How Vac/Sucker Trucks Revolutionise On-Site Excavation
Powerful and Precise
When traditional excavation methods risk damaging underground utilities or causing costly delays, Excavac’s vacuums — more commonly called sucker trucks or vac trucks — provide a safer, smarter solution. Since 2007, Excavac has specialised in vacuum excavation on Sydney projects, delivering non-destructive digging services across Greater Sydney, the Blue Mountains, the Southern Highlands and the Illawarra.
What Are Vac/Sucker Trucks?
Vac or sucker trucks are purpose-built tank vehicles fitted with powerful vacuum systems that can remove liquids, sludge, soil and slurries with ease. Using strong suction through hoses, the material is transferred directly into the truck’s spoil tank, ready for transport to approved disposal sites. Excavac’s fleet includes trucks with spoil tanks of 8,000 litres, plus 3,000 litres of fresh water on board. The pressurised water is used to loosen and cut into soil, making excavation faster, safer and cleaner.
Key Benefits & Applications
- Non-destructive digging: Safely expose underground services such as water pipes, fibre-optic cables and gas lines without the risk of damage.
- Versatile waste removal: Ideal for cleaning out tanks, stormwater drains, conduits and gully pits.
- Safety and compliance: Vacuum excavation captures spoil directly, helping reduce environmental impact, prevent erosion, and ensure compliance with local regulations.
- Efficiency and cost savings: With fewer workers required and quicker turnaround times, projects are completed more efficiently and with less downtime.
Interesting Facts About Hydro Excavation
Hydro excavation, the process used by sucker trucks, combines high-pressure water with vacuum technology to break up soil and remove it safely. It’s particularly effective in compacted ground, where traditional digging struggles. Because the method is so precise, it has become the industry’s preferred approach for telecommunications, gas and water projects where accidental damage can cause major delays.
Why Choose Excavac?
Excavac’s modern fleet and experienced operators are available around the clock, offering dependable support for projects of all sizes. Fully insured and proudly Australian-owned, the company focuses on safety, compliance, speed and cost-effectiveness. From exposing utilities to tackling tough clean-up jobs, Excavac’s vacuum excavation services in Sydney and beyond are built to get the job done right the first time.
If you’re planning soil removal, trenching near essential services or a complex waste clean-up, Excavac is the trusted partner to call. For advice or a quote, phone 0414 521 808, email us here or connect with us on Facebook today.
