Super Products Camel Financing

iLease Capital arranges financing for Super Products Camel combination sewer cleaners, including older Camel 1200 units and current Camel Max equipment.

iLease Capital is independent and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or a dealer for Super Products.

The work a Camel is built to do

A Camel is a combination sewer-cleaning truck. It brings water jetting and vacuum recovery to a sewer line, catch basin or storm-drain structure. A contractor uses the water system to move debris and the vacuum side to collect it. For a used buyer, the body design and discharge arrangement matter as much as the chassis. The machine has to carry recovered material to an approved disposal location and empty it without creating unnecessary labor or downtime. Buyers should describe the jobs they intend to perform before comparing listings. A Camel used mainly for catch basins may show different wear from one used on long sewer flushing routes.

Camel 1200 and the Camel Max family

Camel 1200 appears in legacy Super Products parts references, while Camel Max is the manufacturer's current combination sewer-cleaner family. The names should not be treated as interchangeable specifications. Current Camel Max offerings include different debris-discharge layouts, and older Camel units require identification by serial number and installed equipment. Ask for the build sheet and a list of any changes made during the truck's life. Do not apply current brochure figures to a legacy Camel 1200. The practical comparison is the truck's actual water system, vacuum package, debris-body condition and how it empties. A documented older unit can be useful, but only if its configuration fits the work.

Camel versus Vactor 2100

Vactor's 2100 family and Super Products Camel serve similar sewer-cleaning markets. A buyer comparing used units should look past the manufacturer name and inspect the operating systems side by side. Compare jetting pressure stability during a safe test, boom movement, hose handling, vacuum recovery and debris-door sealing. Observe the discharge process and ask whether the disposal site accepts the material in that form. An older Camel 1200 may have different controls and service needs from a newer Vactor 2100i. A city that already operates Camel trucks may gain from familiar procedures and available parts, while a contractor should prioritize documented condition and nearby service access.

Dump and eject arrangements

The method of unloading recovered debris affects work at the disposal site. A dump-style body raises the body to discharge material, while an eject-style design moves debris out by a different mechanism. The exact equipment must be confirmed on the offered Camel. Inspect the rear door, sealing surfaces, hinge points, locking hardware and any ejector guides or wipers fitted to the unit. Watch a safe discharge demonstration rather than assuming the mechanism works because the body is clean. Ask the operator whether material hangs up during unloading and whether the equipment has required repeated repairs. A worn discharge system can turn a routine disposal stop into a long delay.

Buying a used Camel 1200

Start with the serial plate and parts identification. Inspect the tank interior, corrosion at low points, vacuum seals, water-pump leaks, hydraulic hoses, boom bearings and reel movement. Look for improvised welds around the debris body or support structure. Review the service history of the air-moving equipment and any replacement pump. Confirm that the installed controls match the manuals supplied with the truck. A seller may have replaced major components without updating the listing. Photograph the control panel and all identification plates. Ask a qualified mechanic to assess the chassis and emissions equipment separately from the Camel body.

Used Camel Max inspection

A current-family Camel Max still needs a condition-led inspection when purchased used. Pay special attention to the installed debris-discharge configuration, controls, water system and vacuum air path. A truck with an eject arrangement requires checks of the ejector guides, wipers and hydraulic movement. A dump configuration calls for inspection of lift components and body supports. Look for service bulletins or manufacturer instructions tied to the serial number. The manufacturer's parts and service channels can help identify the correct replacement items, but buyers should confirm availability for the exact truck before closing. Record every defect in a written inspection, even when the seller describes it as minor.

Paperwork and fleet fit

Request the title, chassis VIN, Camel body serial number, build documents, service invoices, operating hours and recent photographs. Ask whether the truck has worked in municipal service, private contracting or rental use. Obtain records of tank repairs, water-pump work and any major vacuum overhaul. Compare the truck's working condition with the disposal practices and maintenance capacity of the buyer's operation. A used Camel should be evaluated as a complete production asset. If the business needs to begin a municipal contract immediately, a lengthy parts search is a material purchase concern. A detailed equipment file also makes the financing request more accurate.

Ask about what the truck actually collected

Sewer-cleaning trucks encounter grit, sand, grease and other debris that wear components differently. Ask whether the Camel was used mainly on municipal sewer lines, storm drains, industrial cleanup or mixed work. A history of abrasive material makes the tank interior, air path and discharge hardware especially important. Repeated grease work can leave buildup that hides corrosion or affects seals. The seller's work history helps the inspector focus on the likely wear points. It also helps the buyer choose the right discharge arrangement for the disposal sites it uses. Ask for photographs before and after the body has been cleaned, when available.

Financing and application

iLease Capital is a broker, not a lender, working with a network of 50+ lenders. New and used equipment from dealers or private sellers is considered, with transactions up to $5 million plus. Available structures include $1 buyout leases, FMV leases, equipment finance agreements and sale-leasebacks on trucks already owned. Startups and newer businesses are considered case by case. We start with a soft inquiry to review your profile. A full credit review may be part of final approval once you move forward with a lender. Read the septic and vacuum truck financing hub for financing structure details. Apply at ileasecapital.com/apply or call (866) 545-3273.

How the financing process works

Apply with the truck's identifying information and the seller's purchase details. iLease Capital reviews the equipment and business profile, discusses available terms from its lender network, and coordinates the selected transaction through funding. The final financing decision belongs to the lender.

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