Swing-Away Leaf Vacuum Mounts On Back Of Pickup

Swing-Away Leaf Vacuum Mounts On Back Of Pickup PICKUPS Accessories 24-5-4 If you're looking for a source of part-time income, you might be interested in this pickup-mounted "leaf vacuum" that's designed to clean up leaves anywhere. "There's a big market for leaf removal and with this equipment you don't have to make a huge investment to get started," says Al Pacunas, Giant-Vac Mfg., South Windham, Connecticut. The company's leaf vacuum is a self-contained unit that hooks up to the receiver hitch on almost any pickup. A 10-in. dia., 10-ft. long flexible hose sucks debris up into a hopper on the pickup bed (hopper not supplied). The suction fan is driven by its own auxilliary engine. The design allows the user complete access to the tailgate without having to remove the vacuum unit. The vacuum and engine pivot 180 degrees when you unload. "It's a simple system that's easy to operate," says Pacunas. "There are no expensive hydraulics to maintain. It will even work with dry or semi-wet manure." A quick release hose adaptor allows you to quickly remove the hose for transport. Or, the hose can be chained up out of the way for road transport. Available in three models with 8, 11, and 16 hp engines. The 16 hp model sells for about $2,700. Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Giant-Vac Mfg., Inc., South Windham, Ct. 06266 (ph 860 423-7741; Website: www.giant-vac.com).

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