Pik Rite 2050 Manure Vacuum
The Pik Rite 2050 is a proven, dealer-supported manure vacuum favored by small to mid-size equestrian facilities for its straightforward design, ready availability of parts and lower purchase price. It delivers dependable performance for routine stall and paddock cleaning and represents a financially attractive entry point compared with higher-capacity or premium-durability units such as the Greystone or AgriMetal. While it may not match the throughput of the largest trailer models, its ease of service and broad aftermarket support make it a practical choice for many horse owners and stable managers.
Precision nozzle (spot-on wizard)
Easy-empty system (dump-and-smile)
Precision nozzle (spot-on wizard)
Easy-empty system (dump-and-smile)
Review Summary
"The Pik Rite 2050 is seen as a versatile, well-built option with effective suction and easy PTO/trailer hookup, offering strong value for the price. Some users report more frequent belt and filter replacements but overall high satisfaction."
Low upkeep (weekend-free)
Balanced tank size and pump power tailored for commercial barns requiring frequent servicing.
Low upkeep (weekend-free)
Balanced tank size and pump power tailored for commercial barns requiring frequent servicing.
Time-Saving Convenience
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Eco-Friendly Living
The Pik Rite 2050 is a proven, dealer-supported manure vacuum favored by small to mid-size equestrian facilities for its straightforward design, ready availability of parts and lower purchase price. It delivers dependable performance for routine stall and paddock cleaning and represents a financially attractive entry point compared with higher-capacity or premium-durability units such as the Greystone or AgriMetal. While it may not match the throughput of the largest trailer models, its ease of service and broad aftermarket support make it a practical choice for many horse owners and stable managers.
Precision nozzle (spot-on wizard)
Easy-empty system (dump-and-smile)
Low upkeep (weekend-free)
Balanced tank size and pump power tailored for commercial barns requiring frequent servicing.
Durable PTO or diesel drive options to match tractor compatibility on most farms.
Precision nozzle (spot-on wizard)
Easy-empty system (dump-and-smile)
Low upkeep (weekend-free)
Balanced tank size and pump power tailored for commercial barns requiring frequent servicing.
Durable PTO or diesel drive options to match tractor compatibility on most farms.
$28,000-42,000 USD
Pik Rite 8600 Series Vacuum Tank
The Pik Rite 8600 Series is positioned as a versatile, user-friendly vacuum tank tailored for equine barn waste removal, prized for its balance of capacity, corrosion-resistant construction, and straightforward maintenance. It holds its place by delivering dependable suction and easy chassis integration at a competitive price point, making it a cost-effective choice for small-to-mid sized barns compared with heavier-duty units like the Nuhn Quad Train. Financially it often undercuts more specialized systems while still providing the technical flexibility many barns need for mixed solid and liquid bedding removal.
High-flow suction
Rugged steel build
High-flow suction
Rugged steel build
Review Summary
"Users praise the Pik Rite 8600 Series for its heavy-duty construction, powerful vacuum performance and low maintenance; most say it delivers reliable, long-term service for barn waste hauling despite a higher upfront cost."
Farm-tested stamina
Robust steel tank and chassis built for daily barn use.
Farm-tested stamina
Robust steel tank and chassis built for daily barn use.
Time-Saving Convenience
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Eco-Friendly Living
The Pik Rite 8600 Series is positioned as a versatile, user-friendly vacuum tank tailored for equine barn waste removal, prized for its balance of capacity, corrosion-resistant construction, and straightforward maintenance. It holds its place by delivering dependable suction and easy chassis integration at a competitive price point, making it a cost-effective choice for small-to-mid sized barns compared with heavier-duty units like the Nuhn Quad Train. Financially it often undercuts more specialized systems while still providing the technical flexibility many barns need for mixed solid and liquid bedding removal.
High-flow suction
Rugged steel build
Farm-tested stamina
Robust steel tank and chassis built for daily barn use.
PTO-driven vacuum pump with high solids-handling capability.
High-flow suction
Rugged steel build
Farm-tested stamina
Robust steel tank and chassis built for daily barn use.
PTO-driven vacuum pump with high solids-handling capability.
$70,000-120,000 USD
EquiClean Fixed Mount Vacuum System
EquiClean Fixed Mount Vacuum System focuses on per-stall fixed units that simplify installation and greatly reduce piping complexity, lowering initial installation labor and material costs compared with centralized systems. Technically it favors modular redundancy—faults affect single stalls only—so it is ideal for smaller or phased deployments where minimizing downtime and capital expense is a priority.
