Made to move conveniently through crowded campsites or special events, slide-in and towable vacuum units provide an effective way to service specialized routes. Available in waste only or waste/freshwater tank and waste/freshwater/chemical combinations, these compact units can help you expand your restroom business and also serve as an inexpensive emergency backup vacuum unit.
Crescent Tank Mfg.
The slide-in tank from Crescent Tank Mfg. has a low center of gravity for greater protection against rollover. This unit features a 350-gallon waste/200-gallon freshwater tank, with all operations at the rear. Other features include Masport vacuum system, 9-hp Honda electric-start engine and electric water pump. 585/657-4104;
www.crescent-tank.com.
Lely Manufacturing Inc.
The Econoline portable pumping unit from Lely Manufacturing Inc. has a 300-gallon waste/100-gallon freshwater tank. The waste compartment includes a primary shutoff, two 2-inch sight glasses, 2-inch inlet and
3-inch discharge, while the freshwater compartment has a 1 1/4-inch fill, 1-inch drain and one sight tube. The unit has a Jurop PN23/N or MEC 2000/PAL pump (74 cfm at 15 inches Hg and 1,300 rpm) and 8-hp electric-start engine. Other features include a 25-foot by 2-inch Panther Tail hose, 2-inch full port valve and wand, vacuum relief and pressure relief, 12-volt, 30 psi Flojet water pump, 50-foot garden hose with nozzle and lift hook. The unit with accessories weighs 1,200 pounds and measures 48 inches wide, 48 inches deep and 72 inches high to the top of the muffler with engine on top of the tank. 252/291-7050; www.lelyus.com.
Vacutrux Ltd.
The PickupTanx 660 from Vacutrux Ltd. is made for a 1-ton chassis and features galvanized steel construction with full vacuum and pressure in both compartments. The unit has a 400-gallon waste/260-gallon freshwater tank and measures 101 inches long, 74 inches wide and 63 inches high. Designed for pickup beds, flat decks, trailers, dump trucks and stationary use, all models are equipped with Wallenstein vacuum pumps and range in size from 2.5 to 38 hp. 800/305-4305; www.vacutrux.com.
FMI Truck Sales & Services
The three compartment, 325-gallon waste WorkMate slide-in unit from FMI Truck Sales & Service features twin 75-gallon poly water tanks that can be isolated for a three compartment unit or allowed to flow together for a two-compartment system. Other features include a 5.5-hp electric-start Honda engine, Masport HXL1V pump with matching primary and oil catch muffler, and 10-gpm, 12-volt freshwater delivery system. Options include passenger-side supply storage box, dump hose storage above the storage box and driver-side tool storage. 800/927-8750; www.fmitrucks.com.
Marsh Industrial
The 400-gallon slide-in tank from Marsh Industrial is available in carbon steel or 3/16-inch stainless steel. The 300-gallon waste/100-gallon freshwater tank fits in a 6-foot box with controls, fill and dump lines to the rear. Measuring 90 inches long, 55 inches wide and 63 inches high, the unit has a Battioni MEC 2000 pump and is powered by an 8-hp Honda engine. It has a primary shutoff at the front of the waste tank and secondary shutoff to match the pump’s cfm. Other features include 50 feet of 5/8-inch hose, nozzle and filler, two waste tank sight glasses and vacuum-pressure gauge with guard, 30 feet of 2-inch hose with wand and full-length tank cradle for mounting. 231/258-4870; www.marshind.com.
TOICO Industries
Built from carbon steel, slide-in tanks from TOICO Industries are available in sizes from 60 to 1,200 gallons with waste only or waste and freshwater compartments. All tanks include primary and secondary moisture traps, oil catch muffler, and choice of vacuum only or vacuum/pressure pump (Masport, Conde or Jurop). The units are powered by electric-start Honda engines. All pumps include automatic lubrication system. Tanks also include check and relief valves, waste and freshwater level indicators, 30 feet of Hi-Vac Plastiflex suction hose and wand assembly. Freshwater systems include a 12-volt water pump, pressure washer with garden hose or self retracting hose reel with spray nozzle. 888/935-1133; www.toico.com.
Vacuum Sales Inc.
The 450-gallon slide-in unit from Vacuum Sales Inc. has a 300-gallon waste/150-gallon freshwater tank made from 10-gauge, 3/16-inch stainless steel. The unit features a Masport HXL3V pump with 9-hp Honda electric-start engine. Other features include vacuum and pressure relief valves, gauge, primary and secondary shutoff systems, oil catch muffler, two 2-inch sight glasses for waste, a 2-inch vented water fill and 2-inch waste intake with 30 feet of 2-inch hose and wand. The unit also has a 3-inch discharge, water and waste hose hooks, all poly fittings, 12-volt Whale water pump, 50 feet of water hose and 3/4-inch manual water dump. 856/627-7790; www.vacuumsalesinc.com.
