Published March 2008

Classy Truck of the Month

(page 138)

This month we feature Steve 'O' Septic of Monticello, Minn.

Steve ‘O’ Septic
Monticello, Minn.

Owner Steve Langanki bought this 2000 Sterling LT 9501 in 2007 when he started his pumping business. The truck, bought from Glen’s Truck Sales, was previously used as a lumber hauler. Langanki shortened the frame by 54 inches, then had it converted for pumping at Engle Fabrication Inc. in Sauk Centre, Minn. The truck sports a 3,300-gallon steel tank with HXL400WV Masport pump with fully coated hose trays and heated collars. Power is provided by a 310-hp C10 Caterpillar engine coupled with a 10-speed Eaton-Fuller transmission. The truck was painted a dark metallic blue by Engle. Custom lettering and logo were done by Jeff Hoglund Sign. The no-frills chassis has no chrome accents and the interior is basic, with only air conditioning and air-ride seats. The truck carries a Schmitz Bros. Crust Buster. The truck is used mainly to haul residential septic waste.