Battery vacuum lifter for Makita batteries, 200 kg, with carry case

Overview

Battery vacuum lifter for Makita batteries, 200 kg, with carry case: an electric gripster with an oval suction pad. Its stated load capacity is 200 kg, and it costs around €81. No brand name is given; the tool comes from Chinese series production.

Price and load capacity compared

Among the 265 oval vacuum lifters in this comparison, it is priced slightly above the median of €71. At 200 kg, its load capacity is 60 kg below the typical value for this design (260 kg). That works out at 247 kg of capacity per €100 spent; the median is 341 kg.

Drive and operation

Power comes from a removable battery. When it runs flat, you simply insert a charged one and keep working without a charging break. The battery comes from a power tool battery system and also fits other tools on that platform. A digital display shows the vacuum level and battery charge.

Seal and applications

The sealing lip is rubber. On smooth surfaces such as glass, polished tiles and stone it seals very tightly and lasts a long time; on rough or textured surfaces it is at a disadvantage. According to the data sheet it is suitable for tiles, glass and natural stone.