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V-TUF Dust Extraction & Vacuum Range vs Hilti, Numatic & Dustcontrol
V-TUF's dust extraction and vacuum range spans compact M-Class vacuums, backpack vacuums, industrial wet & dry extractors, PTO auto-shaker models, site vacuums, and air scrubber/filtration units. Here's how it compares against Hilti, Numatic, and Dustcontrol — the three brands most commonly cross-shopped against V-TUF in the UK trade and construction hire markets.
Compact M-Class Vacuums
| Model |
Tank |
Power / Suction |
Filtration |
Weight |
| V-TUF |
| MINI HSV X2 |
15L |
800W, 18kPa suction |
M-Class H13 HEPA, 99.9% |
5.5kg |
| tufVAC 30M |
35L |
1400W, 59 L/s airflow |
M-Class, automatic filter cleaning |
15.5kg |
| Hilti |
| VC 20-UM |
21L |
1200W, 61 L/s suction |
M-Class |
13kg |
| VC 40 MX 110V |
21L |
1200W, 59 L/s airflow |
M-Class |
14.4kg |
Takeaway: The MINI HSV X2 is less than half the weight of the Hilti VC 20-UM at a similar M-Class compliance level — genuinely easier to carry between jobs, though with a smaller tank. The tufVAC 30M beats the Hilti VC 40 MX on tank size (35L vs 21L), motor power, and noise level (67 vs 77.7 dB), and handles wet pick-up where the Hilti is dry-only.
Backpack Vacuums (Cordless & Corded)
| Model |
Power |
Filtration |
Capacity / Runtime |
| V-TUF |
| RUCKVAC HSV (Cordless) |
500W, battery operated |
Lung-Safe HEPA, H-Class rated |
— |
| RUCKVAC HSV (Corded, 110V/240V) |
Mains powered |
Lung-Safe HEPA H14 |
5m internal cleaning kit |
| Hilti |
| VC 75-1-22 |
330W, cordless 22V |
HEPA, optional backpack straps |
75 CFM rating |
| Numatic |
| RHB150NX / RBV150NX |
350W digital brushless, NX300 36V |
HEPA13, 99.97% |
5L, 80–90 min runtime |
Takeaway: V-TUF's cordless RUCKVAC HSV runs at a higher wattage (500W) than both Hilti's VC 75-1-22 (330W) and Numatic's RBV150NX (350W). Numatic's HEPA13 certification and stated runtime are worth noting for buyers prioritising exact battery endurance figures over raw power.
PTO Auto-Shaker & Industrial Wet/Dry Extractors
| Model |
Tank |
Power / Airflow |
Filtration |
| V-TUF |
| MIDI SYNCRO |
21L |
1400W, PTO + auto filter shaker |
H-Class |
| MIGHTY XL SYNCRO |
37L wet & dry |
1250W, PTO + velocity monitor |
M-Class |
| XR8000 |
80L wet & dry |
1700W |
Washable HEPA, 70% recycled plastic |
| XR11000-110 |
110L (80L wet / 110L dry) |
2000W (2×1000W), 106 L/sec |
Washable HEPA |
| Numatic |
| WV570 / WVD570 |
15L wet / 23L dry |
TwinFlo motor |
Dry filter + wet float |
| WV900 / WVD900 |
40L dry / 32L wet |
1200W×2 (2400W), 80 L/s airflow |
StructoFoam construction |
Takeaway: V-TUF's XR8000 and XR11000 both beat the Numatic WV900/WVD900 on airflow (106 vs 80 L/sec) at comparable or larger capacity. The MIDI/MIGHTY SYNCRO models add PTO auto-shaking and a velocity monitor for compliance monitoring — features not present in Numatic's WV570/900 spec sheets.
Site Vacuums (GRINDEX Series)
| Model |
Tank / Power |
Airflow / Suction |
Filtration |
Weight |
| V-TUF |
| GRINDEX1100LPS-110 |
1100W |
200 m³/h, 20kPa |
Cyclone + HEPA H14, 11,200 cm² filter area, auto cleaning |
26kg |
| GRINDEX1200LPS-110 |
2000W (2×1000W) |
510 m³/h, 230mbar |
HEPA + PTFE cartridge ×2, 20,500 cm², fully automatic continuous cleaning |
65kg |
| Dustcontrol (DC) |
| DC2900 110V |
1000–1500W |
200 m³/h, 20kPa |
Cyclone + HEPA H13, smaller filter area |
~25kg |
| DC Tromb 400 110V |
2100W |
360 m³/h, 250mbar |
Cyclone + HEPA H13, automatic/semi-auto |
46kg |
Takeaway: V-TUF's GRINDEX1100LPS matches the DC2900 on airflow and suction but steps up to H14 filtration with more than double the filter surface area. The GRINDEX1200LPS beats the DC Tromb 400 on airflow (510 vs 360 m³/h) and filtration area with fully automatic continuous cleaning against Dustcontrol's semi-auto.
Air Scrubbers / Filtration Units (AEROMAX Series)
| Model |
Airflow |
Filtration |
Power |
Weight |
| V-TUF |
| AEROMAX500 |
520 m³/h (306 CFM) |
H13/H14 HEPA + G4 pre-filter, 3-stage |
158W |
18kg, stainless housing |
| AEROMAX800 |
1,188 m³/h (700 CFM) |
H13 HEPA + G4 pre-filter, 2–3 stage |
220W |
15kg, rotomoulded |
| AEROMAX1200 |
1,200 CFM (2040 m³/h) |
H14 HEPA 99.995%, 3-stage, G4 antistatic pre-filter |
110–240V, stepless variable |
22kg, rotomoulded polyethylene |
| Dustcontrol (DC) |
| DC air cubes 500/1100 |
300–500 m³/h (175–295 CFM) |
HEPA H13, 2-stage, variable speed |
200–300W |
15–17kg, steel housing |
| DC 1200 110V |
1,060 m³/h (624 CFM) |
H13 HEPA ~99.995%, 2-stage |
110V/240V |
23kg, stainless sheet metal |
Takeaway: V-TUF's AEROMAX1200 steps up to H14 filtration with a 3-stage system against the DC 1200's H13/2-stage, and the AEROMAX500 delivers comparable airflow to the DC air cubes range at lower power draw.
Who Should Choose V-TUF
Hilti, Numatic and Dustcontrol are all well-regarded names in dust extraction, and Hilti in particular carries strong brand recognition on construction sites. But on the numbers that matter for genuine site performance — airflow, filtration area, filter class, weight, and wet/dry versatility — V-TUF's range consistently matches or beats the closest equivalent model from each competitor. The MINI HSV X2 at under half the weight of the Hilti VC 20-UM, the tufVAC's wet-and-dry capability against the Hilti VC 40 MX's dry-only limitation, and the XR-series' higher airflow against Numatic's WV900 are clear practical differentiators. For buyers who want a genuinely full range — compact M-Class vacuums, cordless backpack units, PTO auto-shaker extractors, site vacuums and air scrubbers — under one UK-stocked brand, V-TUF is the stronger choice.
Sources: v-tuf.co.uk, hilti.co.uk, hilti.com, numatic.com, averncleaningsupplies.com, wickes.co.uk, tools4trade.co.uk — July 2026.
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