Trailer brush washer

Sep 27, 2010

Updated Sep 29, 2010

The Vader I 5000 trailer washing system is a self-contained unit that reclaims 99 percent of water used in cleaning operations. The I 5000 uses a shielded brush action to remove road film, soot and chemical deposits. The Vader can wash up to 20 trailers on a single tank of water. System takes six to eight minutes per trailer.

For details, visit Truck Washer.

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