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Sewer Equipment Goes Pink: Joining the fight against breast cancer

Sewer Equipment Goes Pink: Joining the Fight Against Breast Cancer

We proudly introduce our newest demonstration (demo) truck at Sewer Equipment, a momentous addition to our lineup that helps the fight against breast cancer. As a third-generation family-owned business, Sewer Equipment’s dedication to philanthropy runs deep, and we continuously seek opportunities to support our community and broader associations. In early May, we unveiled our latest… Read the Full Article


Learn about Easement Machines from Sewer Equipment

Easement Machines from Sewer Equipment

Are certain sewer pipes in your community neglected due to hard-to-reach manholes? Do your cleaning crews have to manually drag hoses across easements or behind houses and buildings, which causes damage? If you are attempting to avoid yard damage to homes, golf courses, or other areas, a Sewer Equipment Easement Machine may be a valuable… Read the Full Article


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The Advantages of the Mongoose Jetter Model 123 Van Pack

The Mongoose Jetter Model 123 Van Pack is a valuable tool in the sewer equipment industry, offering several advantages over other types of sewer cleaning equipment. Some of the benefits of this versatile and efficient sewer jetter include: Mobility The Mongoose 123 Van Pack is mounted on a truck or van, making it easy to… Read the Full Article


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Meet Sewer Equipment’s Parts Team!

Our Parts Team is an integral part of Sewer Equipment’s day-to-day operations. To let you get to know our team better, we wanted to introduce you to our team members, and share their backgrounds and (major!) contributions. We are so grateful for these awesome people, so without further ado …The Parts Team!  Mark Grabowksi: Director… Read the Full Article


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Accounting Team Highlight

November 10th was International Accounting Day! In honor of this day we have decided to highlight our accounting team and all the great work they do for Sewer Equipment. History of International Accounting Day Before we dive into the fantastic work our accounting team does let’s look back at the history and the beginnings of… Read the Full Article


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Sewer Equipment Donates Thermal Drone to Dixon Fire Dept.

Sewer Equipment is a third-generation family-owned manufacturing business located in Dixon, IL. Many employees live and raise their families in the Sauk Valley Region. To the Owner, Dan O’Brien, any employee of Sewer Equipment “becomes part of the big Sewer Equipment family.” Like many rural small towns throughout America, the City of Dixon lacked funding… Read the Full Article


Sewer Equipment's New Municipal Partnerships include Rivercity and SNT Solutions.

Sewer Equipment’s New Municipal Partnerships

Sewer Equipment is excited to announce its new municipal partnerships with two dealers, SNT Solutions, Inc. and River City Hydraulics. Both SNT Solutions and River City Hydraulics will represent Sewer Equipment’s simple, safe, and reliable brands: Sewer Equipment Company of America, Mongoose Jetters, Ramvac, Cappellotto, and others known in the industry for over 75 years…. Read the Full Article


Sewer Equipment is a family owned business located in Dixon, Illinois.

Sewer Equipment Celebrates National Family Owned Business Day

June 23rd is National Family Owned Business Day. To celebrate, we sat down with Dan O’Brien, 3rd generation owner of Sewer Equipment. We wanted to talk about what it means to run a family-owned business. Sewer Equipment was founded in 1941 by H.T. O’Brien – Dan’s grandfather – when he invented the drain snake. And… Read the Full Article


In celebration of Trailer Safety Week, this article covers the importance of trailer safety.

Trailer Safety Week: Making Roadways Safer One Trailer at a Time

Safe trailering practices save lives, and with millions of trailers—used by businesses, local governments, and individuals—traversing the nation’s roadways every day, it is crucial to ensure that trailers are being towed safely for the sake of everyone on the roads. End-users are vastly undereducated on the proper use of trailers; they recognize that they would… Read the Full Article


The Model 900 Combination Sewer Cleaner Truck: Simple. Safe. Reliable. 

The Model 900 Combination Sewer Cleaner Truck: Simple. Safe. Reliable. 

Some of our competitors may tell you that we are new to the industry. They mean we can’t possibly know how to build a quality truck. But we have actually been manufacturing sewer cleaning equipment since 1941. With experience like that, it’s safe to say we know jet vac trucks. In fact, Sewer Equipment’s Model… Read the Full Article