Vac-Con and Freightliner Trucks have joined to deliver the first natural-gas-fueled truck upfitted with a vacuum body. The Freightliner Business Class M2 112V compressed natural gas (CNG) truck will also be equipped with a CNG-fueled auxiliary engine that powers the truck’s water system.
Vac-Con provides combination sewer cleaners to municipal and private markets. Its combination cleaners combine high-pressure water and vacuum systems to clean sanitary and storm drainage infrastructure. The company chose Freightliner to develop the CNG truck based on its ability to fulfill Vac-Con's specifications and provide a turnkey chassis solution.
“There’s a tremendous green movement happening now, and our customers are looking to us to provide efficient products with alternative fuel options,” said Tom Jody, marketing manager for Vac-Con. “From the beginning, the team at Freightliner Trucks had a genuine interest in this concept, and in its success.”
The truck includes an Allison 3000RDS transmission, a 2,500-square-inch windshield for enhanced visibility, and a roomy interior for driver comfort. “The CNG project was truly a partnership, and we look forward to continuing our work with Freightliner to refine this and other natural gas products,” Jody said.
