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About Water Tank Trucks

Water tank trucks are efficient machines for water supply management in the construction, mining, and oil industries. On construction sites, water trucks primarily control dust that accumulates and can negatively impact workers and the work site. Uncontrolled, dust can increase air pollution and the risks of respiratory issues, eye and lung irritation, and heart disease. Water trucks also dampen dry areas on site to prevent fires.

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2023 Freightliner Business Class M2 106 Water Tank Truck

Other uses on construction sites include soil compaction, which creates even surfaces to safely build structures. These trucks offer precise measurements to retain good water-to-soil ratios for stable ground.

Capacity & Features

New and used water tank trucks are categorized by their tank capacity and truck size. Many are medium and heavy-duty models with gross vehicle weights (GVWs) ranging from 14,000 to over 26,000 pounds (6,350 to over 11,793 kilograms). Heavy-duty water tank trucks are equipped with water tanks with 4,000-gallon (15,000-liter) or higher capacities. Medium-duty models generally have tank capacities of around 2,000 gal (7,500 L).

The tanks on water tank trucks come in aluminum, steel, or plastic varieties that typically incorporate multiple compartments to help stabilize the load during transfer. Depending on the model and its intended use cases, a water tank truck may include some combination of the following:

• Front and rear spray bars
• Front, side, and back spray heads
  
• Spray and mist nozzles
  
• Water cannons
  
• Quick dump or gravity dump capabilities
  
• Automatic, manual, and spring-loaded hose reels
  
• External water pumps
  
• Self-loading capabilities
  
• Off-highway tires for rougher terrain
  
• Fill pipes
  
• Power take-off (PTO) 
• Self-contained pump engine or hydraulic drive system
  
• Pressurization capabilities
  

Find the Right Water Tank Truck

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