What is the right SkyVac® Gutter Clearing Machine for me?

What is the right SkyVac® Gutter Clearing Machine for me?

SkyVac® offer a comprehensive range of professional high-level gutter cleaning machines for safe and effective gutter cleaning, without the need for ladders.  From the compact and lightweight skyVac® Mighty Atom through to the ultra-powerful and mobile skyVac® Interceptor with on board motor, whatever your gutter clearance requirements, we have the perfect model for you.

To help guide you through the range, we’ve summarised the key gutter cleaning features by model, added Expert opinion from our demonstration specialist Rob, along with a clear comparison table.

 

 

Compact yet incredibly powerful, the skyVac Mighty Atom is a great all round domestic and commercial vacuum.  Small enough to fit in a family car and light enough to carry, the SkyVac® Mighty Atom can reach up to 3 – 3.5 stories in height and is capable of clearing moderate to heavy gutter debris.  Ideal for the homeowner, or external cleaning professional looking to offer additional services, this handy wet and dry vacuum is perfect for maintenance cleans on small to mid-sized properties.  The blow function is also a great addition for blasting stubborn pine needles out of gutters.

The entry model in the SkyVac® family, the Mighty Atom delivers 3800 litres per minute air flow thanks a 1600-Watt motor.  Easily portable, the system is mounted on castors for manoeuvrability and has a 35-litre capacity.   For operator ease, the powerful system features 44mm diameter light weight carbon fibre poles.

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A SkyVac® best seller and customer favourite, the Mighty Atom is a great all-rounder for the commercial cleaning provider and homeowner.  Ideal for new business start-ups or existing businesses looking to expand their service offering, the affordable SkyVac® Mighty Atom is a great way to trial and start earning through gutter cleaning.  Compact and portable, it’s great for properties with restricted access and at 8 Kilos can be carried from the car or van where parking is a challenge, or even through the property itself!  If you are looking for fast payback and solid gutter cleaning results, the SkyVac® Mighty Atom won’t disappoint!

SkyVac® Atom Sonic Overview:

Well, super-sized, super-charged and super-sonic really does sum this system up! We took all the best bits of the best-selling Atom and increased the power and drum capacity - whilst keeping it compact and caddy van friendly size.  

This dual motor gutter vacuum boasts 110” Inch water lift and 7166 LPM air flow.   The compact suction head sits over the cartridge filter which is protected by a curved steel plate.  Deflecting fast moving gutter debris from the cyclonic vac port, this sturdy design feature also acts as a footrest for the vacuum head.  As with all our system, a click lock vac port, for quick set up and disassembly on the job. 

Mounted on castors, the 45L steel drum offers ample debris capacity, whilst its compact size means it still fits snuggly in the van.  The skyVac® Atom Sonic comes with our standard clamped poles, along with the Vac release cuff and the hairpin neck for fast working. 

With both powerful suction and handy blow feature (which is great for pine needle removal) this gutter vacuum is the ideal wingman.  

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This beefy system has ample suction, looks the part and is easy on van space.   Ideal for domestic and commercial projects, it’s incredibly mobile and at just 17.2kg, can be wheeled through tight spaces and carried through properties with restricted access.  For access up to 40ft, this superhero vac comes with clamped poles along with the vac release cuff and hairpin neck.  

Tuck this little gem away in the van and you’ll be quids in. 

 

SkyVac® Commercial Plus Overview:

The all new upgraded SkyVac® Commercial Plus now has even more suction power and comes with the skyVac® Elite poles as standard.  The three motor, 3300 Watt system delivers 100” water lift and 10,500 LPM airflow making it ideal for fast domestic and commercial gutter clearance.  

Constructed of hardwearing polypropylene, the 75 Litre drum is both light weight and impact resistant.  The complete Vac system weighs in at just 24kg, making it easy to manoeuvre in and out of the van and around properties.  With 50mm cyclonic entry port to maximise drum capacity and an easy to empty tilting chassis, this mid-range system is perfect for professionals.   Now featuring the lightweight Elite Poles, projects up to 4 storeys high are going to be a breeze! 

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The perfect mix of power and portability!  Bags of the right kind of suction for quick results on daily maintenance cleans and the stubborn gutter blockages.  The polypropylene drum makes it lighter, but the larger drum size and compact vac head ensures there a lot of debris capacity for the larger projects.  It looks the part too, especially when you turn up at the larger properties.

 The Elite Pole set up is a real game changer too with the Vac release cuff and anti-block hairpin neck giving you greater control and capacity without the extra weight!  It’s a great system for commercial gutter cleaning.  For fast and efficient results to maximise earning opportunities and minimise time spent on the job.