Compact footprint
Motorized efficiency
Compact footprint
Motorized efficiency
Review Summary
"Buyers report good day-to-day performance and simpler mounting options, but some experienced premature wear on seals and more frequent filter changes over multiple seasons. Overall it is seen as a solid mid-range choice."
Stable-safe latch
Compact wall- or partition-mounted unit that fits into narrow stall layouts.
Stable-safe latch
Compact wall- or partition-mounted unit that fits into narrow stall layouts.
Time-Saving Convenience
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
EquiClean Fixed Mount Vacuum System focuses on per-stall fixed units that simplify installation and greatly reduce piping complexity, lowering initial installation labor and material costs compared with centralized systems. Technically it favors modular redundancy—faults affect single stalls only—so it is ideal for smaller or phased deployments where minimizing downtime and capital expense is a priority.
Compact footprint
Motorized efficiency
Stable-safe latch
Compact wall- or partition-mounted unit that fits into narrow stall layouts.
Cyclonic pre-separation reduces filter clogging and simplifies maintenance.
Compact footprint
Motorized efficiency
Stable-safe latch
Compact wall- or partition-mounted unit that fits into narrow stall layouts.
Cyclonic pre-separation reduces filter clogging and simplifies maintenance.
$1,800-4,500 USD
Patz IntelliChain Vacuum System
The Patz IntelliChain Vacuum System is a modular, chain-driven aisle vacuum designed for high-throughput stall waste pickup with smart controls that reduce energy use and downtime. It stands out for scalable installations and lower operating costs on large dairy operations compared with mobile units like DeLaval, while offering more automation than budget models such as the Artex E-Z Vac and a different technical approach than Valmetal's V-Drive that can mean lower repair costs over time.
Smart pickup
High throughput
Smart pickup
High throughput
Review Summary
"Users praise the Patz IntelliChain for reliable, heavy-duty vacuuming and long service life; common negatives are the high upfront cost and occasional parts lead time."
Brainy barn
High-capacity vacuum design built for continuous aisle and long-run piping.
Brainy barn
High-capacity vacuum design built for continuous aisle and long-run piping.
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Time-Saving Convenience
Eco-Friendly Living
The Patz IntelliChain Vacuum System is a modular, chain-driven aisle vacuum designed for high-throughput stall waste pickup with smart controls that reduce energy use and downtime. It stands out for scalable installations and lower operating costs on large dairy operations compared with mobile units like DeLaval, while offering more automation than budget models such as the Artex E-Z Vac and a different technical approach than Valmetal's V-Drive that can mean lower repair costs over time.
Smart pickup
High throughput
Brainy barn
High-capacity vacuum design built for continuous aisle and long-run piping.
Integrated controls that can be tied into barn management and timed cleaning cycles.
Smart pickup
High throughput
Brainy barn
High-capacity vacuum design built for continuous aisle and long-run piping.
Integrated controls that can be tied into barn management and timed cleaning cycles.
$25,000-40,000 USD
Dairymaster SwiftFlow Vacuum System
Dairymaster SwiftFlow Vacuum System targets small to mid-sized farms needing efficient Vacuum Hose Reels and Nozzles for Manure Handling in Stables, offering energy-efficient pumps and nozzles tuned to reduce bedding intake and power draw. Financially attractive for operations with tighter budgets, SwiftFlow competes by lowering operating costs and installation footprint compared with high-capacity systems like Jamesway or the agitation-focused Nuhn.
Swift flow (speedy)
Cow-friendly suction (gentle)
Swift flow (speedy)
Cow-friendly suction (gentle)
Review Summary
"Customers appreciate the Dairymaster SwiftFlow for quiet, consistent flow and user-friendly controls that simplify routine cleanouts; some users mention initial calibration and pricier replacement parts. "
Clog-resistant hose (no fuss)
Variable-flow vacuum control for gentle, controlled manure transfer in sensitive stalls.
Clog-resistant hose (no fuss)
Variable-flow vacuum control for gentle, controlled manure transfer in sensitive stalls.
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Time-Saving Convenience
Eco-Friendly Living
Dairymaster SwiftFlow Vacuum System targets small to mid-sized farms needing efficient Vacuum Hose Reels and Nozzles for Manure Handling in Stables, offering energy-efficient pumps and nozzles tuned to reduce bedding intake and power draw. Financially attractive for operations with tighter budgets, SwiftFlow competes by lowering operating costs and installation footprint compared with high-capacity systems like Jamesway or the agitation-focused Nuhn.
