Wheel Wash

Wheel wash hire rates vary based on the system type (Drive-through vs. Roller) and duration. Contact our UK team for a competitive quote starting from short-term weekly rentals.

While not universally mandatory by law, the Highways Act makes it an offense to deposit mud on the road. Most local councils and major contractors (like HS2 or National Highways) require a wheel wash system as part of the Site Waste Management Plan (SWMP).

For remote sites, we offer the MobyDick ConLine KIT Flex, which can be configured to run on generator power or as a gravity-based bath system requiring no electricity.

A construction site wheel wash is a specialized vehicle cleaning system installed at the exit points of building sites, quarries, and landfills. Its primary purpose is to automatically remove mud, dirt, and hazardous debris from the wheels and chassis of heavy vehicles (such as HGVs, tipper trucks, and dumpers) before they enter public highways.

These systems are essential for maintaining road safety, preventing “track-out” (the spread of mud onto roads), and ensuring site operators remain compliant with UK environmental and road traffic regulations, such as the Highways Act 1980.

A wheel washing system is a system that automatically cleans a vehicle’s tyres as it moves through the system. It uses recycled water to remove the dirt and mud that has built up on the tyres.

There are two types of wheel washing systems: roller and drive-through.

In a roller system, the truck must stop so that the wheels can be placed between the rollers. Then a start bar triggers the washing process, during which the wheel is automatically turned and cleaned by water spraying from many nozzles.

With a drive-through system, the truck does not have to stop because the washing process is triggered as soon as it passes the light barrier at the entrance. During the slow drive-through, the tyres and chassis are cleaned by spraying water from many nozzles.

Wheel washing systems are important to remove dirt and mud from tyres before they hit public roads. This prevents dirt from contaminating public roads and pavements. 

No, a properly installed and maintained wheel wash system should not damage vehicles. 

Wheel washing systems are usually installed and maintained by specialist companies, such as world market leader the FRUTIGER Company Ltd, who have the necessary skills and resources to install and maintain the system safely and effectively.

The cost of a high-quality MobyDick wheel washing system typically varies between £20,000 and £100,000, depending on the type, size and features of the solution. Cheaper options are also available in the form of second-hand equipment.