Absolutely! 

Backpack vacuums offer a unique set of advantages that can make them a compelling choice for both professional cleaners and homeowners with specific cleaning needs. Here's a closer look at the benefits they provide:

• Enhanced Manoeuvrability and Efficiency: Unlike traditional upright or canister vacuums, backpack vacuums are worn on the back, freeing your hands and allowing for effortless movement. This is particularly beneficial in confined spaces, around furniture, or while navigating cluttered areas.

• Ergonomic Design for Reduced Fatigue: The weight of a backpack vacuum is distributed evenly across your back, minimising strain on your arms, shoulders, and wrists. This design allows for extended cleaning sessions without discomfort, promoting worker productivity and reducing the risk of injuries.

Contractor Pro 

For professional cleaners seeking a balance between exceptional performance and affordability, the CONPRO stands out as a top choice. This workhorse boasts a powerful 1300-watt motor generating a market-leading airflow rate of 55 litres per second, tackling even the toughest cleaning jobs in commercial environments.

Market-Leading Airflow: A powerful 1300-watt motor delivers a best-in-class 55 litres per second of airflow.

Quiet Operation: Maintain a comfortable work environment with a sound rating of just 68.5 dB(A), allowing for daytime cleaning without disruption.

Lightweight Design: At just 4.8kg (excluding power cord assembly and hose), this feature aids in minimising fatigue during extended cleaning sessions.

Clean Air Filtration: A 4-stage filtration system ensures excellent dust capture and indoor air quality.

Durable Construction: Backed by a 2-year warranty, the Contractor Pro is built to last in demanding commercial settings.

• Airflow: 55 Litres per second (L/s)
• Weight: 4.8 Kg (Excluding power cord assembly and hose)
• Noise: 68.5 dBa
• Cord Length: 18m (Total Reach 19.5m)
• Warranty: 2 Year Commercial
• Type of Motor: 1300 Watt Flow Through Motor
• Price: $278.31 ex gst

RapidG Notes:

At a weight difference of 0.9 Kg, the Contractor Pro is a more lightweight option compared to the popular Pacvac Super Pro 700 - Battery (VB700BA02A01), which weighs 5.7 Kg (including 2 x batteries, excluding hose). 
 
This can be a significant factor for professional cleaners and homeowners who may be using the vacuum for extended periods as a lighter weight, can ultimately help reduce fatigue and improve overall comfort.

KARCHER BVL 5/1 BP

The Karcher BVL 1/5 BP represents a breakthrough in cordless backpack vacuum technology. It delivers performance that rivals, and in some cases surpasses, corded models. This makes it a compelling choice for professional cleaners who value freedom of movement and increased efficiency.

Boasting an industry-leading weight of just 4.6 kg (without accessories), it's the lightest backpack vacuum in its class, ensuring effortless manoeuvring through confined spaces. Additionally, its quiet operation at a mere 65 dBA makes it ideal for noise-sensitive environments like theatres, libraries, and healthcare facilities.

Furthermore, the innovative eco!efficiency mode optimises battery life for extended cleaning sessions, maximising productivity by up to 30% compared to other models.

• Suction ability: 22.3 kPa
• Weight: 4.6 Kg (Without accessories)
• Noise: 65 dBA
• Warranty: 1 Year
• Run time: up to 64 minutes         
• Charge time: up to 68 minutes
• Number of batteries required: 1
• Price: $832.90 ex gst

RapidG Notes:

Weight: Backpack vacuums can vary significantly in weight, especially with batteries and attachments factored in. While models around 4 Kg typically represent the lightest option, always double-check the weight specifications whether it is with or without accessories included. This model supports a typical operating weight of 5 Kg. 

Kilopascals (kPa): A unit of kPa vacuum suction is equal to 1,000 pascals (Pa). Higher kPa ratings indicate stronger suction power, allowing the vacuum to pick up larger debris and achieve deeper cleaning. This model, for example, features a powerful 22.3 kPa suction.

Airflow: Another important factor influencing cleaning performance. The higher the airflow, the higher the suction power – for optimal cleaning performance, consider both kPa and airflow (l/s) ratings.

RapidVac RVMKII

Introducing the Rapid T1 MK3 Backpack Vacuum Cleaner, engineered for comfort and power!

