What’s the Difference?

When it comes to wastewater problems, knowing whether you need a septic truck vs vactor truck can save you time, money, and stress. Both trucks handle wastewater, but each serves a different job. At HomeField East Valley, we want you to understand the difference, so you call the right crew for the right service.

When You Need a Septic Truck

A septic truck is built to pump, haul, and dispose of liquid waste from septic tanks, grease traps, and similar systems. If your home, business, or restaurant needs routine pumping, this is the truck that shows up.

Our septic trucks are the workhorses for:

• Septic tank pumping and maintenance

• Grease trap cleaning

• Routine commercial service plans

If you’ve got a backup at home or your kitchen schedule requires regular service, our septic trucks handle it.

When You Need a Vactor Truck

A vactor truck is a bigger, more specialized piece of equipment. Cities, utilities, and large-scale operations use them to clear municipal sewer lines, storm drains, and industrial facilities. They use high-pressure water and powerful suction to move large amounts of debris.

These trucks are not typically what you need for septic care at your home or restaurant. They’re designed for city infrastructure, not routine pumping. For example, car washes require a vactor truck. The heavy debris and grit from those drains would clog a standard septic truck and hoses.

Choosing the Right Truck

So, septic truck vs vactor truck—how do you know which one to call? For residential septic systems, grease traps, or commercial pumping, call HomeField. That’s exactly what our septic trucks handle.

If the city sewer backs up or storm drains need clearing, the municipality will usually send a vactor truck.

At HomeField East Valley, we handle the work that keeps your property flowing every day. Our septic trucks show up on time, do the job right, and keep your system running without interruptions.