The Mud Mate is a heavy-duty vacuum-cleaning unit driven by an air or electric motor. It is made with a stainless steel vacuum tank that has water traps and pressure relief valves. The two-way vacuum pump serves for suction and discharge of the vacuum tank. It is skid mounted with crash bars and lifting eyes. Swivel casters are installed for ease of movement. There are auxiliary stainless steel suction wands with flexible suction hose and gulper tools.