Crafted in Italy, known for their brilliance in manufacturing, this industry leading workhorse boasts the strongest suction in the corded backpack vacuum market (at 51 litres per second airflow). Whisper-quiet operation lets you clean in noise sensitive environments, while the innovative 3-strap harness system with cloud-like padding distributes weight evenly for extended use. Plus, with a 4.7kg weight, you hardly realise it's on your back.

Thinking green? The T1 MK3 is too! It's constructed with 30% recycled materials, making it an eco-friendly choice.

• Airflow: 51 Litres per second (L/s)
• Weight: 4.7 Kg
• Noise: 60 (dB(A)
• Cord length: 20m
• Warranty: 12 Year Body; 2 Year Motor Warranty
• Type of motor:  Maximum 1450 Watt. Power Motor
• Price: $459.83 ex gst

RapidG Notes:

Dominate cleaning tasks with the most powerful suction in the corded backpack vacuum market, at 51 litres per second (lps) airflow, delivering unmatched cleaning performance. This lightweight vacuum at only 4.7 Kg, removes even the most stubborn dirt and debris with ease, maximising efficiency and minimising effort.

AEROLITE 1400W

The Aerolite 1400-watt Backpack Vacuum Cleaner, available in black, is an economical yet feature-rich option, suitable for domestic and light commercial cleaning applications such as café/restaurants & pubs, resorts/hotels and cleaning contractors.

This lightweight backpack vacuum is an entry-level model featuring a 1400W motor combined with a dual blower function for ultimate versatility. It also boasts HEPA filtration for superior dust capture, weighs only 4.3 kg (excluding accessories), and accommodates both left and right-handed users for operator comfort.  

Simply throw on & go, no more pulling a vacuum along.

• Function: Vacuum and Blower
• Weight: 4.3 Kg (Excluding accessories)
• Cord length: 15m
• Warranty: 1 Year Warranty
• Type of motor: 1400-watt motor
• Price: $286.60 ex gst

RapidG Notes: This model is not suitable for heavy duty commercial use. For ultimate durability in commercial settings, we recommend the Karcher BVL 5/1 BP Backpack Vacuum.

Prior to use, please refer to the instruction manual and ensure the power cord is properly fed through the cord restraint assembly for warranty to remain valid.

ROCKET VAC CLASSIC 

For over 30 years, the Rocket Vac Classic has been a trusted workhorse in the cleaning industry, renowned for its reliability and exceptional performance. This lightweight commercial dry vacuum is built to outperform and outlast, making it the perfect choice for professional cleaners.

At just 4.8kg, the Rocket Vac Classic is a marvel of ergonomic design. The comfortable back support ensures operator comfort during extended cleaning sessions, while the efficient Ametek motor delivers superior carpet cleaning performance and lifespan 4L capacity offers a good balance between manoeuvrability and dust collection.

Don't settle for vacuums that quit when the going gets tough. Choose the Rocket Vac Classic – a proven performer built to last.

• Airflow: 32 Litres per second (L/s)
• Weight: 4.8 Kg (Not including cord and wand)
• Noise: 72 db(A)
• Cord length: 18m
• Warranty: 2 Year Warranty
• Type of motor: 2-stage 1200W Flow-Through
• Price: $441.07 ext gst

RapidG Notes: Tired of vacuums that fizzle out faster than a birthday candle?

The Rocket Vac Classic is built for endurance, a champion of reliability that won't quit on you. The highly efficient, long-life Ametek motor (lasts up to 1000 hours) delivers superior carpet cleaning performance. Fully service schools, offices, hotels - this workhorse tackles any cleaning challenge with unwavering performance. It's the vacuum that keeps on going.

KARCHER BVL 5/1 BP

The Karcher BVL 5/1 BP redefines backpack vacuums for professional cleaning in 2024. This innovative cordless model eliminates the limitations of corded vacuums, offering unmatched mobility and convenience.

Ultra-Lightweight Design for Effortless Cleaning

Weighing in at an impressive 4.6 Kg, the BVL 5/1 BP is remarkably lightweight for a backpack vacuum. This achievement is made possible by Karcher's use of EPP (Expanded Polypropylene). EPP is a revolutionary material that is not only incredibly light but also highly durable and robust. Additionally, EPP is 100% recyclable, making the BVL 5/1 BP an environmentally friendly choice for professional cleaners.

RapidG Notes:

This machine is ideal for narrow commercial spaces including cinemas, theatres, hotels, restaurants, retail, planes, busses and trains.