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Combination Sewer CleanerCM-6000

The CM-6000 is a 6,000-liter combination sewer cleaner (also called a combo truck or jet vac truck) mounted on an 11-ton GVW chassis, combining high-pressure jetting with vacuum suction in one unit — a 3,000-liter fresh water tank for jetting and a 3,000-liter sludge tank for suction, so one machine and crew can jet a line and vacuum out what it dislodges in the same pass.

Page last updated: September 9, 2026

How It Works

Jetting side: the CM-6000's 137 LPM / 140 bar triplex plunger pump, driven by a full-torque split-shaft PTO, forces water through a 3/4" x 60m hose and a self-propelled nozzle that pulls itself forward through the line, breaking up blockages and flushing debris out ahead of it.

Suction side: a 390 cum/hr vacuum pump generates high vacuum in the sludge tank to siphon effluent, liquids, and settled sludge out of sewer lines, septic tanks, lift stations, and catch basins through a 3" x 15m hose. A sludge stirring arrangement uses high-velocity air to convert solid silt into a liquid or semi-liquid slurry the pump can draw up, and a blow-back system can then discharge just the water content of the tank under pressure, so the truck carries away the sludge without hauling unwanted water weight.

Key Features

  • 3,000-liter fresh water tank and 3,000-liter sludge tank, cylindrical mild steel construction with an internal baffle
  • 137 LPM / 140 bar triplex plunger jetting pump with a hydraulically wound 3/4" x 60m hose
  • 390 cum/hr vacuum pump (92% max vacuum) with a 3" x 15m suction hose
  • Sludge stirring and blow-back system to convert silt to slurry and discharge only the water content
  • Primary and secondary ball-float shut-offs plus a basket strainer to protect the pump from solids and overflow
  • Lateral cleaning system with a hand-held washing gun for equipment, vehicle, and general high-pressure washing
  • Sludge level indicator, compound gauge, and water level alarm

Nozzles

Every CM-series combination sewer cleaner ships standard with two nozzle types:

  • Conical Head Nozzle (front and rear holes) — a general-purpose nozzle that balances forward penetration with rear thrust to pull the hose through the line
  • Round Head Nozzle (front and rear holes) — a wider spray pattern for flushing loosened debris out of the line

Additional nozzle types can be supplied to match specific jetting jobs, including:

  • Penetrator Nozzle — forward and rear jets to punch through grease plugs and tough blockages before flushing
  • Root Cutter Nozzle — carries small cutting blades driven by the water jets to shred root intrusions
  • Flusher / Descaling Nozzle — flailing chains or carbide tips to scour hardened scale and mineral buildup from pipe walls
  • Rotating Nozzle — spins under pressure for 360° wall cleaning, effective on grease and light debris

Suction Pump & Hose

The suction hose is sized to match the vacuum pump's flow, so the hose itself doesn't choke the pump. The CM-6000's 390 cum/hr vacuum pump pairs with a 3" (75mm) suction hose; the higher-flow CM-8000, at 540 cum/hr, needs a wider 4" (100mm) hose to move that volume without excessive restriction.

Suction System Configuration

The collection body's discharge system can be configured to match how you unload at the disposal site:

  • Hydraulic Door Opening — the rear door opens hydraulically; the body itself does not tilt
  • Hydraulic Tilting + Hydraulic Door Opening (standard on the CM-6000) — the body tilts hydraulically for gravity-assisted discharge, combined with a hydraulically opening rear door
  • Hydraulic Door Opening, Hydraulic Tilting & Hydraulic Door Locking — adds hydraulic door locking on top of the standard configuration, in place of manual screw-type locking
  • Derrick Arm — a boom-mounted discharge arm for positioning the load precisely at the disposal point
  • Hydraulically Operated Suction Hose Reel — powers the winding and unwinding of the suction hose instead of handling it manually

Ideal For

  • Sewer and drain lines from about 450 to 500mm (18-20 inches) in diameter
  • Sludge and settled material in manholes or septic tanks down to roughly 8 meters (26 feet)
  • Higher-volume routes that benefit from the larger 3,000L / 3,000L tank split over the CM-4000

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Frequently Asked Questions

What size drain lines can the CM-6000 clean?

From about 450 to 500mm (18-20 inches) in diameter on the jetting side, using its 137 LPM / 140 bar jetting pump and 60m hose.

What suction hose diameter does the CM-6000 use?

A 3" (75mm) hose, matched to its 390 cum/hr vacuum pump flow.

What suction system configurations are available?

The standard configuration is hydraulic tilting combined with hydraulic door opening. Hydraulic door locking, a derrick arm, or a hydraulically operated suction hose reel can also be specified.

How is the CM-6000 different from the CM-4000?

Both share the same jetting and suction specs; the CM-6000 carries a larger 3,000L / 3,000L tank split (vs. 2,000L / 2,000L) on an 11-ton GVW chassis, for higher-volume routes between dump trips.