13photosVacuum Trucks For Sale in California
Vac4Sale has 4 listings for vacuum trucks in California, priced $130,000 to $295,000. A vacuum truck carries a tank and vacuum pump to collect and transport liquids, slurries or dry material, and is used across industrial cleaning, septic and municipal work.
Every listing below is posted by the party that owns the equipment, with direct seller contact and whatever hours, tank and pump specifications that seller published. Model years run from 2012 to 2018. Units are located in or near California; buyers routinely purchase across state and provincial lines and float or drive the unit home, so treat location as a freight cost rather than a hard filter.
- Live listings
- 4
- Lowest asking (USD)
- $130,000
- Median asking (USD)
- $200,000
- Highest asking (USD)
- $295,000
- Model years
- 2012–2018
- States & provinces
- 1
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What vacuum trucks in California cost
Across the 4 listings for vacuum trucks in California that publish a price, asking prices run $130,000 to $295,000, with a median of $200,000. That is a small sample — enough to bracket what these sellers are asking, not enough to call it a market rate. Figures are asking prices in US dollars, converted at an indicative rate where the seller listed in Canadian dollars, and they move with engine hours, tank capacity and cold-weather equipment far more than with chassis mileage.
What to check before buying
Two units with the same year and the same hours can be worth tens of thousands of dollars apart. These are the specifications and documents to ask a seller for before comparing vacuum trucks in California on price.
- Tank capacity, material and lining
- Barrel size and material decide what the truck can legally and safely haul. Carbon steel suits general industrial work; stainless or a coated barrel is what you need for corrosive loads. Inspect the interior for pitting and thinning, not just the exterior paint.
- Pump type and vacuum rating
- A positive displacement blower moves high air volume for dry and light material; a liquid ring pump pulls deeper vacuum and tolerates moisture. Match the pump to the work you actually sell, and confirm the vacuum reading under load.
- Cargo tank certification
- Hauling regulated liquids means the barrel must carry a current cargo tank code with an in date inspection — DOT 407 or 412 in the United States, the equivalent TC 407 or 412 in Canada. Ask to see the certification paperwork before agreeing a price, and check the code is the one your jurisdiction recognises.
- Hose, reels, valves and tooling
- Suction hose, reels, knife gates and fittings are consumables that cost real money. Get a written list of what is included, and check valve seats and gaskets for wear on the walk around.
- Chassis condition and drivetrain
- Vacuum trucks work loaded and idle for long periods. Look at frame rails behind the tank for cracking or repairs, and confirm engine hours alongside mileage.
Read the full vac truck buying guide for inspection procedure, hour and mileage bands, tank certification and how to close the purchase safely.
Frequently asked questions
Are there vacuum trucks for sale in California?
Yes. Vac4Sale has 4 listings for vacuum trucks in California right now, offered by dealers and owner-operators located in or shipping to California. A vacuum truck carries a tank and vacuum pump to collect and transport liquids, slurries or dry material, and is used across industrial cleaning, septic and municipal work.
How much do vacuum trucks in California cost?
Asking prices for vacuum trucks in California listed on Vac4Sale run $130,000 to $295,000, with a median of $200,000 across 4 listings that quote a figure. That is a small sample — a bracket on what these sellers are asking rather than a going rate for the category. Prices in this market are set mainly by engine hours, tank and pump capacity, and whether the unit carries a working cold-weather package — a low-hour machine with a documented rebuild routinely sells above a higher-spec one without records.
What should I check before buying a vacuum truck in California?
Before buying a vacuum truck in California, check tank capacity, material and lining, pump type and vacuum rating, cargo tank certification, hose, reels, valves and tooling and chassis condition and drivetrain. Ask for engine hours and the chassis odometer together — in miles or kilometres, whichever the truck reads — the most recent tank certification, and documented rebuild dates for the blower or vacuum pump. Insist on seeing the vacuum and water systems run under real load rather than at idle — cracked seals, weak vacuum and overheating hydraulics are all invisible on a truck idling in a yard.
Can I buy a vacuum truck from outside California?
Yes, and most buyers do. Vacuum Trucks are routinely bought across state, provincial and national lines and driven or floated home, so restricting a search to one state cuts out most of the market. Budget for transport, and confirm that tank certification and registration requirements in California are satisfied by the unit configuration before you commit.
Does Vac4Sale sell vacuum trucks directly?
Vac4Sale is a listings marketplace, not a dealer. Every unit is offered by the dealer or owner-operator who owns it, and buyers contact that seller directly through the listing page — Vac4Sale does not broker the sale, take a commission on it, or hold funds. Inspect the equipment and verify title and tank certification with the seller before any money changes hands.
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