Swift flow (speedy)
Cow-friendly suction (gentle)
Clog-resistant hose (no fuss)
Variable-flow vacuum control for gentle, controlled manure transfer in sensitive stalls.
Compact units that pair well with reel-mounted nozzles for targeted cleaning.
Swift flow (speedy)
Cow-friendly suction (gentle)
Clog-resistant hose (no fuss)
Variable-flow vacuum control for gentle, controlled manure transfer in sensitive stalls.
Compact units that pair well with reel-mounted nozzles for targeted cleaning.
$16,000-40,000 USD
BouMatic SmartDairy Controller
BouMatic’s SmartDairy Controller focuses tightly on milk quality and consistent teat stimulation by using smart sensors and cycle optimization to maintain cleaning stability and reduce mastitis risk. Financially it is often pitched as a cost-effective upgrade for existing BouMatic installations, offering a middle ground between Lely’s automation-centric modules and GEA’s industrial solutions, with clear benefits for producers prioritizing milk quality and incremental investment rather than wholesale automation overhauls.
Smart-milking brain
Adaptive vacuum tuning
Smart-milking brain
Adaptive vacuum tuning
Review Summary
"Farmers report BouMatic SmartDairy reliably automates vacuum and cleaning sequences and offers useful diagnostics, although the UI can be less intuitive than competitors."
Milk-friendly precision
Smart scheduling that integrates herd activity data to trigger cleaning when demand is low.
Milk-friendly precision
Smart scheduling that integrates herd activity data to trigger cleaning when demand is low.
Time-Saving Convenience
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Eco-Friendly Living
BouMatic’s SmartDairy Controller focuses tightly on milk quality and consistent teat stimulation by using smart sensors and cycle optimization to maintain cleaning stability and reduce mastitis risk. Financially it is often pitched as a cost-effective upgrade for existing BouMatic installations, offering a middle ground between Lely’s automation-centric modules and GEA’s industrial solutions, with clear benefits for producers prioritizing milk quality and incremental investment rather than wholesale automation overhauls.
Smart-milking brain
Adaptive vacuum tuning
Milk-friendly precision
Smart scheduling that integrates herd activity data to trigger cleaning when demand is low.
Cloud connectivity for remote control, firmware updates and performance analytics.
Smart-milking brain
Adaptive vacuum tuning
Milk-friendly precision
Smart scheduling that integrates herd activity data to trigger cleaning when demand is low.
Cloud connectivity for remote control, firmware updates and performance analytics.
$4,500-11,000 USD
Billy Goat MV650SPH
The Billy Goat MV650SPH claims a market-leader spot for portable electric vacuum units used in stable manure removal thanks to its robust motor and high-capacity hopper that minimize trips to offload waste. Compared with lighter consumer models on this list, it trades a bit more weight for industrial-grade suction and serviceability, offering a lower lifecycle cost for farms that need frequent, heavy-duty cleaning. Its proven durability and widely available parts make it a reliable choice where uptime and repairability matter most.
Industrial suction barn-boss
High-capacity hopper marathon
Industrial suction barn-boss
High-capacity hopper marathon
Review Summary
"Users report the Billy Goat MV650SPH is powerful and built for heavy-duty, repeated use — it excels at suction and durability for stable manure removal but is heavy, noisy, and needs routine maintenance. Overall buyers say it reliably handles large volumes but expect a professional-level price and upkeep."
Rugged steel mud-slayer
Heavy-duty industrial vacuum construction built for continuous, high-volume debris pickup.
Rugged steel mud-slayer
Heavy-duty industrial vacuum construction built for continuous, high-volume debris pickup.
Time-Saving Convenience
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
The Billy Goat MV650SPH claims a market-leader spot for portable electric vacuum units used in stable manure removal thanks to its robust motor and high-capacity hopper that minimize trips to offload waste. Compared with lighter consumer models on this list, it trades a bit more weight for industrial-grade suction and serviceability, offering a lower lifecycle cost for farms that need frequent, heavy-duty cleaning. Its proven durability and widely available parts make it a reliable choice where uptime and repairability matter most.
Industrial suction barn-boss
High-capacity hopper marathon
Rugged steel mud-slayer
Heavy-duty industrial vacuum construction built for continuous, high-volume debris pickup.
Designed for large hopper capacity and powerful suction to handle wet or compacted stable manure.
Industrial suction barn-boss
High-capacity hopper marathon
Rugged steel mud-slayer
Heavy-duty industrial vacuum construction built for continuous, high-volume debris pickup.
Designed for large hopper capacity and powerful suction to handle wet or compacted stable manure.
$3,000-4,500 USD