KeeVac Industries Inc.
The rear engine mount, two-compartment slide-in vacuum tank is one of three styles available from KeeVac Industries Inc. Other models include a side engine mount and space-saving KeeVac two-compartment aluminum slide-in, available in 54- and 66-inch widths. The rear engine and side engine units are available with 435-, 600-, 800- and 1,000-gallon tanks in 58-, 60-, 66- and 76-inch widths. Hose reels for freshwater bucket fill and 30-foot, 2-inch suction hose with valve and wand are included. The KeeVac, weighing 685 pounds, has a 300-gallon waste and 135-gallon freshwater compartment. A 600-gallon model, weighing 875 pounds, measures 60 or 66 inches wide with 400-gallon waste and 200-gallon freshwater tank. All units feature Conde or Masport pumps and have a 5-hp electric-start Honda engine. Larger pumps and engine, dual service, additional sight glasses, manways and heated coils for hot water washdown are available. 866/789-9440; www.keevac.com.
Specialty B Sales
The 288-gallon waste/100-gallon freshwater stainless steel vacuum system from Specialty B Sales features two, 5-inch sight glasses, 9-hp Honda electric- and pull-start engine, vacuum/pressure gauge and freshwater pump. Other features include a primary and secondary float assembly, oil catch muffler, 3-inch valve for dumping, 90-cfm vacuum pump with four-way valve, 25 feet of 2-inch hose with ball valve, 25 feet of water hose with nozzle and lifting eye for loading. 800/364-7307.
Tri State Tank
The 300-gallon waste/150-gallon freshwater, self-contained aluminum slide-in unit from Tri State Tank has a 70-cfm Conde Super 6 pump, four-way valve, 12-volt washdown pump with 50-foot hose and nozzle. Other features include an electric-start 5.5-hp Honda engine, 30-foot 2-inch Tiger Tail inlet hose with stinger, work light, battery box and 3-inch discharge. Pump options include a 9-hp Conde SDS 6 with four-way valve (115 cfm), 9-hp Masport HXL (106 cfm) with three-way direct drive and 5-hp Masport HIV (30 cfm) with direct drive. Tank options include 200-gallon waste/100-gallon freshwater, 400-gallon waste/200-gallon freshwater, single compartment and custom sizes. 888/281-9965; www.tristatetank.com.
Advance Pump & Equipment Inc.
The ADV500-100SLD 400-gallon waste/100-gallon freshwater powder-coated aluminum tank from Advance Pump & Equipment Inc. measures 54 by 52 inches and is designed to fit an 8-foot pickup bed. A smaller 300-gallon waste/100-gallon freshwater tank is available. The 20-inch top hatch provides full view and access to the tank interior. Forklift pockets at the bottom allow for transport when empty. The unit has a Battioni MEC2000AL vacuum pump (80 cfm at 15 inches Hg) and 8-hp Honda engine with electric and pull start. Other features include standard flanged and dished aluminum heads, 3-inch Banjo poly ball valve discharge at the rear of the tank and 2.5-inch intake port reduced to 2-inch quick coupler for intake hose connection with 30-foot, 2-inch Bumblebee vacuum hose. The unit has two, 5-inch removable sight glasses,
7-gpm, 12-volt water pump, 50 feet of 5/8-inch garden hose with pistol grip nozzle, secondary moisture trap, relief manifold and oil catch muffler. 877/557-7867; www.advancepump.com.
Imperial Industries Inc.
Slide-in vacuum units from Imperial Industries Inc. are available in 300-, 450- and 550-gallon capacities in waste only or waste and freshwater tanks. The slide-in units, offered in 3/16-inch steel and aluminum or 10-gauge stainless steel, have a Masport HXL3V vacuum/pressure pump and 9-hp Honda engine or Conde Super 6 vacuum only pump with 5.5-hp Honda engine. 800/558-2945; www.imperialind.com.
Erickson Tank & Pump
Slide-in vacuum tanks from Erickson Tank & Pump are available in 270-gallon waste/100-gallon freshwater, 300-gallon waste/100-gallon freshwater, 400-gallon waste/125-gallon freshwater and 500-gallon waste/200-gallon freshwater models. A 9-hp Honda engine and Masport HXL vacuum pump (76 cfm) can be mounted on the front or side. Features include 12-volt washdown pump (4.9 gpm, 35 psi), eight, 2-inch sight glasses, primary and secondary shutoffs, vacuum and pressure gauge, oil catch muffler and four-way valve. Other features include 2-inch intake valve with fittings, 30 feet of 2-inch Tiger Tail suction hose with valve and wand, 30 feet of freshwater hose with spray nozzle, 6-inch inspection port with 3- or 4-inch dump valve with camlock and cap, tie down rings and bolt down tabs. 509/785-2955; www.ericksontank.com.
