X-Ten Steel Septic Pumper

New vacuum truck from Satellite Industries Inc. with X-Ten steel tank.

Strength, durability and driver comfort are hallmarks of a new septic service vacuum truck from Satellite Industries Inc., featuring a 3,200-gallon X-Ten steel waste tank built on a Kenworth T300 chassis.

“The tank is made of high-tensile carbon steel, which is 40 percent stronger than a typical steel tank,” says Wes Tuttle, general manager of Satellite’s truck division. “The vacuum creates stress on tanks, but this tank will last 40 percent longer because of its higher tensile strength.”

The truck also features numerous technological advances that make operation easier.

Examples include: square threads on the rear-opening door, which require fewer turns to open and are less prone to seize from rust; hose trays that attach to the truck frame instead of the tank, which makes them easier to replace if worn or damaged; a 12-volt tank vibrator to agitate liquid waste; and a digital liquid level gauge .

“This helps prevent over-pumping, and also accurately verifies the exact weight at dump sites,” Tuttle says. “It’s basically a magnetic float mounted on a rod with a sensor that indicates how high the float is riding. The gauge can be mounted on the outside of the tank or in the cab.”

The truck also features optional cab creature comforts such as a CD player, cruise control, adjustable tilt wheel, power windows and locks, air-ride seat and arm rests.

“More and more, people are trying to make the cabs as comfortable as possible for driver retention,” Tuttle says. “You can also order an extra insulation package that makes the cab much quieter, as well as cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter.”

Other features include: a front, three-stage, telescoping hoist; a Masport HXL400V water-cooled pump; stainless-steel air piping; a 6-inch rear discharge; dual PTOs with variable speed control; and a Wood’s coupler.

For more information: 800/328-3332; www.satelliteindustries.com.



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