Truck-vac Ltda

What Truck-vac Ltda does

Truck-vac Ltda is a privately held Chilean company founded in 2008 and headquartered in Limache that sells and refurbishes specialized vacuum trucks and high-pressure water jet (Hidrojet) trucks for wet waste collection and sewer cleaning. The company imports chassis from European manufacturers — Scania, Volvo, Mercedes-Benz, and MAN — and outfits them with purpose-built subsystems including Uraca high-pressure pumps (delivering up to 475 lt/min at 140-250 Bar), Wittig and CVS VacuStar vacuum pumps (1,240-3,100 m3/hr suction capacity, supporting 15-20+ meter suction depths), and configurable mobile tank partition systems allowing 2 to 5 positions to separate sludge and water. Its product portfolio spans compact 4x2 models with 4,000-7,000 liter tanks through heavy-duty 8x4 configurations with 14,000+ liter tanks, including suction excavator variants, and select models carry ADR certification for hazardous waste transport.

The firm operates a direct sales model targeting municipalities and government sanitation departments, waste management companies, and industrial facilities throughout Chile. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time sales of new ('cero kilómetros') and refurbished ('reacondicionado') trucks, with ancillary streams in spare parts (listed as 'coming soon' on the website) and after-sales operator training. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; customers must request quotes via website forms, phone (+56 9 7479 1708 / +56 9 7479 2311), or WhatsApp. Marketing relies on a basic company website, WhatsApp, and word-of-mouth referrals rather than paid campaigns. Headcount is reported at 1-10 employees, and the founder, Emilio Asmad padre, maintains operational control of the privately held entity with no disclosed external investors or funding rounds.

Name

Truck-vac Ltda

Legal name

Truck-vac Ltda

Website

https://truck-vac.cl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Truck-vac Ltda is a privately held Chilean importer and refurbisher of European-spec vacuum and Hidrojet sewer cleaning trucks, selling directly to municipalities, waste management companies, and industrial facilities throughout Chile.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vacuum and High-Pressure Sewer Cleaning Trucks

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Supplies and New Parts Merchant Wholesalers (42312), Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310), Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Automotive Repair and Maintenance (8111)

SIC

Wholesale-Motor Vehicles & Motor Vehicle Parts & Supplies (5010), Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590), Truck & Bus Bodies (3713)

akta.pro primary industry

Municipal & Public Works Specialty Vehicles (Street Sweepers, Sewer Jetters) (IMAHAIAI)

Keywords

• Vacuum trucks
• Sewer cleaning trucks
• Hydrojet cleaning trucks
• Wet waste collection vehicles
• Industrial truck refurbishment

Headquarters

HQ city

Limache

HQ country

Chile

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Truck Sales - New (Cero Kilometros): Sale of new specialized vacuum/Hidrojet trucks imported from European manufacturers (Scania, Volvo, Mercedes-Benz, MAN). Trucks are sold with full technical specifications and European quality standards.
2. Refurbished/Used Truck Sales: Sale of reacondicionado (refurbished) vacuum and Hidrojet trucks. Inventory includes various brands, configurations, and tank capacities. Trucks are reconditioned to high standards.
3. Spare Parts: Spare parts supply for the trucks sold. Dedicated repuestos section available on website (coming soon).
4. After-Sales Training: Training services provided to customers on equipment operation and maintenance. Includes capacitación sessions for equipment managers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Truck-vac Ltda sells, imports, and refurbishes specialized vacuum sewer-cleaning trucks (camiones limpia fosas), high-pressure Hidrojet water-jet trucks, and combined dual-function vacuum/Hidrojet units, along with spare parts and after-sales reconditioning and training services. Products are built on European chassis from Scania, Volvo, Mercedes-Benz, and MAN and are equipped with European-standard components such as Uraca high-pressure pumps and Wittig vacuum systems. Customers include Chilean municipalities, waste management companies, and industrial facilities needing wet waste collection, sewer cleaning, and hazardous waste transport equipment.

