V-TUF Dust Extraction & Vacuum Range vs Hilti, Numatic, Dustcontrol, Festool & Nilfisk: Comparison
V-TUF Dust Extraction & Vacuum Range vs Hilti, Numatic, Dustcontrol, Festool & Nilfisk: Comparison
V-TUF's dust extraction and vacuum range spans compact M-Class vacuums, backpack vacuums, industrial wet & dry extractors, PTO auto-shaker models, site vacuums, and air scrubber/filtration units. Here's how it compares against the widest competitor set researched to date — Hilti, Numatic, Dustcontrol, Festool, and Nilfisk.
Compact M-Class Vacuums
| Model | Tank | Power / Suction | Filtration | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-TUF | ||||
| MINI HSV X2 | 15L | 800W, 18kPa suction | M-Class H13 HEPA, 99.9% | 5.5kg |
| tufVAC 30M | 35L | 1400W, 59 L/s airflow | M-Class, automatic filter cleaning | 15.5kg |
| Hilti | ||||
| VC 20-UM | 21L | 1200W, 61 L/s suction | M-Class | 13kg |
| VC 40 MX 110V | 21L | 1200W, 59 L/s airflow | M-Class | 14.4kg |
| Festool | ||||
| CTM MIDI-I 15L | 15L (matched) | 3700 L/min (61.7 L/s), 24000 Pa | M-Class | 11.3kg |
| CTM 36 E AC | 36L | 1200W, 3900 L/min (65 L/s) | M-Class | — |
Backpack Vacuums (Cordless & Corded)
| Model | Power | Filtration | Capacity / Runtime |
|---|---|---|---|
| V-TUF | |||
| RUCKVAC HSV (Cordless) | 500W, battery operated | Lung-Safe HEPA, H-Class rated | — |
| RUCKVAC HSV (Corded, 110V/240V) | Mains powered | Lung-Safe HEPA H14 | 5m internal cleaning kit |
| Hilti | |||
| VC 75-1-22 | 330W, cordless 22V | HEPA, optional backpack straps | 75 CFM rating |
| Numatic | |||
| RHB150NX / RBV150NX | 350W digital brushless, NX300 36V | HEPA13, 99.97% | 5L, 80–90 min runtime |
| Nilfisk | |||
| GD5 (Cordless) | Li-Battery | Upstream HEPA | 60 min runtime, 40 min charge |
| GD10 (Corded) | 120V | Upstream HEPA 99.97%, 4-stage | 10L (2.6 gal) |
PTO Auto-Shaker & Industrial Wet/Dry Extractors
| Model | Tank | Power / Airflow | Filtration |
|---|---|---|---|
| V-TUF | |||
| MIDI SYNCRO | 21L | 1400W, PTO + auto filter shaker | H-Class |
| MIGHTY XL SYNCRO | 37L wet & dry | 1250W, PTO + velocity monitor | M-Class |
| XR8000 | 80L wet & dry | 1700W | Washable HEPA, 70% recycled plastic |
| XR11000-110 | 110L (80L wet / 110L dry) | 2000W (2×1000W), 106 L/sec | Washable HEPA |
| Numatic | |||
| WV570 / WVD570 | 15L wet / 23L dry | TwinFlo motor | Dry filter + wet float |
| WV900 / WVD900 | 40L dry / 32L wet | 1200W×2 (2400W), 80 L/s airflow | StructoFoam construction |
Site Vacuums (GRINDEX Series)
| Model | Tank / Power | Airflow / Suction | Filtration | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-TUF | ||||
| GRINDEX20HRB-110 | 30L tank, 2000W | — | None (unfiltered dry) | 12kg |
| GRINDEX1100LPS-110 | 1100W | 200 m³/h, 20kPa | Cyclone + HEPA H14, 11,200 cm² filter area, auto cleaning | 26kg |
| GRINDEX1200LPS-110 | 2000W (2×1000W) | 510 m³/h, 230mbar | HEPA + PTFE cartridge ×2, 20,500 cm², fully automatic continuous cleaning | 65kg |
| Dustcontrol (DC) | ||||
| DC1800 110V | 30L tank, 1300W | — | None (unfiltered dry) | 11kg |
| DC2900 110V | 1000–1500W | 200 m³/h, 20kPa | Cyclone + HEPA H13, smaller filter area | ~25kg |
| DC Tromb 400 110V | 2100W | 360 m³/h, 250mbar | Cyclone + HEPA H13, automatic/semi-auto | 46kg |
Air Scrubbers / Filtration Units (AEROMAX Series)
| Model | Airflow | Filtration | Power | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-TUF | ||||
| AEROMAX500 | 520 m³/h (306 CFM) | H13/H14 HEPA + G4 pre-filter, 3-stage | 158W | 18kg, stainless housing |
| AEROMAX800 | 1,188 m³/h (700 CFM) | H13 HEPA + G4 pre-filter, 2–3 stage | 220W | 15kg, rotomoulded |
| AEROMAX1200 | 1,200 CFM (2040 m³/h) | H14 HEPA 99.995%, 3-stage, G4 antistatic pre-filter | 110–240V, stepless variable | 22kg, rotomoulded polyethylene |
| Dustcontrol (DC) | ||||
| DC air cubes 500/1100 | 300–500 m³/h (175–295 CFM) | HEPA H13, 2-stage, variable speed | 200–300W | 15–17kg, steel housing |
| DC 1200 110V | 1,060 m³/h (624 CFM) | H13 HEPA ~99.995%, 2-stage | 110V/240V | 23kg, stainless sheet metal |
AEROMAX500 is a confirmed live product. AEROMAX800 and AEROMAX1200 figures above remain unconfirmed pending final sign-off — contact V-TUF on 01522 787978 before specifying either model.
US-market brands (Abatement Technologies, Husqvarna A25) were checked but not included here — they aren't natural UK trade comparisons the way Dustcontrol is, so adding them would have overstated relevance rather than added genuine competitive context.
Takeaway: V-TUF's AEROMAX1200 steps up to H14 filtration with a 3-stage system against the DC 1200's H13/2-stage, and the AEROMAX500 delivers comparable airflow to the DC air cubes range at lower power draw.Who Should Choose V-TUF
Hilti, Numatic, Dustcontrol, Festool and Nilfisk are all well-regarded names in dust extraction, and this wider comparison found two categories where a competitor genuinely leads on a published spec: Festool's CTM 36 on tank size and airflow, and Nilfisk's GD5 on published weight and noise figures RUCKVAC HSV doesn't state. Elsewhere, V-TUF's range consistently matches or beats the closest equivalent model — the MINI HSV X2 at under half the weight of the Hilti VC 20-UM, wet-and-dry capability where Hilti and Festool are dry-only, and the XR-series' higher airflow against Numatic's WV900. For buyers who want a genuinely full range under one UK-stocked brand, V-TUF remains the stronger overall choice — while buyers prioritising the single largest M-Class tank or the lightest backpack unit specifically may find Festool or Nilfisk are currently ahead on that one number.
Sources: v-tuf.co.uk, hilti.co.uk, hilti.com, numatic.com, averncleaningsupplies.com, wickes.co.uk, tools4trade.co.uk, dubbeldwoodtools.com, festool.com.au, festool.com, axminstertools.com, kelvinpowertools.com, nilfisk.com, sylvane.com, aramsco.com — July 2026.
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