Abaco gripsters

Abaco is a brand from the USA and is represented in the comparison with 2 electric models. At €258 each, both sit in the upper price segment. One of the two is designed specifically for panels and comes with an extensive set of safety features.

Model range

The ABACO Power Vacuum Lift Pro 300 is a cordless vacuum lifter with an oval suction pad, removable battery, digital display and carrying case.

The Abaco 100/PRO is an electric gripster for panels with a narrow, rectangular design. It offers automatic re-pump, a safety alarm for vacuum loss, a manual emergency pump and a vacuum gauge.

Prices and load capacity

Both models cost €258. That is well above the €68 median across all 519 offers and places them in the over €200 segment. The data list no load capacity for either model.

Features

Both units are electric. The Power Vacuum Lift Pro 300 uses a removable battery and a digital display, the 100/PRO a vacuum gauge. No offer mentions USB-C charging, and there is no vibration function. The Power Vacuum Lift Pro 300 has a rubber seal. The safety package of the 100/PRO stands out: automatic re-pump maintains the vacuum, the alarm warns of vacuum loss, and the manual emergency pump keeps the load secure even when the battery is flat.

Who are these lifters for?

Abaco is aimed at users who move slabs of stone, ceramic or similar materials and value multiple layers of protection, for example when installing countertops. More units for this kind of work are listed in the category For natural stone, and the guide Moving natural stone and countertops offers practical advice. Even with an alarm-equipped vacuum lifter, often called a gripster in the trade, the rule applies: clean the surface, check the display before lifting and carry heavy slabs with two people.