Product overview

Truck-vac Ltda is a Chilean company specializing in the sale, import, and reacondicionamiento of high-end sewer cleaning and wet waste transport trucks. The company offers three core product lines: Camiones Limpia Fosas (vacuum sewer trucks), Camiones Hidrojet (high-pressure water jet trucks), and Camiones Combinados (dual-function units). They import trucks from European manufacturers (Scania, Mercedes-Benz, Volvo, MAN) meeting the highest European standards. Their portfolio includes products across various sizes and configurations—ranging from compact 4x2 models with 4,000-7,000 liter tanks to heavy-duty 8x4 configurations with 14,000+ liter capacities. Many models feature ADR certification for hazardous waste transport, mobile partition tanks for separating sludge and water, and advanced vacuum systems from manufacturers like Wittig, CVS VacuStar, and Moro. The company also offers spare parts and technical services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Camiones Limpia Fosas (Sewer Cleaning Trucks) Specialized vacuum trucks for sewage and wet waste removal and transport, featuring vacuum pump systems for suction and high-capacity tanks with mobile partitions for separating sludge and water. Sold to municipalities, waste management companies, and industrial facilities throughout Chile.
• Camiones Hidrojet (High-Pressure Water Jet Trucks) High-pressure water jet trucks for sewer cleaning and unblocking, equipped with Uraca high-pressure pumps capable of 120-475 liters per minute at 140-250 bar pressure. Sold to Chilean municipalities and sanitation contractors for deep sewer and pipeline cleaning.
• Camiones Combinados (Combined Vacuum/Hydrojet Trucks) Dual-function trucks combining vacuum suction and high-pressure water jet systems for comprehensive sewer maintenance operations, allowing a single vehicle to perform both suction and jetting tasks. Targeted at waste management operators and municipalities needing versatile fleet units.
• Repuestos (Spare Parts) Replacement parts and components for vacuum trucks and hydrojet systems sold by Truck-vac, including pumps, valves, hoses, and specialized equipment for fleet maintenance.
• Reacondicionamiento (Refurbishment Services) Refurbishment and reconditioning services for used vacuum and Hidrojet trucks, restoring them to high-quality operational standards before resale. Provided to customers seeking lower-cost alternatives to new zero-kilometer trucks.

Quantifiable outcome

• Suction depth greater than 15-20 meters for deep sewer cleaning operations
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Federal Signal Corporation: Diversified U.S. industrial group that owns Vactor and other environmental-cleaning equipment brands. A broad incumbent in the specialty sewer-cleaning equipment market; competes indirectly by owning the most-recognized North American OEM in Truck-vac's category.

Direct peers

• Cappellotto: Italian OEM of sewer cleaning and hydrojet trucks. Truck-vac explicitly markets itself as importing 'the highest European standards' and is one of several distributors of premium European sewer-cleaning equipment where Cappellotto is a direct manufacturer alternative.
• Vactor Manufacturing: U.S.-based market-leading manufacturer of sewer cleaners and hydro-excavation trucks. Sells the same core product category (combination sewer/vacuum cleaners) that Truck-vac imports and refurbishes, competing for the same municipal and industrial-customer wallet.
• GapVax: North American manufacturer of industrial vacuum loaders, hydro-excavators, and sewer cleaners. Competes in the same specialty vacuum-truck category Truck-vac serves, with comparable combinations of vacuum, hydrojet, and excavation functionality.
• Sewer Equipment: U.S. manufacturer of sewer and catch-basin cleaners with a broad combination-vacuum truck lineup. Targets the same municipal and contractor customer segment as Truck-vac with comparable combination vacuum/jetter functionality.
• Kroll Fahrzeugbau: German manufacturer specializing in vacuum and sewer cleaning superstructures on European chassis. A peer OEM in the same premium European specialty-truck category that Truck-vac imports into Chile.

Emerging players

• Rioned: Dutch specialist in sewer and drain cleaning equipment, including combination units and high-pressure jetting. Operates in Truck-vac's same European-spec equipment tier but with a smaller and more narrowly focused portfolio.
• Sewer Robotics: Technology-focused emerging player in automated sewer cleaning and inspection equipment. Addresses the same municipal/contractor segment as Truck-vac but with a tech-centric, niche product set rather than full-size vacuum trucks.

Others

• Uraca: German high-pressure pump manufacturer whose KD716G pumps Truck-vac integrates into its hydrojet trucks. A key upstream supplier in the value chain rather than a direct competitor, but central to Truck-vac's technical positioning.

Regional players

• Biozeta: Chilean industrial cleaning and liquid-waste services operator that also uses and procures specialty vacuum and hydrojet trucks. Comparable geographic footprint and end-customer overlap with Truck-vac, although it competes as a service provider rather than an equipment dealer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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