 

 

SkyVac® Industrial 85 Overview:

Super Clean Gutters using the skyVac Industrial 85

 

Engineered specifically for professional gutter cleaning, the SkyVac® Industrial 85 features three powerful engines and boasts 150 inches water lift, for exceptional suction and the efficient removal of even the most stubborn of gutter challenges, up to four stories in height.  Featuring a unique patented PowerMix engine system, the motors reconfigure from series to parallel to deliver the optimum performance of inch water lift and air flow to meet the challenges of everyday "Fast Clearance" projects through stubborn "gutter turf and water extraction" projects respectively.  

Housed on an all-terrain trolley complete with a tilting chassis for ease of emptying, the system is easy to manoeuvre making it ideal for large spread out properties and coping with uneven ground and curbs. The SkyVac® Industrial 85 features a high mounted side glide entry to eliminate blockages and maximise drum capacity to accommodate 60 litres of debris. 

The ultra-light weight SkyVac® 50mm Elite poles with Vac release cuff (patent pending) allows the operator to control suction remotely from the vacuum.  Ideal for all property types, from small domestic to large commercial premises, and all gutter clearance conditions, the SkyVac® Industrial is a fast and effective system.

The professional gutter clearing model in the SkyVac® family, the Industrial 85 delivers an impressive 150 Inches water lift*, 10,000 litres per minute air flow** and 3300-Watt output (3 x 1100-Watt motors).  The 78-litre steel drum provides ample space for gutter debris. 

The Industrial comes with the SkyVac® Elite carbon fibre poles, boasting the lightest weight to size ratio on the gutter cleaning market at 280g per 1.5M.  These unique poles have a 50mm diameter for greater capacity along with a interlocking clamp mechanism (vs 44mm diameter and push fit poles of Atom / Commercial.)  The vac release cuff gives allows the operator complete control of the suction power all from the base of the pole.

 

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A favourite amongst gutter cleaning professionals, the SkyVac® Industrial delivers immense suction (150-inch water lift) and effectively removes debris from properties up to 4 stories, via high capacity 50mm SkyVac® Elite poles.  The high velocity waste enters the SkyVac® Industrial 78 litre drum via a side glide system that creates a vortex and eliminates blockages. 

Fast, powerful and mobile, our social media feed is full of examples of seemingly impossible gutter clearance projects made simple.  For the dedicated gutter cleaning professional looking for unrivalled performance, reliability and to maximise earning opportunities, the SkyVac® Industrial is the sound investment.

 

SkyVac® Interceptor Overview:

Calum Hoade of DMS ashbourne using the skyVac Interceptor

For total mobility, the SkyVac® Interceptor with on board Honda engine, is the ultimate professional gutter clearance system.  Modelled on the successful SkyVac® Industrial model, the Interceptor features upgrades that offer the user the freedom and ability to operate without the need for mains power or a generator.

Mounted on an all-terrain chassis, the SkyVac® Interceptor is a completely independant gutter clearing system making it ideal for large commercial and industrial projects or those spread out over a distance. The system offers an exceptional 155 inches water lift.

For ease of emptying, the 90 Litre capacity drum is fitted with a drain hose to remove water, whilst a tipping chassis (and optional sieve basket) enables solid matter can be easily removed.  With the added blow function making it ideal for removing stubborn pine needles, the SkyVac® Interceptor is the complete independent “go anywhere” complete gutter clearance system.

Top of the range, the SkyVac® Interceptor delivers 8000 litres per minute air flow thanks a 5.5 Horsepower petrol engine (equivalent 3600-Watt motor) and has a massive 70 litres of debris capacity.  The SkyVac® 50mm Elite poles with vac release cuff come as standard with this model.

 

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Simply start and go; the complete solution!  Ideal for large scale projects, the on-board engine offers the freedom to operate continuously without the hazard of trailing cables or the inconvenience of stopping to move generators from site to site.

The SkyVac® Interceptor allows a single operator to power through gutter clearance on big developments such as Industrial buildings, housing complexes or factories for unrivalled results in minimum time.  

 

So, what’s the right SkyVac® for you?

Just like most things in life, there are no hard and fast rules.  The right SkyVac® for you is the one that suits your unique business requirements and your preferences.   There are several factors to consider in your purchase decision, such as access, transport, frequency of use, property types and scale along with power source.  That’s not forgetting, of course, budget.  Whatever your decision, investing in the right SkyVac® will compliment and support the growth and earning opportunities for your business.

 

SkyVac® Gutter Cleaning Model Specifications at a Glance.

skyVac Gutter Vacuum Comparison Chart