Whale 32T Sewage Tanker

Whale 32T Sewage Vacuum Tanker — High-Capacity, Stainless Steel Vacuum Unit for Non-Hazardous Waste

Overview

The Whale 32T Sewage Vacuum Tanker is a powerful and durable vacuum vehicle designed for the efficient removal, transport, and discharge of non-hazardous sewage and sludge. Built on a Volvo FM Day Cab chassis, this 32-tonne model offers maximum payload capacity, premium safety features, and a fully stainless steel body. With a 4400-gallon tank, advanced vacuum and jetting systems, and user-focused ergonomic controls, it’s the ideal solution for intensive municipal and industrial operations.

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Chassis & Vehicle Specifications

• Make / Model: Volvo FM

• Cab Type: Day Cab — Right-hand drive

• Engine: Euro 6 emissions-compliant

• Transmission: Semi-automatic with PTO

• Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW): 32 tonnes

• Wheelbase: 5100 mm

• Livery: White

• Drive Features:

  • Reversing camera with 20-metre cable

  • Audible reversing beeper

  • Electrically heated hand wash unit

  • Overall height displayed in cab

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Tank & Body Features

• Normal Capacity: 4,400 gallons (approx. 20,000 litres)

• Tank Material: Full stainless steel construction — corrosion-resistant and durable

• Contents: Designed for sewage and other non-hazardous sludges

• Mounting: Fixed tank with a flexi-mount system for reduced chassis stress

• Rear Door: Hydraulic-operated tori spherical rear door with integrated debris chute for cleaner and easier unloading

• Door Clamps: Hydraulic-operated, controlled from nearside operator station

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Manholes & Access

• Tank Top Manhole:

  • 1 × 500 mm diameter stainless steel manhole with 6 clamps

  • Includes access ladder and platform for safe operator entry

• Jetting Division Access:

  • 1 × 200-gallon water compartment with 600 mm bolt access plate

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Vacuum & Jetting Systems

• Vacuum System:

  • High-performance vacuum pump with external, ergonomic controls

  • Controls are mounted at nearside operator’s workstation for ease of use

• Jetting System:

  • Low-volume jetting system

  • Includes low water warning device and automatic water dump circuit for added pump protection

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Hoses & Operational Controls

• Main Hose Reel: Supports long hose lengths (e.g., 120 m x 25 mm) — optional second reel available

• Inlet/Outlet:

  • 4” inlet with riser pipe

  • 6” air-operated outlet valve

• Controls: Operator-centric layout with all primary controls grouped at the nearside workstation

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Safety & Convenience

• Camera System: Reversing camera with long-range cable

• Audible Alerts: Reverse beeper for pedestrian and operator safety

• In-Cab Features:

  • Overall height display

  • Heated wash unit for hygiene and comfort

• Additional Safety Features:

  • Interlocked valves

  • Sight glasses

  • Safety beacons

  • Platform and ladder access

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Applications

• Sewage and Sludge Collection — Suited for non-hazardous municipal and industrial waste

• Municipal Drain & Gully Cleaning — High suction and jetting capability for roadside and urban environments

• General Vacuum Tanker Work — Including washdown, pit cleaning, and liquid transfer

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Summary

The Whale 32T Sewage Vacuum Tanker on Volvo FM chassis is a fully stainless steel, operator-focused machine engineered for large-scale, non-hazardous waste operations. With a massive 4400-gallon capacity, intelligent safety systems, and reliable jet-vac technology, it offers superior performance, durability, and operator comfort.