tank Body Material | 5-6mm thick Q235B high-strength carbon steel, fully welded construction |
| Tank Body Structure | Horizontal cylindrical tank, with anti-wave baffle inside, reinforced dished tank head |
| Sewage Suction Pump | Domestic famous brand vacuum suction pump |
| Pump Performance | Max vacuum degree ≥-0.09MPa, max suction depth ≥6m |
| Hydraulic System | Domestic brand hydraulic pump & valves, working pressure 16-20MPa |
| Control Mode | In-cab manual lever control with safety interlocks |
| Discharge Function | Hydraulic lifting tank body (max lifting angle ≥45°), hydraulic opening rear tank cover with high-density silicone sealing ring |
| Standard Accessories | Anti-overflow valve, sight glass window, 8m anti-wear suction hose, stainless steel filter screen, built-in flushing pipe, bottom drainage valve |
| Anti-corrosion | Epoxy primer + weather-resistant finish paint, anti-rust treatment for all metal parts |
5. Buying Guide
For overseas municipal sanitation departments, engineering contractors and sanitation fleet purchasers, please check core configurations before procurement:
Genuine FAW 4×2 Original Chassis: FAW veteran mature commercial chassis, stable power output, durable performance and global after-sales spare parts network. It balances driving flexibility and load-bearing capacity, adapting to urban narrow roads and suburban rough roads.
Standard 10CBM Integrated Pressure-resistant Tank: Thickened high-strength carbon steel tank with integrated stamping and welding technology, fixed 10CBM standard volume, excellent tightness and pressure resistance, fit for long-time vacuum continuous operation.
Mature Vacuum & Hydraulic System: Equipped with industrial-grade stable vacuum pump and matched hydraulic components, guaranteeing high working efficiency and long service life.
Complete Export Certification: Standard factory refitting, providing full set of customs clearance documents, supporting overseas government bidding and bulk cross-border delivery.
6. Operation and Maintenance Tips
Standardized operation and routine maintenance can effectively cut down vehicle failure rate and prolong service life:
6.1 Daily Operation Specifications
Inspect tank sealing status, vacuum pipeline and hydraulic connection parts before vehicle ignition
Test vacuum pump operating condition to ensure stable negative pressure output before formal work
Prohibit sucking oversized hard sundries and gravel to prevent pipeline blockage and vacuum component abrasion
Stop the vehicle completely before hydraulic unloading operation to avoid hydraulic system malfunction
Clean tank interior and residual pipelines after daily work to reduce corrosive dirt deposition
6.2 Regular Maintenance Advice
Clean vacuum pump and internal pipelines monthly to maintain stable suction efficiency
Check tank welding seams and sealing strips quarterly, repair tiny gaps to prevent air and liquid leakage
Lubricate hydraulic parts regularly to guarantee flexible discharging action
Replace vacuum pump dedicated oil periodically to stabilize overall system performance
Follow official FAW chassis maintenance manual to guarantee chassis durability and stable power output
7. Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Official export name
A1: Standard export names: FAW 4×2 10CBM Sewage Suction Vacuum Truck, FAW Vacuum Sewage Truck, 10CBM Municipal Sludge Suction Vehicle.
Q2: What working scenarios fits this light-duty truck?
A2: It adapts to urban daily sanitation, municipal pipeline maintenance, residential property cleaning, rural sewage treatment and medium-sized environmental protection renovation projects.
Q3: What is the advantage of 4×2 light-duty layout?
A3: The 4×2 drive layout brings flexible steering and convenient parking, suitable for crowded urban roads; matched with 10CBM moderate tank capacity, it avoids excessive fuel consumption of heavy-duty vehicles, realizing high cost performance.
Q4: Can the sealed tank avoid secondary pollution?
A4: Yes. The thickened carbon steel tank adopts integrated stamping welding and full-sealing design, which blocks sewage leakage and odor overflow thoroughly, fully compliant with global environmental protection requirements.
Q5: Is this truck suitable for bulk overseas procurement?
A5: Definitely. Supported by time-tested FAW chassis, universal vacuum accessories and standard 10CBM large capacity, the vehicle owns low failure rate and affordable price. It is highly suitable for government sanitation bidding and bulk overseas procurement.
Conclusion
FAW 4×2 10CBM Sewage Suction Vacuum Truck is a medium-capacity, high cost-effective export sanitation vehicle tailored for global municipal sewage disposal demands. Equipped with authentic FAW 4×2 mature chassis and industrial-grade vacuum system, it integrates sewage suction, sealed transportation and hydraulic automatic discharging functions.
Adopting thickened carbon steel integral welded 10CBM storage tank, cooperating with stable hydraulic system and five core advantages, this vehicle solves low efficiency, poor trafficability and high operation cost defects of traditional sanitation equipment. Balancing working capacity, driving flexibility and operational economy, it has stable overseas market reputation, becoming the preferred sanitation equipment for municipal sanitation departments, property management companies and environmental engineering contractors worldwide.