Water is essential to most construction projects. When a water supply isn’t readily available near your site, water trucks are an excellent solution.

If you need reliable site support equipment like water trucks for your applications, Cat Used and your local Cat® dealer can help you find reliable and ready-to-go equipment that works as hard as you do. Most used inventory comes from the dealer rental fleet or lease returns. Every dealer handles this process differently, but in most cases, Cat Used equipment is inspected, appraised, cleaned and filled with fluids before they go up for sale. In addition, you can ask to see the service records and repair history, giving you trust and confidence.

A water truck is a vehicle with a tank designed to move water from one location to another. This specialized truck can carry recycled or drinkable water and includes hoses and spray nozzles that let you spray or extract the water in a controlled manner.

So what are water trucks used for on construction sites? Here are a few of their most common applications:

1. To minimize dust generation: Dust can obscure visibility, cause respiratory distress to crews and potentially even harm equipment. One of the most common purposes of water trucks is dampening dirt to prevent dust from becoming airborne.
2. To provide water supply for drinking: In remote areas and after a natural disaster, construction crews may not be able to rely on local drinking water. In these cases, water trucks can deliver a potable supply.
3. To provide drought relief: When construction sites are located in areas hit hard by drought, water trucks may need to be brought in to supply the site.
4. To create water features: If a construction project includes a large fountain, pool or other water feature, water trucks bring you the water you need to complete the job.
5. To support fire control: Water trucks are often used to deliver water for fighting fires in remote areas. On construction sites with very dry conditions, water trucks may be kept on-site to reduce the risk of a blaze.

If you need water trucks or other equipment for your construction work, partner with Cat Used and your local Cat dealer to source budget-friendly machinery and work tools. Shop used water trucks online to find reliable equipment that’s ready to go, or locate a Cat dealer near you for all your construction site equipment needs.