GRABO gripsters

GRABO is a brand from Israel and is represented in the comparison with 9 models. It is the only Israeli brand in the dataset, and according to the data sheet the units are made in China. The range consists exclusively of electric vacuum grippers with an oval suction pad, sold for wood, drywall and stone as well as tiles.

Model range

All 9 offers belong to the oval vacuum lifters. The cheapest is a cordless vacuum gripper with automatic re-pumping for €72. The Pro version with removable battery, digital vacuum display, automatic re-pump and carrying bag appears in three offers at €266, €317 and €500. They are joined by a cordless vacuum lifter with digital display and red and green status lights for €188, the Grabo H rated at 170 kg for €226, an electric gripster with an analog gauge for €235, a model with a replaceable foam seal for €341 and a version for paving stones and sheet metal for €426.

Prices and load capacity

Prices range from €72 to €500. The median is €266, well above the €68 median across all 519 offers. The data list a load capacity only for the Grabo H: 170 kg.

Features

All units are electric. 6 of the 9 models use a removable battery and an external charger, and none offers USB-C charging. 5 models have a digital display and 2 a vacuum gauge, which on the model for paving and sheet metal is supplemented by status lights. 6 offers mention automatic re-pump. Rubber dominates the seals with 6 models, while 3 rely on a foam seal for textured surfaces. The comparison Rubber vs. foam explains the differences between the two materials. No model has a vibration function.

Who are these lifters for?

These vacuum lifters, often called gripsters in the trade, are aimed at users who move wood and panels, drywall boards, stone or sheet metal in addition to tiles. Automatic re-pump keeps the vacuum constant over longer carrying distances, and for rough or textured surfaces the models with a foam seal are worth considering. Price-wise, most units sit in the over €200 segment. Before every lift, the vacuum display should be in the green zone.