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High-Performance Vacuum Truck for Powerful Vacuuming Work

When Extreme Suction Power Is Required

Whether it's flooded basements, silted-up construction pits and underpasses after heavy rain, or the emptying of manholes and separators: When large quantities of liquids, sludge, or solids need to be removed, extreme suction power is required.

Our modern vehicle fleet is up to every challenge. For the most demanding tasks, we deploy our High-Tech Vacuum and Jetting Truck – a powerful vacuum unit that also operates with extreme sustainability thanks to innovative water recycling. For smaller or particularly confined areas, agile vacuum units complement our fleet.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here you will find answers to the most frequently asked questions about vacuuming work.

What should I do if basements, underground car parks or underpasses are flooded?

Floods in cellars, underground car parks or underpasses are classic emergencies that our team specializes in. Our 24/7 emergency service is designed to be on site quickly to efficiently remove water and sludge with our high-performance suction vehicle, thus minimizing subsequent damage for you.

Which materials & liquids can the suction and jetting truck “Die Mücke” vacuum up?

Our high-tech combined suction and jetting truck “Die Mücke” vacuums up liquids, sludge and even dry materials such as gravel or construction debris (up to 50 mm in diameter) with an enormous suction capacity of up to 4,000 m³/h. We use it, for example, to clean and empty tanks, shafts, separators and settling tanks as well as basements, roofs and attics. The key difference from conventional vacuum trucks, however, is its unique water recycling technology.

What other tasks is “Die Mücke” used for?

Thanks to its versatility and enormous power, “Die Mücke” is the ideal solution for a wide range of tasks:

  • General sewer maintenance & cleaning
  • Clearing severe blockages
  • Pumping out water after flooding
  • Removing sludge and roof gravel
  • Maintenance and emptying of grease separators
  • Dry vacuuming & industrial cleaning
  • Vacuuming hazardous goods (ADR)
Does “Die Mücke” also reach hard-to-reach areas?

With up to 240 meters of high-pressure hose and 90 meters of suction hose, we can also reach pipes and shafts that are far away. Our entire fleet, from agile vacuum units to the high-performance truck, is designed to deliver optimal suction power even in hard-to-reach areas and from great depths or heights.

How does it differ from a conventional vacuum excavator?

The key difference is the ability to vacuum and jet at the same time. Although a conventional vacuum excavator can pick up loose material with even greater suction power, our “Mücke” is a multifunctional combined suction and jetting vehicle: with its high-pressure pump (over 200 bar and up to 400 liters per minute), it loosens hardened material and vacuums it up in the same work step.

What are the benefits of water recycling for me in practice?

Water recycling often makes on-site use faster and more efficient, as we don't have to refill with fresh water. But above all, it protects the environment: per year of use, we save around 50 million liters of valuable drinking water. That is our active contribution to sustainability.

Our vacuum methods for every challenge

With our modern fleet, led by our high-tech combined suction and jetting truck “Die Mücke”, we offer the right solution for every challenge. Our vacuum work is divided into three core areas:

1. Wet vacuuming (e.g. after flooding)

This is the classic application in emergencies such as flooded basements, underground car parks or construction pits. We remove large quantities of water, sludge and other liquids quickly and efficiently to minimize consequential damage. Thanks to the integrated high-pressure jetting function, we can also loosen hardened sludge deposits first and then vacuum them up.

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“Die Mücke” in action after a flood

Key features at a glance:

  • Application: Fast and efficient removal of water and sludge after flooding and water damage.
  • Key advantage: The unique combination of vacuuming and jetting to completely remove even stuck material.
  • Technical details: Enormous suction capacity of up to 4,000 m³/h for rapid emptying.

2. Dry vacuuming

Our powerful technology is not limited to liquids. We also vacuum dry media and solids such as gravel (e.g. from flat roofs), construction debris, sand or dust. This method is ideal for cleaning work in industry, on construction sites or during refurbishment, where material has to be removed quickly and with little dust.

Key features at a glance:

  • Application: Vacuuming dry solids such as gravel, rubble, sand or dust.
  • Key advantage: A fast, clean and low-dust alternative to manual clearing, especially in hard-to-reach places.
  • Technical details: Vacuuming of solids up to a grain size of 50 mm; also possible over great heights and distances.

3. Special vacuum work (e.g. hazardous goods)

For particularly demanding tasks, such as emptying oil and petrol separators or vacuuming hazardous goods (ADR), we are your certified and reliable partner. Our vehicles and our trained team meet all legal requirements for safe transport and proper disposal.

Key features at a glance:

  • Application: Vacuuming and transport of hazardous goods (ADR), emptying of separators and special industrial cleaning.
  • Key advantage: Legal certainty and maximum care thanks to certified processes and specially trained staff.
  • Technical details: ADR-certified equipment for the safe handling of hazardous substances.

Service Area for Pipe Cleaning, Sewer Rehabilitation & Sewer Technology

We offer our full range of services to private households, property management companies, and commercial businesses throughout Vienna, Lower Austria, and Burgenland. For larger jobs and planned projects, we also operate on a supra-regional basis.

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Pipe Cleaning & Drain Clearing in Vienna

We provide fast and reliable pipe clearing services across all 23 districts of Vienna. DerKanal is your specialist for professional pipe and sewer cleaning as well as rapid drain clearing – whether in Donaustadt, Favoriten, or Floridsdorf. From our main office in 1230 Vienna-Liesing, we coordinate every job directly across the entire city area.

Sewer technology in Vienna, Lower Austria & Burgenland

Our entire service portfolio is available to you without restriction throughout Vienna, Lower Austria, and Burgenland. DerKanal is your reliable specialist for professional drain cleaning, trenchless sewer rehabilitation, separator cleaning, and leak testing. Whether in St. Pölten, Wiener Neustadt, Baden, Mödling, Klosterneuburg, Eisenstadt, Neusiedl am See, or Oberwart—we provide all services directly on-site.

Major projects & specialized work across Austria

For comprehensive and planned projects—such as liner rehabilitation, specialized milling work, and backflow protection—we extend our service radius to support you in Styria (e.g., Graz, Leoben, Kapfenberg), Upper Austria (e.g., Linz, Wels, Steyr), Carinthia (e.g., Klagenfurt, Villach, Wolfsberg), and Salzburg.