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In any kind of industrial or semi-industrial line of work, the equipment should be built to perform a particular job in order for companies to run efficiently. In the septic business, one of those critical aspects is being sure that septic trucks are built on the right truck chassis. As expensive as these vehicles can be, knowing the vehicle's actual framework and functioning parts can withstand the rigors of the job is just as important as all the other qualifications that there should be. Chassis Weight Concerns Most septic trucks are built on a medium or heavy-duty, industrial grade frame due to the amount of abuse that these trucks put up with on a daily basis. Even though a few companies actually run smaller units, for example regular heavy-duty pickup trucks with slide-in tanks for small jobs like portable restroom pumping, the truck chassis and especially the suspension should be rated to handle the constant load it will be forced to carry. Failure to do so can lead to vehicle overload, which can result in damage to the truck's frame, suspension or drive train. Considering that every gallon of waste in a pumper tank weighs over eight pounds, such weight can really add up. It does not take much to overload smaller vehicles, which is why most companies who pump use the light industrial models at the very least. In addition to the concerns of engine and transmission strain, using a truck that is not equipped to carry very much weight on all kinds of roads can be risky. Weight shifting, frame twisting, and other fatigue-related concerns could cause big problems. Drive Train Having a solidly built truck frame and body means nothing if the drive train cannot continually provide the necessary power. The motor must be able to withstand keeping a loaded vehicle moving and driving from a standstill, which puts a lot of strain on the motor to get all that weight rolling again. The coolant system should be strong enough to handle such a load, as excess engine wear and breakdowns will occur if it is not. The transmission needs to be powerful enough to propel a loaded vehicle on less than perfect roads. Weakness in any of these areas is an invitation for either continual breakdowns due to excess stress on the truck or simply not getting the intended life out of the vehicle. So being underpowered can cost a company long-term profits. Other Factors Besides the obvious weight and drive train power concerns, it is also a good idea to review each type of vehicle for what kind of recalls have been experienced, including the usual breakdowns and repairs, maintenance requirements, driver comfort and convenience, and whether or not a particular chassis is suited to company needs. They way in which a vehicle will be used and how it will handle such use will depend on many things such as the type of pumping that will be done, the terrain on which the vehicle will be driven, the typical weather in the area, and more; however, it is still possible to compare units to see which ones are better suited to individual company purposes. Sometimes this can mean spending more than initially planned, yet buying an underpowered vehicle could waste more money in the long run. Buying used can be an option as well, although the same cautions still apply. In order to get a decent lifespan from a vehicle that has already been used, it is important to know if it was used within its limits and is still capable of future use. It is essential for septic companies to honestly evaluate the work that will be done, the strain that will be put on the vehicles, and then buy accordingly. Whether pumping portable toilets or huge septic tanks, there are numerous vehicle chassis available so that the right truck for the job is purchased! Christopher M. Hunter is an expert in commercial specialty trucks. To find out more about Septic Truck for Sale, go to the main website at:http://www.vacuumtrucksales.net.
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