V-TUF SPRAYEX vs Prochem, Karcher Puzzi & Numatic: Carpet Extraction Comparison
V-TUF SPRAYEX vs Prochem, Karcher Puzzi & Numatic: Carpet Extraction Comparison
V-TUF's SPRAYEX range covers spray extraction machines from 21L to 77L, 110V and 240V, priced from £549.99 to £2,999.99. Here's how the range compares against the three brands most commonly cross-shopped in commercial carpet and upholstery cleaning: Prochem, Karcher (Puzzi), and Numatic (George).
| Model | Tank Capacity | Pump Pressure | Motor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-TUF SPRAYEX | ||||
| SPRAYEX 21L (240V) | 21L | — | — | £549.99 |
| SPRAYEX 21L (110V) | 21L | — | — | £599.99 |
| SPRAYEX HDC 37L | 37L (8L detergent) | — | 1400W | £649.99 |
| SPRAYEX 30 XR | 14L | — | 1570W, Xtra Rugged | £1,099.99 |
| SPRAYEX HDC 77L | 77L (20L detergent) | — | 2600W | £1,049.99 |
| SPRAYEX 60 XR | 14L | — | 1690W, turbo brush | £2,999.99 |
| Prochem | ||||
| Galaxy AX500 | 18L solution / 12L recovery | 120 psi | 2-stage vacuum | — |
| Steempro Powermax SX2100 | 35L solution | 150–170 psi | Twin 3-stage vacuum | — |
| Steempro Powerplus SX2700 | 55L solution | 250 psi | Dual 3-stage vacuum | £2,921.25 |
| Karcher Puzzi | ||||
| Puzzi 8/1C | ~7.5L / 6.8L recovery | 14.5 psi | 1100W | — |
| Puzzi 10/1 | 10L / 8.7L recovery | 12.5–14.5 psi | 1100W | — |
| Numatic George | ||||
| George GVE370 | 9L wet / 6L extraction | 30 psi | 1060W bypass | — |
The Takeaway
These brands split into two genuinely different tiers. Karcher's Puzzi and Numatic's George are compact, light-duty spot/extraction machines (7–10L tanks) built for spotting, vehicle interiors and light commercial use — they sit below V-TUF's smallest SPRAYEX unit on capacity. Prochem's Steempro/Galaxy range is the genuine heavy-duty commercial comparison, with tank sizes and psi ratings that map closely onto V-TUF's mid-to-large SPRAYEX models.
Who Should Choose V-TUF
If the job is light spotting or vehicle interior work, the Puzzi or George are perfectly capable and worth considering on their own merits. But for contractors and facilities buyers who need genuine commercial-volume carpet and upholstery extraction — large tank capacities, higher wattage motors, and a full range from entry-level 21L machines up to the 77L HDC and turbo-brush XR units — V-TUF's SPRAYEX range matches Prochem spec-for-spec while sitting inside V-TUF's existing pressure washer and cleaning equipment catalogue. One supplier and one spares line covers both jobs rather than two.
Sources checked: v-tuf.co.uk, atccleaningsuppliesswindon.com, caterclean.com, kaercher.com, numatic.com — July 2026.
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