LMT Inc.
Made to be mounted in the back of a pickup or on a flatbed truck, slide-in units from LMT Inc. are available in a range of customized tank sizes and compartment combinations. Pump platforms can be placed on top or any side. Engine choices include gas, diesel and electric. The Hertell B-400 fan-cooled electric vacuum pump produces 30 cfm or up to 20 psi for unloading and can be controlled from the truck cab. 800/545-0174; www.tanksandpumps.com.
TankTec
Aluminum slide-in units from TankTec are available in 200-gallon waste/100-gallon freshwater, 300-gallon waste/ 150-gallon freshwater and 380-gallon waste/170-gallon freshwater sizes. Features include a Conde Super 6 pressure vacuum pump (70 cfm) with 5.5-hp Honda electric-start engine or Masport HXL3V (106 cfm vacuum and pressure) pump with 9-hp Honda engine. Other features include two 2-inch sight glasses, 3-inch discharge, primary and secondary shutoffs, oil catch muffler, hose and wand with valve, 12-volt Whale water pump, 2-inch vented freshwater fill, 50-foot freshwater hose and sight tube in freshwater
section. 888/428-6422; www.tanktec.biz.
Best Enterprises Inc.
The stainless steel 400-gallon waste/100-gallon freshwater/100-gallon chemical unit from Best Enterprises Inc. has a 12-volt water pump, Honda electric-start engine, Conde vacuum pump, hose hanger, 10-foot dump hose, 2-inch by 30-foot Tiger Tail suction hose with wand, sight glasses for waste and sight tube for freshwater. 800/288-2378; www.bestenterprises.net.
Pik Rite Inc.
The PR300 (200-gallon waste/100-gallon freshwater) and PR450 (300-gallon waste/150-gallon freshwater) skid-mounted portable service units from Pik Rite Inc. include Jurop PN23 vacuum/pressure pumps (Masport pumps available), electric-start 8-hp Honda engine, all steel components, freshwater compartment designed for stable weight distribution, 30-foot, 2-inch Kanaflex fill hose, 3-inch
discharge, 12-volt washdown pump with 50-foot hose and nozzle. Grease units without freshwater, full-dump trailer and aluminum units are available. 800/326-9763; www.pikrite.com.
L.C. Tanks
Powered by an electric-start, 5.5-hp Honda engine, the 300 waste/150 freshwater, self-contained aluminum slide-in unit from L.C. Tanks has a 30-foot, 2-inch Tiger Tail inlet hose with stinger, work light, battery box and 3-inch discharge. Other features include a 70-cfm Conde Super 6 pump, four-way valve, 12-volt washdown pump with 50-foot hose and nozzle. Pump options include a 9-hp Conde SDS 6 with four-way valve (115 cfm), 9-hp Masport HXL (106 cfm) with three-way direct drive and 5-hp Masport HIV (30 cfm) with direct drive. Tank options include 200-gallon waste/100-gallon freshwater, 400-gallon waste/ 200-gallon freshwater, single compartment and custom sizes. 888/848-3727.
Dultmeier Sales
Designed for grease trap, campground and construction site service, the 3/16-inch aluminum (stainless steel available) units from Dultmeier Sales feature 450-gallon tanks for waste only or waste/freshwater applications. Units weigh from 850 to 910 pounds and feature 5.5-hp and 9-hp Honda engines with Conde 70-cfm and Conde and Jurop 115-cfm vacuum/pressure pumps. All units measure 48 inches wide and 94 inches long. Other features include oil catch muffler, primary and secondary shutoffs, 2-inch by 30-foot suction hose with wand and valve, 2-inch freshwater fill, waste discharge valve and sight tubes for waste and freshwater compartments. Waste and freshwater units also have a 12-volt water pump and 50-foot garden hose. 888/677-5054; www.dultmeier.com.
Abernethy Welding & Repair Inc.
The 400-gallon waste/200-gallon freshwater steel tank from Abernethy Welding & Repair Inc. has three, 5-inch sight glasses, 4-inch dump valve, 17-inch top manways, 3.5-gpm Shurflo water pump, Masport HXL2V vacuum pump, primary and secondary shutoffs, oil catch muffler, 5.5-hp Honda engine, 2 1/2-inch vacuum gauge, coal tar epoxy interior and 35-foot hose with wand. 800/545-0324; www.abernethywelding.com.
