V-TUF SPRAYEX vs Prochem, Karcher Puzzi, Numatic & Truvox: Carpet Extraction Comparison
V-TUF SPRAYEX vs Prochem, Karcher Puzzi, Numatic & Truvox: 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 four brands most commonly cross-shopped in commercial carpet and upholstery cleaning: Prochem, Karcher (Puzzi), Numatic (George), and Truvox (Hydromist).
| 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 | — |
| Truvox Hydromist | ||||
| Hydromist 20 HD | 20L solution / 20L recovery | 72 psi | 1100W | — |
| Hydromist 35 | 35L solution / 35L recovery | 100 psi | 1350W | — |
| Hydromist 55/400 | 55L solution / 20L recovery | 400 psi | Twin 2-stage vacuum | — |
The Takeaway
These brands split into tiers by capacity and intensity. 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 and Truvox's Hydromist range are the genuine heavy-duty commercial comparisons, with tank sizes that map closely onto V-TUF's mid-to-large SPRAYEX models — and both publish pump pressure figures that SPRAYEX's own listings don't currently state.
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. For genuine commercial-volume carpet and upholstery extraction, Prochem and Truvox are both strong, well-specified competitors — Truvox's Hydromist 55/400 in particular publishes a materially higher pump pressure (400 psi) than anything confirmed for SPRAYEX. Where V-TUF's SPRAYEX still makes a strong case is tank capacity at the top of the range (77L HDC, ahead of Truvox's 55L) and sitting inside V-TUF's existing pressure washer and cleaning equipment catalogue — one supplier and one spares line covers both jobs rather than two or three. Buyers who specifically need the highest published pump pressure may find Truvox is currently ahead on that number.
Sources checked: v-tuf.co.uk, atccleaningsuppliesswindon.com, caterclean.com, kaercher.com, numatic.com, indors.eu, candorservices.co.uk, ccmtec.co.uk, hygieiagroup.co.uk — July 2026.
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