Duluth, MN
Hi-Rail Vacuum Truck for Rent in Duluth, MN
From utility crews to environmental contractors, Duluth businesses turn to hi-rail vacuum truck rentals when a short-term job needs vacuum capacity fast.
Renting makes sense in Duluth when iron ore & mining (Iron Range), Great Lakes shipping port, and industrial cleaning projects demand vacuum capacity for weeks, not years.
Duluth anchors the Iron Range taconite-mining region and the Twin Ports, where iron-ore processing, ore docks, and Lake Superior shipping drive heavy industrial vacuum demand for ore fines, sludge, and confined-space cleaning. Extreme winters require cold-weather hydrovac packages for utility work.
About renting a hi-rail vacuum truck
A hi-rail vacuum truck is a road-legal vacuum or hydrovac truck fitted with retractable rail gear (steel guide wheels) so it can drive to a grade crossing, mount the tracks, and travel the railroad right-of-way to excavate soil or remove debris at sites that conventional trucks cannot reach.
- Debris capacity
- 8-16 cubic yards
- Water capacity
- 500-1,500 gallons
- Vacuum power
- 3,000-5,500 CFM (PD blower)
- Water system
- 8-18 GPM @ 2,000-3,000 PSI
Common jobs for a hi-rail vacuum truck in Duluth
Signal and cable potholing
Daylight buried signal, power, and communications cable along the track in a hydrovac configuration, exposing lines safely without strikes before boring, trenching, or foundation work.
Culvert and drainage cleaning
Vacuum out clogged culverts, drainage pipes, and ditches within the right-of-way to restore flow and protect the subgrade, including structures with no road access.
Mud spot and fouled ballast removal
Remove pumping mud spots, saturated fines, and fouled ballast from the track section so crews can restore drainage and stabilize the roadbed.
Catch basin and yard sump cleaning
Pump standing water, sludge, and grit from catch basins, sumps, and pits in rail yards and around bridges where wheeled trucks cannot position.
Get connected with hi-rail vacuum truck rental companies around Duluth: submit your request and compare replies on your terms.
Nearby hi-rail vacuum truck rentals
Other equipment in Duluth
- Hydrovac Truck rental in Duluth, MN
- Hydrovac Trailer rental in Duluth, MN
- Vacuum Truck rental in Duluth, MN
- Combination (Combo) Truck rental in Duluth, MN
- Air Vacuum Truck rental in Duluth, MN
- Liquid Ring Vacuum Truck rental in Duluth, MN
- Liquid Vacuum Truck rental in Duluth, MN
- Water Truck rental in Duluth, MN
Vac4Rent connects you with rental companies serving Duluth. Availability varies by area; submitting a request is the fastest way to find what is offered near you.
Renting a hi-rail vacuum truck in Duluth
How soon will rental companies respond about a hi-rail vacuum truck in Duluth?+
After you submit a request, rental companies serving the Duluth area reach out to you directly. Response time depends on each company, but going through Vac4Rent lets multiple rental companies see your hi-rail vacuum truck request at once.
Can I rent a hi-rail vacuum truck in Duluth, Minnesota?+
You can submit a rental request for a hi-rail vacuum truck in Duluth on Vac4Rent, and we connect you with rental companies serving the area who reply directly by email or phone. Availability varies by location, so sending a request is the fastest way to find out what is offered near you.
How much does it cost to rent a hi-rail vacuum truck in Duluth?+
Vac4Rent does not set or publish rental rates. Pricing is arranged directly between you and the rental company. Submit a request and rental companies serving Duluth, Minnesota will reply with their own terms.
Rent a hi-rail vacuum truck in Duluth, MN
Submit one free rental request and connect directly with rental companies. No commission, no booking fees.