Municipal sewer departments are being asked to maintain aging infrastructure while managing workforce shortages, tighter budgets and increasing expectations for system reliability. For maintenance crews, this places greater emphasis on equipment that can improve productivity without adding unnecessary complexity to the workday.
The Vactor 2100i Combination Sewer Cleaner is designed around several of those operational challenges, combining high-pressure sewer cleaning, vacuum excavation and debris collection functions into a single platform.
One area of emphasis is operator control. The 2100i uses Vactor’s IntuiTouch control system, which consolidates key operating functions into an articulating control panel. The system is intended to reduce the number of individual steps required to place the truck into operation and give operators access to frequently used functions from a centralized interface.
For municipal departments, simplified controls can be particularly useful as experienced operators retire and new employees are trained. Standardized controls can help create more consistent operating procedures between crews while reducing the amount of time operators spend moving between different controls on the truck.
Setup time is another consideration during routine sewer maintenance. Municipal crews may visit multiple manholes during a shift, meaning even small improvements in deployment time can affect overall productivity.
An available RDB 1015 Rapid Deployment Boom addresses this by telescoping 10 feet and extending the debris hose up to 15 feet. This allows operators to position the hose over many work areas without adding separate hose sections. Reducing manual hose handling can help simplify setup and repositioning as crews move between locations.
Visibility around the work area is another factor, particularly for crews operating during early morning, evening or emergency response conditions. The available H.A.L.O. hands-free accessory lighting system provides additional illumination around the truck and work zone.
For sewer cleaning, the 2100i uses the Jet Rodder water pump to provide continuous water flow through the cleaning hose. Different nozzle configurations and operating settings can be used depending on pipe size, debris type and blockage conditions. Wireless remote options also allow certain machine functions to be controlled away from the main operator station.
Fuel use and equipment wear are important concerns for municipal fleet managers, particularly when combination sewer cleaners remain in service for many years. Vactor’s Multi-Flow system allows certain operations to be performed at reduced engine speeds. Lower engine rpm can reduce fuel consumption, noise and component wear during applications that don’t require maximum engine output.
Water capacity and corrosion resistance are also important in equipment that regularly carries large volumes of water. The 2100i incorporates a high-strength aluminum water tank designed to provide capacity while limiting corrosion concerns associated with long-term municipal service. The tank is supported by a 10-year corrosion-resistance warranty.
Combination sewer cleaners are among the most heavily used pieces of equipment in a municipal wastewater fleet. Their effectiveness depends not only on cleaning power, but also on how efficiently crews can set up, operate, reposition and maintain the equipment.
The 2100i approaches those requirements through operator-focused controls, reduced setup steps, flexible cleaning capabilities and features intended to support long-term fleet operation. For municipal departments evaluating sewer-cleaning equipment, these factors can help determine how effectively a truck fits into daily maintenance programs and overall fleet management strategies.
Vactor’s expertise and leadership in sewer cleaning dates back more than 50 years. As an innovator, Vactor created the first combination sewer cleaner. With an array of reliable tools and equipment, Vactor is committed to providing value for each customer.
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